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Join the Board of the Early Education and Childcare Coalition
Are you interested in creating an early education and childcare system that delivers for all? Can you help the Early Education and Childcare Coalition move to the next phase of its development?
We are seeking new non-executive board members to help shape our strategic direction, ensure robust governance, and contribute to the Coalition's collective expertise.
About us
The Early Education and Childcare Coalition is a policy and advocacy partnership working to transform the system for families. We unite the voices of all those with a stake in the future of early education and childcare – children, parents, providers, the early years workforce and the business community. Founded by more than 30 organisations, our members are parent campaign groups, child advocacy organisations, early childhood experts, antipoverty campaigners, provider membership bodies, trade unions and business lobbying groups.
Our vision is of a high-quality, inclusive system of early education and childcare that is accessible to all children, affordable for parents, fairly funded for providers, and offers decent pay and conditions for the workforce. Our mission is to rescue and reform the system by combining urgent policy measures to stabilise the sector with long-term transformation.
About us
The Coalition was co-designed throughout 2022 by more than 30 organisations and launched publicly in 2023. Since then, we have gone from strength to strength, concluding a successful hosting relationship and becoming an independent organisation in the summer of 2025, with a team of eight staff influencing policymaking and connecting families, providers and decision-makers through advocacy, co-production and convening.
Please note that the Coalition is in the process of registering as a charity; therefore, it is expected that board members will transition to become trustees within the next year.
About you
We are looking to grow our new board and strengthen our succession planning. Therefore, board membership could include taking on senior roles within the Board following a familiarisation period and supported development.
We would therefore welcome applications from those who have held board officer roles in the past, including experienced Chairs. We are also particularly interested in applications from people who have experience in one or more of the following areas:
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Fundraising
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Policy analysis and research
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Campaigning/influencing
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Legal and compliance
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HR
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Experience of working on issues related to children and families
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Experience of working in other coalitions/alliances or movement building
In order to maintain balance and equity across our membership and manage conflicts of interest, applicants should not have a current direct link to the Coalition. For example, we cannot accept applications from individuals who are currently working for a member or supporter organisation.
About the role
Board members will work closely with the Coalition’s Executive Director, staff team and Advisory Group to ensure the success of the organisation to meet its aim to transform early education and childcare in England.
Board members are legally responsible for running the company, making sure information is sent to Companies House on time, setting the strategic direction of the organisation, monitoring progress, ensuring good governance and supporting the staff team in their work.
Board members must follow the rules set out in the company’s Articles of Association, agree to act in the best interests of the organisation and raise any conflicts of interests throughout their term.
Responsibilities:
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Provide financial oversight of the organisation including overseeing budgeting, monitoring performance, signing off accounts, financial reporting and fundraising. (The Board Treasurer will lead on financial management and assessing financial risk, but financial oversight is a duty of all board members).
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Work with other board members to continue growing the Board, identifying skill gaps, organisational needs and participating in the recruitment and onboarding of new board members.
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Work with other board members to implement the strategic plan, contributing ideas and proposals.
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Monitor progress on strategy through Board and other meetings.
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Provide support to the Executive Director on operational matters, including but not limited to HR, legal compliance, communications and membership matters and where appropriate, policy developments.
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Attend Board meetings, or when unable to attend, communicate ideas and comments to the Coalition’s Executive Director/Board Chair in advance of the meeting.
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Work with other board members to identify and manage potential risks and opportunities to the company’s operations, finances and reputation.
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Proactively promote the work of the Coalition through personal and professional networks.
In addition, Board members may be invited to:
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Represent the Coalition at appropriate meetings and events.
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Participate in the work of the Coalition as appropriate (e.g. working groups, projects or recruitment panels).
Further information
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Board members are appointed for a term of three years, and they may be reappointed for a further three-year period.
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All directors will be members (guarantors) of the company and all members (guarantors) will be directors, with a personal liability of £1 and listed on documents filed at Companies House.
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Board members must be at least 18 years old, a UK resident and not disqualified from acting as a company director.
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Find out more about the general duties of a company director here.
Time commitment
Board members will be required to attend up to five board meetings per year for approximately two hours each (with up to 4 hours preparation time). These are usually held on Zoom, with one away day in London expected per year with the staff team. Any travel and other related and reasonable out-of-pocket expenses will be reimbursed.
Papers will be shared ahead of time and reading and preparation is expected ahead of each meeting.
