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Join the Board of the Early Education and Childcare Coalition
Are you interested in creating an early education and childcare system that delivers for all? Can you help the Early Education and Childcare Coalition move to the next phase of its development?
We are seeking new non-executive board members to help shape our strategic direction, ensure robust governance, and contribute to the Coalition's collective expertise.
About us
The Early Education and Childcare Coalition is a policy and advocacy partnership working to transform the system for families. We unite the voices of all those with a stake in the future of early education and childcare – children, parents, providers, the early years workforce and the business community. Founded by more than 30 organisations, our members are parent campaign groups, child advocacy organisations, early childhood experts, antipoverty campaigners, provider membership bodies, trade unions and business lobbying groups.
Our vision is of a high-quality, inclusive system of early education and childcare that is accessible to all children, affordable for parents, fairly funded for providers, and offers decent pay and conditions for the workforce. Our mission is to rescue and reform the system by combining urgent policy measures to stabilise the sector with long-term transformation.
About us
The Coalition was co-designed throughout 2022 by more than 30 organisations and launched publicly in 2023. Since then, we have gone from strength to strength, concluding a successful hosting relationship and becoming an independent organisation in the summer of 2025, with a team of eight staff influencing policymaking and connecting families, providers and decision-makers through advocacy, co-production and convening.
Please note that the Coalition is in the process of registering as a charity; therefore, it is expected that board members will transition to become trustees within the next year.
About you
We are looking to grow our new board and strengthen our succession planning. Therefore, board membership could include taking on senior roles within the Board following a familiarisation period and supported development.
We would therefore welcome applications from those who have held board officer roles in the past, including experienced Chairs. We are also particularly interested in applications from people who have experience in one or more of the following areas:
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Fundraising
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Policy analysis and research
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Campaigning/influencing
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Legal and compliance
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HR
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Experience of working on issues related to children and families
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Experience of working in other coalitions/alliances or movement building
In order to maintain balance and equity across our membership and manage conflicts of interest, applicants should not have a current direct link to the Coalition. For example, we cannot accept applications from individuals who are currently working for a member or supporter organisation.
About the role
Board members will work closely with the Coalition’s Executive Director, staff team and Advisory Group to ensure the success of the organisation to meet its aim to transform early education and childcare in England.
Board members are legally responsible for running the company, making sure information is sent to Companies House on time, setting the strategic direction of the organisation, monitoring progress, ensuring good governance and supporting the staff team in their work.
Board members must follow the rules set out in the company’s Articles of Association, agree to act in the best interests of the organisation and raise any conflicts of interests throughout their term.
Responsibilities:
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Provide financial oversight of the organisation including overseeing budgeting, monitoring performance, signing off accounts, financial reporting and fundraising. (The Board Treasurer will lead on financial management and assessing financial risk, but financial oversight is a duty of all board members).
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Work with other board members to continue growing the Board, identifying skill gaps, organisational needs and participating in the recruitment and onboarding of new board members.
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Work with other board members to implement the strategic plan, contributing ideas and proposals.
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Monitor progress on strategy through Board and other meetings.
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Provide support to the Executive Director on operational matters, including but not limited to HR, legal compliance, communications and membership matters and where appropriate, policy developments.
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Attend Board meetings, or when unable to attend, communicate ideas and comments to the Coalition’s Executive Director/Board Chair in advance of the meeting.
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Work with other board members to identify and manage potential risks and opportunities to the company’s operations, finances and reputation.
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Proactively promote the work of the Coalition through personal and professional networks.
In addition, Board members may be invited to:
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Represent the Coalition at appropriate meetings and events.
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Participate in the work of the Coalition as appropriate (e.g. working groups, projects or recruitment panels).
Further information
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Board members are appointed for a term of three years, and they may be reappointed for a further three-year period.
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All directors will be members (guarantors) of the company and all members (guarantors) will be directors, with a personal liability of £1 and listed on documents filed at Companies House.
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Board members must be at least 18 years old, a UK resident and not disqualified from acting as a company director.
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Find out more about the general duties of a company director here.
Time commitment
Board members will be required to attend up to five board meetings per year for approximately two hours each (with up to 4 hours preparation time). These are usually held on Zoom, with one away day in London expected per year with the staff team. Any travel and other related and reasonable out-of-pocket expenses will be reimbursed.
