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This is an exciting moment for us at SICK!, and we are thrilled to invite passionate, forward-thinking individuals to join our Board.
With our unwavering focus on mental and physical health, disability, inequality, and social change, our work has never been more relevant. We are proud of the growing impact we’re making locally and globally, and this is being recognised by our partners and funders who are investing in our long-term vision for the future.
Including Arts Council England who have committed to investing in our work as a National Portfolio Organisation 2023-2028.
In 2026, we present the latest iteration of SICK! Festival - with Beat One taking place throughout May.
Central to this is our Creative Resuscitation (CPR) model, which shifts us from a biennial, month-long festival to a year-round rhythm of seasonal “beats”. This structure is designed to disrupt unsustainable cycles, deepen relationships, and embed community voice and public outcomes across everything we do.
This festival, under SICK!’s new leadership, marked a pivotal moment in our journey as we deepen our commitment to engaging with pressing societal issues and sparking meaningful conversations.
We are looking to recruit new trustees, including but not limited to, with skills and professional qualifications in finance/accountancy, experience in communications or development and fundraising.
As an organisation, we are committed to ensuring our Board reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We are actively encouraging applications from people facing racism, those who identify as LGBTQIA+, individuals from lower socio-economic backgrounds, and those with disabilities. We would also welcome applications from people with connections to Moston, Harpurhey, and Charlestown.
Join us and play a crucial role in shaping the future of SICK! as we continue our mission to challenge
perceptions, inspire action, and bring about real change.
We look forward to hearing from you.
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Join our Trustee board and help inspire, support and empower people to move against cancer - because movement matters.
We are currently seeking new trustees to join our board and are especially keen to welcome individuals with expertise in the following areas:
• Fundraising and income generation
• Organisational growth, strategy and business development
• HR policy, people management and employment law
• Marketing and communications
• Diversity and inclusion
We also welcome applications from individuals with other relevant skills and experience. If you are passionate about our mission and want to contribute, we encourage you to apply.
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Purpose
The Chair leads the board of Trustees, ensuring the charity is well-governed, fulfils its mission, complies with all legal and regulatory requirements, and operates in the best interests of its beneficiaries. The Chair works closely with the Executive Director to provide strategic leadership, support, and challenge.
Background to the Charity
For the past forty years, CHIRP has enabled thousands of people to report safety concerns through our confidential reporting service without fear of identification or harming their careers, contributing to safer environments in the air and at sea. This service has evolved to meet changing needs and is still providing a unique, vital and valuable service to people working in the aviation and maritime industries.
Over the past year a new strategy has been developed focusing on:
- unlocking the barriers to reporting for those who are working in the most challenging situations;
- building coalitions for system change in safety culture and practice;
- embedding best practice safety cultures with employers; and,
- engaging new and future generations.
We also seek to further the impact of the charity by ensuring future sustainability.
We have an excellent, highly motivated team, a committed and skilled Board and a well-earned reputation for being a trustworthy and willing organisation there to help and make a difference, all of which makes this is an exciting time to join the board in this leadership role. Guided by the values of trust and integrity, safety and accountability, a just culture and expertise and collaboration we know we can make an even greater difference in improving safety culture, practice and learning. To do this, and building on the excellence of the past, we will need a Chair who is collaborative, courageous, visionary and strategic, who understands the fundraising and financing challenges of today’s charity sector and who comes with experience of building sustainability and resilience. These foundations will enable the charity to achieve its ambitious plans for future growth.
If these opportunities are what you are looking for and your values align with ours, then please read on for more details about the role and the commitment we are seeking.
Principal responsibilities
Strategic leadership
· Ensure the charity has a clear vision, mission, and strategic plan, and that these are regularly reviewed.
· Lead the board in setting and monitoring the charity’s strategic direction.
· Safeguard the charity’s values and reputation.
Governance
· Ensure the board fulfils its duties under charity law, company law (if applicable), and the charity’s governing document.
· Promote high standards of governance and encourage all trustees to actively contribute.
· Ensure the board operates effectively, with appropriate policies, procedures, and controls in place to manage risk and promote the objectives of the charity.
· Ensure that the board fulfils its duties to ensure sound financial health of the charity with systems in place to ensure financial accountability.