Board members may also be asked between meetings to act as signatories, give time to contribute to reports, applications and accounts, and provide advice and guidance to the Executive Director and wider staff team on specific topics and/ or issues.
The predicted time commitment for the Board members is estimated at 2-4 hours per month depending on Board role with one away day.
Remuneration
This is a voluntary, unpaid role with reasonable expenses for in-person meetings paid in advance or reimbursed.
The Coalition’s vision, mission and values:
Our vision is to build a world-class early education and childcare system that supports children, parents and our economy to thrive, rooted in the following principles:
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High quality provision for all children, especially those who benefit the most
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Sustainable provision that works for all kinds of working parents and their employers
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Good pay, terms and conditions for the professionals who deliver it
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Accessible and affordable options for all parents, in all communities
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Locally shaped options that respond to local circumstances
Our mission is to drive reform through coordinated advocacy among all stakeholders. Our mission recognises that transforming early education and childcare requires both immediate action and long-term reform. Our experience since launch has taught us valuable lessons about managing urgent needs while building toward systemic change.
Our shared values are:
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Fairness: as much as we believe in an equitable and fair early education and childcare system, we hold the same to be true in how we work as a Coalition. We do this by ensuring members' interests are represented equally through our internal systems and governance, and by committing to embodying co-production principles in our work.
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Integrity: we act in the best interests of the Coalition, its members and beneficiaries avoiding alliances or projects which may bring the EECC or its members into disrepute. When faced with difficult decisions, we prioritise the interests of the most disadvantaged child. Integrity is critical to an enduring sense of goodwill and thus the future sustainability and efficacy of the Coalition.
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Respect: the diversity of our membership is a strength, but we recognise that diversity can lead to different perspectives. Respect for that difference is essential in finding consensus that can be built on to secure change. We do not knowingly undermine each other or other stakeholders publicly or privately.
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Collaboration: transforming the early education system is a complex task that no single organisation can do alone. We believe that progress lies in partnership and that the best route to reform is through broad-based, powerful alliances with people from a wide variety of backgrounds and perspectives. We don’t believe in collaboration for its own sake. We think partnerships must be smart, strategic, and creative in order to be effective, but as far as possible, they must also be broad-based.
Application and interview process
- Please apply with CV and statement of suitability/cover letter by 6pm on Friday 24th April.
- We will aim to respond to all applicants by Friday 1st May.
- Interviews will take place on 13th May and 22nd May.
Working together for an early education and childcare sector that delivers for our children, for parents, and for the economy.
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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.
- To monitor the performance of the charity against the agreed strategic aims.
- To ensure that the organisation functions within the legal and regulatory requirements of a charitable organisation and strives to achieve best practice.
- To act as guardians of the charity’s assets, both tangible and intangible, taking all due care over their security, deployment and proper application
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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We’re looking for an outstanding trustee who is a bold and visionary leader in their field to join our Board of Trustees. You will help us achieve our vision of making sure our members have an outstanding experience during their time at UCL and at one of the best student unions in the world.
We’re looking for an inspirational leader in a field related to one of our services or values to join us in our mission. That mission is to build a vibrant and empowered student community with real influence in UCL and beyond, that enables students to enjoy their time at university; pursue their interests and passions; see the world in new ways; and develop the skills and experience to change the world for better.
The Board of Trustees is responsible for setting the mission, vision and values of the Students’ Union and for ensuring the delivery of organisational purpose through our 2025-2030 Strategy, Making More Happen. The Trustees ensure development of, and agree, a long-term strategy and approve and monitor plans and budgets to deliver the strategy. There are five meetings a year, and as an External Trustee you will work with our Board and Senior Management Team to affect change and ensure everything we do for our 50,000 members is led by our values to be Community Building, Empowering, Inclusive, Democratic, Bold, Sustainable and Fun.
To apply please send a CV and cover letter by email no later than 17.00 on Tuesday 5 May 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview on Tuesday 19 or Thursday 21 May 2026 and will join our Board for a four-year term beginning in June 2026.
Please note that this position is only open to candidates who are neither a student, alumnus or employee of UCL.
An outstanding experience for all UCL students and to be one of the best students’ unions in the UK and the world.


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We’re looking for up to three Trustees to help guide Hackney Empire through an exciting period of growth, creativity and deepened community impact.
