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The Lifescape Project is a quickly growing UK-registered charity whose mission is to protect and restore wild, natural landscapes. We use the skills and expertise of our multi-disciplinary team (spanning science, law, economics, technology and culture) to develop projects that pursue this mission.
We use the approach of combining disciplines to design and deliver our work because the biodiversity crisis is driven and impacted by social, economic, legal and other complex factors. It is increasingly recognised that the urgent transformative change needed for a sustainable future on our planet is most effectively achieved through this approach. The Lifescape Project has a unique ability to apply these diverse areas of expertise to our mission whilst maintaining the agility of a smaller organisation in delivering our work.
Working in pursuit of our 2020-2026 strategy, the Lifescape Project has seen rapid growth in its impact, team and revenue since commencing work in 2020. Our annual revenue has increased from £265,000 in FY 2020/2021 to £1.3m in FY 2025/2026, with further growth expected in the current FY. Our team has grown from just one to a team which will number 23 at the time of the new trustees joining.
Our trustees play a vital role in making sure that the Lifescape Project ("Lifescape") achieves its purpose. Trustees oversee the management and administration of the charity. They also ensure that Lifescape has a clear strategy and that our work and goals are in line with our vision: We want to live in a world rich in wild landscapes, providing a sustainable future for life on earth.
Just as importantly, trustees support and challenge the executive team to enable Lifescape to grow and thrive, to achieve our mission of catalysing the creation, restoration and protection of wild landscapes by through building and employing our expertise in science, technology, law, economics, and culture.
Duties include:
Support and provide advice on Lifescape’s purpose, vision, goals and activities.
Approve operational strategies and policies, and monitor and evaluate their implementation.
Oversee Lifescape’s financial plans and budgets and monitor and evaluate progress.
Review and approve Lifescape’s financial statements.
Keep abreast of changes in Lifescape's operating environment, and ensure that key risks are identified, monitored and controlled effectively.
Provide support and challenge to Lifescape’s CEO .
Contribute to regular reviews of Lifescape's own governance. Attend Board meetings, prepared to contribute to discussions.
Apply your expertise and knowledge and make use of your professional networks to contribute to the promotion of Lifescape's objects and aims, and to enhance the charity’s reputation..
As a small charity, there are times when trustees need to be actively involved beyond Board meetings. This may include assisting with recruitment, developing internal policies, ad-hoc reviews of strategic decisions or providing guidance to the executive team on specific subject areas within your expertise.
What we are looking for
We are looking for people willing to bring energy, enthusiasm and commitment to the role.
Prior experience of working or volunteering for, or acting as trustee of, an NGO would be an advantage but is not required. We will provide a full induction and training.
For this round of trustee recruitment, we welcome interest from all candidates who believe they have something to offer. We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in the following areas:
Planning and delivering conservation or rewilding programmes in Europe, or in Eastern or Southern Africa; or having relevant professional networks in those geographies.
Environmental economics / natural capital accounting.
Major donor or grant fundraising for charities.
Strategic communications.
Personal skills and qualities
Ability to think creatively and strategically, exercise good, independent judgement and work effectively as a board member.
Effective communication skills and willingness to participate actively in discussion.
A strong personal commitment to our mission to protect and restore wild landscapes globally.
A strong personal commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
Commitment to Nolan’s seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership.
We are happy to consider trustees based in any geographic location.
We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds and perspectives, and are keen to broaden the diversity of thinking on our board. Prior experience of serving on a board is not required, and you don't need to meet every single requirement listed in order to apply.
Our top priority is finding someone who is as passionate about Lifescape's mission and vision as we are and has time to commit to it
Terms of appointment
Terms of office
Trustees are appointed for a three-year term of office, subject to renewal at a designated board meeting.
This is a voluntary position, but reasonable expenses are reimbursed.
Time commitment
Trustees attend quarterly board meetings which last approximately two hours. These are usually scheduled towards the end of the UK working day (e.g. 5pm – 7pm) but timings can be varied if required.
Board meetings are usually held virtually, with one in-person meeting a year (see below).
