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The e-Assessment Association Ltd. (eAA) is seeking committed and experienced members to join its Board of Directors and help shape the future of e-assessment. 

Following the Association’s incorporation as a company limited by guarantee in 2025, the Board plays a critical role in providing strategic leadership, governance and oversight, ensuring the eAA continues to deliver positive impact for members and the wider assessment community. 

Three Director positions will become vacant in September 2026: 

• Two Ordinary Director roles, to be filled by Ordinary Members 

• One Organisational Director role, to be filled by an Organisational (Sponsor) Member. 

Directors are appointed for a three-year term, as part of the eAA’s annual rotation system, which balances continuity with fresh perspectives.

The Role of a Director 

Directors collectively support the delivery of the eAA’s objectives, including professional support for the sector, positive advocacy for technology in assessment, the development of good practice, and awareness-building across the global assessment community. 

The role involves: 

Always acting in the best interests of the Association 

• Contributing to Board discussions, decision-making and strategy 

• Providing constructive challenge and assurance 

• Contributing in practical ways where appropriate 

The expected time commitment is approximately 4–6 hours per month, including Board meetings and preparation. 

A Skills-Led Recruitment Approach 

The eAA Board operates on the principle of collective capability. No individual Director is expected to cover every skill or area of expertise. 

Recruitment is therefore skills-led and informed by the Board’s Skills Matrix, which identifies areas of strength, gaps and emerging risks at a collective level. Each recruitment round focuses on strengthening priority capability areas, ensuring the Board remains effective, balanced and future focused. 

Applicants are encouraged to be open and proportionate when describing their skills and experience, focusing on how they would complement the existing Board. 
 
How to Apply 

Applications and nominations are submitted via an online form.

• Depending on membership type: 
  Ordinary Members must be nominated by two other Ordinary Members
• Organisational Members may nominate an employee to apply as an Organisational Director   

The application form includes: 

• Background and eligibility information 
• A personal statement (up to 500 words) 
• A structured skills and experience section aligned to the Board Skills Matrix
• Availability and commitment information
• A high-level declaration of interests 

Key Dates 

• Nominations close: 26 June 2026 (12 noon GMT) 

• Interviews: 16 or 17 July 2026 

• Outcome announced: September 2026 

• Appointment start date: 25 September 2026 

Application process

All applications are reviewed by the Nominations Committee, which: 

1. Verifies eligibility and completeness 

2. Reviews applications against the agreed skills priorities 

3. Invites shortlisted candidates to meet a selection panel 

4. Takes up references 

5. Makes recommendations to the Board 

The Board makes the final appointment decisions, and all applicants are informed of the outcome.

Join 130 Primrose as a Strategic Finance Trustee. Help an exciting team guide our forecasting, cashflow and scaling plans for a mission where every plate creates a fresh start.

We’re seeking a Trustee with strategic finance (CFO-level) expertise to strengthen our board as we grow and to help us scale our mission to bring economic opportunites to those impacted by homelessness. 

You’ll bring commercial acumen to our mission—helping us plan sustainably, understand our unit economics, and scale responsibly—without being “the accountant.” Our operations are hospitality-led, so experience in catering, hospitality, or multi-site venues is helpful (not essential).

About 130 Primrose

130 Primrose is a charity restaurant in Primrose Hill, formerly Home Kitchen Diner. We recruit, train, and employ people with lived experience of homelessness, offering real jobs, and accredited qualifications in hospitality. We’re scaling impact through great food, fair work, and fresh starts. 

What you’ll do

· Support the Board and Chair with financial strategy, planning, and risk management.

· Challenge and refine our financial model, forecasting, and cashflow planning (12–36 months).

· Help shape P&L, balance sheet and cash visibility that operators can use day-to-day.

· Advise on site-level unit economics, menu margin mix, labour model, and cost control.

· Strengthen budgeting, KPI dashboards, and scenario modelling for growth (e.g., second site in Brighton).

· Support funding strategy: grants, philanthropy, corporate partnerships, social investment.

