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Join us in shaping the next chapter at Harrison Housing
We have a proud history, a clear purpose and an ambitious future.
We are looking to recruit a Chair of Trustees
Founded in 1869, Harrison Housing supports older people through almshouse and social housing. Today, we provide 75 sheltered homes and 19 general-needs homes, and manage a further 139 properties across London for other almshouse providers. Our purpose is safe, well-maintained homes for older people in housing and financial need and our vision is supporting residents to live independently. We are building on our strong foundations to support more people, strengthen almshouse partnerships and improve our homes and services.
Chair of Trustees
We are seeking an inspiring, collaborative and strategic leader to chair our Board and help shape Harrison Housing's next chapter. You will lead an effective Board, provide strategic direction and constructive challenge, work closely with the Chief Executive, and ensure strong governance, financial oversight and risk management. You will keep residents and our charitable purpose at the heart of decision-making, lead Board development and succession planning, and represent Harrison Housing with key stakeholders. Previous Chair experience is desirable but not essential. You will have senior leadership, governance, committee or Board experience, sound judgement and an understanding of the challenges facing people in social housing.
Commitment: On average 4–6 hours per month, including quarterly Board meetings and an annual Strategy Away Day.
The current Chair's term ends in February 2027. The successful candidate will join ahead of this, including the December 2026 Board meeting as part of the handover.
You will bring:
- Commitment to Harrison Housing's purpose and values
- Strategic thinking and sound judgement
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Collaborative working and constructive challenge
- Integrity, openness and accountability
- Commitment to good governance and equality, diversity and inclusion
Knowledge of social housing, almshouses, charity governance or regulation is an advantage. We particularly welcome people who can bring new perspectives, professional expertise or lived experience to our Board.
Why Harrison Housing?
This voluntary role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to older people's lives and help shape the future of an organisation with a long and proud history.
You will help us provide safe, good-quality homes, support independent living, reach more people, strengthen almshouse partnerships across London and build a strong, sustainable and well-governed organisation.
For more information on the position please download the attached recruitment pack.
Key dates
Chair Closing date: 9am, Monday 5th October 2026 Interview: week commencing 19 October 2026
How to apply Please submit:
- CV: Maximum 3 pages, covering your current/most recent roles and relevant experience from the last 10 years.
- Personal statement: Maximum 3 pages, explaining your motivation, why Harrison Housing interests you, and the experience, skills and perspective you would bring.
All Trustees are subject to a DBS check, paid for by Harrison Housing. Reasonable expenses will be reimbursed in line with our policies.
Harrison Housing is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from people from all backgrounds, including lived experience.
Please see pack
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Are you ready to lead the UK’s pioneer in intergenerational arts into its most ambitious chapter yet?
"I will never look at a teenager the same again!" — Older participant
"I will see the older generation with a new perspective." — Student
At Magic Me, we bring generations together through extraordinary creative projects that dismantle ageism, build lasting community connections, and reduce loneliness across London. 92% of our participants report increased confidence to try new things, and 93% feel more connected to their community.
As we prepare to launch our bold 2027–2032 Strategy, we are looking for an inspiring, networked cultural leader to step into the role of Chair of the Board of Trustees (or join as part of a Co-Chair model) and help us tackle ageism and connect the generations.
Why this role stands out:
- You will take post in April 2027, right at the launch of our 2027–2032 strategy co-created with over 60 community stakeholders.
- You’ll help us create London’s first Intergenerational Borough in Tower Hamlets, forge exciting arts & cultural venue partnerships, and launch a 40th-anniversary physical and digital archive.
- You will lead a stable, healthy charity holding £150,000 in unrestricted reserves (50% above policy), anchored by Arts Council England NPO status and strong Trust & Foundation funding.
- You’ll act as a strategic sounding board and mentor to our dynamic Co-CEOs (Executive Director and Creative Director) who took the helm in late 2025.
- You'll steward our active, engaged board and be supported by four high functioning sub-committees (Creative Strategy, People, Fundraising & Marketing, Finance, Audit & Risk) so the Chair can stay focused on high-level strategy and advocacy.
Open to alternative leadership models!
Collaboration is at the heart of our values. We actively welcome applications for a Co-Chair structure or pairing with a Vice-Chair. Whether you are a senior arts leader seeking your first board leadership role or an experienced charity Chair looking to partner with a passionate creative practitioner, we’d love to explore how this could work for you.
Who we’re looking for:
- Arts & cultural leadership: Experience leading major programmes, projects, or organisations in the creative or cultural sector.
- Advocacy & door-opening: A natural networker who can connect Magic Me with high-profile cultural partners and funders.
- Passion for participatory arts: A genuine belief in the power of creative practice to change lives, challenge preconceptions, and strengthen communities.
- Inclusive & warm approach: Strategic clarity paired with empathy, excellent facilitation skills, and a strong commitment to EDI and anti-ageist principles.
We particularly encourage applications from candidates from racially minoritised backgrounds (including the Bangladeshi community in Tower Hamlets), LGBTQ+ individuals, and disabled candidates. Connections to Tower Hamlets are welcome, though not essential.
How to apply:
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Informal conversations: For a confidential discussion about the role or exploring a Co-Chair arrangement, please contact our recruitment partner Achates (see job pack for details). Please do not contact Magic Me directly about this role.
Closing date: Sunday 1st November at 11:59 PM
We look forward to reading your application!