Papers will be shared ahead of time and reading and preparation is expected ahead of each meeting.
Board members may also be asked between meetings to act as signatories, give time to contribute to reports, applications and accounts, and provide advice and guidance to the Executive Director and wider staff team on specific topics and/ or issues.
The predicted time commitment for the Board members is estimated at 2-4 hours per month depending on Board role with one away day.
Remuneration
This is a voluntary, unpaid role with reasonable expenses for in-person meetings paid in advance or reimbursed.
The Coalition’s vision, mission and values:
Our vision is to build a world-class early education and childcare system that supports children, parents and our economy to thrive, rooted in the following principles:
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High quality provision for all children, especially those who benefit the most
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Sustainable provision that works for all kinds of working parents and their employers
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Good pay, terms and conditions for the professionals who deliver it
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Accessible and affordable options for all parents, in all communities
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Locally shaped options that respond to local circumstances
Our mission is to drive reform through coordinated advocacy among all stakeholders. Our mission recognises that transforming early education and childcare requires both immediate action and long-term reform. Our experience since launch has taught us valuable lessons about managing urgent needs while building toward systemic change.
Our shared values are:
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Fairness: as much as we believe in an equitable and fair early education and childcare system, we hold the same to be true in how we work as a Coalition. We do this by ensuring members' interests are represented equally through our internal systems and governance, and by committing to embodying co-production principles in our work.
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Integrity: we act in the best interests of the Coalition, its members and beneficiaries avoiding alliances or projects which may bring the EECC or its members into disrepute. When faced with difficult decisions, we prioritise the interests of the most disadvantaged child. Integrity is critical to an enduring sense of goodwill and thus the future sustainability and efficacy of the Coalition.
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Respect: the diversity of our membership is a strength, but we recognise that diversity can lead to different perspectives. Respect for that difference is essential in finding consensus that can be built on to secure change. We do not knowingly undermine each other or other stakeholders publicly or privately.
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Collaboration: transforming the early education system is a complex task that no single organisation can do alone. We believe that progress lies in partnership and that the best route to reform is through broad-based, powerful alliances with people from a wide variety of backgrounds and perspectives. We don’t believe in collaboration for its own sake. We think partnerships must be smart, strategic, and creative in order to be effective, but as far as possible, they must also be broad-based.
Application and interview process
- Please apply with CV and statement of suitability/cover letter by 6pm on Friday 24th April.
- We will aim to respond to all applicants by Friday 1st May.
- Interviews will take place on 13th May and 22nd May.
Working together for an early education and childcare sector that delivers for our children, for parents, and for the economy.
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This is an unsalaried volunteer role.
Are you an experienced charity fundraiser? We are looking for a new Trustee with strong fundraising experience who shares a passion for our work and who, through their professional expertise, can offer support, guidance, and strategic insight to our Board, CEO, and senior management, helping to bring about positive impact and lasting change through the work of our Christian partners.
ROLE PURPOSE
Embrace the Middle East is a Christian Development charity (registered No. 1076329), established in 1854, with a mission to improve the lives of vulnerable and disadvantaged people in the Middle East by working in partnership with local Christians, focussing on education, healthcare and community development. Its Board of Trustees (the Board) is responsible for the overall governance, monitoring and strategic direction of the charity. It works with the charity’s management to ensure that the charity fulfils the objects defined in its Articles, acts in accordance with the charity’s vision and mission, and complies will all legal and regulatory requirements.
Key responsibilities of trustees are:
To formulate and regularly review the strategic aims of the charity in accordance with its legal objects and to ensure that the policy and practices of the organisation are in keeping with its aims.
- To monitor the performance of the charity against the agreed strategic aims.
- To ensure that the organisation functions within the legal and regulatory requirements of a charitable organisation and strives to achieve best practice.
- To act as guardians of the charity’s assets, both tangible and intangible, taking all due care over their security, deployment and proper application
For further information about the role, please download the Candidate Pack.
To express an interest in becoming a trustee at Embrace the Middle East, please complete the online application form via the apply button.
The closing date for applications is 4 May 2026.