· Create a Finance & Risk Committee (chair if appropriate).

· Ensure robust governance, internal controls, and compliance with charity and company law.

· Act as a critical friend—asking the right questions, mentoring our leadership and on site General Manager and team, and championing our mission.

We’re not looking for

· A bookkeeper or day-to-day accountant. We want a strategic finance leader who can translate numbers into decisions and coach an operations-minded team.

Treasurer Roles & Responsibilities 

Refugee Biriyani & Bananas is seeking a Treasurer to join our Board of Trustees and provide strategic oversight of the organisation’s financial health. The Treasurer plays a key governance role, strengthening financial literacy at Board level and supporting sustainable growth. The Board is responsible for governance and strategy and does not manage day-to-day operations.

Refugee Biriyani & Bananas (RBB) is a growing charity registered with the Charity Commission (Charity No. 1189561). For the financial year ending 31 March 2025, RBB reported a total income of £423,041 and total expenditure of £373,007. As a charity with income above £250,000, we prepare annual accounts in accordance with the Charities SORP and undergo independent examination.

As our current treasurer prepares to step down, we are expanding our Board of Trustees to support the growth and future plans of our ambitious small charity. Board meetings take place every 12 weeks via video call, with opportunities for in-person gatherings throughout the year. Additional meetings may occasionally be required, either more frequently, in smaller groups, or one-to-one, depending on specific needs or exceptional circumstances. 

• Responsible to: Chair, Refugee Biryani & Bananas 

• Purpose: To oversee the management and reporting of charity finances.

• Hours: Approximately six to eight hours a month.

Remuneration: This is a voluntary, unpaid Trustee role. Reasonable travel and out-of-pocket expenses will be reimbursed in line with our volunteer policy.

Role Summary 

The Treasurer will work closely with our team members including volunteers, other Trustees and with the CEO, advising on all financial matters including regulatory compliance. The Treasurer will be expected to attend Board meetings which last approximately an hour and a half every twelve weeks. The Treasurer will: 

• Actively participate as a key member of the Board of Trustees. 

• Act as an ambassador for Refugee Biryani & Bananas 

• Oversee and analyse the development of the annual budget and cash flow forecasts, ensuring alignment with organisational strategy and sustainability.

• Support with fundraising and financial strategic planning 

• Advise on all financial matters, including regulatory compliance. 

• Oversee the development and observation of financial policies 

• Advise the board on fund management and ensure an appropriate reserves policy

• Advise fellow Trustees on a regular basis of the financial status of the charity and where necessary recommend action. 

• Oversee and administer financial processes including Gift Aid claims and payroll, ensuring appropriate financial controls, transparency and board oversight are maintained. (There is currently only one person on payroll.)

• Work collaboratively with the CEO and Chair to ensure appropriate financial segregation of duties within the constraints of a small charity.

• Support the Board in monitoring financial risk, reserves policy and international financial compliance.

• Ensure appropriate internal financial controls are in place and regularly reviewed.

• Work with professional advisors including any contracted accountants 

• Review financial transactions on a monthly basis via digital accounting software, Xero

• Arrange the compilation and agreement of Refugee Biryani & Bananas’ annual report

• Lead Trustee liaison with the independent examiner and oversee the preparation and Board approval of the annual accounts and report.

The Treasurer will play a key role in strengthening financial sustainability as RBB continues to grow its international programmes and funding base.

Person Specification 

The ideal candidate will have innovative ideas and sound financial knowledge. All Trustees are expected to assist Refugee Biryani & Bananas to secure a sustainable and diverse funding base for the organisation. 

Essential 

• Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship 

• Support for the values and mission of Refugee Biriyani & Bananas

• Familiarity with the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP), or willingness to develop this knowledge.

• Proven ability to communicate and explain financial information 

Desirable 

• A qualified accountant (formal qualification preferred) with financial and commercial awareness, experienced in managing finances, payroll, and the needs of smaller organisations. 