As a member of our Board, you will play a vital strategic role in shaping the future of Hackney Empire. You’ll support our mission to empower young people, champion diverse artistic voices, and strengthen our connections within our local community and the wider cultural landscape.
We’re particularly keen to hear from individuals who share our values, have strong strategic and advocacy skills, and bring experience in arts management, fundraising, legal practice, heritage/buildings projects, or digital and social media strategy, as well as people whose lived experience reflects the communities we serve.
Disabled and D/deaf people are currently under-represented at Hackney Empire, we will offer an interview to anyone who identifies as D/deaf or disabled if they are able to demonstrate they meet the person specification.
Recognising under-representation of people from the global majority in our Heads of Department Team, we actively encourage people from the global majority to apply for this role.
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Wekume
We provide Ugandan students anonymous reproductive health services, entrepreneurship support, and exchange opportunities via mobile.
Programs Officer
Reports to: Programs Director
Position Summary
Wekume is seeking a highly organized, analytical, and detail-oriented Program Officer to serve as the primary technical support to the Programs Director. While the Programs Director provides the strategic vision, leadership, and core ideas for the organization, the Program Officer is responsible for the technical formalization of these concepts.
The ideal candidate will excel at "putting ideas on paper"—transforming high-level strategies into structured program documents, logical frameworks, grant proposals, and analytical reports. You will be the bridge between visionary strategy and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
1. Program Design & Documentation (The "Technical Architect")
- Concept Formalization: Translate the Programs Director’s strategies and verbal ideas into formal project concept notes and full-scale program documents.
- Framework Development: Design Logical Frameworks (LogFrames), Theories of Change, and Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) for all upcoming initiatives.
- Proposal Writing: Assist in drafting and refining technical proposals for donors, ensuring all organizational "missing gaps" in documentation are filled professionally.
- Standardization: Create templates and standardized operating procedures (SOPs) for program implementation.
2. Analytical Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E)
- Indicator Design: Define Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that align with the Director’s goals to measure program success accurately.
- Data Analysis: Analyze field data and project outcomes to provide the Director with actionable insights and "the story behind the numbers."
- Technical Reporting: Produce sophisticated monthly, quarterly, and annual impact reports that meet international donor standards.
3. Operational Planning & Budgeting
- Operationalizing Strategy: Convert broad annual plans into detailed monthly/weekly execution plans for field teams.
- Technical Budgeting: Collaborate with the Director to align program activities with cost-effective budgets, ensuring financial projections match project logic.
- Compliance Oversight: Ensure all drafted programs adhere to local statutory requirements and specific donor compliance mandates.
4. Strategic Support & Coordination
- Briefing the Director: Regularly brief the Programs Director on project health, identifying potential bottlenecks before they occur.
- Team Technical Lead: Act as a resource for Project Officers and volunteers, providing them with the "paperwork" and structures they need to succeed in the field.
- Stakeholder Synthesis: Prepare presentation decks and briefing papers for the Director to use in high-level stakeholder and donor meetings.
Required Qualifications & Specialty Skills
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Development Studies, Statistics, Social Sciences, or a related field.
- Writing Excellence: Exceptional ability to write professional program documents, including the ability to visualize data and concepts.
- Analytical Rigor: Proficiency in M&E frameworks and the ability to conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis.
- Software Proficiency: Advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel (for budgeting/data), and project management tools (e.g., MS Project).
- Experience: At least 2–3 years of experience in a role that required significant "behind-the-scenes" program design or grant writing.
Core Competencies for this Specific Role
- Synthesizing Logic: The ability to listen to a vision and immediately see the steps required to make it a reality on paper.
- Attention to Detail: A "perfectionist" approach to documentation and reporting.
- Adaptability: Ability to report to a visionary leader and provide the technical "anchor" to ensure ideas are sustainable and measurable.
Minimum Hours per Week:
10+ hours per week
Duration:
6+ months
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Volunteer Maintenance Officer / Handyperson
The Haven, Walsall
Flexible, ad-hoc hours and some regular commitment
Voluntary role (travel expenses covered)
Are you practical, proactive, and enjoy hands-on work? Join WPH Counselling and make a real difference behind the scenes.
We’re looking for a reliable Volunteer Maintenance Officer / Handyperson to help us keep our facilities safe, welcoming, and well-maintained for the people who rely on our services. Your skills will directly support our mission—ensuring more of our funding goes where it’s needed most: helping our clients.
