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Be Part of Meaningful Change
Rape Crisis South London (RCSL) is entering an exciting new chapter. With a new CEO, refreshed Senior Leadership Team, and an ambitious vision for the future, we are laying the foundations for a bold new organisational strategy.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
About the Role:
In addition to the statutory duties of a Trustee, the Treasurer Trustee provides strategic financial oversight to support the organisation’s sustainability and effective governance.
The role is responsible for advising the Board on its financial duties, the implications of strategic decisions, and ensuring that appropriate financial policies and procedures are in place. It includes oversight of financial reporting, such as management accounts, budgets, and forecasts, and working in close collaboration with the CEO and Director of Finance and Resources.
The Treasurer Trustee also acts as a key liaison with external auditors, presents the annual report and accounts at the AGM on behalf of the Board, and chairs the Risk and Finance Sub-Committee.
Our vision:
A world free from sexual violence, where survivors are believed, respected and supported.
Our mission:
To provide high‑quality, specialist support and to challenge the structures that enable sexual violence.
What You Will Do
The specific responsibilities of the Treasurer Trustee are:
About You
Person Specification - Essential
Experience of being a Trustee
Note:
This role is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 201. All Trustees are required to complete an enhanced DBS.
You will demonstrate:
Desirable
What You Bring
Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment
Rape Crisis South London is committed to safeguarding survivors, children, young people and adults at risk. All staff have a shared responsibility for promoting safety and wellbeing.
This includes:
Our safer recruitment processes include:
Safeguarding training and ongoing supervision
Interview Process:
Candidates will be required to attend a 3 stage interview:
Stage one: phone call
Stage 2 MS Teams Call with CEO and Board of Trustees
Stage 3: Interview with CEO and Trustee / or Director
The interview will explore experience and approach to:
Post holder will be required to undertake either Enhanced DBS
Equality, Feminism and Inclusion
RCSL is an equal opportunities employer. Our work is rooted in feminist principles that recognise sexual violence as both a cause and consequence of gender inequality. We centre survivor voices and prioritise empowerment, inclusivity and intersectionality.
We particularly welcome applications from women who are under‑represented in roles within the Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG), charity, social impact sector.
Intersectionality and Reasonable Adjustments
We recognise that experiences of sexual violence are shaped by intersecting factors including:
We are committed to removing barriers and creating an inclusive workplace.
Applicants are encouraged to tell us if they require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process,
such as:
Learning and Development
As a charity undergoing growth and transformation, we welcome colleagues who are committed to ongoing learning and professional development. We provide induction, supervision, and development opportunities appropriate to the role.
This post is open to women only and is a Genuine Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010 (where applicable).
How to Apply
Please submit:
Thank you for your interest in RCSL. If you have not heard from us within one month of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.
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Providing specialist support to women and girls who have experienced rape and/or childhood sexual violence and abuse.



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Dancers’ Career Development (DCD), the national charity that enables and empowers dancers to thrive professionally and personally leading up to and beyond their performance careers, seek two new Trustees to join our welcoming and experienced Board.
We are looking for people with lived professional dance experience or senior management experience in the performing arts, with a broad knowledge of the dance sector.
Trustees work closely with the Chair, fellow Trustees and the Executive Director to set and deliver DCD’s strategic priorities and realise the organisation’s charitable objectives.
No former Governance experience is required. The role of a Trustee is voluntary (unpaid). The time commitment is approximately two days a year.
If you are excited by this opportunity, resonate with DCD’s values and are passionate about making a positive difference to dancers’ lives, please get in touch; we would love to hear from you.
Please download the Recruitment Pack from our website for further information on becoming a DCD Trustee, and how to apply, please go to our website.
Applications must be submitted by 9am, Friday 5 June
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We’re REMIX, a Shoreditch‑based social mobility charity built on one belief: young people deserve the power, tools, and confidence to remix their lives and create futures that feel like theirs. We’re gearing up for our official launch this September — and we’re looking for a visionary volunteer CEO to take the lead.
This is not a symbolic role. This is hands‑on, high‑energy, entrepreneurial leadership at the heart of a new youth‑driven movement.
