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Could your leadership skills help shape the future of a Hopian? Hopian is a registered charity that provides advice and support for adults and children who have experienced Domestic Violence and Abuse through the provision of refuge accommodation and community support services. We also provide support and access to counselling for people affected by Child Sexual Exploitation.
The Role of Trustee and executive Trustee roles are voluntary positions. A Trustee for the Board is expected to meet the requirements of the board in line with the charities governing documents, governing good practice and legal requirements. We also have a vacancy for a Treasurer should you be interested please visit our Hopian website - recruiter link below for further details.
Trustee Responsibilities :
The Board as a whole is collectively responsible for the success of the charity. A Trustee is a Board Member and has a number of responsibilities in order to ensure robust management of the charity including:
Trustee Duties :
In addition to the above statutory duties, each trustee should use any specific skills, knowledge or experience they have to help the board of trustees reach sound decisions. This may involve scrutinising board papers, leading discussions, focusing on key issues, providing advice and guidance on new initiatives, or other issues in which the trustee has special expertise.
Tasks:
Person Specification
We are looking for a Trustee who has an understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities, and liabilities of trusteeship. It is expected that a Trustee takes ownership to develop and maintain this understanding and application of duties. In addition to having:
Experience & Knowledge
Time Requirements
To be able to attend scheduled committee meetings each year and read papers for each board meeting. To be available to for consultation, support and guidance on an ad hoc basis. Much of this contact will be via online, telephone or email.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Help Shape the Future of SUNSHINE
SUNSHINE is a start-up grassroots, volunteer‑powered community based loneliness charity bringing joy, connection and belonging to people who need it most. We create warm, uplifting spaces where no one stands alone — ever. From coffee mornings to community socials, every SUNSHINE moment is designed to spark smiles, laughter and genuine human connection.
As we grow, we’re looking for a committed, compassionate and capable Senior Leadership Volunteer to work closely with our Founder & CEO and help guide SUNSHINE into its next chapter.
This is a rare opportunity to be part of building something beautiful from the ground up.
The Role
As a Senior Leadership Volunteer, you will support the Founder & CEO in the strategic, operational and cultural development of SUNSHINE. You’ll help ensure the charity runs smoothly, sustainably and with the warmth and integrity that define us.
This role is ideal for someone who:
Thrives in purpose‑driven environments.
Enjoys shaping systems, structure and strategy.
Is emotionally intelligent, reliable and grounded.
Wants to make a meaningful difference to people experiencing loneliness.
Believes in kindness‑led leadership and community empowerment.
Key Responsibilities
You may support with:
1. Strategic Support
Helping shape priorities, plans and community‑led initiatives.
Offering insight, ideas and leadership perspective.
Supporting the Founder in decision‑making and organisational development.
2. Operational Support
Assisting with coordination, planning and smooth running of activities.
Helping develop processes, systems and volunteer pathways.
Supporting with admin, scheduling and internal organisation.
3. People & Culture
Helping nurture a warm, inclusive, supportive volunteer culture.
Supporting volunteer onboarding, wellbeing and engagement.
Being a trusted sounding board for the Founder & CEO.
4. Community & Partnerships
Helping build relationships with local partners, groups and supporters.
Representing SUNSHINE with warmth and professionalism.
What You Bring
A calm, steady, supportive presence.
Strong organisational or leadership experience (charity, community, business or public sector).
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
A collaborative, compassionate approach.
Commitment to SUNSHINE’s values of joy, belonging, kindness and radical welcome.
What You’ll Gain
A meaningful leadership role in a growing grassroots charity.
The chance to shape a movement that brings people together.
A close working relationship with the Founder & CEO.
A warm, supportive environment where your contribution truly matters.
The joy of seeing your work directly improve people’s lives.
Join Us in Building SUNSHINE
If you’re someone who leads with kindness, believes in community, and wants to help build something hopeful and human‑centred, we’d love to hear from you.
Together, we can make sure no one stands alone.
SUNSHINE is a small grassroots charity that works to reduce loneliness & help people feel more connected: through projects, partnerships & community
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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VOLUNTEER!