What you’ll be doing:
- Carrying out general maintenance and minor repairs (painting, basic carpentry, gardening, etc.)
- Keeping outdoor spaces clean, safe, and tidy
- Identifying and resolving maintenance issues proactively
- Supporting small improvement and refurbishment projects
- Assisting with furniture and equipment installation
- Working alongside a friendly and supportive team
What we’re looking for:
- Someone practical, reliable, and confident with DIY tasks
- Experience in maintenance, repairs, or a trade (formal or informal)
- A proactive problem-solver who can work independently
- Friendly, flexible, and willing to follow health & safety guidance
- Able to travel to our Walsall location
- This is an ad-hoc post and we are flexible and can work around your availability, but we are ideally looking for someone who can offer regular support with ongoing tasks such as maintaining grounds (e.g. a few hours a month) and be available to support in times of emergency repairs.
What you’ll gain:
- The chance to give back to your local community
- Hands-on experience in a charity environment
- Flexibility to fit volunteering around your schedule
- Travel expenses covered
- The opportunity to be part of a warm, supportive team
A full role description can be available on request. Interested parties would be required to take part in an informal interview and screening process before being successfully appointed a volunteer.
Interested? Get in touch and help us create a safe, welcoming space for those who need it most.
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Outdoor Learning Volunteer Officers are a key part of our team at Skelton Grange Environment Centre and are involved in:
- Supporting and leading environmental activities with young people and the local community.
- Planning and preparing sessions - and sometimes even developing new activities to help young people connect with nature.
- You will be trained and supported by experienced project staff and work as part of a team with paid staff, trainees and other Volunteers.
Typical activities for the Outdoor Learning Volunteer role include:
- Running environmental education sessions for school visits during term time.
- Running play activities for groups of children and young people during the school holidays.
- Keeping education day resources up to date and developing new resources, activities or materials as required.
- Helping with the general running of the centre and the project, including both development work and routine maintenance to ensure we are an inspiring location for visitors to experience nature.
Benefits to you:
We aim to involve our Outdoor Learning Volunteer Officers in:
- Running a range of outdoor education and play activities and events with schools and community groups on the Skelton Grange Environment Centre site.
- Planning, risk assessing and running safe and engaging activities outside for children.
- All the necessary skills and knowledge to be able to run the sessions, from bushcraft skills to plant identification to working with children.
The role will give you the opportunity to use your skills and experience in a supportive environment and aims to support you into being able to run activities and lead groups independently.
It's a chance to do something very satisfying and worthwhile and have lots of fun with some great people!
If you want to use this role to move on into employment in the environmental sector we can also provide you with a range of useful training courses, job opportunity information, interview guidance and references.
We will provide expenses to cover volunteer travel costs.
What you need:
We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are keen to work with young people and to connect people with green spaces.
People volunteer with us for all sorts of reasons: you may have lots of skills that you are keen to share, or you might be looking for something worthwhile to do with your time, or you might be wanting to launch a career in the environment sector.
Connecting people and green spaces to deliver lasting outcomes for both.

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The Position
We are looking for a Grants Officer who can support us with diverse tasks that include looking for grants opportunities, project development, proposals writing, and liaising with potential partners and donors. In this role you’ll be a key contributor to the continued existence of Second Tree, which is dependent on grants to survive, and to the creation of new projects and partnerships. To do this successfully, you'll need to employ meticulous time-management and organisation skills, as juggling multiple tasks with competing deadlines is common in this role.
The role will include:
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Researching and identifying new grant opportunities on a weekly basis
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Summarising relevant grant opportunities and suggesting how to best respond and comply with them
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Researching information and data necessary for grants and grant reporting
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Supporting the design of new projects
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Supporting with proposal writing
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Maintaining necessary records, files, reports, databases, and resource materials for the Grants team
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Working with the wider Second Tree team to ensure that all project proposals align with organisational, and programme strategies
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Establishing and maintaining connections with funding bodies
You should be able to:
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Professionally communicate in English (verbally and in writing)
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Read, comprehend, interpret, summarise and follow proposal guidelines
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Work to tight deadlines with flexibility and a problem-solving attitude;
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Conduct thorough, high-quality, independent research
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Work both independently and as part of a team
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Manage and prioritise projects effectively to meet team and proposal deadlines
The ideal candidate will have:
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Working knowledge of project management techniques such as LFA
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Knowledge of and experience with grant-giving bodies and other external funding sources (e.g. European Commission)
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A strong sense of logic while building an argument
What We Offer:
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A nurturing and collaborative working environment. We work hard to help our team members grow, investing in personal and professional development.
