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Warrington (Hybrid)
15.65 miles
Unpaid role, expenses not paid
Voluntary
Actively Interviewing
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!
Job description
Overview of the role
This role involves leading on any and all Health & Safety issues, policies and concerns, ensuring that the Board of Trustees are aware and kept up to date in regard to the legal, regulatory, and governance responsibilities of the charity regarding health and safety.
Key tasks
Trustee (Health & Safety Lead) Responsibilities:
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to ensure that the trustee board understand their legal and regulatory responsibility on matters of health & safety (including manual handling & fire safety, etc.) for the charity
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to ensure, along with operational management support, that all health and safety policies and risk assessments are in place, relevant, and up to date
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to continuously keep up to date with all current health and safety legislation/regulations, informing the board of any changes needed to operational procedures relating to health and safety
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to be the allocated contact for health & safety as outlined on Health and Safety Executive (HSE) poster in each centre
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along with operational management support, to ensure that all relevant staff, trustees and/or volunteers are suitably trained and aware of the correct process to follow if any health and safety concerns arise, including the filling out of incident reports.
Other responsibilities, along with the Bboard of Trustees, include:
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to approve, support and guide the charity’s purpose, vision, strategy, goals and objectives
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to manage the charity’s resources responsibly, including ensuring the charity’s assets are used only to carry out its purpose, avoid undue risk and not over-commit the charity.
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to ensure the effective and efficient administration of the charity, responding to changes in the local community as appropriate
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to ensure that key risks are identified, monitored and controlled appropriately
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to ensure appropriate financial plans are in place, budgets are monitored, and progress is evaluated
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to review and approve financial statements
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to help promote the organisation to key stakeholders and beneficiaries
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to ensure the charity has appropriate procedures to comply with current legislation and good practice, including employment, health and safety, equity, diversity and inclusion, safeguarding and GDPR compliance/data protection.
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to prepare for and regularly attend and participate in board and subcommittee meetings and any trustee away days.
About you:
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a knowledge of and commitment to the work of the Warrington Foodbank
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a strong knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and a charity’s responsibility
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an ability to lead on any health & safety matters in a supportive and confident manner
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add any further essential qualities the food bank is looking for, to fit in with any strategic objectives the food bank may have.
Benefits of volunteering:
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feeling you are making a difference whilst volunteering with us
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meeting new people and being part of a motivated team who share a passion to eradicate poverty in our community
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building a movement of change with our volunteers, staff, and the people who use our food bank
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bringing our staff, volunteers, and trustees together to achieve our vision
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gaining a greater insight and understanding of local agencies and partnerships.
Impact of your role
By leading on Health & Safety matters for the food bank, you are part of providing a vital holistic support function in your local community, ensuring a dignified experience to anyone visiting, or anyone who comes into contact with, Warrington Foodbank.
Support
A full trustee induction is in place to support the prospective candidate within their role, as well as access to local voluntary action trustee training.
Please Note:
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You must be 16 or over and must not be disqualified from acting as a trustee and declare any conflict of interest while carrying out the duties of a trustee.
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Trustees are appointed for a three-year term of office.
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This is a voluntary position.
Organisation
Refreshed on: 25 February 2026
Closing date: 11 April 2026 at 14:03
Tags: Administration, Advice / Information, Compliance / Quality, Health and Safety, Risk Management, Strategy, Governance / Management
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Remote
Unpaid role, expenses paid
Voluntary
Actively Interviewing
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!
Job description
Organisation: Easy Housing Association (EHA) – Registered Social Landlord
Location: Remote
Type: Voluntary (reasonable expenses reimbursed)
Closing Date: 5th April 2026
Join EHA’s board of trustees – provide strategic oversight for a safer, stronger social housing future.
Easy Housing Association (EHA) is a progressive, mission-driven Registered Social Landlord (RSL), committed to delivering safe, secure, and affordable homes for those who need them most. As we continue to grow, we are strengthening our governance and seeking two experienced and strategic individuals to join our Board of Trustees. As a trustee, you will provide high-level oversight, ensuring strong leadership, regulatory compliance, and financial resilience.