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Hope Nottingham CIO is seeking a prayerful, inspiring and committed Chair of Trustees to lead our Board as we continue growing communities of hope across Nottingham. As a Christian charity, we are motivated by our faith to serve local people with compassion, practical support and encouragement, helping to reduce poverty, overcome loneliness and create places where people can belong and flourish. This is a significant opportunity to help steward a well-known and respected, local charity rooted in Christian values, community transformation and lasting hope.
As Chair, you will provide wise, inclusive and faith-filled leadership to the Board, helping trustees govern well, stay focused on the charity’s purposes and work closely with the Chief Executive Officer in a relationship marked by encouragement, accountability and trust.
We are looking for someone with strong people skills, leadership experience and sound judgement, who has either chaired a board before or is ready to step confidently into the role. You will bring a heart for our mission and the ability to combine strategic thinking with humility, collaboration and a genuine desire to serve. We would particularly welcome someone who can help us live out our Christian ethos in ways that are welcoming, practical and full of hope.
Principal responsibilities
· Provide confident, inclusive and faith-shaped leadership to the Board, enabling trustees to fulfil their duties well and contribute effectively.
· Ensure the charity remains true to its charitable purposes, Charity Governance Code, Christian ethos, vision, values and commitment to public benefit.
· Work closely with trustees and the Chief Executive Officer to shape strategy, monitor progress and support the long-term sustainability and effectiveness of the charity.
· Support the Chief Executive Officer through regular communication, encouragement, accountability and constructive challenge, while maintaining clear boundaries between governance and operational management.
· Chair meetings well, ensuring trustees are well informed, discussion is balanced, all voices are heard and decisions are taken in the best interests of the charity.
· Support the development and effectiveness of the Board through recruitment, induction, succession planning and regular review of contributions and effectiveness.
· Act as a credible ambassador for the charity
· This post has an occupational requirement to be a committed Christian, in line with Hope Nottingham’s purpose to advance the Christian faith. It requires an understanding of, and active commitment to, the Christian ethos of the charity.
Essential: Previous Chair and/ or board or experience. You may not have had previous Chair experience but must be an experienced trustee with sound knowledge of governance and an understanding of the charity, faith or community sector.
Time commitment: This is a voluntary role. The Chair will have the time to get to know the organisation, attend in person evening board meetings in Beeston (bi-monthly), prepare for meetings, meet monthly with the Chief Executive (can be online) and be available for ad-hoc discussions and act as ambassador at occasional events as needed.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Help shape the future of The Eddystone Trust. As a Trustee, you'll use your skills, experience, and passion to guide our work and ensure we continue making a difference across the South West.
The Eddystone Trust is looking for passionate and committed individuals to join our Board of Trustees and help guide the next chapter of our organisation.
For over 40 years, we have worked across the South West to improve sexual health, support people living with HIV, reduce stigma and ensure everyone has access to the information, support and services they need.
We deliver services across the South West, with our current contract portfolio extending across:
- Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly,
- Devon,
- Plymouth,
- Torbay,
- Somerset,
- Gloucestershire and Worcestershire
Our work reflects the unique challenges of the region, including rurality, coastal communities, health inequalities and differences in access to services.
We are entering an exciting period of development, with new opportunities to strengthen our impact, build partnerships and shape how sexual health support is delivered across our communities. We are looking for trustees who can bring fresh perspectives, strategic insight and a commitment to our values.
We welcome applications from people with a range of skills, experiences and backgrounds. We are particularly interested in hearing from people with expertise in areas such as:
- Strategy, leadership and organisational development
- Finance, governance and risk
- Fundraising and income generation
- Digital transformation and data
- Equality, diversity and inclusion
- Community engagement, health inequalities and partnership working
- Impact, evaluation and demonstrating outcomes
We are looking for people who are curious, collaborative and committed to making a difference.
As a trustee, you will play a key role in providing strategic leadership, supporting good governance and helping us achieve our ambition of making sexual health something everyone can access, understand and prioritise.
As part of the role, you'll be expected to:
- Attend Board meetings and actively contribute to discussions and decision-making.
- Read meeting papers in advance and come prepared.
- Provide constructive support and challenge to the Executive Team.
- Contribute to reporting the outcomes, impact and evaluation of The Eddystone Trust.
- Act with integrity, confidentiality and in the best interests of the charity.
- Champion The Eddystone Trust and its work within your networks where appropriate.
- Comply with the legal duties and responsibilities of a charity trustee.
We understand that trustees have busy lives, so we aim to make the role rewarding, flexible and well supported. An induction and ongoing training will be provided, and you'll be joining a welcoming Board committed to making a positive impact.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Business Development Lead will work closely with the CEO and Business Development Trustee to build a sustainable pipeline of corporate partners.
The role will focus on developing relationships that can generate:
- CSR and corporate sponsorship;
- multi-year funding partnerships;
- employee fundraising;
- volunteer mentors;
- skills-based volunteering;
- corporate introductions and wider strategic support.
The aim is not simply to generate one-off donations, but to build long-term corporate relationships that combine funding, employee engagement and measurable social impact.
Key responsibilities
- Develop and maintain a targeted pipeline of banks, asset managers, insurers, fintech companies and other financial-services organisations.
- Identify relevant CSR, ESG, social-impact, community-investment and employee-engagement opportunities.
- Research decision-makers and identify the strongest routes into prospective partners.
- Develop tailored corporate partnership propositions.
- Secure introductory meetings and manage follow-up.
- Work with the CEO and Trustee to prepare pitches, proposals and presentations.