An agenda and pack of supporting materials will be circulated in advance of the meeting. We would normally recommend allowing at least an hour to read these and prepare for the meeting.
In addition, we may call ad hoc meetings of the board as needed, e.g. to discuss strategy or where an urgent board approval is required.
Lifescape is a remote organisation and relies on periodic in-person meetings to bring team members together. The trustees are asked to attend an annual offsite, which may be held in the UK or abroad. Travel, accommodation and meals are paid for and organised by Lifescape. The length of the annual offsite varies depending on location but is usually four days, requiring trustees to spend at least three nights away from home.
Committee membership
The board delegates certain functions to committees. We currently have a Governance Committee and a Finance & HR Committee. There may be new committees in future. These committees meet approximately once a month, and the timing of the meetings is flexible to suit the availability of participants.
If you would like to see the Terms of Reference for either committee, then please let us know. We would be delighted if new trustees were keen to get involved in our committee work.
How to apply
To apply, please send your CV (max two pages) and a statement of no more than 500 words explaining your interest in and suitability for the role.
Applications close at the end of 31st July 2026, although we may close applications earlier if we receive a sufficient number of qualified candidates before this date.
There will be at least one interview for candidates who pass the first stage of review.
If you have any questions about the role or the application process, please contact us. If you require any information in a different format, please let us know.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About us:
Tell My Truth and Shame the Devil C.I.C is a pioneering Podcast/YouTube Channel and healing membership organisation. We provide a platform for survivors and whistleblowers to share their lived experiences, highlight systemic frustrations and offer solutions rooted in culturally trauma-informed care.
Our membership offers young people and survivors a path to heal, learn digital skills and interactively participate in our Alchemic 369 Book Club, where members engage in weekly interactive discussions, debates and critical analysis of African, Caribbean and world history, Ifa, classics and political thought. Members will sharpen their reading, reasoning and imagination skills, with opportunities to discuss works directly with authors, highly subsidised plant-based transformative retreats and join a community designed to empower and educate.
We are a mission-driven, collective-focused C.I.C building a movement that combines healing, re-education and empowerment.
Our content focuses on:
Survivors of CSA, RSA, CT, CA stories
Whistleblowers and retired experts
Generational trauma and healing
Youth empowerment and education
Community transformation through honest storytelling
Our mission is to challenge generational cycles, expose hidden truths, fight for justice and create a platform rooted in authenticity, deep healing, and transformation.
Job Purpose:
To continuously scan, analyse, and interpret online and offline conversations across social platforms, community spaces, advocacy networks, media outlets, and public discourse in order to identify emerging stories, under-reported experiences, and individuals who may later become potential guests for the organisation.
The primary purpose of this role is to act as an early-warning and discovery system for the Story Intelligence Team, ensuring that no relevant narrative is missed while it is still developing in the public domain.
This includes detecting patterns of discussion, recurring themes, viral testimonies, advocacy movements, survivor or whistleblower disclosures, and community-shared experiences that indicate the presence of a larger untold story.
About the role:
This role monitors:
Social media discussions.
Survivor advocacy communities.
Whistleblower networks.
Awareness campaigns.
Community forums.
News developments.
Emerging public conversations.
The goal is to identify future guests before other media organisations do.
Ideal Candidate
Constantly online.
Strong awareness of trends.
Understands social media culture.
Passionate about current affairs.
Experience Required
Community management.
Social listening.
Social media management.
Journalism.
Trend analysis.
What You Will Gain
Real-world hosting and interviewing experience
Opportunity to build a public profile and media presence
Portfolio-building opportunities across podcasting and storytelling
Networking and relationship-building opportunities
Experience working within a growing media and advocacy platform
Creative freedom and personal growth opportunities
Leadership and media mentorship
Opportunity to develop your own audience and storytelling identity
Potential future paid opportunities and long-term media career pathways
Direct pathway into a future paid role
The chance to help build a nationally recognised media and survivor-support platform
COS opportunities for top performing staff members
This role is designed as a long-term pathway opportunity to a paid position and lifestyle transformation.
