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Who we are
The Humane League UK (THL UK) is dedicated to ending the abuse of animals raised for food by influencing the policies of leading food companies, advocating for stronger animal protection laws, and encouraging individuals to take action. We are part of a global network of organisations working to create a future where all animals are treated with respect and compassion.
Thanks to our effectiveness, The Humane League has been named Top Charity by the independent evaluator Animal Charity Evaluators for every rating period since 2012.
THL UK is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to furthering equity and inclusion, and we value diversity. We seek people from a wide range of backgrounds who will bring a fresh perspective to the team, not just because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer, demonstrating our commitment to recruiting, retaining, and supporting disabled people and people with health conditions, based on their skills and talent.
The Position
We are seeking two new Trustees to add to the current Board of four voluntary members.
Board members (trustees) of THL UK are responsible for providing strategic leadership, ensuring strong governance, and safeguarding the organisation’s mission, values, and financial sustainability.
This is a voluntary position, and trustees are expected to act in the best interests of the charity and in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements.
Whether you are an experienced charity trustee or looking for your first board position; if you believe you can share our commitment for ending the abuse of animals raised for food and have the qualities, knowledge and experience we are looking for, then we’d love to hear from you.
For full details about the role of trustees please view our information pack which you can find in the application resources below.
We will be holding a webinar on Tuesday 18th August at 7pm BST for you to find out more about the role and ask any questions you may have. The webinar will be hosted by Ben Wickham, Board Chair and Alison McCants, Head of Operations. If you’re interested, please register via our website.
As it’s a webinar you’ll only be able to see the presenter and not others watching. The webinar will be recorded and available on our website, with captions, within 48 hours of the event.
Person specification and requirements for this role
While specific experience in animal protection is not essential, all Board members must:
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Demonstrate a commitment to the aims and values of THL UK.
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Understand and accept the legal duties, responsibilities, and liabilities of trusteeship.
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Bring a strategic mindset and the ability to make well-reasoned, independent decisions.
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Be able to communicate in ways that build understanding and trust, and contribute positively to collaborative team working.
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Be willing to devote the necessary time and effort to the role.
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Be committed to moving forward with Diversity, Equity and Inclusion best practices.
Specialist Expertise Sought
In addition to the general requirements above, we are particularly seeking candidates who can bring expertise in one or more of the following areas:
1. Charity Governance
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In-depth knowledge of charity governance best practice, preferably gained through prior trustee, board, or senior charity leadership experience.
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Understanding of regulatory compliance and governance frameworks for UK charities.
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Legal skills relating to charity law, contracts, risk management, or related fields (desirable).
2. Charity Fundraising
Experience and understanding of charity fundraising, with particular relevance to EA-aligned funding environments.
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Knowledge of charity fundraising principles, governance considerations, and ethical fundraising practice.
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Understanding of the Effective Altruism funding landscape, including grant-making bodies, donor expectations, and impact-led funding criteria.
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Experience supporting or advising on grant applications, funder relationships, and individual donor stewardship.
3. Farmed Animal Campaigning
Knowledge of campaigning and advocacy within animal protection movements, with a particular focus on farmed animals.
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Understanding of the strategic landscape of farmed animal protection, including corporate campaigns, legislative advocacy, public engagement, and movement priorities.
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Experience of designing, advising on, or evaluating campaigns that seek measurable improvements for farmed animals.
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Awareness of the wider animal protection movement, including key organisations, campaign tactics, risks, and opportunities for collaboration.
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Scientific or veterinarian understanding and experience with farmed animals (desirable).
We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds and with a range of perspectives. Having reviewed existing Trustees' diversity we would particularly welcome applications from ethnic minorities, disabled people and marginalised groups.
Where candidates bring similar skills and experience, we may take lived experience or background into account to help us build a more representative and inclusive board.
Key Responsibilities
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Contribute actively to the Board’s role in giving strategic direction, setting overall policy, defining goals, and evaluating performance.
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Ensure that THL UK complies with its governing document, charity law, and any other relevant legislation or regulations.
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Oversee the financial health of the charity, approving annual budgets and monitoring financial performance.
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Champion the fundraising work of THL UK in various ways–for example by introducing new donors from your network, actively promoting THL UK’s fundraising initiatives (like our end of year appeal), or by donating directly if you have the means to do so.
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Protect and promote the charity’s values, reputation, and effectiveness.
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Support and challenge the executive team to achieve the organisation’s objectives.
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Act as an ambassador for THL UK, promoting its work to stakeholders and the public.