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Accommodation in a shared house
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Transportation to/from work
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After completion of a three-month trial, if you commit long-term, a small monthly expenses refund
In certain periods of the year, demand is extremely high, and the shared houses might be full. If you have the means to pay for your own accommodation, please let us know. We would still be happy to host you if space is available. However, in a situation where the shared houses are full, this would allow us to offer an opportunity to someone that cannot afford to pay rent.
Have experience leading a team of this type?
Consider applying to become a Grants Coordinator. Whether your experience lies in the humanitarian sector or elsewhere, we are looking for people with expertise that can drive us forward as an organisation.
Looking for an internship?
If, because of your degree or for any other reason, you would like to have your period at Second Tree credited as an internship, just apply to the vacancy that you’re interested in and mention this. We have agreements with several universities across Europe, and in many other cases, these agreements can be developed on an ad hoc basis.
We encourage applicants to join us in person, but if this is not possible we will consider remote applications for this role.
NOTE: If you require a visa to stay in Greece for the minimum ten-week commitment, please know that as a Greek NGO, we are unable to sponsor your visa.
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- As a trustee of Cuth’s JCR, you provide strategic oversight and guidance to ensure the charity continues to support student welfare, community, and opportunities effectively across Durham.
- Trustees play a key role in offering continuity and stability to a volunteer-led organisation, advising on financial, legal, and operational decisions as the student leadership changes each year.
- The role involves supporting JCR officers through expertise and oversight, helping shape how the charity operates while contributing to long-term development and governance.
- Trustees work closely with the board and subcommittees to scrutinise decisions, provide professional insight, and ensure the organisation meets its legal and financial responsibilities.
A student-led charity improving welfare, community and opportunities for members of St Cuthbert’s Society JCR at Durham University.
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Position: Director of Corporate Partnerships
Location: Remote/Homebased
Commitment: Volunteer (10hr/week)
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
About Us:
We are a globally focused non-profit organisation, grounded in Christian values, committed to helping communities grow through education, empowerment, and poverty relief. Our programmes support families, strengthen livelihoods, and build resilience by responding to real community needs.
Through long-term partnerships and sustainable approaches, we create opportunities that encourage self-reliance and deliver lasting impact, helping individuals and families move toward stability, dignity, and a better future.
Why Join Us?
Join Project Yananai and be part of something bigger than a role. As a growing, purpose-driven organisation working across multiple countries, we offer the opportunity to shape meaningful change while developing your career, skills and experience.
Here, your voice matters. Your ideas help shape direction, and your work delivers visible, real-world impact. You’ll collaborate with a diverse, global team, gain exposure to strategic initiatives, and grow through hands-on experience in a dynamic, evolving environment.
We recognise the importance of flexibility. Our approach to working hours supports you to contribute in a way that works alongside your personal and professional commitments, within a collaborative and outcome-focused environment.
If you are motivated by purpose, energised by pace, and want to contribute to something truly meaningful, we’d love to hear from you!
The Role:
As our Director of Corporate Partnerships, you will lead the strategic development and growth of our global portfolio of corporate partnerships. You will identify, secure, and steward high-value, multi-dimensional partnerships that provide financial, technical, and in-kind support to the organisation and its National Management Teams.
With a strong focus on innovation and impact, you will build partnerships that not only generate funding but also deliver technical expertise, capacity building, and shared value across all countries of operation.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Partnership Development
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Develop and deliver a global corporate partnerships strategy aligned with organisational priorities.
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Identify and prioritise partners across sectors and geographies.
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Create compelling partnership propositions that drive mutual value and long-term engagement.
Technical Resourcing & Capacity Support
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Build partnership models focused on skills transfer, technical expertise, and capacity building.
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Negotiate agreements securing pro bono support, secondments, advisory services, and knowledge transfer.
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Work with National Management Teams to identify and meet technical and operational needs.
Relationship Management & Stewardship
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Manage key corporate relationships to ensure engagement and long-term support.
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Oversee delivery of partnership commitments, reporting, and recognition.
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Implement stewardship plans including communications, impact reporting, and engagement events.
Cross-functional Collaboration
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Collaborate with leadership, trustees, and country teams to align partnerships with priorities.
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Work with programme, communications, and fundraising teams to integrate opportunities.