- Build sponsorship propositions around:
- student mentoring;
- school cohorts;
- programme delivery;
- technology;
- employability and careers;
- and wider organisational growth.
- Develop corporate volunteer-mentor opportunities that are attractive and practical for financial-sector employees.
- Convert existing networks and introductions into structured partnership discussions.
- Maintain a clear partnership pipeline showing:
- prospects;
- contacts;
- stage;
- potential value;
- next action;
- and probability.
- Support stewardship and renewal of existing corporate partners.
- Explore employee fundraising, matched giving and corporate campaigns.
- Identify opportunities for corporate employees to contribute as mentors, speakers, career volunteers or ambassadors.
- Help create a repeatable corporate-partnership process that can grow with the charity.
Key priorities in the first 6 months
- Map priority banking and financial-services organisations.
- Build a qualified corporate prospect list.
- Develop a clear One Degree corporate partnership proposition.
- Progress renewal and extension opportunities with existing corporate supporters.
- Secure new meetings with senior CSR, ESG, HR, volunteering, community-investment and foundation leads.
- Develop a stronger pipeline of prospective corporate sponsors.
- Increase the number of suitable corporate volunteer mentors.
- Establish a structured approach to partnership reporting and stewardship.
- Leading to: Secured sponsorship of 50 x One Degree students every 6 months
Person specification
We are looking for someone who ideally has:
- experience in business development, partnerships, fundraising, CSR or corporate engagement;
- strong knowledge of banking, financial services or professional services;
- existing corporate networks or confidence building relationships with senior decision-makers;
- experience developing and progressing a sales or fundraising pipeline;
- excellent written and verbal communication;
- strong presentation and relationship-management skills;
- confidence making direct approaches and asking for meetings, introductions and support;
- ability to work independently with limited monthly time;
- a commercial mindset combined with an understanding of charitable impact.
Experience working directly within banking or financial services would be particularly valuable.
Success measures
Success would be assessed through:
- quality and value of the corporate pipeline;
- number of qualified corporate meetings;
- new corporate sponsorship secured;
- existing partnerships renewed or expanded;
- number of volunteer mentors sourced through corporate partners;
- development of multi-year rather than purely one-off relationships;
- quality of corporate stewardship;
- and creation of a repeatable partnership-development process.
Trustee
Harlow & District Sports Trust
Are you looking for an opportunity to use your skills and experience to make a positive difference in your local community?
Harlow & District Sports Trust is seeking a new Trustee (Non-Executive Board Member) to join its Board and help shape the future of one of Essex's leading community leisure organisations. The Trust operates Harlow Leisurezone, a state-of-the-art wet and dry leisure centre welcoming more than 1.5 million visits each year. Its mission is to provide high-quality sport and leisure opportunities that are sustainable and responsive to community needs.
About the Role
As a Trustee, you will play an important role in helping to guide the organisation's future direction. Working alongside fellow Board members, you will contribute to:
- Strategic planning and organisational development
- Financial oversight and long-term sustainability
- Policy development and governance
- Supporting the Trust's mission and community impact
This is an excellent opportunity to gain or further develop board-level experience while helping an established charity continue to thrive.
Time Commitment
The expected commitment is approximately 8-9 evening Board meetings per year, with around four meetings held online and the remainder taking place in Harlow, Essex.
Who We Are Looking For
We welcome expressions of interest from individuals with a passion for community sport, leisure, health and wellbeing. Previous trustee experience is not essential, and we are keen to hear from people with a range of professional backgrounds and experiences.
Why Join Us?
- Make a meaningful contribution to your local community
- Influence the future of a successful and well-established charity
- Develop your strategic and governance experience
- Work alongside an experienced Board and leadership team
Closing Date: Wednesday 30 September 2026
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Dorothy House is seeking an exceptional and inspirational leader to join its Board of Trustees with the intention of becoming the charity's next Chair.
This is a unique opportunity for an experienced board leader to help shape the future of hospice and end-of-life care, providing strategic leadership, strong governance and influential external advocacy for one of the region's leading hospices. We are looking for an individual with the vision, credibility and commitment to support Dorothy House through its next phase of development and ensure it continues to deliver outstanding care and support for people and families at some of the most important moments in their lives.
As a Trustee and prospective Chair, you will help lead the Board in setting the organisation's long-term direction, ensuring effective governance, financial sustainability and organisational resilience. You will bring the ability to think strategically, navigate complexity, build strong relationships and act as an authentic ambassador for Dorothy House across a wide range of stakeholders and partners.
About the Role (Unremunerated Volunteer Position)
We are seeking someone who can demonstrate:
- Significant board-level leadership experience as a Chair, Trustee, Non-Executive Director or equivalent.
- Experience chairing boards, committees or senior decision-making forums.
- Support to the organisation in anticipating and responding to changing patterns of need, demographic trends, health inequalities, workforce challenges, technological developments and evolving models of care
- Visionary leadership with the ability to anticipate future opportunities and challenges, inspire innovation and shape long-term organisational sustainability.
- Strong understanding of governance, fiduciary responsibilities, risk management and organisational performance.
- Experience contributing to the development and oversight of organisational strategy.
- Experience leading or supporting organisations through change, growth or transformation.
- Ability to build effective relationships with Chief Executives and senior leaders, providing both support and constructive challenge.
- Outstanding communication, influencing and stakeholder engagement skills.
- A track record as an ambassador, advocate and relationship-builder.