Ready to help steer a brand‑new movement? Become a Trustee at MINDSET
MINDSET isn’t a traditional charity. We’re a start‑up movement reshaping men’s mental wellbeing across England and Wales — ditching the waiting rooms, the stigma, and the “one‑size‑fits‑all” approach. We’re building something new, something bold, and something that actually works for the communities we serve.
Now we’re looking for a volunteer Trustee to join our current board who want to help shape that future.
We are especially and particularly keen to welcome people from a range of diverse backgrounds, including people from BAME communities, women as well as men and women from the LGBT+ community, to ensure our Board truly reflects the communities of England and Wales.
The Role: Trustee
As a Trustee, you’ll sit at the heart of MINDSET’s mission. You’ll help guide our strategy, strengthen our governance, and ensure we deliver real, measurable impact for men across the country.
This is a volunteer leadership role for someone who cares deeply about mental wellbeing, social change, and building something meaningful from the ground up.
Your Mission
1. Shape the Vision
Help define the strategic direction of a start‑up charity determined to transform men’s mental fitness and personal growth.
2. Strengthen the Foundations
Ensure we operate with integrity, transparency, and strong governance as we grow from an idea into a national movement.
3. Champion Inclusion
Bring your lived experience, your community insight, and your voice to a Board committed to representing the full diversity of England and Wales.
4. Drive Impact
Support the development of innovative services, campaigns, and partnerships that challenge stigma and create real change.
5. Hold the Mission True
Make sure everything we do is high‑quality, ethical, sustainable, and aligned with our values.
The Vibe
We’re informal, direct, and positive. We value creativity, honesty, and people who get things done. As a Trustee, you’ll have space to lead, freedom to shape the organisation, and the chance to build a legacy with a movement that’s only just beginning.
Sound like you
If you’re passionate about mental wellbeing, committed to inclusion, and excited by the idea of helping build a new national charity from scratch, we’d love to hear from you.
Bring your voice. Bring your experience. Bring your leadership.
Join the MINDSET mission.
To empower men across England to take charge of their mental wellbeing and personal growth through connection, conversation, and community.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job Title: Programme Manager
Reports To: Programme Director
Location: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full - Time
About the Project – “Solta o Jogo”
“Solta o Jogo” is an exciting cultural competition and community festival celebrating Brazilian traditions through Capoeira, music, dance, and acrobatics. Hosted at Kingston University Townhouse, this event offers free taster classes, performances, and a vibrant Brazilian arts & products fair—engaging local communities and encouraging cross-cultural learning.
We are looking for a Programme Manager to oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of the event. This hybrid volunteering role requires a commitment of 12 hours per week for 6 months. It is best suited for someone based near Kingston, as travel expenses will be reimbursed. This is a great opportunity to lead a high-profile community initiative that has previously been praised by local councillors, Kingston University, and the Brazilian Consulate in London.
Position Overview:
The Programme Manager oversees the strategic delivery of a multi-project programme focused on enhancing employability and skills development for target populations. This role ensures alignment with organisational and community goals, driving initiatives that reduce skills gaps, improve workforce readiness, and foster partnerships with employers and training providers. Reporting to the Programme Director, the Programme Manager manages a team of project specialists and coordinators, ensuring seamless execution of programme activities and measurable impact.
Key Responsibilities:
Programme Leadership:
Lead the end-to-end employability and skills development programme delivery, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
Mentor and manage project specialists and coordinators, assigning tasks tied to programme milestones such as training workshops, employer partnerships, and participant assessments.
Stakeholder Collaboration:
Build and maintain relationships with employers, educational institutions, government agencies, and community organisations to align programme outcomes with labour market needs.
Act as the primary point of contact for external partners, ensuring their requirements (e.g., hiring criteria, certification standards) are integrated into programme design.
Programme Design & Delivery:
Oversee the development of training curricula, mentorship initiatives, and job placement strategies tailored to diverse participant groups (e.g., youth, career changers).
Monitor participant progress and employment outcomes, using data to refine programme effectiveness.
Risk & Compliance Management:
Identify barriers to participant success (e.g., accessibility, resource gaps) and escalate systemic challenges to the Programme Manager with actionable solutions.
Reporting & Communication:
Track and report on key metrics such as participant engagement, skill acquisition rates, and post-programme employment status.