Board Leadership
· Chair board meetings effectively, encouraging open, balanced discussion and consensus decision-making.
· Ensure meetings are focused, productive, and quorate.
· Support recruitment, induction, and development of trustees.
· Manage trustee performance and address underperformance where necessary.
Relationship with the Executive Director
· Build a partnership with the Executive Director based on shared purpose, offering support and challenge in the interests of the charity.
· Understand appropriate separation of governance and management.
· Conduct the Executive Director’s annual appraisal and support their professional development.
External Relations
· When required act as an ambassador for the charity, representing it to funders, partners, government, and the public.
· When appropriate support fundraising, advocacy, and profile-raising activities when appropriate.
Additional information
The above list is indicative only and not exhaustive. The Chair will be expected to perform all such additional duties as are reasonably commensurate with the role.
CHIRP (Confidential Human Factors Incident Reporting Programme) is an independent charity dedicated to improving safety in the air and at sea.
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The Lucy Faithfull Foundation is looking for three exceptional Trustees to help realise our vision: a world where children live free from the threat of sexual abuse.
For over 30 years, we’ve led the way in child protection — preventing abuse before it happens, supporting families, influencing policy, and running the world‑leading Stop It Now helpline. Our work is challenging, essential, and life‑changing.
Our charity has recently grown with remarkable pace and purpose. We are proud of the progress we have made and the strong financial footing we now stand on. As several of our long‑serving trustees prepare to retire, we are seeking three exceptional individuals to join our Board and help guide the next stage of our development.
We are now recruiting:
- Research Trustee who brings enhanced research expertise to strengthen the Board’s oversight of research strategy, quality, ethics and impact.
- Finance Trustee who brings enhanced financial expertise to strengthen the Board’s oversight of financial governance.
- Scotland Representative Trustee who is based in Scotland who can strengthen our strategic presence, partnerships and governance within the Scottish context.
If you bring strategic insight, strong leadership, and a commitment to safeguarding children, we want to hear from you.
What You’ll Do
- Shape the charity’s strategy and culture
- Support and challenge the CEO and Senior Leadership Team
- Oversee finances, risk, safeguarding, and compliance
- Champion our mission and raise our profile
- Attend four Board meetings a year (mix of in‑person and online), plus the AGM and relevant committees
This is a voluntary role; reasonable travel expenses are reimbursed.
What You’ll Bring
- Passion for protecting children
- Strategic thinking and sound judgement
- Strong communication and relationship‑building skills
- Commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and the Nolan Principles
- Ability to collaborate, challenge constructively, and lead with integrity
Why Join Us?
You’ll help steer a pioneering UK charity with national impact, working alongside experts dedicated to keeping children safe. Your contribution will shape prevention efforts today — and protect children for generations.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you share our values and want to play a vital role in child protection, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now and help us build a safer future for every child.
To prevent child sexual abuse and exploitation
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We’re looking for a new Brand, Communications and Creative Trustee who can use their skills to support our growing charity. In early 2026, CLAPA relaunched with a new brand identity. This role will ensure that our team are supported in brand and content strategy and making the most of the new brand for growth and engagement.
The Brand, Communications and Creative Trustee will participate in all areas of the charity’s governance with a special interest in brand strategy, content, communications and creative to support with the Board’s understanding and interpretation.
The Board of Trustees is responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of the charity, developing CLAPA’s aims, objectives and goals in accordance with the governing document, legal and regulatory guidelines. You would be joining our board at an exciting time, as we continue to implement our 5-year strategy for 2025-2030.
About CLAPA
The Cleft Lip and Palate Action (CLAPA) is the national charity for people affected by cleft lip and palate in the United Kingdom.
CLAPA supports people affected by cleft to take control of their journey, connect with others, and use their voices to impact the future of care. Our vision is that no one affected by cleft lip and palate in the United Kingdom will go through their journey alone.
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We are seeking a passionate and strategic Head of Communications to lead our communication efforts and enhance our visibility. The role involves working closely with the CEO and collaborating with other members of the operations team to develop and implement effective communication strategies that resonate with our stakeholders, support our growth and amplify our charity's impact. This individual will have a budget to conduct campaigns and work with our partners in communications to ultimately grow our donor base.