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Champion corporate partnerships internally, building organisational capability.
Governance, Reporting & Learning
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Set and monitor KPIs for partnership performance and impact.
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Report to leadership and Board on pipeline, outcomes, and strategy.
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Ensure compliance with policies, ethics, and regulations.
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Promote continuous learning and best practice in corporate engagement.
Representation & Advocacy
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Represent the organisation at international forums and stakeholder meetings.
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Advocate for private sector engagement in sustainable development.
What We’re Looking For
Experience & Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
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10+ years’ experience in corporate partnerships or business development, including 5+ years in senior roles.
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Proven success managing high-value, complex partnerships with corporates or foundations.
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Strong experience negotiating agreements involving technical support or capacity building.
Skills & Competencies
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Excellent relationship-building, negotiation, and influencing skills.
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Strong strategic and commercial thinking.
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Outstanding communication and proposal-writing ability.
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Collaborative, cross-cultural, and globally minded.
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Innovative, solutions-focused, and mission-aligned.
Desirable
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Experience in relevant sectors (education, technology, sustainability, humanitarian).
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Knowledge of India, South Africa, Zambia, or Zimbabwe contexts.
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Experience in capacity building or pro bono programme delivery.
Key Relationships
CEO, Global Executive Leadership Team, National Management Teams, corporate partners, and sector stakeholders.
Why Join Us?
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Contribute to a mission-driven organisation making global impact
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Flexible volunteering model supporting work-life balance
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Opportunity for leadership development and growth
Empower communities. Transform lives. Make a positive and sustainable difference!
Project Yananai is a UK registered charity (1209060) and an equal opportunity organisation. We celebrate diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds.
In your cover letter if you can cover how you fit the job requirements please
Empowering individuals, strengthening communities, developing sustainable solutions.



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Social Friday
We transform Fridays into scalable social-impact days by connecting companies, nonprofits and volunteers.
Student Lead
Join Us as Student Lead and ignite the Social Friday spirit on campuses worldwide
Location: Global (remote-friendly)
Role Type: Leadership
Reports to: Chief Operating Officer (with dotted line to CEO)
Department: Community & Academia Outreach
About Social Friday Social Friday is a global lifestyle movement that inspires people to connect, collaborate, and create impact every Friday. We’re now looking for a dynamic Student Lead to champion Social Friday across universities worldwide—making it both a campus tradition and a subject of academic debate and research.
Role Purpose The Student Lead sparks energy among students and academia, positioning Social Friday as a lived experience and an academic subject. You’ll mobilize student communities, build bridges with professors, and create visibility and credibility that drive long-term impact.
Key Accountabilities
- Inspire and mobilize students to host and join Social Friday events on campuses.
- Advocate for Social Friday in seminars, lectures, and conferences.
- Build relationships with professors and faculties to encourage research and publications.
- Promote Social Friday as a subject for theses, master’s work, and PhD studies.
- Create and guide a global student ambassador network.
- Document and share student-led experiences to increase visibility and recognition.
Core Competencies
- Inspiration – Sparks belonging and energy among students. Leadership – Mobilizes and empowers student communities.
- Advocacy – Positions Social Friday as lifestyle and academic subject.
- Networking – Builds bridges between students, professors, and universities.
- Cultural Awareness – Connects across diverse academic settings with openness.
Skills & Experience
Essential:
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Experience in student initiatives or leadership roles.
- Ability to motivate and engage diverse student groups.
- Understanding of university structures and academic environments.
Desirable: - Experience building youth networks or movements.
- Familiarity with academic research processes.
- International or cross-cultural exposure.
Success Indicators
- Growth in universities actively involved with Social Friday.
- Student-led theses or research projects initiated.
- Expansion of the student ambassador network.
- Positive feedback from students and academic partners.
- Mentions of Social Friday in academic discussions or publications.
Ready to inspire the next generation of changemakers? Apply now and help make Social Friday a global campus lifestyle and academic movement.
Minimum Hours per Week:
2-3 hours per week
Duration:
3-5 months
We connect professionals with impact startups matching their causes, skills & schedule.
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We are currently looking to recruit an external trustee to join our Board of Trustees and also act as chair to the Finance and Audit Sub-Committee. We will also require the trustee to support our whistleblowing policy, acting as the nominated trustee contact for whistleblowing concerns. You’ll champion openness and ensure the organisation has safe, fair, and effective processes for raising and handling concerns.