Prepare updates for senior leadership and stakeholders to demonstrate programme impact.
Process Improvement:
Implement feedback loops with participants and partners to continuously enhance programme quality.
Promote best practices in adult education, vocational training, and equity-focused initiatives.
Required Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Work, Human Resources, or a related field.
Experience:
3–5 years managing employability, workforce development, or adult education programmes.
Proven experience leading teams and collaborating with cross-sector stakeholders.
Skills:
Strong understanding of labour market trends and barriers to employment.
Ability to design inclusive, participant-centric programmes.
Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, CRM systems) and project management software.
Exceptional communication skills for engaging diverse audiences.
Certifications: Certifications in programme management (e.g., PgMP), career coaching, or adult education are advantageous.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Help Us Support, Grow and Celebrate Our SUNSHINE Volunteers
SUNSHINE is a start-up grassroots, volunteer‑powered community based loneliness charity bringing joy, connection and belonging to people who need it most. We create warm, uplifting spaces where no one stands alone — ever. From coffee mornings to community socials, every SUNSHINE moment is designed to spark smiles, laughter and genuine human connection.
As we grow, we’re looking for a caring, organised and people‑focused Volunteering Manager to help support our Founder & CEO and ensure our volunteers feel welcomed, valued and empowered.
This is a wonderful role for someone who loves people, thrives in community settings and wants to help build something hopeful and human‑centred.
The Role
As Volunteering Manager, you will help coordinate, support and nurture our volunteer team. You’ll play a key role in ensuring SUNSHINE runs smoothly day‑to‑day and that every volunteer has a positive, meaningful experience.
This role is perfect for someone who:
Enjoys organising, supporting and motivating people.
Has strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Loves building warm, inclusive community culture.
Wants to make a real difference in a growing grassroots charity.
Believes in kindness, dignity and belonging for all.
Key Responsibilities
1. Volunteer Coordination
Support volunteer recruitment, onboarding and scheduling.
Match volunteers to roles based on their strengths and interests.
Keep volunteer information organised and up to date.
Help ensure activities and events are well‑staffed and run smoothly.
2. Volunteer Support & Wellbeing
Be a friendly, approachable point of contact for volunteers.
Check in regularly to ensure volunteers feel supported and valued.
Help nurture a warm, inclusive, intergenerational volunteer community.
Celebrate volunteer contributions and encourage a culture of appreciation.
3. Communication & Engagement
Share updates, opportunities and information with volunteers.
Help build a sense of belonging and team spirit.
Support the Founder & CEO with internal communication and coordination.
4. Culture & Values
Champion SUNSHINE’s ethos of joy, kindness and radical welcome.
Help create a safe, supportive and empowering environment for all.
Model empathy, warmth and positive leadership.
What You Bring
Strong organisational and people skills.
A warm, supportive, community‑minded approach.
Good communication and reliability.
A passion for helping others thrive.
A commitment to SUNSHINE’s values of joy, belonging and kindness.
What You’ll Gain
A meaningful role in a growing grassroots charity.
The chance to shape a volunteer community rooted in warmth and connection.
A close working relationship with the Founder & CEO.
A supportive environment where your contribution truly matters.
The joy of seeing your work directly improve people’s lives.
Help Us Build a Community Where No One Stands Alone
If you’re someone who loves people, believes in kindness and wants to help build something beautiful for your community, we’d love to hear from you.
Together, we can bring more SUNSHINE into the world.
SUNSHINE is a small grassroots charity that works to reduce loneliness & help people feel more connected: through projects, partnerships & community
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About Quilombo UK
Quilombo UK is a social justice organisation dedicated to inspiring individuals to "See, Think, Behave and Speak Differently" about equality, diversity, and inclusion. We create engaging experiences—ranging from our Beyond Bias training to our "Voices for All" podcasts—that raise awareness and empower unheard voices within our diverse communities.
The Marketing department is a cornerstone of our Professional Development Programme (PDP) and Enhanced Professional Development Programme (ePDP). As Head of Marketing, you will lead the integrated Public Relations and Graphic Design teams to create the visual identities, professional portfolios, and public-facing narratives that enable our participants to showcase their talents effectively. By producing high-standard creative work and securing media visibility that documents their professional journey, you directly provide the "proof of impact" required to bridge employment gaps and help career changers and newcomers to the UK overcome discrimination in the job market.