• An understanding of the voluntary sector and previous experience as a Trustee or Treasurer. 

• Good communication and competent IT skills 

• Extensive experience in senior strategic management and leadership, combined with strong analytical and evaluation skills. 

About Refugee Biryani & Bananas 

Refugee Biriyani & Bananas (RBB) began as a grassroots movement in 2015, in response to the Syrian refugee crisis. What started as a group of friends distributing 2,500 portions of biriyani and bananas in the unofficial camp for displaced people in Dunkirk, Northern France, has grown into a community-driven humanitarian organisation. Initially working under the umbrella of another organisation, RBB became independent to better address gaps in aid and advocacy for displaced people worldwide. 

What We Do 

RBB supports people facing displacement, war, and inequality, tailoring actions to the needs of each situation. From food distributions to medical support and human rights advocacy, our work is versatile and responsive. We have provided aid in refugee and internally displaced persons (IDP) camps, squats, and other unstable settlements along migratory pathways, including: 

• France: Calais, Dunkirk & Paris 

• Greece: Idomeni, Thessaloniki, Athens, Lavrio, Samos & Chios (our main base) 

• Northern Iraq: Duhok 

• Serbia: Belgrade Barracks 

• Bosnia & Herzegovina - Croatia Border: Vucjak Camp 

• Turkey: Istanbul 

• Poland, Belarus & Lithuania Border

• Ukraine Border (Poland and Ukraine sides) 

• Palestine: Gaza

• Egypt: Cairo

Our Approach 

RBB is a mobile grassroots organisation, designed to respond rapidly and flexibly to emerging crises. Our main base of operations is on Chios Island, Greece, where we provide ongoing support to people who are displaced.

Since October 2023, we have also established community-led initiatives to support people affected by the war in Gaza, Palestine, as well as Sudanese and other displaced communities in Cairo, Egypt.

Beyond emergency relief, we remain committed to ongoing support through volunteers, translation services, medical care, aid, and advocacy until either local capacity builds or the situation changes. In addition, our Community Humanitarian Leaders Programme (CHLP) plays a vital role in this approach by strengthening the leadership of people who are displaced by building on their existing skills, networks and lived experience in humanitarian efforts. 

Our field team comprises 90% individuals from refugee and asylum-seeking communities, representing Sudan, Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan, Somalia, Gambia, Ethiopia, Palestine, and Yemen. This diverse team is led by our founder and CEO, Ruhi Akhtar, alongside field coordinators / project managers. 

We prioritise dignity and equity, involving displaced individuals in decision-making and collaboration. RBB's direct aid includes food, water, shelter, medical supplies, clothing, hygiene packs, and season-specific items like sunscreen or firewood. Needs assessments and communication with affected communities guide our actions, ensuring targeted, person-centered care. 

Advocacy & Awareness 

RBB amplifies the voices of displaced people by sharing their stories and raising awareness about often-overlooked realities. Through storytelling and advocacy, we aim to challenge injustice and inspire action. 

For more than a century, the RAF Benevolent Fund has stood beside the RAF Family; through
war and peace, hardship and change. From the first day in uniform to the final years of life,
we have been a constant source of emotional, practical and financial support. Today, our work
reaches serving personnel, veterans, families and the bereaved in more than 30 countries.

We are seeking an individual to join our Finance, Audit and Investments Committee which
provides advice, guidance and support to our Board who has Investment management / portfolio
experience.

The successful candidate will:

• advise on matters relating to the Fund’s investment policy and strategy; 
• assist the Committee in monitoring and advising on the performance of the Fund’s Investment Managers; and 
• offer advice and guidance on investing funds on behalf of the Fund

The full role description can be found on our website. These roles are voluntary, however
reasonable out-of-pocket expenses are paid. We will provide the successful candidate with a bespoke
induction programme and relevant training / development.

Interested?

If you have the experience we are seeking and are as passionate about the RAF Family as we are, we 
would love to hear from you. 

Please send an up-to-date CV and covering email / letter outlining your background, skills, 
experience and interest in the role to the email address noted on our website.