We are looking for someone based in the UK only.
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As the People and Culture Officer for the Business and Operations Team, you will support a positive, inclusive, and well‑functioning team culture. Your focus is on volunteer experience, recruitment, wellbeing, and people‑related practices specific to this function. This role supports how the Business & Operations team attracts, welcomes, and retains volunteers, while promoting healthy ways of working and clear expectations.
What you will do
Team Culture
· Support a positive, respectful, and collaborative culture within the Business & Operations team.
· Help reinforce shared expectations around communication, accountability, and ways of working.
· Promote wellbeing and help flag early signs of volunteer overload or disengagement.
· Support internal communications and engagement initiatives
Recruitment
· Support recruitment activity for roles within the Business & Operations team.
· Help draft, review, and refine role descriptions to ensure clarity and consistency.
· Assist with coordinating recruitment processes (e.g. reviewing expressions of interest, arranging conversations, maintaining basic records).
· Ensure prospective volunteers receive a positive, welcoming, and values‑aligned recruitment experience.
· Work with the Business and Operations Manager to identify recruitment needs within the team.
Onboarding, Engagement, and Retention
· Support onboarding and induction of new volunteers joining the Business & Operations team.
· Help ensure new team members understand their role, responsibilities, and who to go to for support.
· Contribute to engagement and retention initiatives specific to Business & Ops (e.g. check‑ins, feedback, recognition).
Volunteer People Support
· Act as a first point of contact for Business & Ops team members for general people‑related questions or concerns.
· Provide informal support and guidance, escalating issues to the Business and Operations Manager where appropriate.
· Support fair, consistent, and compassionate handling of routine people matters within the team.
Feedback and Improvement
· Encourage open, two‑way communication within the Business & Operations team.
· Help gather feedback on how the team is functioning and share themes with the Business and Operations Manager.
· Support continuous improvement in team processes and people practices.
What you will bring
· An interest in people support, recruitment, team culture, or volunteer wellbeing
· Strong interpersonal and communication skills
· Empathy, discretion, and sound judgement
· An organised approach, particularly around recruitment and onboarding tasks
· A calm, approachable, and supportive manner
· Reliability and respect for confidentiality
· Comfort working in a remote, volunteer‑led environment
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Supporter Engagement Officer
At TVS we’re devoted to empowering vulnerable young people through education. We aim to unlock potential and shape a brighter future for young people living in poverty. We are recruiting a team of volunteers and are searching for dedicated individuals to help us to strengthen the bonds between our organisation and the incredible people who support our work with rural children in South Africa.
As a Supporter Engagement Officer you would have responsibility for one or more of the following:
Stewardship: Thanking donors and demonstrating the impact of their gifts.
Communication: Reaching out to supporters via phone, email, and social media.
Database Management: Updating supporter records and preferences.
Enquiries: Answering questions about donations, fundraising events, and campaigns.
Whether you have experience in customer service, community engagement, or simply a passion for making people feel appreciated, we encourage you to apply. Join our supportive team, develop your skills, and make a meaningful impact.
Please apply with your CV and a cover letter outlining why you would like to volunteer for Tyume Valley Schools Development Association, what you can bring to the role, and any relevant experience you may have.
Using education to improve life chances, overcome inequality and empower children in rural South Africa.
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Join now-u as a Volunteer Social Media Officer and support the delivery of a social media strategy to increase brand awareness, grow our user base, and enhance engagement. You will create content, manage social media channels, and support campaigns across multiple platforms.
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PR )Help us raise awareness, grow our community and bring more smiles to children across the UK.
Make a Smile is looking for a proactive, creative PR Officer to help share our story. If you enjoy communicating, building relationships and spotting opportunities, this role offers a meaningful way to make an impact.