- A genuine commitment to Dorothy House's mission, values and the provision of exceptional end-of-life care
Appointment Process While this recruitment process is being undertaken with the intention of identifying Dorothy House's next Chair, appointment as Chair cannot take place until the individual has first been appointed as a Trustee. Subject to the Board's decision and the provisions of the Articles of Association, appointment as Chair may take place immediately following appointment as a Trustee.
Why Join Dorothy House? This is an opportunity to make a lasting contribution to a highly respected and ambitious organisation. As Chair, you will help shape the future of hospice care, strengthen Dorothy House's influence and impact, and ensure the organisation remains sustainable, innovative and responsive to the needs of the communities it serves.
Appointment Details The trustee term is 3 years, renewable up to a maximum of 9 years (3 x 3-year terms). The Chair serves up to 2 terms only. The time commitment for a Chair of Trustees can be up to 1 day a week. Training in the responsibilities of charity trustees will be provided.
Closing Date: Thursday 8 October
Interviews: Thursday 12 November
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We are currently looking for a new Clinician Trustee who can use their expertise and strategic insight to support our growing charity at a critical time for cleft care and NHS reform.
The Clinician Trustee will contribute to all aspects of the charity’s governance while providing essential clinical expertise to support and enhance our work.
We are seeking an experienced professional to help drive CLAPA’s clinical impact in line with its strategic priorities. We are particularly interested in hearing from clinicians with experience of strategic leadership within cleft services, specialised commissioning, workforce development or national clinical networks, who can help CLAPA navigate a period of significant change and reform across the NHS.
In this role, you will offer insight into the patient journey across the evolving cleft care pathway, strengthen relationships between CLAPA and clinical teams and provide clinical guidance to inform our campaigns and initiatives. You will bring a strong understanding of patient centred care and use your expertise to help shape and influence improvements in services and outcomes.
Ideally, you will also draw on safeguarding experience from your clinical role to support the charity’s safeguarding function and promote best practice across our work.
If you think you have the experience, passion and leadership to help us meet the needs of the community we serve, we want to hear from you.
In your cover letter please ensure that you detail your skills, knowledge and experience & how they relate to this role. Refer to the Job Description & Person Specification, giving examples from work, education, volunteering or personal experience where relevant. Please ensure that the information you give is relevant to the advertised post. Experience gained outside the UK is also relevant.
From diagnosis to adulthood. For a lifetime with cleft – we're here for the journey.



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Who We Are
Tell My Truth and Shame the Devil C.I.C. (TMTSD) is a survivor-led organisation being established to create a platform for truth-telling, accountability, community healing and meaningful social change.
Our work centres the voices and experiences of people who have historically been ignored, silenced or left behind by existing systems.
TMTSD is a developing podcast and documentary storytelling platform designed to create space for real human experiences — particularly stories connected to childhood sexual abuse, adverse childhood experiences, survival, resilience and social neglect.
However, TMTSD is intended to become more than a storytelling organisation.
It is being developed as one of the organisations through which a much broader vision can be explored, developed and ultimately brought into reality.
TMTSD is a sister organisation of The SHG Family Group Corp, which is being established as a long-term innovation, creativity and closed-membership ecosystem focused on addressing significant social and economic challenges through technology, education, social infrastructure, sustainable enterprise and international collaboration.
SHG's long-term vision includes the development of interconnected initiatives across areas such as:
- Renewable Energy
- AI/Social/Community Housing
- Artificial Intelligence
- Education
- Cybersecurity
- Healthcare & Family Wellness
- Economic Development
- International Development
- Social Infrastructure
- Public-Private Partnerships
- Emerging Technologies
- Other strategically important sectors
The ambition is not simply to create individual projects.
It is to develop interconnected systems, organisations and initiatives capable of creating sustainable economic and social opportunity while improving quality of life — particularly for young people and communities across the Global South.
The Opportunity
We are seeking an exceptional Founding Director / Political Affairs Strategist to establish and lead the Political Intelligence Strategic Relations and Partnerships function within Tell My Truth and Shame the Devil C.I.C.
This is one of the most strategically important founding positions within the organisation.
The purpose of this department is to help move the SHG vision from concept to reality.
Many of the initiatives being contemplated within the SHG ecosystem will ultimately require relationships with:
- National governments
- Government ministries
- Local and regional authorities
- Public bodies
- Regulators
- International organisations
- Development institutions
- Universities and research institutions
- Major corporations
- Foundations
- Strategic investors
- Public-private partnership bodies
- International development organisations
- Other major institutional stakeholders
The Political Affairs function will therefore serve as a strategic bridge between SHG's ambitions and the institutions capable of helping those ambitions become real-world programmes, partnerships and infrastructure.
We are looking for someone capable of building that bridge.
Your Mission
Your central mission will be:
Build the Political Intelligence Strategic Relations and Partnerships (P.I.S.R.P) function within TMTSD into a capability that helps turn SHG's strategic initiatives and long-term vision into credible government, institutional and international partnerships.
You will help establish the relationships, strategies, structures and institutional pathways required for SHG's initiatives to progress from ideas and concepts into viable programmes, organisations, partnerships and real-world projects.
This means understanding not only how governments work, but also:
who needs to be involved, why they would become involved, what value SHG can provide, what conditions need to exist for collaboration, and how an initial relationship can develop into a meaningful long-term institutional partnership.
Your Role as Founding Director
You will become the founding architect of TMTSD's P.I.S.R.P function.