We welcome applications from anyone who has the experience we are seeking, irrespective of 
background, community, industry or protected characteristics. If you require any reasonable 
adjustments as part of your application process, please let us know. We operate safer selection 
practices; this will involve the successful candidate being required to have a Disclosure and Barring 
Service check. 

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, and this position will remain open until we have
found our ideal candidate. No agencies please.

Become the Engine Behind SUNSHINE — Volunteer as Our Chief Operating Officer

Volunteer Role: Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Location: London (Community-Based, Flexible Hybrid)

Are you a natural organiser, a strategic thinker and someone who thrives on turning vision into reality? SUNSHINE — a bold, start‑up grassroots loneliness charity in London — is searching for a dynamic, committed and mission‑driven volunteer to become our Chief Operating Officer (COO).

If you’re excited by the idea of helping build a charity from the ground up and shaping the systems that will support thousands of people experiencing loneliness, this role is made for you.

Who We Are

SUNSHINE is a small but ambitious start‑up charity dedicated to tackling loneliness and social isolation across London. We bring warmth, belonging and human connection through:

• Weekly Coffee Mornings

• Our Digital Inclusion & Skills Programme

• Befriending support

• Community events, workshops and more

We’re growing — and we need a COO who can help us build the operational foundations that will allow SUNSHINE to thrive.

Your Mission: Build, Strengthen and Lead Our Operations

As our Chief Operating Officer, you will play a central role in shaping SUNSHINE’s internal structure, ensuring our programmes, volunteers and teams can flourish.

This is a rare opportunity to create, set up and oversee the operational systems of a start‑up charity.

You will:

• Lead on developing SUNSHINE’s operational strategy and infrastructure.

• Build and refine systems, processes and policies across the organisation.

• Support the smooth running of all programmes and services.

• Work closely with the CEO and leadership team to drive growth and sustainability.

• Oversee compliance, safeguarding, risk management and quality assurance.

• Ensure SUNSHINE operates efficiently, ethically and with heart.

• Help create a culture of collaboration, compassion and excellence.

Your leadership will ensure SUNSHINE is strong, stable and ready to support more people than ever.

What You Bring

We’re a start‑up charity — so passion, initiative and adaptability matter just as much as experience.

You’ll thrive in this role if you are:

• A strategic thinker with strong organisational skills.

• Someone who loves building systems and solving problems.

• Confident in planning, coordinating and improving operations.

• Calm, reliable and able to see the bigger picture.

• Excited by the challenge of helping build a charity from scratch.

• Motivated by purpose, community and meaningful impact.

If you’ve ever wanted to shape the operational backbone of a charity, this is your moment.

What You’ll Gain

• A unique opportunity to build and lead the operations of a growing charity.

• Real leadership experience in a supportive, collaborative environment.

• The freedom to innovate, design and implement new systems.

• A warm, friendly team who value your ideas and your wellbeing.

• The deep fulfilment of helping people feel less alone.

Ready to Help Build SUNSHINE’s Future?

If this role excites you — even if you’re not sure you tick every box — we’d love to hear from you.

Join us in creating a London where no one feels forgotten, and where community truly means connection.

Apply today and help us build a brighter, more connected future.

We are currently looking for a personal assistant to the charity's chair person.

Responsibilities typically include: 

· Acting as a first point of contact for enquiries: (email/calendar management and managing diaries 

· Typing, compiling, and preparing reports, presentations, and correspondence. 

· Miscellaneous tasks to support the Chair

· Forming a relationship with our clients as they are part of the community. 

Essential skills for this role are: 

· Organisation skills: The ability to prioritise tasks, manage time, and keep track of deadlines is crucial.  

· Communication skills: should be able to communicate effectively in writing. 

· Attention to detail: the ability to pick up on small details can prevent costly mistakes from occurring. 

· Problem-solving skills: the ability to identify and resolve problems quickly and efficiently.  

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a worthy cause. The organisation has a warm and friendly atmosphere and will be extremely rewarding for the candidate. 