What You’ll Do
- Seek out PR opportunities locally and nationally
- Build relationships with newspapers, radio, TV, university media and online platforms
- Pitch stories, arrange interviews and support chapters with media engagement
- Help organise university Instagram/TikTok takeovers and newsletter features
- Attend networking events and build connections with supporters and public figures
- Ensure our social media pages are high‑quality and on‑brand
- Work with the Website and Video Officers to share media features and create inspiring content
- Add interested contacts to our mailing list and help produce a monthly newsletter
Who This Role Suits
You don’t need formal PR experience - just enthusiasm and confidence. You’ll thrive if you:
- Enjoy writing, storytelling or creating content
- Feel comfortable reaching out to people and building relationships
- Are proactive and organised
- Have an interest in media, marketing, journalism or communications
- Want to gain experience in PR within a supportive charity environment
- Care about Make a Smile’s mission and want to help us reach more families
What You’ll Help Us Achieve
- Greater visibility for Make a Smile
- Stronger volunteer recruitment and fundraising
- Consistent, high‑quality branding across chapters
- More opportunities to showcase the impact of our work
* To bring children's dreams to life * To provide a professional service * To bring fun to both children and volunteers



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This Role Builds Strategic Alliances That Multiply Impact
At Tell My Truth and Shame the Devil C.I.C., building sustainable partnerships with businesses and organisations is central to our mission. The Corporate Sponsorship and Partnerships Officer ensures that our vision connects with external supporters who share our values and want to contribute meaningfully to systemic change. You will identify, cultivate, and manage relationships that provide financial support, in-kind contributions, and strategic collaborations, helping the C.I.C thrive while maintaining ethical and values-aligned partnerships. This is not a transactional sales role. It is a strategic, high-impact, and relationship-focused role critical to the C.I.C’s sustainability.
Purpose of the Role
This role exists to:
- Research, identify, and approach potential corporate partners and sponsors
- Develop partnership proposals and sponsorship packages aligned with CIC priorities
- Manage relationships with sponsors, ensuring transparency, alignment, and mutual benefit
- Support the Fundraising Director in building strategic alliances that amplify impact
- Ensure all corporate engagements uphold CIC values, trauma-informed practices, and anti-exploitative principles
- You are the connector that turns shared values into actionable support.
About the role:
To create, manage, and optimise content and communications that engage donors and the community, ensuring consistent messaging, ethical standards, and alignment with campaigns and organisational values.
Experience Qualification and Requirements
Essential / Highly Valued Experience
- Experience in copywriting, communications, journalism, or similar.
- Familiarity with email marketing platforms and newsletter creation (e.g., Mailchimp, CiviCRM, or equivalent).
- Experience developing content for fundraising or donor engagement.
- Social media content creation for organisational impact.
- Strong editing, proofreading, and content planning skills.
- Ability to write clearly, persuasively, and in a tone consistent with the C.I.C’s values.
- Understanding of audience segmentation and personalised communications.
- Awareness of data protection, confidentiality, GDPR, and safeguarding requirements.
- Experience tracking engagement metrics and refining communications based on results.
- Collaborative skills to work with multiple teams and volunteers.
- Ability to adapt content for different audiences, ensuring inclusivity and accessibility.
Desirable / Can Be Developed
- Experience producing multi-channel campaigns (email, social media, print).
- Knowledge of design and layout tools for content (e.g., Canva, InDesign).
- Volunteer coordination and mentoring experience.
- Analytical skills to interpret donor response data.
Qualifications
- Formal qualifications not required.
- Equivalent professional experience in communications, content creation, or donor engagement is highly valued.
Main Responsibilities/ Key Duties
- Develop compelling, clear, and accurate content for donor and community communications, including:
Emails and newsletters
Campaign materials and updates
Fundraising appeals and donor acknowledgements
- Maintain consistent organisational voice and messaging across all communications channels.
- Collaborate closely with the Fundraising Director to align content with fundraising campaigns and donor engagement strategies.
- Work with the Social Media Team to ensure content complements online campaigns and wider communications.
- Track donor engagement and responses to communications, using feedback to refine messaging, segmentation, and targeting.
- Support segmentation and personalisation of donor communications to maximise relevance and impact.
- Ensure all communications comply with data protection, confidentiality, and ethical standards (GDPR, safeguarding, and organisational policies).
- Adapt content for different community audiences, ensuring accessibility, clarity and inclusivity.
- Proofread, edit, and review communications for accuracy, tone, and impact before distribution.
- Contribute to content planning and calendars, coordinating timing and messaging with campaign schedules.
- Provide guidance and support to other volunteers involved in communications or content creation.
- Maintain documentation of communications templates, processes, and donor engagement metrics.