We don’t operate on individualism—we build through collectivism, meaning:
As the platform grows, your role, influence, and opportunities grow with it
Additional Notes
This role is not suitable if you:
Prefer low-responsibility volunteer work
Avoid handling sensitive data or detailed reporting
Are seeking immediate paid employment
Are uncomfortable applying analysis to strategic decisions
How to apply
Please send:
Your CV, portfolio, or LinkedIn profile (if available)
A short introduction about yourself
Why this mission resonates with you
Any relevant experience, skills, ideas, or vision you would bring to the role
We welcome individuals who are passionate about helping create platforms that inspire healing, justice, truth, education, empowerment, and lasting community impact. That see themselves transforming their lifestyles to maintain the above for the generations to come.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are seeking individuals from a wide range of backgrounds to join the Advisory Board for CIMSPA’s Workforce Governance and Registration Scheme project.
CIMSPA has been commissioned by Sport England to deliver this ambitious project over a three-year period (2026–2029). The aim is to ensure that everyone participating in sport and physical activity can enjoy safe, high-quality experiences, supported by a skilled and trusted workforce in a positive environment.
The success of this project depends on meaningful collaboration with the sector. This Advisory Board will play a critical role in shaping and supporting its delivery.
As an Advisory Board member, you will provide strategic insight, advice and guidance to CIMSPA, helping to shape the development and implementation of the workforce governance and registration scheme.
You will contribute to key decisions that will have a long-term impact on the sport and physical activity workforce and the organisations that oversee it.
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
The Advisory Board will oversee three core workstreams:
Board members will also contribute to important decisions such as:
Time commitment
Future opportunity
Over time, this Advisory Board is expected to evolve into the governing board of the appointed organisation responsible for overseeing the scheme (the Registrar).
Who we're looking for
We welcome applications from individuals with diverse skills, experiences, and perspectives, who are passionate about improving standards, governance, and public trust within sport and physical activity.
Shaping a recognised, valued and inclusive sport and physical activity sector that everyone can be a part of
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Volunteer Team Leader / Deputy Team Leader leads the local volunteer team by motivating and supporting members to deliver agreed objectives. The role provides strategic direction, management, and guidance while ensuring a positive, inclusive, and effective team environment.
What will you be doing?
To lead, motivate and support the local volunteer team in developing, delivering and monitoring a yearly local strategy that aligns with Crimestoppers's vision, mission and organisational priorities.
What are we looking for?
What difference will you make?
As Volunteer Team Leader / Deputy Team Leader, you will play a key role in empowering people to create safer communities.
You will lead the local volunteer team, setting direction and ensuring activity aligns with Crimestoppers’ mission that people are the ones who stop crime.
You will working closely with the Police, Community Safety Partnerships, and local organisations, and help deliver campaigns and events that improve community safety.
Through regular communication with regional and national staff, you will ensure your volunteers stay informed, connected, and supported.
You also help to recruit, support, and develop volunteers, creating an inclusive and motivated local team.
Volunteer Team Leader / Deputy Team Leader applicants must live in the local area where you are applying.
This role requires a commitment of around three years to support continuity and effective delivery. Monthly time commitments vary and may include:
• Local or national meetings
• Planning activities
• Partnership engagement
• Ongoing support for volunteers
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Volunteer Team Leader / Deputy Team Leader leads the local volunteer team by motivating and supporting members to deliver agreed objectives. The role provides strategic direction, management, and guidance while ensuring a positive, inclusive, and effective team environment.
What will you be doing?
To lead, motivate and support the local volunteer team in developing, delivering and monitoring a yearly local strategy that aligns with Crimestoppers's vision, mission and organisational priorities.
What are we looking for?
What difference will you make?
As Volunteer Team Leader / Deputy Team Leader, you will play a key role in empowering people to create safer communities.
You will lead the local volunteer team, setting direction and ensuring activity aligns with Crimestoppers’ mission that people are the ones who stop crime.
You will working closely with the Police, Community Safety Partnerships, and local organisations, and help deliver campaigns and events that improve community safety.
Through regular communication with regional and national staff, you will ensure your volunteers stay informed, connected, and supported.