We’re looking for up to three Trustees to help guide Hackney Empire through an exciting period of growth, creativity and deepened community impact.
As a member of our Board, you will play a vital strategic role in shaping the future of Hackney Empire. You’ll support our mission to empower young people, champion diverse artistic voices, and strengthen our connections within our local community and the wider cultural landscape.
We’re particularly keen to hear from individuals who share our values, have strong strategic and advocacy skills, and bring experience in arts management, fundraising, legal practice, heritage/buildings projects, or digital and social media strategy, as well as people whose lived experience reflects the communities we serve.
Disabled and D/deaf people are currently under-represented at Hackney Empire, we will offer an interview to anyone who identifies as D/deaf or disabled if they are able to demonstrate they meet the person specification.
Recognising under-representation of people from the global majority in our Heads of Department Team, we actively encourage people from the global majority to apply for this role.
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The food system is unsustainable and unjust, and it’s damaging the health of a generation. We are a youth activist movement set up to challenge a food system that’s been set up to fool us all. We're looking for a new Chair who shares our passion for empowering youth leadership and transforming our food system
OUR MISSION IS TO CHANGE THE WAY UNHEALTHY FOOD IS MADE, MARKETED AND SOLD, ESPECIALLY TO CHILDREN.
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We’re looking for an outstanding trustee who is a bold and visionary leader in their field to join our Board of Trustees. You will help us achieve our vision of making sure our members have an outstanding experience during their time at UCL and at one of the best student unions in the world.
We’re looking for an inspirational leader in a field related to one of our services or values to join us in our mission. That mission is to build a vibrant and empowered student community with real influence in UCL and beyond, that enables students to enjoy their time at university; pursue their interests and passions; see the world in new ways; and develop the skills and experience to change the world for better.
The Board of Trustees is responsible for setting the mission, vision and values of the Students’ Union and for ensuring the delivery of organisational purpose through our 2025-2030 Strategy, Making More Happen. The Trustees ensure development of, and agree, a long-term strategy and approve and monitor plans and budgets to deliver the strategy. There are five meetings a year, and as an External Trustee you will work with our Board and Senior Management Team to affect change and ensure everything we do for our 50,000 members is led by our values to be Community Building, Empowering, Inclusive, Democratic, Bold, Sustainable and Fun.
To apply please send a CV and cover letter by email no later than 17.00 on Tuesday 5 May 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview on Tuesday 19 or Thursday 21 May 2026 and will join our Board for a four-year term beginning in June 2026.
Please note that this position is only open to candidates who are neither a student, alumnus or employee of UCL.
An outstanding experience for all UCL students and to be one of the best students’ unions in the UK and the world.


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Position: Director of Corporate Partnerships
Location: Remote/Homebased
Commitment: Volunteer (10hr/week)
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
About Us:
We are a globally focused non-profit organisation, grounded in Christian values, committed to helping communities grow through education, empowerment, and poverty relief. Our programmes support families, strengthen livelihoods, and build resilience by responding to real community needs.
Through long-term partnerships and sustainable approaches, we create opportunities that encourage self-reliance and deliver lasting impact, helping individuals and families move toward stability, dignity, and a better future.
Why Join Us?
Join Project Yananai and be part of something bigger than a role. As a growing, purpose-driven organisation working across multiple countries, we offer the opportunity to shape meaningful change while developing your career, skills and experience.
Here, your voice matters. Your ideas help shape direction, and your work delivers visible, real-world impact. You’ll collaborate with a diverse, global team, gain exposure to strategic initiatives, and grow through hands-on experience in a dynamic, evolving environment.
We recognise the importance of flexibility. Our approach to working hours supports you to contribute in a way that works alongside your personal and professional commitments, within a collaborative and outcome-focused environment.
If you are motivated by purpose, energised by pace, and want to contribute to something truly meaningful, we’d love to hear from you!
The Role:
As our Director of Corporate Partnerships, you will lead the strategic development and growth of our global portfolio of corporate partnerships. You will identify, secure, and steward high-value, multi-dimensional partnerships that provide financial, technical, and in-kind support to the organisation and its National Management Teams.