This VOLUNTEER Role
As our volunteer CEO, you’ll be the driving force behind Remix’s setup, launch, and early growth. You’ll shape our strategy, build our team, and create the momentum that carries us into — and beyond — September. If you thrive on purpose, pace, and possibility, this is your stage.
What You’ll Lead At REMIX
You’ll take ownership of the big picture and the practical steps that get us there, including:
Steering the setup and launch of Remix.
Building and motivating a passionate volunteer team.
Developing partnerships across Shoreditch and beyond.
Leading on fundraising, visibility, and community engagement.
Setting the tone for a bold, youth‑centred culture.
Guiding our long‑term strategy and organisational growth.
This is a role for someone who sees opportunity everywhere and isn’t afraid to make things happen.
What You'll Bring To REMIX
A driven, entrepreneurial mindset.
Natural leadership and the ability to inspire others.
Experience building or leading teams, projects, or organisations.
A passion for youth empowerment and social mobility.
Confidence navigating fast‑moving, creative environments.
The ability to turn ideas into action and action into impact.
What You'll Get From Your Time At REMIX
The chance to build a charity from the ground up.
A leadership role with real purpose and real influence.
A platform to shape opportunities for young people across London.
A creative, committed team who believe in the mission.
The satisfaction of knowing your leadership will change lives.
Ready to Lead the Remix
If you’re excited by challenge, motivated by impact, and ready to help young people rewrite their futures, we’d love to hear from you.
Share a bit about your experience and what drives you — let’s build something powerful together.
To remix young peoples lives across London, boosting their social mobility.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Wellbeing Officer (Trustee) provides information, guidance and advice to volunteers and service users around topics such as mental health and wellbeing. Additionally, if service users or volunteers have any concerns, the best point of contact is the wellbeing officer.
What do we specifically expect of this role?
● Delivery of a plan to proactively assist officers and volunteers in public-facing roles, with tools and techniques to prevent or reduce any initial harm/trauma from purposeful or accidental harmful interactions - social media, live events, outreach, panel events, etc.
● Providing support for service users by way of triaging and responding to requests that come through to the wellbeing inbox. ● Building and maintaining wellbeing resources for service users and following a data-informed approach as to areas of wellbeing improvement. This includes building relationships with external service providers that can assist in helping members of our community.
How much commitment is required?
We are flexible around your own schedule. However, the following commitments are in place for all member of the Hidayah board:
● To be able to attend all Trustee meetings and to deliver a comprehensive report to the committee each meeting with updates and to completed actions as and when they appear;
● To aim to attend all other planning meetings as necessary when close to Hidayah events as well as the events themselves (where possible due to geography);
● To help to fundraise for, and advertise, any Hidayah events and fundraising drives;
● To be part of a communications group to keep up to date with Hidayah developments;
● To contribute toward and to maintain the administration of our file sharing system ‘Google Drive’ so it is always up to date with clear records, templates and forms; 1
● To check emails and to respond when needed;
● Enthusiasm, dedication, responsiveness, flexibility and eagerness in supporting the aims, vision and mission of Hidayah;
● To contribute toward the Annual Report once a year;
If taking on the role, you're expected to be in post until the next AGM. This role is subject to a 6 months probationary period.
What do we expect from a Wellbeing Officer (Trustee)?
Please note that you must agree with and fit the criteria below to be eligible to volunteer in this role:
● A self-starter who can volunteer with minimal supervision.
● Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
● Friendliness, enthusiasm, dedication, responsiveness, flexibility and eagerness in supporting the aims, vision and mission of Hidayah.
● Reliable and regular volunteer.
● A team-player.
Additional:
● Experience of successfully working collaboratively.
● Preferably some experience of mentoring and/or supervision.
● Prior experience of wellbeing provision.
● Must be 18+ and live in the UK
Our mission is to provide support and welfare for LGBTQI+ Muslims
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is an unsalaried volunteer role.
Are you an experienced charity fundraiser? We are looking for a new Trustee with strong fundraising experience who shares a passion for our work and who, through their professional expertise, can offer support, guidance, and strategic insight to our Board, CEO, and senior management, helping to bring about positive impact and lasting change through the work of our Christian partners.