- Actively participate in team meetings to share insights, track performance, and improve communications strategy.
What You Gain
- Founding-level experience in corporate partnerships and sponsorship strategy
- Leadership exposure in high-stakes negotiation and collaboration
- Opportunity to shape sustainable funding models for a high-impact C.I.C
- Priority consideration for future paid roles
- Direct contribution to community empowerment and systemic change
This role builds strategic influence, partnership management, and ethical fundraising skills.
This role is not suitable if you:
- Prefer transactional sales over relationship building
- Avoid high-responsibility or strategic thinking roles
- Are seeking immediate paid employment
- Are uncomfortable negotiating or representing an ethical, trauma-informed organisation
Important to Be Clear
- This is a volunteer role during the C.I.C’s build phase
- It carries real responsibility for relationship-building and fundraising sustainability
- Paid roles will emerge as funding and sustainability allow
Formal qualifications are not required, but desirable.
Essential equivalent experience mandatory.
Next Steps:
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to:
- A values-led conversation
- A practical discussion about event planning, coordination, and execution
If you believe that well-organised, purposeful events can change communities, and that experiences inspire action, this role is for you.
A Final Word
Partnerships are about values, not logos.
If you know that:
Ethical funding protects the mission
Who we align with reflects who we are
Long-term impact beats short-term gain
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TVS is a small, volunteer-led charity dedicated to working with rural schools in South Africa, aiming to empower vulnerable children through education. We are recruiting a team of volunteers to work with our trustees to help us to continue our work to transform lives. If you are passionate about building relationships and driving positive change, you could make a significant impact as a volunteer Corporate Partnerships Officer, helping our charity connect with businesses, develop collaborative projects, and secure crucial support for our cause.
In this role you would advise our board on developing strategies and take on a variety of responsibilities such as
Conducting prospect research to identify potential corporate partners
Securing new partnerships with firms whose values align with the charity.
Relationship building maintaining regular, high-quality communication with partners
Organising and facilitating employee-led fundraising initiatives
Representing the charity at networking opportunities to raise the profile of the organization.
If you have experience in business development, networking, or simply a desire to make a difference, we encourage you to join us. You would be working remotely but would be at the heart of our organization, meeting up regularly, online or in person, with our trustees and fellow volunteers.
Using education to improve life chances, overcome inequality and empower children in rural South Africa.
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This Role Protects Our People and Our Purpose
At Tell My Truth and Shame the Devil C.I.C., our work intersects with survivors of CSA, vulnerable young people, and marginalised communities. Content, engagement, and community interaction can surface trauma, risk, or harmful behaviours. The Community Moderation & Safeguarding Officer ensures that all digital and community spaces operate safely, ethically, and responsibly, protecting members, volunteers, and the CIC itself.This is not a passive role. It is a high-responsibility, systems-driven position where vigilance and structured response are critical.
Purpose of the Role
This role is responsible for:
- Protecting members from harm
- Preventing retraumatisation
- Upholding community standards
- Supporting moderators and volunteers
- Ensuring safeguarding procedures are followed in real time
The role-holder ensures that the community does not drift into chaos, harm, or uncontained disclosure.
About the role:
To manage safeguarding and moderation protocols across all digital platforms and community touchpoints, acting as the first point of escalation for risk, abuse, or harmful content.
To uphold UK safeguarding compliance, maintain accurate records, support moderation teams, and advise leadership on risk trends, mitigation, and community safety — protecting trust and ethical engagement.
Experience Qualification and Requirements
Essential experience
- Practical experience in safeguarding, child protection, or vulnerable-adult contexts, or closely related roles involving risk assessment and duty of care.
- Background in social care, youth work, education, community services, mental health, or survivor-support environments with sensitive disclosures.
- Experience moderating online communities or managing safety in digital spaces, particularly those involving vulnerable or at-risk groups.
- Proven ability to identify risk, assess severity, and respond appropriately, including recognising when immediate escalation is required.
- Experience handling incidents and maintaining clear, factual documentation and records in line with safeguarding expectations.
- Experience contributing to or applying safeguarding policies, protocols, or guidance in real-world settings.
Essential skills
- Strong understanding of safeguarding principles, boundaries, confidentiality, and safe handling of disclosures.