With a strong focus on innovation and impact, you will build partnerships that not only generate funding but also deliver technical expertise, capacity building, and shared value across all countries of operation.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Partnership Development
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Develop and deliver a global corporate partnerships strategy aligned with organisational priorities.
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Identify and prioritise partners across sectors and geographies.
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Create compelling partnership propositions that drive mutual value and long-term engagement.
Technical Resourcing & Capacity Support
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Build partnership models focused on skills transfer, technical expertise, and capacity building.
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Negotiate agreements securing pro bono support, secondments, advisory services, and knowledge transfer.
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Work with National Management Teams to identify and meet technical and operational needs.
Relationship Management & Stewardship
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Manage key corporate relationships to ensure engagement and long-term support.
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Oversee delivery of partnership commitments, reporting, and recognition.
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Implement stewardship plans including communications, impact reporting, and engagement events.
Cross-functional Collaboration
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Collaborate with leadership, trustees, and country teams to align partnerships with priorities.
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Work with programme, communications, and fundraising teams to integrate opportunities.
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Champion corporate partnerships internally, building organisational capability.
Governance, Reporting & Learning
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Set and monitor KPIs for partnership performance and impact.
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Report to leadership and Board on pipeline, outcomes, and strategy.
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Ensure compliance with policies, ethics, and regulations.
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Promote continuous learning and best practice in corporate engagement.
Representation & Advocacy
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Represent the organisation at international forums and stakeholder meetings.
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Advocate for private sector engagement in sustainable development.
What We’re Looking For
Experience & Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
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10+ years’ experience in corporate partnerships or business development, including 5+ years in senior roles.
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Proven success managing high-value, complex partnerships with corporates or foundations.
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Strong experience negotiating agreements involving technical support or capacity building.
Skills & Competencies
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Excellent relationship-building, negotiation, and influencing skills.
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Strong strategic and commercial thinking.
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Outstanding communication and proposal-writing ability.
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Collaborative, cross-cultural, and globally minded.
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Innovative, solutions-focused, and mission-aligned.
Desirable
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Experience in relevant sectors (education, technology, sustainability, humanitarian).
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Knowledge of India, South Africa, Zambia, or Zimbabwe contexts.
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Experience in capacity building or pro bono programme delivery.
Key Relationships
CEO, Global Executive Leadership Team, National Management Teams, corporate partners, and sector stakeholders.
Why Join Us?
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Contribute to a mission-driven organisation making global impact
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Flexible volunteering model supporting work-life balance
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Opportunity for leadership development and growth
Empower communities. Transform lives. Make a positive and sustainable difference!
Project Yananai is a UK registered charity (1209060) and an equal opportunity organisation. We celebrate diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds.
In your cover letter if you can cover how you fit the job requirements please
Empowering individuals, strengthening communities, developing sustainable solutions.



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Position: Mission Funding Executive
Location: UK/Remote
Commitment: Volunteer (10hr/week)
Reports to: Country Director
Role Type: Senior Management Team (SMT) Member
About Us
We are a globally focused non-profit organisation, grounded in Christian values, committed to helping communities grow through education, empowerment, and poverty relief. Our programmes support families, strengthen livelihoods, and build resilience by responding to real community needs.
Through long-term partnerships and sustainable approaches, we create opportunities that encourage self-reliance and deliver lasting impact, helping individuals and families move toward stability, dignity, and a better future.
Why Join Us?
Join Project Yananai and be part of something bigger than a role. As a growing, purpose-driven organisation working across multiple countries, we offer the opportunity to shape meaningful change while developing your career, skills and experience.
Here, your voice matters. Your ideas help shape direction, and your work delivers visible, real-world impact. You’ll collaborate with a diverse, global team, gain exposure to strategic initiatives, and grow through hands-on experience in a dynamic, evolving environment.
We recognise the importance of flexibility. Our approach to working hours supports you to contribute in a way that works alongside your personal and professional commitments, within a collaborative and outcome-focused environment.
If you are motivated by purpose, energised by pace, and want to contribute to something truly meaningful, we’d love to hear from you!
The Role
As Mission Funding Executive, you will lead resource mobilisation for Project Yananai in UK/Global, ensuring the financial sustainability and growth of our programmes. As a member of the Senior Management Team, you will shape strategy, secure diverse funding streams, and build strong donor and partner relationships to power our mission.