ROLE PURPOSE
Embrace the Middle East is a Christian Development charity (registered No. 1076329), established in 1854, with a mission to improve the lives of vulnerable and disadvantaged people in the Middle East by working in partnership with local Christians, focussing on education, healthcare and community development. Its Board of Trustees (the Board) is responsible for the overall governance, monitoring and strategic direction of the charity. It works with the charity’s management to ensure that the charity fulfils the objects defined in its Articles, acts in accordance with the charity’s vision and mission, and complies will all legal and regulatory requirements.
Key responsibilities of trustees are:
To formulate and regularly review the strategic aims of the charity in accordance with its legal objects and to ensure that the policy and practices of the organisation are in keeping with its aims.
For further information about the role, please download the Candidate Pack.
To express an interest in becoming a trustee at Embrace the Middle East, please complete the online application form via the apply button.
The closing date for applications is 4 May 2026.
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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
2. Keep Us on Track
3. Be a Critical Friend
4. Champion What Matters
What We Are Looking For
You will bring:
It would be great if you also have:
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.
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Our partner is a well-established UK charity with a strong reputation in healthcare research and data, playing an important role in improving outcomes and informing policy across the sector.
The Treasurer will join the Board as a Trustee and chair the Audit and Risk Sub-Committee, overseeing financial governance and supporting long-term sustainability. Working closely with the senior leadership team, the role includes reviewing budgets and financial reporting, advising on reserves and risk, and ensuring appropriate controls and compliance are in place.
The ideal candidate will be a senior finance professional, likely at CFO or Finance Director level, with strong experience in governance, audit and risk. You will be comfortable operating at Board level, able to provide constructive challenge, and confident communicating financial matters clearly.
This is a strategic oversight role with an established finance function in place. The commitment includes quarterly Board and committee meetings, with two in-person meetings in London each year, plus some ad hoc support.
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For more Trustee and Treasurer roles please visit the AfID website.
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About YAUK
Youth Advantage UK is a charitable organization that uses a research-led approach to inform policy work and projects that aim to promote and further the human rights of young people aged 11 to 25 across the United Kingdom.
Please note that this is a remote VOLUNTEER role.
We won't accept applications from individuals residing outside of the UK as we operate on the principle of bettering the lives of young people in the UK. Therefore, we require our volunteers to have an understanding of what it is like to live in the UK.
We are looking to recruit four people who can commit their time and effort on a voluntary basis. We are recruiting Communications Officers to join either our Social Media team or our Website Development Team.
Responsibilities
To input into a regular flow of communications activity in either the website or social media team
To work with others to design content and design strategy
To take part in regular team meetings
To carry out tasks as assigned
Requirements
To have an interest in social media, marketing, website development or public relations
To have strong communication and people skills
To have strong IT and digital working skills
To be competent in the use of Canva, Wix and social media
Benefits
This is a UK-based, 100% fully remote and flexible role.
Supportive team and management to enhance your skills and build on your experience.
Your work will help transform and empower many young people’s lives, rights, and interests and assist in promoting equality for all young people.
Why Volunteer with Us?
We are a supportive and friendly organization that takes pride in developing and nurturing our volunteers and providing them with excellent opportunities to thrive and further encourage their career growth and future aspirations.
We offer a fully remote working environment and a flexible and adaptable working schedule. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organization, enhance your skills, and gain valuable experience. If this sounds like you and you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your CV.
We look forward to hearing from you!
We're looking for new Board Members who are interested in making a real difference to the future of Graeae.
A pivotal member who is recruited for their specialist skills or knowledge and because they are representative of those with a stake or interest in Graeae’s work. In law, Trustees of Graeae have three particular duties – compliance, care and prudence – which are set out in the recruitment pack.
We are interested in hearing from Deaf, Disabled and neurodivergent individuals and looking to recruit 3-4 people with experience in one or more of the following:
Being a Graeae Board Member can be stimulating, challenging and rewarding. It offers the chance to work with a dedicated, committed, resourceful and professional group of people (staff team, Board and advisers) in an innovative and challenging environment.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Our partner is a UK-based health justice charity working to improve health and wellbeing by addressing issues such as housing, energy, migration and state violence.
The Treasurer will join the Board of Trustees and provide oversight of financial management and governance. Working closely with the Executive Director and Head of Finance, the role includes monitoring financial performance, supporting budgeting and reporting, ensuring appropriate controls are in place, and helping trustees interpret financial information. You will also advise on the financial implications of strategy and support strong financial decision-making at Board level.