Head of Department (Marketing)
The Opportunity
This position offers a significant career step-up, providing experience in managing integrated creative operations, brand strategy, and public relations within a social justice framework. In this Head of Department capacity, you will gain the leadership credentials and strategic oversight necessary to advance your professional trajectory while ensuring the visual and narrative identity of our mission is powerful, consistent, and impactful.
Role Purpose
The Head of Marketing sits between Directors and Managers, turning high-level creative and communication objectives into clear, deliverable department plans. You will own the direction, structure, and delivery control of both the Graphic Design and PR functions to ensure pace, reliability, and professional excellence across all internal and external outputs.
Key Responsibilities
Integrated Strategic Planning: Turning Director objectives (e.g., PDP marketing packs, QMC branding, podcast promotion) into practical departmental plans with synchronized design and PR timelines.
Manager Leadership: Coaching Graphic Design and PR Managers to run projects effectively, ensuring 100% work visibility in MeisterTask.
Brand & Narrative Consistency: Ensuring that visual assets and written communications (press releases, social media, articles) are perfectly aligned with Quilombo UK’s tone and brand standards.
Assurance & Rework Control: Reducing rework by improving initial brief clarity and ensuring time is built into plans for thorough creative and editorial review.
Director Reporting: Providing weekly reports on marketing milestones, media engagement, WIP status, and risks, offering clear recommendations for strategic choices.
Culture & Standards: Ensuring the department aligns with Quilombo UK’s communication standards and professional values.
Additional Professional Benefits
Career Development: A full CV and profile review conducted by our Talent Acquisition and Learning & Development teams.
Operational Support: Access to the services of the Legal, HR, Research, and Production teams for up to 10 hours per month for professional or departmental support.
Proactive Recruitment: Use of the Talent Acquisition team to actively search out new roles and opportunities via industry portals and LinkedIn.
Financial Incentives: Profit Sharing & Commission
Project Commission: To recognise the transition toward paid work, a commission structure is in place for any paid work carried out.
Head of Department Share: The HoD receives a 15% share of the commission for work carried out. This percentage is shared between all individuals at the HoD level working on a specific task.
Business Development Bonus: If work is brought in by the HoD (rather than a Quilombo UK director), the HoD will receive an additional 10% commission on top of their standard share.
Payment Terms: Commission is paid upon project completion and after payment is received from the client.
Requirements
Essential
Proven experience in marketing management, graphic design, or public relations.
A portfolio of illustrations, graphics, and/or PR campaigns (press releases, social media strategy) / CV.
Familiarity with design software (Adobe Suite, Canva) and PR/Social Media technologies.
Flexibility and openness to work on a variety of tasks spanning visual and written communication.
Focused, organised, and able to prioritise and execute tasks independently.
To show professionalism at all levels and in all environments.
Strong team player with the ability to lead multiple specialist functions.
A keen eye for aesthetics, detail, and narrative tone.
Excellent communication skills.
Degree in Marketing, Design, Communications, or a related field is a plus.
This is a 100% remote-only position.
Desirable
Committed to working with the community with a passion for helping others less fortunate.
Selection Process
Informal interview.
Requirement of two professional references.
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About Quilombo UK
Quilombo UK is a social justice organisation dedicated to inspiring individuals to "See, Think, Behave and Speak Differently" about equality, diversity, and inclusion. We create engaging experiences—ranging from our Beyond Bias training to our "Voices for All" podcasts—that raise awareness and empower unheard voices within our diverse communities.
Production plays a critical role in our Professional Development Programme (PDP) and Enhanced Professional Development Programme (ePDP). As Head of Department, you will lead the creation of high-quality media assets that document the learner journey, showcase professional growth, and provide the visual and auditory evidence required to bridge employment gaps for career changers and newcomers to the UK. This is a unique opportunity to deliver tangible community impact by ensuring our participants have the professional media presence needed to tackle discrimination in the job market.