Your role will include determining:
- Which countries should be prioritised.
- Which government sectors are strategically relevant.
- Which ministries, departments and public bodies should be engaged.
- Which international institutions should be approached.
- Which SHG initiatives are ready for government engagement.
- Which initiatives require further development before approaching government.
- What SHG's government proposition should be.
- What value SHG can credibly offer governments and institutions.
- Which relationships should be developed.
- Which relationships should be escalated to senior leadership.
- What constitutes a qualified government opportunity.
- How government engagement should be structured.
- How government relationships should be maintained.
- How government intelligence should flow through SHG.
- What future international Political Affairs offices should look like.
- What type of people should eventually represent SHG in different countries and regions.
Your Strategic Mandate
You will be given the following founding mandate:
"Establish the P.I.S.R.P function within Tell My Truth and Shame the Devil C.I.C. and build the institutional pathways through which SHG's strategic initiatives can become reality."
The objective is to create a department capable of looking at an SHG initiative and asking:
What would it take to make this real?
Then determining:
- Which country?
- Which government?
- Which ministry?
- Which public institution?
- Which strategic partners?
- Which policy environment?
- Which regulatory requirements?
- Which funding mechanisms?
- Which institutional relationships?
- Which political and governmental stakeholders?
- Which sequence of engagement?
- Which leadership involvement?
- Which risks?
- Which opportunities?
The department should ultimately become the function that can say:
"This is how we take an SHG initiative from concept to institutional reality."
Core Responsibilities
The Founding Director will be responsible for building the function from the ground up, including:
Government Strategy
- Develop TMTSD/SHG's government-affairs strategy.
- Establish government-engagement principles and protocols.
- Develop country and jurisdiction prioritisation frameworks.
- Identify government sectors relevant to SHG initiatives.
- Monitor political, governmental, policy and regulatory developments.
- Provide strategic government-affairs intelligence to SHG leadership.
What We Are Looking For
We are not primarily looking for someone with a political science degree.
We are looking for someone who has actually operated around government, institutions and senior decision-makers.
Ideally, your career will include experience across combinations of:
- Government Affairs
- Public Affairs
- Government Relations
- Public Policy
- International Development
- Public-Sector Partnerships
- Diplomacy
- Government Contracting
- Ministerial or Government Offices
- International Organisations
- Regulatory Affairs
- Institutional Partnerships
- Major Corporations dealing with Government
- Strategic Stakeholder Engagement
Experience operating across multiple countries, jurisdictions or political systems would be particularly valuable.
Qualifications / Experience
Ideally, you will have:
- 5+ years' experience in government affairs, public affairs, government relations, policy, diplomacy, international development, public-sector partnerships or a closely related field.
- Demonstrable experience engaging with government departments, ministries, public bodies, senior officials or institutional decision-makers.
- Strong understanding of political and governmental systems.
- Strong stakeholder-management capabilities.
- Strong strategic-thinking ability.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience developing senior institutional relationships.
- Strong political and institutional judgement.
- Understanding of ethical government engagement and compliance boundaries.
- Ability to operate across cultures and jurisdictions.
- Ability to work independently and build a new function from the ground up.
Exceptional candidates may be considered with a different combination of experience where they demonstrate significant government, institutional or strategic capability.
The Person We Are Looking For
You understand that government affairs is not simply about knowing politicians.
It is about understanding systems.
You understand the difference between:
an introduction → a relationship → an opportunity → a partnership → an institutional programme.
You know how to navigate complex organisations. You know how to identify who actually matters within an institution. You can build credibility with senior stakeholders. You are politically aware without being politically partisan. You understand discretion, integrity and confidentiality. You are diplomatic without being passive. You are strategic without losing sight of execution.
You can take an ambitious idea and begin asking the practical institutional questions required to make it real.
You are comfortable with uncertainty. You enjoy building things that do not yet exist.
You think internationally. You think in decades rather than months. You care about creating meaningful social and economic impact. And importantly:
You want to build a function, not simply occupy a position.
The Founding Leadership Opportunity
This position is initially offered as an unpaid volunteer/member founding leadership opportunity during Phase 1.
The intention is to build the function alongside the organisation rather than create a permanent unpaid executive position.
As TMTSD and the wider SHG ecosystem develop, secure funding, establish operational entities and generate sustainable economic activity, appropriate paid executive positions will be created subject to organisational growth, governance, funding and operational requirements.
The successful Founding Director will therefore have the opportunity to help design the function they may ultimately lead.
To Apply
Please send:
- Your CV, portfolio or LinkedIn profile, if available.
- A short introduction about yourself.
- A summary of your government, public-affairs, policy or institutional experience.
We are particularly interested in understanding what you have actually done, the environments in which you have operated, the complexity of the relationships you have managed, and how you think strategically.
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About Us
Influential Stars is a purpose-driven platform connecting creators, supporters and causes through exclusive experiences, sponsored events and fundraising campaigns. We believe anyone with a BIG heart can use their influence, networks and community to make a positive difference.
Our Story
Influential Stars was founded by Lisa Connell, who is living with an inoperable brain tumour and has spent many years supporting charitable causes. The platform was created from a simple belief: when influence, connection and community come together, they can create meaningful impact.
Role and Purpose
We are looking for a friendly, organised and proactive individual to support our Creators throughout their entire journey with Influential Stars. As our Volunteer Creator Relations & Campaign Manager, you will help manage communication with Creators from their initial invitation and registration through to preparing, launching and completing their campaign. You will build positive relationships with Creators, interact with them on social media and ensure they receive the right guidance, encouragement and resources at every stage.
