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People’s Health Trust is a national charity working with local communities across England, Scotland and Wales to stop people dying too young, help people live longer and healthier lives, and make health more equal.
We are entering an important new chapter. Our new five-year strategy, launching in October, will focus on working with communities most affected by poor health to co-design community-led solutions that tackle the causes of poor health, being a trusted source of evidence that shapes policy and practice, and growing our philanthropic and impact partnerships to enable greater reach.
We are looking for three people who can bring experience, insight and constructive challenge to our governance and help us increase our impact.
We are recruiting:
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Philanthropy Trustee – bringing significant philanthropy, major gifts or major donor expertise to our Board.
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Independent Member, Finance, Audit & Operations Committee – bringing senior finance, audit, risk or charity accounting experience.
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Independent Member, Programmes, Impact & Influencing Committee – bringing experience of social justice programmes, policy, influencing, research, evaluation or evidence.
Whether you already have board experience or are considering using your professional expertise in a governance setting, this is an opportunity to contribute to an organisation tackling one of the most important challenges facing the UK.
About the Roles
Philanthropy Trustee
This is an opportunity to bring significant philanthropy, major gifts or major donor expertise to the Board at an important point in the Trust’s development.
You will provide strategic insight and constructive challenge around philanthropy and major donor engagement, help strengthen the Trust’s profile with prospective supporters and support the executive team to build successful relationships with donors and philanthropic partners.
Alongside this specialist contribution, you will share responsibility with fellow Trustees for strategic direction, governance and long-term sustainability of People’s Health Trust.
Independent Member – Finance, Audit & Operations Committee
You will bring independent financial scrutiny and challenge to a committee responsible for supporting the Board and executive across finance, audit, risk and wider organisational operations.
Your primary contribution will include oversight of financial planning and reporting, audit, financial controls and risk management, with opportunities to contribute to wider discussions covering areas such as income generation, IT, people and legal matters.
Independent Member – Programmes, Impact & Influencing Committee
This role provides an opportunity to help shape and scrutinise the effectiveness of the Trust’s programmes, evidence, influencing and impact work. You will contribute strategic insight around areas including programme design and delivery, evaluation and learning, the use of evidence, public policy, influencing and communications.
We are particularly interested in people with knowledge of programmes addressing injustice, policy and public affairs, or research, evaluation and evidence-led decision-making.
Key Responsibilities for all roles
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provide strategic insight, scrutiny and constructive challenge
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contribute confidently and collaboratively to Board and/or committee discussions
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help ensure strong governance, accountability and sound decision-making
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bring your professional knowledge while remaining open to different perspectives
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keep the experiences and interests of the communities People’s Health Trust supports at the heart of decisions
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act in support of the Trust’s mission, values and long-term impact.
People’s Health Trust is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and wants its governance to reflect the communities it serves and bring together a wide range of skills, experiences and perspectives.
How to Apply
Please submit your CV and a supporting statement of no more than two sides of A4, clearly stating which opportunity you wish to be considered for and explaining how your experience relates to the role.
For further information, please visit the Giving Back Recruitment website.
Closing date: Sunday 18th October
First round interviewswith Giving Back Recruitment: w/c 19th October
First stage interviews with People’s Health Trust: w/c 2nd November
For an informal discussion, please contactAlex Williams orErica Ritchie, at Giving Back Recruitment.
Registered Charity
21 - 50
We work with partners to tackle poor health and early death.
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About this Role
Location: Remote (Global)
Commitment: Volunteer Unpaid Position, 10-15 Hours per Week
Reports to: Head of Recruitment
About Solution Community: an international 501(c)(3) non-profit organization pioneering an innovative social platform dedicated to enabling actionable change. With volunteers from over 70+ countries, we are a testament to the power of global collaboration. Our team members bring experience from some of the world’s most successful companies, including Apple, Toyota, Google, Netflix, Walmart, Meta, Microsoft, and many others, creating a rich tapestry of knowledge and passion.