You also help to recruit, support, and develop volunteers, creating an inclusive and motivated local team.
Volunteer Team Leader / Deputy Team Leader applicants must live in the local area where you are applying.
This role requires a commitment of around three years to support continuity and effective delivery. Monthly time commitments vary and may include:
• Local or national meetings
• Planning activities
• Partnership engagement
• Ongoing support for volunteers
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Volunteer Team Leader / Deputy Team Leader leads the local volunteer team by motivating and supporting members to deliver agreed objectives. The role provides strategic direction, management, and guidance while ensuring a positive, inclusive, and effective team environment.
What will you be doing?
To lead, motivate and support the local volunteer team in developing, delivering and monitoring a yearly local strategy that aligns with Crimestoppers's vision, mission and organisational priorities.
What are we looking for?
Strong leadership, interpersonal, and networking skills
Experience leading teams, meetings or projects
Confidence engaging with senior stakeholders and external partners
Ability to support and motivate volunteers from diverse backgrounds
Understanding of the local geographic area and community needs
Willingness to learn and develop knowledge of Crimestoppers's strategies and plans
What difference will you make?
As Volunteer Team Leader / Deputy Team Leader, you will play a key role in empowering people to create safer communities.
You will lead the local volunteer team, setting direction and ensuring activity aligns with Crimestoppers’ mission that people are the ones who stop crime.
You will working closely with the Police, Community Safety Partnerships, and local organisations, and help deliver campaigns and events that improve community safety.
Through regular communication with regional and national staff, you will ensure your volunteers stay informed, connected, and supported.
You also help to recruit, support, and develop volunteers, creating an inclusive and motivated local team.
Volunteer Team Leader / Deputy Team Leader applicants must live in the local area where you are applying.
This role requires a commitment of around three years to support continuity and effective delivery. Monthly time commitments vary and may include:
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Volunteer Team Leader / Deputy Team Leader leads the local volunteer team by motivating and supporting members to deliver agreed objectives. The role provides strategic direction, management, and guidance while ensuring a positive, inclusive, and effective team environment.
What will you be doing?
To lead, motivate and support the local volunteer team in developing, delivering and monitoring a yearly local strategy that aligns with Crimestoppers's vision, mission and organisational priorities.
What are we looking for?
What difference will you make?
As Volunteer Team Leader / Deputy Team Leader, you will play a key role in empowering people to create safer communities.
You will lead the local volunteer team, setting direction and ensuring activity aligns with Crimestoppers’ mission that people are the ones who stop crime.
You will working closely with the Police, Community Safety Partnerships, and local organisations, and help deliver campaigns and events that improve community safety.
Through regular communication with regional and national staff, you will ensure your volunteers stay informed, connected, and supported.
You also help to recruit, support, and develop volunteers, creating an inclusive and motivated local team.
Volunteer Team Leader / Deputy Team Leader applicants must live in the local area where you are applying.
This role requires a commitment of around three years to support continuity and effective delivery. Monthly time commitments vary and may include:
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About the Role
Baobab Foundation operates through two closely connected Community Benefit Societies: the By and For Community Fund, which is the registered charitable entity, and the By and For Foundation, which is the non-charitable entity. Together, these two legal entities provide the structural flexibility needed to advance Baobab’s mission for radical racial justice.
Baobab is governed by a Board of Trustees, who are responsible for ensuring that the organisation operates in a way that advances racial justice, centres Black and Global Majority communities, and remains rooted in Baobab’s values of Unity, Justice and Freedom.
Trustees work in partnership with the PT (Project Team) and Baobab’s members. The PT Team leads the day-to-day coordination and delivery of Baobab’s operational activities, while trustees focus on governance and collective accountability. Together, trustees, PT team and members each play distinct but complementary roles in ensuring that Baobab remains values-led, member-centred and effective in advancing its mission for radical racial justice.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Baobab strives to model a different way of working that enables people to be accepted as their full selves. For a horizontal structure to be effective, we ask all Baobab Trustees to commit fully to the principles of Justice, Freedom and Unity and work with integrity, openness and care. We encourage those in the space to hold themselves and co-workers accountable in an equitable way, leading and making decisions within their remit, holding themselves accountable for their work and behaviour towards others and communicating transparently and openly. Maintaining a strong decolonial and horizontal organisational structure requires Trustees to commit to collective accountability within the team.