About CSE

The Centre for Sustainable Energy (CSE) supports people and organisations across the UK to tackle the climate emergency and end the suffering caused by cold homes. We undertake practical work to support households and communities to act on energy, alongside original research and analysis to inform local and national policy.

We are one of the UK’s leading sustainable energy charities, with a 45-year track record of award-winning impact, innovation and influence, as most recently detailed in our 2024–25 Impact Report available on our website.

About the role

Our Board of Trustees is critical to our continuing success. Trustees work collaboratively, providing support, insight and constructive challenge to help shape CSE’s strategy and ambition, and enhance our effectiveness and charitable impact.

Due to the planned stepping down of some of our board members, we are recruiting up to four new trustees to join the board and provide effective governance and support in the next phase of CSE’s development.

Who we’re looking for

All applicants should be able to demonstrate a strong interest in and commitment to CSE’s work and charitable objectives.

We are particularly seeking new trustees who bring expertise in at least one of the following areas:

• Knowledge and understanding of the community energy sector, including the challenges and opportunities of delivering local or community energy projects, and how these connect to national policy
• Expertise in organisational development, with a good appreciation of issues associated with employment law
• Experience of finance, accounting and audit, for example through holding a role with financial responsibility in an organisation or from having set up, grown or led a business
• Strong knowledge of voluntary and community sector (VCS) networks, including practical experience of community organising and an understanding of the role grassroots organisations play in affecting social change

We would also welcome applicants who bring:

• Broader expertise directly associated with at least one of CSE’s work programmes (fuel poverty advice and support, housing energy retrofit, community action on energy, local net zero delivery, future generations, or fairness in the energy system)
• Understanding of the causes and impacts of fuel poverty, and the solutions required to tackle it
• Knowledge of the UK energy system, including the policy and regulatory environment, and the transition to a fairer, more flexible, decarbonised energy system
• An understanding of the national policy environment underpinning CSE’s work, including experience of influencing national energy policy

We are keen to widen the range of perspectives represented on the board and welcome applications from young people, people from under-represented groups, disabled people, and people with lived experience of CSE’s work.

If you are interested but unsure whether you meet all of the criteria, we would encourage you to apply or get in touch for an informal conversation.

Find out more and apply

For more information on the role, including the full person specification and how to apply, please see the trustee candidate pack on our website. 

Closing date: Midday on Wednesday 10 June 2026.

Do you have the experience and the drive to create change that aims to improve understanding, diagnosis and support for Endometriosis? 

This is an exciting time to join the Endometriosis UK trustee board, as the organisation expands and develops to achieve the changes that are needed to support those affected by the disease and to drive down diagnosis time. With trustees coming to the end of their time on the Board, we are looking for a Treasurer and two further Trustees to build on this momentum to strengthen our organisation and bring about change for those with endometriosis. We have a skills-based board, with Trustees having one or more identified skills, with the overall membership of the Board providing the complete set of skills.

Endometriosis impacts on the physical and mental health of 10% of women and those assigned female at birth in the UK, from puberty to menopause - although the impact can be felt for life. Yet it’s a disease most people have never heard of, do not understand and the cause is not known. It costs the UK economy around £11 billion every year in healthcare costs, loss of work and treatments and yet it isn’t recognised by most employers. As the UK’s leading charity for all those affected by endometriosis, we’re determined to change this and ensure that everyone gets prompt diagnosis and the best treatment and support.

We’ve big ambitions in our strategy, focused on supporting those with endometriosis, driving down diagnosis times, campaigning for improved treatments and access to services, raising awareness, and leveraging more money into research. We place people with endometriosis at the heart of all we do, and with an average time to get a diagnosis of over 9 years, the cause of the disease unknown and no cure, there is so much more they need and want. If we get our work right, we really can make a difference to the 1.5 million women and those assigned female at birth with endometriosis in the UK – and all those diagnosed in the future.