The ideal candidate will bring strong financial expertise, with a recognised qualification or equivalent experience, and an understanding of charity finance and governance. You will be comfortable operating at Board level, able to communicate financial information clearly, and willing to contribute to wider strategic discussions. An interest in health justice or social impact would be beneficial.
This role involves four Board meetings per year, alongside some ad hoc support between meetings.
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Role Purpose
The Chief Governance & People Officer (CGPO) is a senior C-suite executive responsible for ensuring the organisation operates with strong governance, legal compliance, and a healthy, engaged volunteer culture. The CGPO provides strategic leadership across governance, legal support, HR, culture, learning, and volunteer experience. They oversee multiple Heads of Department, set strategic direction for their portfolio, and collaborate closely with the CEO, Trustees, and other C-level Officers to drive organisational performance and long-term development.
Key Responsibilities
1. Executive Leadership & Strategy
Lead governance, legal support, and HR strategy across the organisation.
Drive portfolio performance and ensure alignment with organisational goals.
Contribute to C‑suite decision‑making and long‑term planning.
2. Governance Leadership
Maintain an up‑to‑date governing document and ensure regulatory compliance.
Oversee GDPR and data protection standards.
Support Trustees with governance advice and reporting.
3. Legal Support Oversight
Oversee legal risk management and compliance processes.
Review key legal documents and guide legal research.
Strengthen organisational understanding of legal responsibilities.
4. HR Leadership & Culture Development
Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and volunteer checks.
Provide strategic oversight of conduct, standards, and people policy.
Promote a positive volunteer culture and engagement.
Lead development of training pathways and HR policies.
5. Portfolio Management & Line Management
Line‑manage Co‑Heads of HR and the Head of Governance & Legal Support.
Provide strategic direction, coaching, and performance oversight.
Ensure effective cross‑department collaboration and clarity of roles.
6. C‑Suite Collaboration & Organisational Leadership
Work closely with the CEO, Deputy CEO, COO, CPO, and Trustees.
Shape organisation‑wide policies, frameworks, and strategic initiatives
Person Specification (Applicant Criteria)
Essential Criteria
Strong understanding of governance, compliance, or legal frameworks.
Experience in HR, people management, or organisational culture development.
Ability to lead multiple departments and manage senior volunteers.
Excellent communication, judgement, and decision‑making skills.
Ability to interpret policies, regulations, and legal documents.
Experience handling sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
Strategic thinker with the ability to translate organisational goals into actionable plans.
Demonstrated commitment to ethical leadership and safeguarding good practice.
Ability to work collaboratively at executive level.
Desirable Criteria
Experience working with Trustees or governance boards.
Knowledge of GDPR, data protection, and risk management.
Background in law, HR, organisational development, or compliance.
Experience in volunteer‑led organisations or the charity sector.
Ability to design and deliver training or learning programmes.
Experience managing organisational change or culture initiatives.
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Do you share our vision of affordable and accessible mental health counselling, and want to be at the forefront of our mission to do more, for those in need, through a sustainable charitable enterprise?
Evolve counselling is seeking additional experienced senior leadership professionals to join us as Trustees (voluntary) in general governance roles and also specialists in mental health and counselling therapies (delivery and standards), plus commercial business development – to contribute to our sustainability and growth ambitions.
We are focussed on creating a platform for growth, to meet the surge in demand for counselling therapies. With a recent change of Chair, other new Trustees joining the board, and the retirement of our current CEO on the horizon, this is a time of change and the next three years are crucial for success.
We welcome applications from individuals with backgrounds in any of the following areas:
Business strategy and planning
Commerce/industry/NHS/Government
Charitable Governance - and the Nolan Principles of public life
Working at senior strategic levels within the charity/CIO sector
Financial management
Legal expertise
Experience of leading in health services, mental health, advocacy, or advice services
It is, of course, crucial that all our trustees can commit to bring time, energy, engagement, and expertise to our work. In addition to taking decisions on major matters they participate though committees and working groups, guiding and encouraging the efforts of our small and resolute management team though their own experience and contacts.
Details
Trustee – Evolve Counselling CIO (1181861)
Location: Remote/Cambridgeshire area
Voluntary role: Reasonable expenses paid.