Head of Department (Production)
The Opportunity
This position offers a significant career step-up, providing experience in managing end-to-end media operations—spanning pre-production planning to post-production delivery—within a social justice framework. In this Head of Department capacity, you will gain the leadership credentials and strategic oversight necessary to advance your professional trajectory while ensuring our storytelling is technically seamless and emotionally resonant.
Role Purpose
The Head of Department (Production) sits between Directors and Managers, turning high-level media objectives (such as podcasts, documentaries, or training videos) into clear, deliverable department plans. You own the direction, technical structure, and delivery control of the Production department to ensure pace, reliability, and high-quality output.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Planning: Turning Director objectives into practical production schedules, covering both pre-production (storyboarding, scripting, logistics) and post-production (editing, sound design, colour grading).
Manager Leadership: Coaching Production Managers to run projects effectively, ensuring all media assets are tracked and visible in MeisterTask.
Assurance & Rework Control: Reducing technical rework by improving initial brief clarity and ensuring time is built into plans for iterative reviews.
Director Reporting: Providing weekly reports on production milestones, WIP, and technical risks, offering clear recommendations for strategic choices.
Culture & Standards: Ensuring the department aligns with Quilombo UK’s communication standards and maintains a professional environment for all contributors.
Additional Professional Benefits
Career Development: A full CV and profile review conducted by our Talent Acquisition and Learning & Development teams.
Operational Support: Access to the services of the Legal, HR, PR, and Graphic Design teams for up to 10 hours per month for professional or departmental support.
Proactive Recruitment: Use of the Talent Acquisition team to actively search out new roles and opportunities via industry portals and LinkedIn.
Financial Incentives: Profit Sharing & Commission
Project Commission: To recognise the transition toward paid work, a commission structure is in place for any paid work carried out.
Head of Department Share: The HoD receives a 15% share of the commission for work carried out. This percentage is shared between all individuals at the HoD level working on a specific task.
Business Development Bonus: If work is brought in by the HoD (rather than a Quilombo UK director), the HoD will receive an additional 10% commission on top of their standard share.
Payment Terms: Commission is paid upon project completion and after payment is received from the client.
Requirements
Proven experience in media production management (Pre and Post Production).
A portfolio of video, audio, or multimedia projects / CV.
Familiarity with production software (such as Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Audition, or DaVinci Resolve).
Flexibility and openness to work on a variety of tasks across different media formats.
Focused, organised, and able to prioritise and execute production workflows independently.
To show professionalism at all levels and in all environments.
Strong team player with a focus on collaborative storytelling.
A keen eye for technical detail and aesthetic consistency.
Excellent communication skills.
Degree in Media Production, Film, or a related field is a plus.
This is a 100% remote-only position.
Desirable
Committed to working with the community with a passion for helping others less fortunate.
Selection Process
Informal interview.
Requirement of two professional references.
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The Brigantia Learning Trust Governance Model is different to the way a governing body in a non-academy or traditional school undertakes governance.
Essentially, there are four elements to the governance of the Brigantia Learning Trust academies – local councils that are delivered via the Academy Advisory Councils (AAC), Trust governance, delivered via the Full Board of Trustees (Non-Executive Directors), the Trust Leadership Team (Executive Directors) and the Trust Members.
The Board of Trustees has 4 sub-committees, concerned with Finance, Risk & Audit, HR, Education & Standards and Remuneration along with the four Academy Advisory Councils: Brigantia Hill Fort, Hinde House (2-16), Yewlands and Longley Park Sixth Form. As the trust continues to grow, and the Academy Advisory Councils become more experienced and confident, greater delegated powers will be identified and approved by the Board of Trustees.
Local Councils - The Academy Advisory Council
Each AAC consists of a group of people who could be parents, community nominees, academy staff. They will meet with the academy (Executive) Principal, Associate Principal and other senior leaders where appropriate. In attendance at these meetings will be Link Trustees and members of the Trust Executive Team may be in attendance. This is to ensure that the voice of the local stake holders is heard first-hand by the Board of Trustees.