The pandemic had a major knock-on effect to the treatment and management of endometriosis. Cancelled surgeries and appointments left those with endometriosis unable to access treatments and support or get a diagnosis. We have a big job to do, increasing the support we provide, reaching everyone affected by endometriosis and ensuring they get the support they need. Despite being small we’ve achieved a lot. But there is so much more we want to do.

1. Treasurer

We are currently recruiting for a Treasurer to join our friendly, dynamic, experienced and effective Board of Trustees. Trustees are recruited based on their skills and experience, and for this role we are particularly seeking someone who can bring strong financial expertise and strategic insight to the Board.

In addition to the Treasurer role listed above, we are also looking for two additional new Trustees to join our board. 

2. Young Trustee

• Recent personal experience of the impact of living with endometriosis whilst at school
• Ability to bring insight and perspective about the experiences of a wide range of younger people living with endometriosis, including diagnosis
  May 2026
• Willingness to take on an advocacy role and to share your story in the media and in other ways to support Endometriosis UK’s campaigning and communications work
• Please note that legally trustees must be over the age of 18 in England and that we will provide support to young trustees who are new to trusteeship.

3. Endometriosis UK Trustee

• Personal or professional experience of diversity and inclusion issues
• Currently living in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland or Wales
• Charity Trustee experience
• Charity Senior Management experience
• HR expertise
• NED experience
• Experience of grant making / philanthropy

Closing date for applications – 9th June 2026

Interviews will be held in June/July, with initial interviews being held virtually on request, carried out by a small panel of trustees.

The role will start at a Board meeting on 28th November 2026, when our current trustees reach the end of their 6-year term of office. Prior to the roles starting, incoming Trustees will have the opportunity to observe a Board meeting in September, and induction will be planned in October.

Parkinson’s changes lives. From the day of diagnosis, people with Parkinson’s and their loved ones need to know we’re by their side.

Parkinson's UK provides personalised information, services and opportunities, from day one, to people affected by the condition. But, we need your help to do this.

If you're looking to meet new people and make a real difference in your local community, this role is for you. Helping to coordinate the support group in Billericay, you'll help people affected by Parkinson's to draw on invaluable support from their peers.

You'll have a chance to use and develop your administrative, leadership and communication skills - supported by local staff, to develop a programme of activities for your group.

As part of recruitment, you will be asked to provide a reference for this role. Speak to your staff contact for more information.

The Wardrobe Officer is responsible for managing and maintaining the chapter's costumes, wigs and props, ensuring they are available, clean and in good condition for events. The role involves keeping accurate records of costume allocation, coordinating costume distribution and returns, and supporting volunteers with costume requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain an inventory of all costumes, wigs and props.
• Keep accurate records of who has borrowed costumes and when they are returned.
• Ensure costumes are clean, well-presented and stored appropriately.
• Monitor costumes for wear and damage and arrange repairs when needed.
• Coordinate costume allocation for upcoming events.
• Update the Wardrobe Database and costume logs on OneDrive.
• Provide monthly updates to the committee regarding wardrobe stock and requirements.
• Work with the Board's Wardrobe Manager regarding costume needs and future purchases.
• Review event photographs and provide guidance on costume presentation where appropriate.

Rewarding opportunity to shape this charity's finances and make a difference for the community in Eastleigh. 

What are we looking for?

We need a dependable person with commercial or charity finance experience to help direct our charity's financial strategy as a member of our Board of Trustees. Senior finance background is useful, and Board or Executive Committee experience is preferred, but not essential.

We value drive, passion aligned with our charitable aims, and commitment to our strategy and commercial success. Open, collaborative teamwork is how we work, and any complementary talents that can be brought to the table will be very useful and valued for supporting and coaching our existing team. 

Time commitment includes preparation for and attendance at quarterly Board meetings, ad hoc informal catch-up conversations, budget and month/year-end support in collaboration with our accountant. This may take around 10-15 hours per month, plus additional time for any voluntary projects as necessary

What will you be doing?