Time commitment: The board meets 4-5 times per year mostly online, with an AGM in person meeting, and four committees meeting at various intervals. An average commitment is about 1-2 days per month outside office hours.
Term: Negotiable. Trustees generally commit to a three-year term, extendable by re-election.
Application closing date: Applications are sought on a rolling basis.
About Us:
Evolve Counselling is a long-established charitable social enterprise, providing low cost, affordable or funded mental health counselling to adults in Cambridgeshire and surrounding counties. Our counselling community is made up of 50 – 60 qualified self-employed practitioners, working part-time. We deliver talking therapies to adults – online and in person. Our service delivers around five hundred counselling sessions per month to a broad range of individuals, many of whom would not otherwise be able to access counselling support. Evolve also provides supervision, reflective practice, critical incident support, and mental health awareness and related training, to organisations and businesses large and small.
Who we’re Looking For:
Our Trustee Board is currently drawn from the counselling and therapies community, plus commercial, public sector, and other charity backgrounds. Now, with crucial development of the CIO ahead, we are looking for new members to expand the Board to its maximum ten places and to gain skills and insight from an equal, diverse and inclusive group that takes in business skills, knowledge of charities, expertise in health services, and experience of not-for-profit leadership and finances, to make growth plans a reality.
The Board will keep us on track with good governance through oversight of our work and will also help our new CEO to secure a sound financial base from which to grow our operations to meet the ever-increasing demand for our services.
Application process: Please email your CV and letter of application stating why you’d like to become a Trustee at Evolve Counselling and how your skills and experience align with our plans for growth. Following that, our Chair or CEO will be in touch to set up an informal discussion of the role.
Closing date: Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis, but early application through April/May 2026 is encouraged.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Position Overview
This is a dynamic and rewarding internship opportunity to play a hands-on role in shaping the voice and visual identity of SEED Madagascar. As part of a passionate and collaborative communications team, you will contribute directly to how our work is shared with global audiences—helping to tell powerful stories of community-led development and conservation in southeast Madagascar.
This role offers a unique blend of creativity and purpose. You will support social media management, develop engaging visual content, and curate impactful imagery that brings our programmes to life. It is ideally suited to a proactive and imaginative individual who is eager to build practical skills in communications while contributing to meaningful, real-world impact. Throughout the internship, you will gain valuable experience in digital storytelling, branding, and content strategy within an international development context.
Location: Remote – based anywhere in the world
Time zone: East Africa Time
Timeframe: 6 months extendable – flexible, guideline 1-2 days a week
Overview: Voluntary, unsalaried, flexible times to suit volunteer
About the organisation
SEED Madagascar is a British Charity working in partnership with communities in the southeast of Madagascar. We integrate high quality community health, livelihoods, education infrastructure and conservation programmes to support sustainable change and add to international best practice through research and publication across all of our programmatic areas.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Inclusive Boards is delighted to be working with Sheffield Hospitals Charity in their search for a new Chair!
Sheffield Hospitals Charity provides additional funding to Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Sheffield Health Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust who support people at every stage on life’s journey. From welcoming babies into the world on the Jessop Wing, supporting cancer care at Weston Park, specialist care at the Royal Hallamshire, Charles Clifford and the Northern General, to improving the mental, physical and social wellbeing of people in our communities. The support provided by Sheffield Hospitals Charity helps to improve the lives of people across Sheffield from patients and their families to our NHS staff who take care of them.
The Chair plays an important role in the governance of the charity, providing leadership to the Board of Trustees to work together, reach good collective decisions, and manage any conflicts. The responsibilities of our Chair are as follows:
Oversight and governance
Lead the Board of Trustees to support development of and approve the charity’s strategy and corresponding plan.
Lead the Board to make key strategic decisions in the organisation’s best interests and in line with its charitable objects.
Lead the Board in ensuring there is financial strategy oversight, and the organisation’s resources are managed responsibly.
Ensure the organisation is operating in line with charity law, charity regulation and its own governing document.
Build an effective, diverse board that can work well together for the good of the organisation.
Working with trustees
Support trustees with development and annual one-to-one reviews.
Help the Board work as a team, drawing on specific expertise, lived experience, and diversity of thought across the Board.