All those working for Baobab must adhere to the code of conduct and all policies, procedures and processes. in order for us to equitably realise our radical and decolonial aims of resourcing Black and Global Majority communities with integrity, cohesion and care.
Collective Accountability
Contribute strategic insight and constructive challenge to strengthen the impact, quality and effectiveness of Baobab’s systems and ways of working.
Review the organisation’s governance and operating structure periodically to ensure it remains aligned with our principles and continues to serve the needs of Members and the organisation.
Values Alignment
Ensure that Disability Justice, decolonial and anti-oppressive practices are embedded across the organisation.
Ensure open lines of communication are in place to support the interdependence of the organisation’s working collective and strategic working practices.
Offer support and reflections that are caringly rooted in Babab’s principles of Unity, Justice and Freedom.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are seeking an individual who shares Baobab Foundation’s commitment to racial justice, collective liberation and shifting power to Black and Global Majority communities.
We are looking for someone who can offer strategic insight, constructive challenge and collaborative support, and who is committed to stewarding Baobab’s resources in service of long-term racial justice and collective freedom.
Required
Strong governance experience, including legal, financial and regulatory oversight.
Relevant professional and/or lived experience rooted in Black and Global Majority communities.
Strategic thinking and sound judgment.
Understanding of anti-oppressive, decolonial approaches.
Commitment to Baobab’s values of Unity, Justice and Freedom.
Desirable
Experience in one or more of the following areas would be valuable:
Grantmaking and philanthropy
Fundraising and donor engagement
Financial stewardship, treasury or endowment management
Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL)
Governance and constitutional matters
Organisational strategy and development
Time Commitment
We recognise that trustees contribute their time, expertise and networks alongside other commitments. We anticipate an average commitment of approximately 10 hours per month, with some flexibility depending on current priorities and areas of involvement.
This is expected to include:
Attendance at Board meetings;
Preparation and review of Board papers and other key documents;
Participation in occasional working groups; and
Ad hoc strategic support where relevant.
WHAT WE OFFER
The opportunity to help shape a bold, justice-rooted funding organisation that is transforming philanthropy in the UK working in a values-led, justice-rooted team committed to doing things differently.
Space for collective learning, reflection and radical imagination.
The opportunity to contribute your skills, experience and networks in service of Black and Global Majority communities organising for racial justice.
A flexible, remote, working culture
Non-hierarchical collaboration, radical imagination, and collective learning.
Paid, relevant governance and trustee training to support your ongoing development in the role and beyond.
Remuneration
In line with its status as a charitable BenCom, By and For Community Fund trustees serve in a voluntary, unpaid capacity. Reasonable expenses incurred in fulfilling the role will be reimbursed in line with Baobab’s expenses policy, and accessibility support and reasonable adjustments will be provided to enable full participation.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you interested in making a difference to the lives of children and young people? Is there a skatepark in your area? If so, this role could be for you.
We are a UK registered youth development charity that uses teaching and learning to skateboard in a structured and supportive environment as a platform to develop the skills and abilities of children and young people.
The Role: Chapter Leader
As a Chapter Leader with the Skateboarding Foundation (SF), your role is to set up and run a Local Chapter that gives young people access to skateboarding and life skills through the SF ‘Eduskate’ programme.
Training, materials, resources, equipment and ongoing support, advice and guidance will be provided.
Key responsibilities
Your key responsibilities include:
You’ll have overall responsibility for the chapter’s activities, compliance, and smooth running. You’ll provide direction and support to your chapter committee, chair meetings, and ensure volunteers, coaching programmes, and fundraising are well managed.
The role involves motivating the team, planning chapter development, and stepping in where needed to keep things on track. You’ll also liaise with the national Board of Trustees, keeping them informed of key decisions and changes.