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Participate in Board meetings (typically four per year) and occasional sub-committee meetings, as well as contributing advice and guidance outside formal meetings when required.
Key competencies
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Strategic thinker: Looks at consequences, implications, interdependencies, and indirect effects, all in both the short and longer term. Looks beyond the immediate goal or issue and with the greater context, not just the content of the moment. Is able to think and act creatively in difficult situations.
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Problem solver: Identifies issues, effectively structures problems, analyses information to produce insights and generates wise, actionable recommendations. A forward-looking thinker who anticipates the needs of the organisation.
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Effective: Strategically able to focus our energy, resources and talent toward impactful actions that will reduce, and ultimately end, the abuse of animals for food.
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Communication and strong interpersonal skills: Ability to communicate in ways that build understanding and trust and can adapt to different tones and styles and be able to engage with people from all walks of life.
We exist to end the abuse of animals raised for food
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Cystar
We empower people with PCOS through a personalized digital platform for education, care, and community.
App Outreach Assistant
App Promotion & Growth Volunteer – Help Grow Cystar
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and proactive App Promotion & Growth Volunteer to help introduce Cystar to more people living with PMOS (previously PCOS/PCOD).
As an early-stage health-tech startup, growing our user community is a key priority. You’ll help spread awareness of Cystar, identify opportunities to promote the app, and support grassroots marketing efforts that encourage people to download, test, and share the platform.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone interested in marketing, partnerships, community growth, or digital health who wants to make a real impact.
What You’ll Do
App Promotion
- Identify opportunities to promote Cystar across online communities, forums, and social media
- Share the app with relevant PCOS, women’s health, and wellbeing communities (where appropriate)
- Help increase awareness through organic marketing initiatives
User Growth
- Create campaigns to encourage new app downloads and registrations
- Help recruit new users to participate in app testing and provide feedback
- Identify new audiences and channels where Cystar could reach potential users
Partnerships & Outreach
- Research potential collaborations with universities, charities, healthcare organisations, influencers, and community groups
- Support outreach to organisations that align with Cystar’s mission
- Help identify opportunities to participate in awareness campaigns and community events
Growth Ideas
- Brainstorm creative, low-cost marketing and growth initiatives
- Monitor what is working and suggest improvements
- Share insights on emerging trends and opportunities within women’s health and digital health
We’re Looking For Someone Who:
- Is enthusiastic about marketing, community building, or business growth
- Has strong communication and networking skills
- Is confident reaching out to organisations and online communities
- Is proactive and enjoys finding creative ways to grow a product
- Has an interest in women’s health, digital health, or startups
- Enjoys working in a collaborative, mission-driven team
Previous experience in marketing, partnerships, business development, or community growth is helpful but not essential.
⏱️ Time Commitment
Flexible (around 5–10 hours per week). We’ll work around your availability.
✨ Why Volunteer With Us?
- Help grow an early-stage health-tech startup from the ground up
- Gain practical experience in startup marketing and user acquisition
- Build skills in partnerships, outreach, and growth strategy
- Work alongside a passionate and supportive team
- Make a meaningful impact by helping more people living with PCOS discover the support they need
If you’re passionate about helping innovative products reach the people who need them most, we’d love to hear from you. Join us in growing Cystar and making PCOS support more accessible.
Minimum Hours per Week:
4-6 hours per week
Duration:
1-2 months
We connect professionals with impact startups matching their causes, skills & schedule.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Volunteer Creator & Collaborator Outreach Assistant (Remote)
Organisation: Influential Stars
Location: Remote – UK based
Commitment: Approximately 10-15 flexible hours per week
Contract Type: Volunteer
About Us
Influential Stars is a purpose-driven platform connecting Creators, Collaborators, supporters and causes through exclusive experiences, sponsored events and fundraising campaigns.
We believe anyone with a BIG heart can use their influence, networks and community to make a positive difference.
Our Story
Influential Stars was founded by Lisa Connell, who is living with an inoperable brain tumour and has spent many years supporting charitable causes.
The platform was created from a simple belief: when influence, connection and community come together, they can create meaningful impact.
Role and Purpose
Did you know you can use your influence for good?
Most people don’t realise how much influence they already have. Influence is not just about social media followers, it can come from your workplace, university, local community, friendships, professional network or simply knowing the right person.
We are looking for proactive and enthusiastic individuals to help identify and inspire people with BIG hearts to become Creators or Collaborators with Influential Stars.