This role would be ideal for someone interested in creator relations, influencer marketing, digital communications, campaign coordination, fundraising or community engagement.
The role will also include onboarding newly registered Collaborators. This involves updating their personalised Canva referral poster and actioning their scheduled welcome and follow-up emails.
Full training and templates will be provided.
Key Responsibilities
● Send approved email invitations to prospective Creators. ● Follow up with Creators who have expressed an interest in joining Influential Stars. ● Respond to general Creator enquiries and direct more complex questions to the appropriate team member. ● Welcome newly registered Creators and explain the next steps in their journey. ● Onboard newly registered Collaborators using the approved onboarding process. ● Update each Collaborator’s personalised referral poster using an existing Canva template. ● Action and schedule the appropriate Creator and Collaborator emails at each stage of their journey. ● Ensure new Collaborators receive their referral information, personalised poster and relevant support resources. ● Keep Creator and Collaborator records and email tasks updated within our CRM system. ● Ensure Creators receive the relevant guides, campaign information, templates and support resources. ● Build and maintain positive relationships with Creators through email and social media. ● Engage with Creators’ content on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and other relevant platforms. ● Support Creators as they choose their campaign type, cause and experience where applicable. ● Maintain regular contact with Creators while their campaign is being prepared and is live. ● Send scheduled campaign emails, reminders, check-ins and promotional suggestions using approved templates. ● Encourage Creators to share campaign updates, engage with their chosen cause and complete their FIT List nomination. ● Work with the wider Influential Stars team to help promote live Creator campaigns. ● Monitor Creator progress and flag any concerns, unanswered communications or support needs. ● Keep accurate and up-to-date records within our CRM system. ● Follow up with Creators when their campaign ends, thank them for their involvement and share any relevant next steps. ● Encourage Creators to remain part of the Influential Stars community as Collaborators or return for future campaigns. ● Contribute ideas to improve the Creator experience, communication and engagement.
Skills and Experience Required Essential
● Excellent written communication and relationship-building skills. ● A warm, professional and encouraging communication style. ● Confidence communicating with people through email and social media. ● Strong organisational skills and attention to detail. ● Ability to manage follow-ups and keep accurate records. ● Comfortable following communication templates and agreed processes. ● Reliable, self-motivated and able to work independently. ● Passion for helping others and creating positive social impact. ● Respect for confidentiality and sensitive personal information.
Desirable
● Interest in digital marketing, influencer marketing, communications, PR, business, fundraising or events. ● Experience engaging with creators, influencers, customers or community members. ● Experience using social media for outreach, engagement or promotion. ● Familiarity with CRM systems or email campaign processes. ● An interest in charities, personal causes and social-impact initiatives. ● Familiarity with Canva. ● Full guidance and training will be provided, so enthusiasm, reliability and a genuine interest in people are more important than formal experience.
Working Arrangement
● Fully remote volunteer position for someone based in the South East of the UK - Ideally Hertforshire based or able to travel for meetings. ● Approximately 20 flexible hours per week. ● Hours should be spread across the week to ensure Creator and Collaborator communications are managed consistently. ● Occasional in-person meetings or working sessions may be available by mutual agreement. ● Ongoing guidance, templates and support from the Influential Stars team.
Why Volunteer with Us?
● Gain hands-on experience in creator relations, campaign coordination and digital communications. ● Develop valuable email marketing, social media engagement and CRM skills. ● Build experience supporting campaigns from initial outreach through to completion. ● Strengthen your CV and LinkedIn profile. ● Develop professional communication and relationship-management skills. ● Join a growing, mission-driven organisation. ● Help people use their influence to raise funds and awareness for meaningful
Please reply with your CV and Cover letter, explaining why you are suitable for the role together with how many hours a week you can commit to and on what days.
To make giving back more accessible, more rewarding and more engaging for everyone involved.
Help Shape the Future of Children’s Healthcare in Sussex. Join the Board of Trustees at Rockinghorse Children’s Charity.
As a Trustee, you'll work alongside fellow Board members and our Executive Team to:
- Help shape the charity's long-term strategy and future direction.
- Ensure Rockinghorse is well governed, financially sustainable and delivering the greatest possible impact.
- Support and challenge the Executive Team as we deliver our ambitious plans.
- Champion the charity and help build relationships that strengthen our work across Sussex.
This is an opportunity to contribute to decisions that will help thousands of children and families every year.
We're particularly interested in hearing from people with experience in:
- Finance
- Healthcare or allied professions
- Charity governance
- Fundraising
- Business leadership
- Marketing and communications
- Research, data or evaluation
- IT
- Digital
- Business development
We're particularly keen to hear from people with lived experience of children's healthcare and from people whose backgrounds and experiences are currently underrepresented on charity boards.
About Rockinghorse
Rockinghorse was set up in 1967 by Dr Trevor Mann as an appeal to provide the first neonatal incubator outside London.
The appeal not only marked the beginning of our charity, but also the very early days of what later became the Trevor Mann Baby Unit. Dr Mann was intrinsic to paediatric care in Sussex as we know it today.
Roll forward to today, and we are proud to be the official fundraising arm of the Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital in Brighton along with the Trevor Mann Baby Unit.
We also support many other NHS hospital settings throughout Sussex, including Bluefin Ward at Worthing, Chalkhill and the Special Care Baby Unit at Haywards Heath, and Howard Ward at St Richard’s in Chichester.