You'll collaborate with our small, friendly team of Trustees, the General Manager and our dedicated, passionate and hard-working operations teams, to design and implement strategies supporting long-term charity sustainability. Your experience will help drive efficiency, best practice, and will provide support for staff through coaching and mentoring. You'll play a key role in achieving the charity's objectives. Your local knowledge, networks, and community connections will be valuable. We welcome diversity, especially from youth, disabled, and ethnic minority applicants.

Is This Role for You?

If you are seeking a rewarding opportunity to utilise your skills which will make a difference to thousands of beneficiaries from our local community, we'd love to hear from you. So, please submit your CV with a covering letter outlining your talents and experience, and telling us how you believe you could contribute to the continued success ofour charity. Shortlisted candidates will meet the current Board of Trustees to assess mutual fit and values alignment.

For a copy of the role description and a confidential informal telephone chat, or a catch up/show around over coffee in our Blackbird Cafe to get a feel for the role prior to applying, please get in touch. We also encourage you to visit our website and Facebook page for daily updates and further information.

Our facilities are fully accessible, ensuring ease of attendance at meetings and events for all. Please let us know if you have any additional requirements and we will accommodate you.

Thank you for your interest in our charity and we look forward to hearing from you.

Branch Coordinator 
Across the UK, our 65 local branches help disabled people live more independently. Our network of skilled volunteers respond to thousands of requests each year to design and make customised equipment free of charge.

As our local Branch Coordinator, you’ll take the lead in making sure your local branch works as effectively as possible. You’ll recruit, induct, and support other branch volunteers to make sure your branch’s activities meet the needs of your local disabled community.

You’ll bring your leadership, management, communication, organisation, and motivation skills to this role.
Most importantly, you’ll help disabled people to live more independent lives.

What the role involves
This role may vary depending on local needs but is likely to include:
• Coordinating the activities of our local branch to undertake and meet the needs of referrals in your area
• Coordinating and chairing the branch meetings
• Leading the branch’s shared responsibility for planning and completing referrals
• Coordinating the recruitment, induction, and ongoing support of new local branch volunteers
• Approving income and expenditure with the other branch bank account signatories and ensuring with the Treasurer that our financial requirements and policies relating to branches are followed
• Ensuring the branch’s activities comply with policies to keep people safe
• Regularly communicate and act as a key contact between staff and volunteers

What you need for this role 

Essential
• Confident in leading and chairing a meeting
• Confident using Microsoft Office, the internet and email
• Willingness to attend local events to promote the charity’s work
• Ability to understand and follow external and internal policies and procedures

Desirable
• Self-aware of own management style and ability to lead a team, taking a supporting and coaching approach with other volunteers
• Able to communicate to different audiences, including decision-makers and volunteers
• Able to delegate and motivate the activities of others
• Enthusiastic about raising awareness of the charity’s work in the local area
• Willingness to develop skills and experience

To volunteer in this role, you will need to:
• Complete references 
• Complete induction including online and virtual training- as directed by central staff
• Undertake a DBS/PVG check if it is necessary for the role 

Additional information about our Volunteering programme:
When you volunteer with us, you join a community of committed people with a passion for helping to improve the lives of others. To undertake this specific role, you do not need to be an engineer/skilled craftsperson.

The International Youth Federation (IYF) addresses the challenges of youth inequality by creating global platforms that empower young people through education, leadership training, advocacy, and international collaboration.

The Challenge: Young people worldwide face unequal access to quality education, leadership opportunities, civic participation, and employment pathways—particularly in marginalized and conflict-affected communities. There is also a growing disconnect between youth voices and decision-making spaces, limiting their ability to contribute meaningfully to sustainable development and peacebuilding.

The Solution: IYF delivers youth-led programs, conferences, capacity-building initiatives, and policy engagement opportunities. By providing these platforms, we equip young leaders with the skills, networks, and confidence needed to drive social impact both locally and globally, ensuring youth voices are at the heart of national and international decision-making.