- Ability to apply a trauma-informed approach, communicating calmly and respectfully while prioritising safety and dignity.
- Clear written communication skills for incident logs, escalation summaries, and internal reporting.
- Sound judgement and emotional resilience when working with distressing or sensitive material.
- Ability to support and guide volunteers, providing clear advice and reassurance on moderation decisions.
- High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy, confidentiality, and safeguarding compliance.
- Confidence following structured protocols, checklists, and escalation routes without deviation.
Desirable (not required)
- Experience with CSA, exploitation, domestic abuse, or safeguarding-led community organisations.
- Experience delivering safeguarding or moderation training to volunteers or staff.
- Familiarity with UK safeguarding expectations and referral processes.
- Confidence using shared digital tools such as Teams, spreadsheets, forms, and incident trackers.
Formal qualifications
- Formal qualifications are not required; equivalent professional experience is essential.
- Full training will be provided on CIC-specific safeguarding and moderation protocols.
Main Responsibilities/ Key Duties
- Develop, implement, and maintain clear moderation and safeguarding frameworks that are trauma-informed, practical, and consistently applied across all CIC platforms.
- Monitor all community spaces to identify harmful or abusive behaviour, boundary violations, and high-risk disclosures involving children, survivors, or vulnerable adults.
- Take timely moderation action in line with protocols, including content removal, access restrictions, warnings, or escalation to safeguarding leads.
- Escalate safeguarding incidents promptly and accurately in accordance with CIC procedures, prioritising cases involving immediate or serious risk.
- Maintain accurate, confidential records of incidents, actions taken, outcomes, and follow-ups to ensure accountability and audit readiness.
- Support a safe and respectful community culture by reinforcing behaviour standards, tone-of-voice guidance, and survivor-centred practices.
- Train and support volunteers in trauma-informed moderation, safeguarding awareness, confidentiality, and correct escalation pathways.
- Review incident trends and recurring risks, recommending improvements to moderation systems, guidance, and preventative controls.
- Liaise closely with Social Media Engagement Officers, Campaign Managers, and Membership & Community Directors to ensure joined-up safeguarding practice.
- Contribute to continuous improvement by supporting updates to policies, protocols, response scripts, and internal safeguarding documentation.
This role is not suitable if you:
- Avoid conflict or risk
- Seek casual, low-commitment volunteer work
- Are unable to follow structured protocols
- Prefer creative or posting roles over operational responsibility
- Expect immediate paid employment
Important to Be Clear
- This is a volunteer role during the build phase
- It carries real responsibility and accountability
- Paid roles will emerge as funding and sustainability allow
Next Steps
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to:
- A values-led and ethics conversation
- A practical safeguarding scenario discussion
If you believe that safety and ethical oversight are as important as strategy and content, this role is for you.
A Final Word
Safeguarding is about people, not procedures.
If you know that:
Protection requires vigilance and structure
Documentation is a safeguarding responsibility
Ethical oversight keeps trust intact
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Purpose of the Role
To join the board as a Volunteer Finanical Director, bringing governance knowledge and strategic thinking to strengthen board effectiveness, uphold the CIC's obligations, and ensure all decisions are made in the best interests of the community we serve.
Role and Responsibilities
1. Guide the Board
- Attend two to three board meetings per month, virtual or hybrid, and come prepared to contribute
- Help ensure decisions are made properly, recorded, and followed through
- Review and respond to decisions outside of meetings within 48 to 72 hours
- Support the review of policies and raise questions when something needs attention
- Support the development of projects and programmes by contributing ideas, strategic thinking, critical insight, and creative, innovative approaches, while bringing energy, boldness, and enthusiasm.