Strong leadership, organisation, and a passion for youth development (and ideally skateboarding) and the charity’s mission are essential.
A youth development charity that uses teaching and learning to skateboard to develop the skills and abilities of children and young people.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Lenera
We produce lab-grown exotic animal skins for luxury fashion using sustainable biotechnology.
Lenera is a biotechnology startup dedicated to the bioproduction of skin for the luxury leather industry.
We are looking for a market analyst to help us stay ahead of the curve by monitoring and analyzing emerging trends in the sustainable and innovative materials market, with a specific focus on the luxury sector.
**Key Responsibilities**
What We’re Looking For:
Minimum Hours per Week:
4-6 hours per week
Duration:
3-5 months
We connect professionals with impact startups matching their causes, skills & schedule.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Youth On The Rise
We train peers to deliver digital, life-skills, menstrual support and career programmes that mobilize communities.
Programme Design and Development Lead
Minimum Hours per Week:
4-6 hours per week
Duration:
6+ months
We connect professionals with impact startups matching their causes, skills & schedule.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Role Purpose
This is a senior volunteer leadership role designed to provide strategic and operational resilience across the department.
The Deputy Head works across both the Ethics Team and the Research Reporting Team, ensuring that ethical standards, research integrity and high‑quality reporting are upheld across all departmental activity.
Core Duties
Support the Head of Department in delivering strategic and operational leadership.
Provide continuity, stability and leadership resilience across the department.
Lead delegated strategic initiatives or operational areas as assigned by the Head of Department.
Share responsibility for departmental planning, performance monitoring and reporting.
Support Senior Managers and Managers, offering guidance, oversight and problem‑solving support.
Contribute to departmental policy development, risk management and quality assurance.
Act as a key point of contact for cross‑departmental collaboration and organisational alignment.
Step into leadership when required to ensure smooth, uninterrupted departmental operations.
Competency Requirements (Deputy Head)
To succeed in this senior volunteer leadership role, the Deputy Head should demonstrate:
Strategic leadership capability, with the ability to translate organisational goals into departmental plans.
Advanced ethical awareness, including deep understanding of research ethics, integrity and responsible data management.
Clear, confident communication, suitable for volunteers, senior leaders and Trustees.
Collaborative leadership, fostering a positive, inclusive and supportive departmental culture.
Professionalism and integrity, modelling fairness, consistency and ethical behaviour.
Sound judgement and decision‑making, especially in complex or sensitive ethical scenarios.
Operational oversight skills, including planning, resource management and performance monitoring.
Risk awareness, with the ability to identify, assess and mitigate ethical, operational and reputational risks.
Ability to support and develop others, including Senior Managers, Managers and wider volunteers.
Commitment to GDPR compliance, responsible data handling and good governance practices.
Adaptability, particularly during the interim leadership period and subsequent transition.
Role Requirements (Deputy Head)
Given the seniority and responsibility of this volunteer role, the following experience is required:
A PhD is required, along with postdoctoral research experience, or significant academic or practical research experience at an equivalent level, demonstrating advanced expertise in research design, ethics, governance or reporting.
Substantial experience in research ethics, research governance or research leadership, ideally across multiple projects or teams.
Experience in strategic planning, departmental oversight or senior‑level decision‑making, whether in a volunteer, academic or professional context.
A strong track record of ethical decision‑making, particularly in roles where judgement, integrity and risk assessment were central.
Experience with research reporting, research communication or academic publication processes is highly beneficial.
A strong interest in ethical governance, research integrity and maintaining high standards across research projects.
Familiarity with GDPR and responsible data management practices, or willingness to develop this knowledge quickly.
Experience working with volunteers or mixed‑experience teams is advantageous.
Vision Action is a unique organisation that works in low- and middle-income countries, supporting national governments to deliver and strengthen their eye health strategies. We work in partnership with local governments, civil society organisations, international and national NGOs, and the private sector. Our ambition is to increase equitable access to eye care services and glasses and accelerate achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goal 5.