Chair board meetings and work with the CEO and EA to ensure they are well planned and minuted and that actions are circulated and followed up.
Ensure trustees are given the information they need to make decisions effectively.
Support the recruitment of trustees, identifying any skills or knowledge gaps.
Build a diverse board that functions in an accessible and inclusive way. The
Chair-CEO relationship
Manage the relationship with the CEO, providing appropriate challenge and support to help them effectively lead the charity.
Conduct the CEO appraisals and reviews and support their leadership development. Lead on CEO recruitment.
Relate any concerns of the Board to the CEO and Senior Leadership Team.
Work with the CEO to make sure the Board has all the information required, in a timely manner, to make strategic decisions.
Ambassadorial responsibilities
The Chair may be required, from time to time, to act as a champion and ambassador for the Charity.
Person specification
Candidates will need to demonstrate that they have the necessary experience and will need to demonstrate the following skills, experience, and attributes.
Essential
Passion for the National Health Service and an understanding of the role of health charities.
An ongoing and meaningful connection to Sheffield and good standing within the city.
Experience as a board member, trustee, non-executive director, or chair.
Strong comprehension of charity law, regulation, and the roles and responsibilities of a charity chair and trustee.
Skilled in strategic planning, financial management, risk management, and organisational performance.
Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to engage, influence, and negotiate with a range of senior stakeholders diverse in sector and profession.
Capable of building and maintaining relationships in a complex stakeholder environment with competing priorities.
Robust communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to communicate complex information to a range of diverse stakeholders.
The ability to lead effectively and inclusively during times of transformational change within and beyond an organisation.
Desirable
Previous chairing experience at the non-executive level.
Experience in working within the health and social care and/or charity sectors – either as an employee or appointee.
Experience in charity fundraising, income generation, marketing and communications.
Understanding of health-related research and innovation and impact assessment skills.
Well versed in people management, wellbeing and learning and development.
How to apply
The recruitment process is being undertaken by Inclusive Boards on behalf of Sheffield Hospitals Charity. If you wish to apply, please supply the following by 11:59pm on 10/05/2026:
A detailed CV setting out your career history including responsibilities and achievements.
A cover letter (maximum two sides of A4) highlighting your suitability for the role and how you meet the person specification. Please note, your cover letter is an important part of your application and will be assessed.
Details of two professional referees together with a brief statement of their relationship to you and over what period of time they have known you. Referees will not be contacted without your prior consent.
Please consider filling out our diversity monitoring form. The information provided to us is confidential, stored securely and separately from your application, and is only used to ensure we are meeting our obligations for equal opportunities under the Equality Act 2010.
For more information, visit Inclusive Boards' website.
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ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY
At Children With Voices, community is everything. We've been walking alongside Hackney families for over 25 years — and we're looking for someone who shares that deep commitment to people.
As our Volunteer Community Engagement Officer, you'll be a connector. You'll help us reach more families, build relationships with local organisations, and make sure that the people who need us most know we're here.
This is a face-to-face, relationship-centred role for someone who genuinely loves people and community.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
• Build and maintain relationships with families, local groups, schools, and community spaces
• Represent Children With Voices at community events, outreach sessions, and local meetings
• Identify and connect with families who may benefit from our programmes
• Support the signposting of families to the right services and support
• Assist with the coordination and promotion of community events
• Provide regular updates to the CEO on community needs and feedback
• Help grow our volunteer and supporter network through outreach and word of mouth
WHAT YOU'LL BRING
ESSENTIAL
• A warm, approachable manner and genuine love for community
• Strong verbal communication and active listening skills
• Ability to connect with people from all backgrounds with sensitivity and respect
• Self-motivated and able to work both independently and as part of a team
• Understanding of safeguarding principles
HELPFUL BUT NOT ESSENTIAL
• Experience in community development, outreach, or social work
• Knowledge of Hackney or East London communities
• Ability to communicate in a second language (particularly relevant to Hackney's diverse community)
• Experience working with families, children, or vulnerable adults
WHAT YOU'LL GAIN
• Deep experience in grassroots community engagement
• A professional reference from our CEO
• The opportunity to build meaningful relationships that change lives
• Exposure to a wide range of community services and organisations in Hackney
• A chance to grow your skills in outreach, inclusion, and social action