Working in partnership with these services, we fund projects which focus on improving children’s physical and emotional well-being, while providing additional support services for parents and carers.
The projects we support fall into six key categories: toys, equipment, spaces, research, activities, and people.
Our Vision
Rockinghorse’s vision is a world where children are healthy and happy.
Our Mission
We fund and deliver transformative projects and services that enhance the care and support given by our incredible colleagues in the NHS.
We invest in state-of-the-art treatments, life-saving equipment, critical mental health support, additional people, ground-breaking research, and inspiring spaces that go above and beyond for children.
We work in partnership with the UHSussex NHS Trust and other charities to ensure every young patient and their family receive the best possible care when they are unwell.
Our Values
We strive to always operate in line with the following guiding values.
We care
We care about children, young people, their families, and all those that look after for them. We always act with kindness and compassion. We care about the NHS and all those who work there. We care about the world and want to make it a better place.
We’re passionate
We are passionate about making life better for children, young people, and their families. If there’s something we can do to make life better for patients and their families, we’ll go above and beyond to do it. We are passionate about our community and all those in it.
We’re honest
We are open and honest about our work, what we fund and how we raise funds. We work hard to ensure money goes to projects that genuinely make a difference. We involve our supporters in our projects and share our learning and experience wherever possible.
We’re supportive
We help wherever and however we can. We support children and their families; we support Health Care Professionals (HCP) and paediatric
services, and we support each other as team members. We work with and support other charities and organisations who are doing great things for children in Sussex.
We’re collaborative
We prioritise working with people and organisations wherever possible. We work with experts and others for the best possible outcome for sick
children and their families. We love a partnership that prioritises impact and avoids duplication.
How to apply
If you’d like to help shape the future of children’s healthcare across Sussex, we’d love to hear from you. Please email a covering letter outlining your skills and experience in relation to the Trustee Job Description to Dr Oli Rahman, our Chair of Trustees, by 30 September 2026.
Interviews will be held in person in Brighton in October (dates/times flexible to shortlisted candidates).
If you have any questions about the role, process or the charity please email our CEO, Donna Holland.
For email addresses and further information, please refer to the attached Application Pack.
Rockinghorse Children’s Charity supports sick and disabled children across Sussex



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Inclusive Boards is delighted to support Southwark Cathedral to appoint two Lay Member of Chapter and Charity Trustees
For over 1400 years Southwark Cathedral has stood as a place of Christian worship and service. Today it occupies a distinctive place on London’s South Bank – surrounded by some of the city’s most iconic cultural and commercial institutions, including the Tate Modern, Shakespeare’s Globe and Borough Market.
As the mother church of the Diocese of Southwark, the Cathedral is both a spiritual home and civic beacon for communities and parishes in south London, Kent and Surrey. It is a place of worship and welcome, where faith meets daily life, hosting thousands of visitors (not least because of its proximity to Borough Market), community initiatives and cultural partnerships each year.
Guided by our mission ‘to make space for love, with heart mind and soul’, we seek to reflect God’s love in a way that reaches beyond the Cathedral’s walls: building relationships, inspiring creativity, encouraging learning, championing social justice and inclusivity and engaging with the life of our multi-ethnic diverse city.
About the Cathedral Chapter
The Cathedral Chapter (the governing body) is now seeking to appoint two new Lay Members, who can bring fresh perspectives, professional insight and the ability to help strengthen the strategy and management of our property portfolio, including the Cathedral building and precinct.
As a lay Member of Chapter, you will serve as both trustee and adviser supporting the Cathedral’s mission through effective governance, scrutiny of decisions, financial oversight, and the development of future strategy and management for our property portfolio, including the Cathedral and precinct.
Your insight and expertise will help ensure Southwark Cathedral remains not only a place of worship but also a centre of community life, rooted in faith championing diversity and inclusion.
Lay Member of Chapter and Charity Trustee – Property
Southwark Cathedral is seeking a new Lay Member of Chapter and Charity Trustee with senior-level experience in property strategy, investment and management.
We are seeking a candidate who combines professional insight, good judgement and a genuine enthusiasm for the Cathedral’s mission. You will bring an external perspective that helps Chapter think about options for investing in and divesting of property assets, as well as up to date knowledge of good practice in property management. As a trusted adviser, you will help shape the Cathedral’s strategy for growth, sustainability and public engagement and the role of our property portfolio and Cathedral building in underpinning that strategy.
You will play an active role in helping Chapter develop an appropriate strategy to direct future investment in our properties and their ongoing maintenance. This will include giving consideration, inter alia, to financial constraints, risks and Chapter’s role as a landlord and the custodian of a grade 1 listed building.
Lay Member of Chapter and Charity Trustee – Fundraising
Southwark Cathedral is seeking a new Lay Member of Chapter and Charity Trustee with experience in fundraising, partnership development or income generation.
We are seeking a candidate who combines professional insight, good judgement and a genuine enthusiasm for the Cathedral’s mission. You will bring an external perspective that helps the Chapter think expansively about its role in the wider world – strengthening connections with external stakeholders. As a trusted adviser and advocate, you will help shape the Cathedral’s strategy for growth, sustainability, and public engagement, while contributing to its life as a place of Christian worship and service.
You will play an active role in helping Chapter be outward facing, exploring opportunities for income generation, philanthropy and collaboration. This will include guiding the Cathedral’s fundraising strategy, helping identify and engage potential supporters, and acting as a bridge to networks across sectors such as business, other charities, culture, education and social impact.