The role of the board is to oversee the overall direction and activities of the charity, including its policies and procedures, to ensure that they are consistently in accordance with the charitable purposes defined in the objects clause in its constitution. The board sets and monitors the strategic direction of the charity, although the implementation of strategy is achieved through the executive team. The board must always act in the best interests of Vision Action, taking decisions as a group and not as individuals.
Terms of service
For Vision Action the trustees are members who have been elected to serve on the board. Vision Action’s constitution allows for up to 12 trustees, who can serve a maximum of three consecutive terms of three years. Vision Action is a company limited by guarantee and the trustees are its legal directors. The trustee role is voluntary, although relevant expenses incurred in the course of fulfilling trustee responsibilities are reimbursable in line with organisational policy.
Trustees are appointed by the Vision Action board of trustees annually at the board meeting following the Annual General Meeting (AGM). The time commitment involved in being a trustee includes attendance at four board meetings per year, one of which is an all-day strategy session. Board meetings are typically held for half a day on a weekday afternoon, with at least half the meetings taking place online. Board papers are circulated in advance for review and preparation.
In addition, trustees are expected to attend the AGM, which is usually held on a weekend, as well as occasional members’ forums or other Vision Action events, which are often arranged alongside board meetings in the evening. Trustees may also be asked to participate in ad hoc meetings or online discussions relating to specific topics. Sub-committee meetings are also held in advance of board meetings, and trustees are also expected to participate in one or more of these groups depending on their expertise and responsibilities. Trustees will also be expected to commit time to undertake a full induction process.
Main tasks
Charity trustees have ultimate responsibility for directing the affairs of the charity and ensuring it is solvent, well-run and delivering the charitable outcomes for the benefit of the public for which it has been set up. Each trustee will be expected to join one of the two sub-committees (Programmes and Research; Fundraising and Finance). The committees meet (in person or remotely) at least four times per year, usually timed with or in advance of the board meetings.
General responsibilities
In addition to the above statutory responsibilities, each trustee should attend board meetings and use any specific skills, knowledge or experience they have to help the board reach sound decisions. This may involve leading discussions, focusing on key issues, providing advice and guidance on new initiatives, evaluation or other issues in which the trustee has special expertise; and then always upholding the decisions taken by Board. Trustees are also expected to support Vision Action’s fundraising initiatives.
Treasurer specific responsibilities
Hold specific responsibilities relevant to the role:
Ensure policies and practices are in keeping with aims:
Ensure best practice:
Personal specification
All our trustees are expected to have:
The treasurer will have:
The position is supported by the CEO who is an accountant and a part time bookkeeper.
The Next Step
We welcome questions and a discussion on our current financial circumstances with our treasurer and chair. Our treasurer retires in 2026, and we would like to involve any new appointment in our committees and board meeting in the last part of this year.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Afro Ubuntu TradeNet
We connect African informal traders to opportunities, markets, and credit through AI-powered technology.
This role will support financial modelling, grant research, fundraising preparation, and impact measurement activities.
Working closely with the Founder, you will help ensure Afro Ubuntu is investment-ready, grant-ready, and able to clearly demonstrate its economic and social impact.
Responsibilities
Ideal Candidate
What You'll Gain
Nice-to-Have Experience
Minimum Hours per Week:
4-6 hours per week
Duration:
6+ months
We connect professionals with impact startups matching their causes, skills & schedule.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job description:
We are looking for few candidates to join our volunteer human resource programme and gain real world experience in your chosen field. While we only have few vacancies available through this programme, other options are available if your skills match our criteria.
About the Role
The HR Programme Manager is a strategic leadership role responsible for overseeing the HR Programme and managing the HR Liaison. This position ensures the successful delivery of the HR Programme, aligning it with organisational goals and fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth. The Programme Manager will work closely with senior leadership, Heads of Department (HoDs), and the HR Liaison to design, implement, and refine the programme, ensuring it meets the needs of participants and the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic Oversight of the HR Programme
2. Team Leadership & Management
3. Stakeholder Engagement
4. Programme Design & Implementation
5. Monitoring & Evaluation
6. Communication & Advocacy
Required Skills
Preferred Qualifications
Job Types: Part-time, Volunteer
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Work Location: Remote
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.