Your SU is overseen by our Board of Trustees, and our trading subsidiary (CUSU Services Ltd) is overseen by our Commercial Services Board . They are both made up of a collection of our elected Officers, students, university staff and external professionals that ensure the Charity and the Trading Subsidiary remain sustainable in terms of finance, legality and reputational status.
You will be expected to attend Board meetings 4 times per year – these will be a mix of in person and Teams meetings. You will also be expected to support at least one sub-committee of the Trustee Board (3-4 times per year) as well as complete training and induction. You will need some time to allow for prereading of reports and other documentation before meetings.
Trustee meetings are typically held on a Friday afternoon 1pm-4pm. Most of the meetings are online, although you would be offered travel expenses for any face-to-face meetings (and hybrid meetings are usually offered if you do need to join remotely.) There is also a strategy day once a year as well as the occasional social activity!
For this trustee role, we are looking for an experienced professional ideally with third-sector governance experience. In addition to being a member of the Board of Trustees the trustee will be required to chair the Finance and Audit subcommittee and should possess a strong finance background with analytical skills and the ability to communicate complex financial information.
We are especially keen to encourage applications from people currently under-represented within the organisation, including but not limited to those from the LGBTQ+ community, people with disabilities, and those from a Global Majority background. We hope that by enhancing our diversity we can extend our organisational creativity and problem solving through the different perspectives and life experiences which diversity brings.
Please note that this is an unpaid voluntary role.
For further information there is a full recruitment pack and role profile available to download or visit our website for more information.
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Letter from our Chair - Lucy Thomas
We are seeking a passionate and strategic individual to join our Board of Trustees, someone who brings strong commercial insight, business acumen, and ideally experience in fundraising and income generation. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of a respected national charity that continues to grow its reach and impact.
As a Trustee, you will also sit on our Commercial Advisory Group (CAG) a dynamic sub-group that advises on the Trust's commercial strategy, innovation, and sustainability. You'll help us strengthen our commercial performance, explore new opportunities for growth and diversification, and ensure we remain on strong financial footing to deliver our vital mission.
We welcome applicants from all sectors and backgrounds. Experience in marketing, partnerships, or charity leadership would be an advantage, but what matters most is your ability to bring fresh thinking, sound judgement, and a commitment to using your commercial experience for social good.
Background
Suzy Lamplugh Trust was founded by Diana and Paul Lamplugh following the disappearance of their daughter Suzy, a young estate agent, in 1986. Since then, the Trust has pioneered personal safety as a life skill and a public policy priority.
Our vision is to eliminate abuse, aggression and violence, creating a society where people are safer and feel safer.
Our mission is to reduce the risk and prevalence of abuse, aggression and violence with a specific focus on stalking and harassment through education, campaigning, and support.
What we do
- Campaigning - working in partnership with other charities, private and statutory organisations; raising awareness; influencing policy makers
- Education - advice; training; guidance; workplace support; free resources, information; consultancy
- Support - National stalking helpline and advocacy service; supporting people at increased risk of violence and aggression; community projects
To reduce the risk and prevalence of abuse, aggression and violence - with a specific focus on stalking and harassment
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CHASE Africa is a UK-based international NGO that supports local partners in East Africa to improve health and wellbeing in marginalised rural communities. We are looking for a Trustee with finance skills, to replace our current Treasurer. You will provide scrutiny and oversight of the work of CHASE Africa, with a particular focus on financial issues. You will use your financial knowledge and experience to monitor the financial administration of the charity and report to the Board of Trustees on its state of financial health and provide the board with the confidence and knowledge to make good strategic decisions.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone with extensive financial expertise, who is seeking a voluntary position where they can apply their skills to a meaningful mission.
Since its inception 12 years ago, CHASE Africa has grown from scratch to an income in 2025 of over £830,000 – delivering over 1.5 million healthcare and family planning services to often isolated rural communities. We have a strong and highly motivated staff team and a thriving network of local partners that has expanded from Kenya into Uganda and, later this year, Tanzania.
CHASE Africa’s projects have already brought healthcare and empowerment to tens of thousands of lives, particularly for women and girls, mitigating poverty and helping protect local environments.It has the capacity and opportunity to greatly extend its impact – both geographically and in terms of numbers reached.