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!
Chair of the Board — United St Saviour's Charity
For almost 500 years, we've supported Southwark's communities. Now we're looking for a new Chair to help lead our next chapter — including delivering the RIBA Stirling Prize-winning legacy of Appleby Blue into a bold ten-year strategy.
United St Saviour's Charity is a place-based community investor in Southwark, providing almshouses, grant-funding and community programmes that build resilience and connection across the borough. Over the last decade we've nearly doubled our housing provision and delivered Appleby Blue — a social housing development for older people that went on to win the RIBA Stirling Prize, the UK's most prestigious architecture award.
This role is for you if:
- You have board leadership experience, ideally including previous experience chairing a board or significant committee
- You've held senior leadership roles within a medium-to-large charity or purpose-driven organisation, ideally through periods of growth, complexity or strategic change
- You bring strength in one or more of: housing and property development, organisational governance, community development, or finance and accounting
- You have a genuine, lived or learned understanding of Southwark and its communities
- You're as comfortable challenging and questioning as you are supporting — leading with influence rather than authority
What you'll do
As Chair, you'll lead our Board of Trustees and work in close partnership with our Chief Executive, Martyn Craddock, providing support, guidance and constructive challenge to help the organisation deliver its strategic plan. You'll ensure the charity remains well governed, financially sustainable, and focused on delivering lasting impact for the people of Southwark — while acting as an ambassador for our values, purpose and reputation, including in situations that require urgent decision-making.
You'll be joining at a pivotal moment: we're scaling up our housing development pipeline, delivering a new Community Investment Strategy for 2025–2030, and increasingly being asked to share what we've learned with other boroughs and housing providers as our national influence grows.
Location and time commitment
Based in the London Borough of Southwark — Board and committee meetings take place at our offices and almshouses. This is a voluntary role (reasonable expenses met) requiring approximately 2–3 days a month, including four Board meetings a year, a Strategy and Reflection Day, and membership of one to two committees.
How to apply
Send a CV and covering letter to Alison Benzimra, Director of Strategy and Operations by 14 October 2026, setting out why you're interested and how your skills, experience and background fit what we're looking for. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview with a panel drawn from the Board in 23 November 2026.
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Opportunity: Chair of the Finance and Risk Sub-committee, Board of Trustees
Open School East is at a pivotal moment in its development and is seeking a Chair of the Finance and Risk Sub-committee to help shape its next chapter.
Deadline for applications: Wednesday 30th September 2026
We are interested in hearing from candidates with expertise in:
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Finance: A person with experience in finance management or accounting, with the capacity to provide a strategic overview of finances, ensuring viability, compliance with relevant legislative frameworks, effective use of resources and ensuring that proper financial records and procedures are maintained.
We are especially keen to hear from people with knowledge of, or an interest in, education and the arts. By committing your time and expertise to our two meetings a quarter (full Trustee meeting and Chairing the Finance and Risk Sub-committee meetings), you can become part of a leading arts education charity, making a real difference to emerging creatives of all ages and from all backgrounds.
We also warmly welcome people who bring lived experience of the barriers OSE seeks to dismantle including people of colour, disabled people, those from working class backgrounds, or people with experience of marginalisation in the arts or education sectors.
How to Apply
A CV or summary of your experience
A short covering letter or audio/video (max 3 minutes) telling us:
Why you’re interested in becoming the Chair of the Finance Subcommittee at Open School East
What you feel you can contribute to the organisation
Deadline for applications: Wednesday 30th September 2026
We are committed to making this process as accessible as possible. If you require this information in another format, or have access needs for applying, please let us know.
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Help us to shape the future of a specialist organisation advocating for rights, justice and action for Black and minoritised migrant women.
About Hibiscus
The women supported by Hibiscus have been subjected to violence against women and girls (VAWG) including trafficking, modern slavery, sexual violence, rape, violence against women in war, conflict and post-conflict and institutional violence among other forms of violence. Hibiscus continues to develop specialist services from an intersectional feminist and trauma-informed perspective addressing everyday experiences of violence to which women are subjected and institutional harms.
Hibiscus is seeking new Trustees to join our Board and support the next stage of our work. This is an opportunity to contribute to the governance of an intersectional feminist, anti racist organisation and support women navigating complex immigration and criminal justice systems to drive lasting change for the women we serve.
As a Trustee, you will work collectively with the Board to provide strategic direction, uphold Hibiscus’ values, ensure sound governance and compliance, oversee financial sustainability, and support effective organisational decision-making.
About You
We are looking for Women who can bring:
- A commitment to Hibiscus' mission, values and objectives
- Strategic thinking and sound judgement
- The ability to contribute effectively to Board discussions and decision-making
- A willingness to provide constructive challenge and support
- An understanding of good governance and accountability
- A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
What will your gain
By becoming a Trustee, you will have the opportunity to use your skills and experience to influence meaningful change, support a vital organisation, and help improve the lives of women facing multiple and intersecting disadvantages.
Join us in creating a fairer and more equitable future for the women we serve!
Please note: This post is restricted to women only as a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9 paragraph 1, Equality Act 2010.
Please read our Application Pack Provided with instrutions on how to Apply.
Closing date: Wednesday 30th September 5pm.
Hibiscus enables Black and minoritised migrant women interacting with the immigration and criminal justice systems to rebuild their lives.
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