2. Keep Us on Track
- Contribute to strategic decision-making, policy approval, and organisational oversight
- Monitor organisational performance and support the Managing Director in delivery accountability
- Flag risks early and help ensure resources are used well and in line with our mission
- Keep the needs of the communities we serve at the centre of every decision
3. Be a Critical Friend
- Challenge and support the Managing Director with honesty and care
- Ask the questions that need to be asked, even when it is uncomfortable
- Help us grow in a way that is sustainable and grounded in our values
4. Champion What Matters
- Be an ambassador for Zion Wellness in how you show up and speak about us
- Participate in bi-directional mentorship exchanges with young people on the programme
- Ensure safeguarding, inclusion, and community interest are never an afterthought
What We Are Looking For
You will bring:
- A strong professional background in finance, budgeting, and strategic financial planning
- Confident, values-led leadership with the ability to represent the CIC's mission at board level
- A background in leadership, social impact, or community outreach
- Experience in creative direction, entrepreneurship, or project leadership
- Understanding of organisational strategy, stakeholder engagement, and partnership development
- A genuine commitment to systemic change and the communities we serve
It would be great if you also have:
- Governance experience such as trustee, governor, or board-level involvement, though this is not essential
- Experience in a charity, CIC, or grassroots organisation
- Training and induction will be provided for the right candidate
Please Note:
This role is open to graduate and university students (aged 18+) who are looking to gain real leadership and governance experience. If you are early in your career and passionate about community impact, we want to hear from you. Ongoing support will be provided.
To apply, please send a CV and a cover letter of 600 to 1000 words telling us why this role appeals to you and what you would bring to the board.
We welcome graduates and university students applications ages 18-30 with a UK citizenship. Please do not be put off if you do not meet every criterion listed. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis with a closing date of 1st June 2026. We encourage you to apply early - good luck.
our core purpose is to dismantle health inequalities by placing wellbeing within reach of communities where it is most needed.
The e-Assessment Association (eAA) is the leading professional membership body promoting better assessment through technology. We bring together awarding organisations, education providers, technology suppliers, researchers and policymakers to advance high-quality, innovative assessment practice in the UK and internationally.
We are now seeking a new Chair of the Board to lead the next phase of the Association’s development.
This is a high-impact governance role for an experienced senior leader who is passionate about assessment, education and technology, and who enjoys working collaboratively to make a difference across a complex and evolving sector.
Why this role matters
The Chair plays a pivotal role in shaping the direction, influence and effectiveness of the eAA.
Working with a committed Board of Directors and a small, professional operational team, the Chair provides strategic leadership, ensures strong governance, and acts as an ambassador for the Association and its members.
The Chair of the eAA Limited also serves as Chair of the Board of e-Assessment Services Limited, the Association’s trading subsidiary, supporting the sustainability and growth of the organisation.
This is an opportunity to:
- lead a respected, member-led organisation at the forefront of digital assessment;
- influence policy, practice and debate across assessment and education technology;
- support the continued professionalisation and growth of the Association; and
- work with a knowledgeable, engaged Board and an experienced executive team.
The role is supported by an annual honorarium of £6,000 in recognition of the time commitment and responsibility involved.
What you’ll be doing
As Chair, you will:
Provide strategic leadership
- Lead the Board in setting the strategic direction of the Association and monitoring progress against agreed objectives.
- Support the long-term sustainability, relevance and impact of the eAA.
Ensure strong governance
Ensure the Association operates within its governance framework and complies with all statutory and fiduciary duties.
Foster a positive, inclusive and professional Board culture that encourages open discussion, diverse perspectives and collective decision-making.
Work closely with the Vice-Chair and other Directors to maintain continuity and effective governance processes.
Support and challenge the Executive
- Provide support, guidance and constructive challenge to the CEO and operations team.
- Oversee performance against strategic and operational goals.
- Review budgets, management accounts and strategic plans in collaboration with the Treasurer and executive team.
Represent and advocate
- Act as an ambassador for the Association with members, partners, sponsors and external stakeholders.
- Represent the eAA at key events, including the e-Assessment International Conference and Awards.
- Use your networks and credibility to enhance the Association’s profile and influence.
Essential experience and attributes
- Senior leadership experience within assessment, education or educational technology.
- A strong understanding of assessment principles and the role of technology in transforming assessment practice.
- Demonstrated Board-level governance experience, ideally within a company limited by guarantee, charity or membership organisation.
- Excellent chairing and facilitation skills, with the ability to lead a diverse Board effectively.
- Strategic thinking, integrity and the confidence to provide constructive challenge.
- Strong communication and ambassadorial skills.
Desirable
- Experience of working in or alongside professional associations or member-led organisations.
- Established networks across education, assessment and technology sectors.
- Experience representing an organisation publicly at conferences or sector events.