We are a small but dedicated team based in Somerset, committed to a collaborative approach to partnership. We're currently going through an exciting period of transition and growth, with a new CEO in 2022, a new charitable structure in 2023, and a new Finance Manager at the start of 2026. Your role will be vital in helping us achieve our future goals.
The Role
- Liaise with CEO and Trustees to ensure the financial viability of the organisation’s strategy
- Advise on the financial implications of CA’s strategic plan (3 year)
- Present CA’s financial position and broader context at Trustees Board meetings
- Support the finance manager with the production of an annual budget
- Ensure that the Board is aware of its financial duties and responsibilities and the need to comply with all legislation
- Take a lead in interpreting financial data for fellow Board members
- Ensure that all financial policies, procedures and the appointment of external financial advisors are reviewed on a regular basis
- Ensure relevant financial policies are in place as required by the charity commission
- Be willing to be available to support the charity’s CEO and Senior Finance Manager as needed
- Review the monthly management accounts report and cashflow with the CEO and finance manager
- Liaise with senior staff to ensure financial reports are user friendly for non-finance trustees
About You
- Good background in financial management and analysis
- Able to communicate financial information clearly and to people with different levels of financial and data literacy.
- Knowledge and experience of finance practice relevant to voluntary and community organisations.
- Have an excellent ability to interpret financial information and the confidence to raise questions and challenge
- Have a good understanding of, or be willing to learn, the rules and regulation around charity finance
- Have the ability to think creatively and strategically, exercising good and impartial judgement
- Knowledge of current accounting processes, tools and procedures
- High proficiency in Excel, Powerpoint for analysis and presentation
- Understands and accepts the legal duties, liabilities and responsibilities of Trustees, and the difference between governance functions and management functions
- High level of integrity and sound judgement
- Commitment to CA’s vision, purpose and culture and its way of working
- Able and willing to devote the necessary time to the role
Additional Desirable
- CCAB/CIMA qualified professional or qualified by experience in financial management
- Awareness and understanding of the campaigning world and the health community in developing countries.
- An interest in international development and the issues we are supporting our partners to tackle in East Africa.
For full information, please see the attached information pack.
To apply for this post, please submit a CV and covering letter by email by the 27th March 2026. The cover letter should be no longer than two pages long and explain why you are interested in this post and how your skills and experience make you a good fit.
to support partner organisations, in Africa, that enable access to family planning, healthcare and rights, while protecting the environment.
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WMS is looking for a treasurer trustee and director (volunteer role)
WMS is a small, award-winning charity with a bold vision! Our mission is to help people navigate through conflict towards peace. We’ve been running for over 20 years on a social enterprise model. Commercial mediators gift their time and expertise in commercial and workplace mediations, and their fees help to fund our office costs. Community mediations and conflict coaching are also delivered by volunteers. We provide skills training in our local community, in schools across London and organisations nationwide. We have a committed Trustee board and a part-time CEO who co-ordinates a team of skilled, experienced freelancers doing case-work, communications, projects and training.
In 2025, we directly supported just under 1,000 people. We processed 286 conflict resolution cases, achieving a 93% resolution rate, and trained over 400 adults and young people in conflict resolution skills.
Over the next three years we want to grow sustainably while maintaining our impact. We are looking for a volunteer with budgeting and forecasting expertise to join the trustee Board because our Treasurer is resigning shortly due to other commitments.
We need a “hands on” trustee who can act as a key strategic advisor to the CEO and the Board, guiding growth, funding, and major financial decisions. Currently there are:
• 4 in person 2 hour evening board meetings per annum, in Clapham Junction
• 4 Zoom meetings per annum for 90 minutes over lunch time
• Annual strategy morning, usually on a Saturday in November
As we don’t have a CFO, the Treasurer also has a short monthly meeting in person or on Zoom with the CEO to discuss financial targets, budgets and forecasts. They support the CEO with the submission of statutory annual accounts and are available for ad hoc advice on financial queries which may arise.
We’d like to hear from people who are motivated by our mission to build peace in a polarized world. We need expertise and experience in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and accounting and a willingness to support and challenge the CEO and the Board.
Whilst a knowledge of Charity SORPS would be an advantage, we are open to applications from people who are willing to learn!
Please send a CV and covering letter outlining your experience and why you’d like to join us. We aim to interview in March and for the Treasurer to join us in time for the new financial year on 1 April 2026.
A peacemaking service that empowers without imposing, that listens without fixing, and collaborates without judging.


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