The Brigantia Learning Trust Board has established six key roles for Academy Advisory Councils:
• To advise/act as a critical friend to the (Executive) Principal of the academy
• To advise the Trustees about local issues they need to consider that affect the academy
• To support the Safeguarding Trustee with localised academy information
• Represent the interest of the academy community in the running of the academy
• Represent the academy in its community
• Provide support to the (Executive) Principal in undertaking appropriate day to day procedures that are essential to the life of the academy
The six roles translate specifically into the following tasks that the AAC undertakes:
• To act as a key link between the academy, parents and local community
• To support the work of the academy in the community
• To help on the ground with the implementation of certain academy policies
• To offer challenging but positive and proactive support to the (Executive) Principal
• To regularly discuss the academy’s performance in relation to the KPIs (Key
• Performance Indicators)
The difference between Brigantia Learning Trust Governance and a traditional Governing Body
By comparison to a traditional school Governing Body:
• The AAC’s role is not to “manage” the Academy as such. This is done through the Trust Leadership Team and the Board of Trustees. Therefore, the AAC is not required to take decisions on staff or financial matters affecting the Academy. As an Academy Advisor you should have an understanding of strategic issues that impact on the Academy, and be updated on them regularly by the Principal, but you are not required to have direct responsibility for them.
• As the Trust Leadership Team and Board of Trustees takes responsibility for educational standards, legal compliance and financial viability, the AAC then has the time to investigate the impact of policy on the ground, to see how they are working, and explore how the Brigantia Learning Trust ethos is being understood and expressed in the way the Academy operates. As an Academy Advisor, your view as a parent or as part of the community is vital in this discussion.
3. HOW THE AAC OPERATES
Expectations
Brigantia Learning Trust understands that the role of an Academy Advisor is voluntary, however, in order for the Academy Advisory Council to function efficiently and effectively, there are certain expectations of Academy Advisors in order to achieve this.
i) Meetings
Meetings of the AAC take place 3 times over the academic year. The meeting is prepared by the Principal and the Chair of the AAC, and the process is supported by the clerk to the AAC. You will receive a link to the agenda and papers in advance of the meeting from the clerk electronically.
Meetings are usually held after school or at other times as agreed locally by all Academy Advisors.
ii) Contribution at meetings and outside of meetings
Academy Advisors are expected to come to meetings prepared; having read and familiarised themselves with the agenda and accompanying papers as well as being prepared to ask relevant questions (Please see section 3.2 for further detail and examples).
iii) Business Interest and code of conduct
Academy Advisors are required to declare any business or other interests in any item being discussed at the AAC meeting. The Academy Advisers are asked to abide by the AAC Code of Conduct. The AAC clerk will provide the appropriate forms for AAC members to sign.
iv) AAC Responsibilities
Academy Advisors should make every effort to visit the Academy during the Academy day; all visits must be planned and focused on areas as agreed by the full Academy Advisory Council. Visits inform the work of the AAC and provide valuable information for support and challenge to the Academy’s Leadership Team. AAC members are asked to report on their visit using the appropriate form. This report will be presented at the AAC meetings, and a central record of all visits will be held by the Clerk to the Board of Trustees.
v) Skills Audit
All Academy Advisors are expected to complete a skills audit at the beginning of every academic year, this assists the Trust Executive and Trustees to identify gaps in skills and arrange appropriate training.
vi) Safeguarding
All Academy Advisors are required to have an up-to-date enhanced DBS check, as well as undertake annual safeguarding training as required, this will be delivered at the first AAC meeting of the academic year.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Vacancy
Are you passionate about the way the Methodist Church stations its ministers?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for you to be the first Deputy Chair of the Stationing Strategy Committee. This Committee, which will replace the Stationing Committee, will provide a strategic overview of stationing across the Connexion, for all ministers (deacons, presbyters, probationers and ministers of other Churches and Conferences).
The Deputy Chair supports the Chair in ensuring the effective functioning of the SSC, leads operational coordination and specific delegated workstreams, and provides continuity of leadership by deputising for the Chair when required.
About you
We are looking for someone who:
Duration
A term not exceeding three years in the first instance and, which may be extended for a further period of one or more years thereafter.
Time Commitment
Between 30-40 days a year of which up to 12 will be away from home, including overnight stays.
Closing date: 7 April 2026
Shortlisting: 10 April 2026
Interview date: 22 April 2026
The calling of the Methodist Church is to respond to the gospel of God's love in Christ and to live out its discipleship in worship and mission.