We are specifically looking for trustees with senior-level expertise in one or both of the following areas:
- Health & safety within the social housing sector
- Finance and strategic oversight in the charity or housing sectors
As a trustee, you will advise, challenge, and support EHA’s leadership, helping us meet our legal obligations, protect tenant wellbeing, and maintain long-term sustainability.
��️ Trustee oversight role: health & safety (social housing focus)
We are seeking a trustee to provide strategic oversight and governance on health and safety systems across EHA. You will help ensure we meet the highest safety standards for tenants, staff, and volunteers, and remain fully compliant with housing regulations.
Key areas of expertise include:
- Interpreting and overseeing compliance with H&S laws relevant to RSLs
- Ensuring robust systems for fire, gas, asbestos, and communal area safety
- Providing risk management insight across housing stock and services
- Understanding the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) expectations
- Reviewing inspection, audit, and incident-reporting frameworks
- Championing a strong, proactive safety culture across the organisation
Your contribution will help ensure EHA protects people and property through effective governance.
�� Trustee oversight role: finance & charity sector governance
We are also recruiting a trustee with the financial acumen to guide EHA’s strategic financial direction, ensuring transparency, accountability, and sustainability across operations.
This role suits someone with financial leadership experience in charitable housing providers, housing associations, or social enterprises.
Key responsibilities include:
- Monitoring long-term financial strategy, planning, and risk
- Understanding Charity SORP and RSL financial standards
- Overseeing reserves policy, budgeting, and funding management
- Ensuring compliance with the Charity Commission and RSH
- Supporting transparent and effective financial reporting
- Holding executive teams to account while enabling performance
Your insight will strengthen the board’s ability to govern with integrity and impact.
⏱️ Time commitment
Trustees are expected to attend monthly board meetings (approximately 2.5 hours online) and commit an additional 4 hours per month to board-related duties, including reading papers, joining sub-committees, or contributing expertise.
�� What you’ll gain
- A high-impact role in a values-led, tenant-focused RSL
- Opportunities to shape policy, compliance, and social impact
- Professional development in governance, housing, and regulation
- The fulfilment of helping improve lives through safe, secure housing
EHA is proud to be an inclusive and tenant-focused RSL. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds especially those with lived experience of social housing.
Your leadership and strategic oversight can help us build homes and futures that are safe, equitable, and resilient.
By joining our Board, you will help change lives—ensuring that safe, secure, and affordable housing is not a privilege, but a right.
Organisation
Refreshed on: 16 March 2026
Closing date: 05 April 2026 at 20:26
Tags: Finance, Policy, Business Development, Compliance / Quality, Health and Safety, Safeguarding, Strategy, Sustainability
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Macclesfield, Cheshire East (On-site)
14.55 miles
Unpaid role, expenses paid
Voluntary
Actively Interviewing
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!
Job description
Join the Savio House Retreat Team 2026-27, and work with young people at our Youth Retreat Centre at Bollington, Cheshire.
Why Savio House? Well, wouldn't you love to …
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- Live in a Christian community that works for young people
- Wake up each day in a fantastic location in the Pennine hills
- Develop skills in working with young people
- Develop team working skills alongside qualified leaders
- Develop valuable planning and leadership skills
- Learn to create totally new resources
- Get free training in first aid, food hygiene, fire prevention training, health and safety etc.
- Explore accreditation paths towards a future career working with young people
- Search out the answers to some of your deeper life questions
- Join a world-wide Salesian network of youth workers
- Receive a weekly allowance
- Have all food, accommodation and laundry provided
- Enjoy national conferences/events and meet up with other volunteers
- Have regular mentoring and support through the whole year- September- July
Job description - Main duties and responsibilities:
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Live in Roman Catholic religious community
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Share faith with hundreds of young people on retreat
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Assist to lead and organise Salesian retreats
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Work as a team to enhance the retreat experience for those who attend
Skills, qualifications and experience needed for the job:
Mandatory:
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Must be 18 or over
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Be able to communicate in English
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Must be willing to provide police check and 2 character references
Desirable:
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Experience of working with young people
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Experience of working within a Salesian or parish setting, or be willing to participate with one of our provinces outside of the UK
Organisation
Refreshed on: 23 February 2026
Closing date: 09 April 2026 at 15:00
Tags: Christian, Faith-Based, Youth / Children
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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