Our Mission: To foster a global community of compassion, uniting individuals and organizations to solve the world’s social problems. We bridge non-profits, businesses, philanthropists, and volunteers, empowering them to create meaningful change for current and future generations.
Our Vision: Imagine a world where every person can thrive—a world united by collaboration, compassion, and action. At Solution Community, we are making that vision a reality and driving change that will shape the future.
Professional Volunteering: skills-based service performed with the same reliability, accountability, and quality expected in a paid professional role. Volunteers are core contributors whose work directly supports our mission of global compassion, collaboration, and action.
Position Summary
Solution Community is seeking an experienced, passionate Volunteer Development/Fundraising Network Senior Recruiter to attract, engage, and onboard talented fundraising and development professionals. This strategic volunteer role will help build a strong network of fundraising leaders, donor engagement specialists, grant professionals, and development experts who can contribute to the organization's long-term sustainability and impact.
The ideal candidate is an experienced recruiter with expertise in sourcing and recruiting talent within nonprofit development, philanthropy, fundraising, donor relations, corporate partnerships, or advancement functions.
Key Responsibilities
Talent Acquisition & Recruitment
- Develop and implement recruitment strategies to identify and attract fundraising and development professionals.
- Source, screen, interview, and assess candidates for volunteer and leadership opportunities within the fundraising network.
- Build and maintain talent pipelines across philanthropy, nonprofit development, donor relations, grants management, and corporate social responsibility sectors.
- Partner with organizational leaders to understand current and future fundraising talent needs.
- Ensure a positive and engaging candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
Network Development & Community Building
- Expand and strengthen a diverse network of fundraising professionals, grant writers, development officers, donor relationship managers, and fundraising consultants.
- Establish relationships with professional associations, nonprofit networks, universities, and community organizations.
- Promote volunteer opportunities through networking, social media, and professional platforms.
- Help create a sustainable pipeline of fundraising talent and volunteer leaders.
Strategic Support
- Collaborate with fundraising and leadership teams to identify priority recruitment needs.
- Assist in recruiting volunteers for fundraising campaigns, grant initiatives, donor outreach, and partnership development efforts.
- Provide market insights and recommendations on best practices for recruiting development and fundraising talent.
- Support diversity and inclusion efforts within volunteer recruitment initiatives.
Process Improvement & Reporting
- Maintain candidate records and recruitment tracking through Dover, our applicant tracking system (ATS).
- Monitor recruitment metrics and provide updates on pipeline activities.
- Recommend innovative sourcing techniques and engagement strategies.
- Support continuous improvement of volunteer recruitment processes.
Qualifications
Required
- 5+ years of experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, executive search, or volunteer recruitment.
- Experience recruiting for fundraising, nonprofit development, donor relations, philanthropy, partnerships, or advancement functions.
- Strong sourcing, interviewing, and stakeholder management skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
- Ability to work independently in a remote and collaborative environment.
- Passion for nonprofit, community impact, and mission-driven work.
Preferred
- Experience working with nonprofit organizations, charities, foundations, or social impact initiatives.
- Familiarity with fundraising functions including donor stewardship, grant development, major gifts, and corporate partnerships.
- Existing network within the nonprofit, philanthropy, or fundraising community.
- Experience with LinkedIn Recruiter, Dover (ATS), or volunteer management platforms.
- Background recruiting senior-level or executive volunteers is a plus.
Core Competencies
- Strategic Recruiting
- Relationship Building
- Talent Sourcing
What We Offer
- Global collaboration with leaders and strategists from top global companies.
- Meaningful impact on global causes and communities.
- A vibrant, multicultural team spanning 70+ countries.
- A supportive environment rooted in compassion, integrity, innovation, and collaboration.
- Flexible work-life with full autonomy.
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- A formal recommendation upon successful completion of your volunteer term.
Apply only if you are serious and committed to volunteering with Solution Community and can commit for the full duration.
Non Charity Employer
51 - 100
To foster a global community of compassion, uniting individuals and organizations to solve the world's social problems.