As a Volunteer Creator & Collaborator Outreach Assistant, you will help raise awareness by building relationships, introducing suitable people to the platform and sharing Influential Stars within online and offline communities.
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Every registered Collaborator receives a personalised A4 referral poster featuring their unique QR code and referral code. This means you can support the platform by distributing posters in appropriate locations, sharing your tracked referral details or speaking directly to people within your network.
You can focus on poster distribution, digital outreach, community networking or a combination of all three. You do not need a large social media following or previous professional experience.
Ways You Could Help
● Display your personalised referral poster in workplaces, universities, cafés, gyms, salons, community centres, clubs and other suitable venues, with permission.
● Ask local businesses and organisations to display your poster. ● Share your unique referral link, QR code and approved Influential Stars content online.
● Add your referral link to your social media biography, email signature or appropriate community profiles.
● Introduce Influential Stars within professional networks, university societies, local groups and community organisations.
● Speak to friends, colleagues, business owners and community members who may make suitable Creators or Collaborators.
● Attend networking events, community events or local activities and introduce people to the platform.
● Encourage other people to register as Collaborators and begin sharing their own personalised referral poster.
● Make FIT List nominations and inspire suitable people to use their influence for a meaningful cause.
Key Responsibilities
● Identify potential Creators, Collaborators and supporters.
● Build relationships and introduce suitable individuals to Influential Stars.
● Explain the Creator and Collaborator opportunities clearly and accurately using approved information.
● Encourage people to explore fundraising opportunities for causes they care about.
● Promote Influential Stars within online and offline communities.
● Share your personalised referral link, QR code and approved content.
● Approach appropriate venues and request permission to display your personalised A4 poster.
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● Keep a record of poster placements, including the venue, contact, agreed display period and a photograph where possible.
● Check, replace or remove posters when necessary or at the end of an agreed display period.
● Engage with people through LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and other appropriate networks.
● Follow up with people who have expressed an interest and direct detailed enquiries to the relevant Influential Stars team member.
● Share approved content and help raise awareness of the platform and its registered causes.
● Keep accurate records of outreach, referrals, responses and follow-up actions within our CRM system.
● Follow Influential Stars’ brand guidance and avoid unsolicited or excessive messaging.
● Contribute ideas for building awareness, attracting new Collaborators and reaching potential Creators.
Skills and Experience Required
Essential
● Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
● Confidence approaching and speaking with people online or offline.
● A friendly, professional and respectful approach.
● Good organisational and follow-up skills.
● Self-motivated, proactive and reliable.
● Comfortable following approved messaging and guidance.
● Passion for helping others and creating a positive impact.
● Willingness to represent Influential Stars appropriately.
Desirable
● Interest in digital marketing, communications, PR, business, events, charities or fundraising.
● Experience in outreach, networking, promotions, community engagement, recruitment, customer service or business development.
● Experience using social media for engagement or promotion.
● Confidence approaching businesses and community venues about displaying posters.
● Existing connections with workplaces, universities, clubs, local businesses or community groups.
● Experience as a student ambassador, brand ambassador, volunteer coordinator or event promoter.
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Previous professional experience is not essential. Guidance, approved messaging, resources and a personalised referral poster will be provided.
Working Arrangement
● Fully remote volunteer position.
● Flexible hours to fit around studies, employment and other commitments. ● Typical commitment of approximately 2–5 hours per week.
● Freedom to focus on digital outreach, poster distribution, community networking or a combination.
● Optional online and in-person team meetings.
● Ongoing guidance and support from the Influential Stars team.
Why Volunteer with Us?
● Gain practical experience in outreach, networking and community growth. ● Develop communication, relationship-building and promotional skills. ● Gain experience using tracked referrals and offline marketing materials. ● Build confidence approaching businesses, organisations and potential supporters.
● Strengthen your CV and LinkedIn profile.
● Build your professional and community network.
● Join a growing, mission-driven organisation.
● Help people use their influence to raise funds and awareness for meaningful causes.
Volunteer Benefits & Rewards
This is currently a volunteer role, offering valuable experience and the opportunity to be part of Influential Stars as the platform grows.
As a registered Collaborator, you may also be eligible for:
● A £25 referral reward when a Collaborator you introduce goes on to refer a Creator who successfully completes their first qualifying campaign.
● A 5% Collaborator Thank You from Influential Stars’ platform share when a Creator you personally introduce successfully completes their first qualifying entry-based campaign.
These payments are provided by Influential Stars and never reduce the guaranteed amount donated to the charity or personal cause.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.