Overview
The International Youth Federation is an international non-profit youth organisation. It is neutral politically and non-denominational, aiming to empower youth worldwide.

The Finance Commission manages and oversees the financial resources of the IYF, ensuring the highest efficiency of financial management, the provision of accurate and adequately documented financial information, effective delivery of financial services, transparent utilisation of financial resources and effective financial controls.

Under direct supervision of the Secretary-General, the Chair of the Finance Commission (CFC) is responsible for supervision and guidance of the IYF Head Office financial operations, providing technical advice and support to the IYF Senior Management Team (SMT), and ensuring cross-unit cooperation and coordination. The CFC ensures a client-orientated approach and consistency with the IYF rules and regulations and good management practice.

The Chair supervises and leads the staff of the finance team and works in close collaboration with the Senior Management Team, Bureau of Management, programme and project teams, IYF HQ staff, and other partners, ensuring successful performance in Finance.

Mission Statement
To voluntarily represent, positively promote, and uphold the mission of “Empowering youth for a better world” in various programmes and opportunities throughout the IYF interventions across member countries.

Responsibilities
(A) Under delegated authority from the SG/USG, and in close consultation with the other management team members, the CFC provides strategic direction of the IYF financial operations with the following expected results:

• Advises senior management on finance-related issues affecting programme delivery and overall operations;
• Identifies approaches and modalities to achieve management targets and increased cost-effectiveness; and
• Promotes knowledge sharing and learning and active participation of the staff in the management practice.

(B) Under delegated authority, the CFC is responsible for the management of finance
operations:

• Financial management: the CFC will work to support and ensure the integrity of financial systems, review of budget requirements and consistently apply rules and regulations;
• Adjusts and realigns corporate systems to be more responsive to new directions and strategies;
• Proposes economies and plans to reduce operational overhead;
• Manages formulation of strategic budget, and
• Provides policy support, guidance and advocacy on the development, establishment and management of common services arrangements to/by participating organisations/agencies at all levels.

(C) Under the overall guidance and leadership of the SG/USG, the CFC supports partnership building on operational issues:

• Represents the IYF in inter-agency administrative meetings, ensures smooth cooperation between agencies on joint programmes;
• Advocates for the IYF services and delivery capacities with government counterparts, donor community, international financial institutions and the UN; and
• Identifies new approaches and measures to further enhance IYF delivery capacities, professional management and cost-effectiveness.

Location
The candidate must be based in the UK.

Experience
Finance experience, including financial systems and grant receiving, within an NGO, non-profit, INGO or IGO (such as the United Nations or European Union), government, charity, civil service, diplomatic, international development, or youth empowerment or similar organisation is ideal. 

Minimum Hours per Week:

4-6 hours per week

Duration:

6+ months

Are you passionate about creating inclusive, anti-sectarian, and empowering spaces for Muslims?

Inclusive Mosque Initiative is looking for a Chair of Trustees to help lead our mission forward.

The Chair provides visionary and strategic leadership to the Board 
of Trustees of IMI, ensuring effective governance, accountability, and alignment with IMI’s 
mission to create inclusive, safe, and inter-sectarian spaces for Muslim worship, learning, and 
community building. This pivotal role supports the organisation’s growth and impact while 
fostering a values-driven, accessible, and collaborative board culture.

Why Join the Board?

• Be a Changemaker: Help steer a mosque committed to justice, inclusion, and community.
• Use Your Skills for Good: Whether your expertise is finance, governance, community engagement, or advocacy, your contribution will help us grow.
• Grow and Learn: Access free training in governance, leadership, and social justice while working alongside passionate Muslim leaders.
• Shape the Future: Play a pivotal role in guiding IMI’s growth, from expanding community programs to strengthening our financial sustainability.

Who We’re Looking For

We welcome Trustees who:

• Are Muslim.
• Are passionate about IMI’s Core Values and mission.
• Bring diverse professional and lived experience and skills to strengthen the Board.
• Are ready to collaborate, challenge, and support in a dedicated team.

To apply, see the role description packs and fill in the online form