Key Responsibilities
Strategy & Leadership
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Develop and implement a national fundraising and resource mobilisation strategy aligned with organisational goals.
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Contribute to strategic planning and leadership as part of the Senior Management Team.
Donor & Partner Engagement
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Build and manage relationships with donors, corporates, foundations, and government partners.
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Represent the organisation at meetings, events, and networking opportunities.
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Lead donor stewardship, retention, and engagement activities.
Proposal Development & Reporting
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Oversee high-quality proposals, grant applications, and concept notes.
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Ensure timely, accurate donor reporting (financial and narrative).
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Maintain clear records of funding agreements and requirements.
Innovation & Opportunity Development
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Identify new funding opportunities, including innovative financing models.
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Work with communications and programme teams to develop compelling cases for support.
Financial Planning & Compliance
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Collaborate on budgeting and monitor grant expenditure.
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Ensure compliance with organisational policies, donor requirements, and local regulations.
Capacity Building & Collaboration
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Strengthen internal fundraising capability through training and mentoring.
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Promote collaboration, transparency, and accountability across teams.
Risk Management
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Identify and mitigate risks related to funding, donor dependency, and reputation.
What We’re Looking For
Experience & Qualifications
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Proven experience in fundraising, business development, or resource mobilisation within non-profit, NGO, or mission-driven environments.
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Demonstrated success securing funding from diverse sources (institutional, corporate, foundation, government).
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Strong experience in proposal development, grant management, and donor reporting.
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Experience contributing to senior leadership or management teams.
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Relevant degree in fundraising, development, business, social sciences, or related field.
Skills & Competencies
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Excellent relationship-building, negotiation, and communication skills.
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Strategic thinker with strong analytical, financial planning, and project management ability.
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Knowledge of the South African funding landscape and regulatory environment.
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Collaborative, proactive, and results-driven approach.
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Strong alignment with Project Yananai’s mission and values.
Why Join Us?
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Play a key role in sustaining and scaling impactful programmes
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Work with a passionate, mission-driven global team
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Gain leadership experience and opportunities for growth
Empower communities. Transform lives. Make a positive and sustainable difference!
Project Yananai is a UK registered charity (1209060) and an equal opportunity organisation. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all colleagues. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures.
Can you provide evidence in your cover letter how you fit the requirements for the role please.
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Thames Reach is a leading London-based charity with a particular focus on rough sleeping, and helping people who are, have been, or are at risk of rough sleeping to find decent homes, build supportive relationships and lead fulfilling lives. The charity provides innovative services aimed at preventing rough sleeping, intervening where people are sleeping rough, and helping people to recover from the impact of life on the streets. As well as street outreach work, our services include tenancy support, emergency shelters, day services, hostels and accommodation, and help with health and employment. We work across London and the South East.
Thames Reach is a strong organisation that is growing in response to need. Our services are rooted in our understanding of the issues surrounding street homelessness, and we use this understanding to influence decision making at a local, regional, and national level. We have an excellent reputation for effective service delivery, working with people who may have very high levels of need, and using our experience of delivering services to develop and improve our approach. The majority of our services are delivered to local and regional authorities on a contract basis and we understand that our continued effectiveness requires us to sustain and develop our financial viability; and to retain and grow our excellent employees and volunteers.
We have just over 400 employees and around 150volunteers, and our organisational turnover is around £28 million per annum.
We have an effective and long-standing non-executive Board with a wealth of relevant experience in both the public and commercial sectors. They provide valuable support to the Executive team, as well as attending around five Board meetings every year, sitting on one of the three Board sub-committees (Finance, Audit and Fundraising; Services; Governance and People) that meet around four times a year. Board members are also asked to participate in an annual away day, usually in the autumn, with separate preparatory visits to our services.
We are now looking for up to three new members. As well as interest in and commitment to ending street homelessness as a board member and the ability and interest in providing strategic oversight for the organisation, we are hoping to recruit members with specific skills in the following areas:
People/ Human Resources
Candidates with current understanding of the recruitment, management, retention and development of staff (and volunteers) in an organisation of Thames Reach’s size.
Lived experience
Candidates with lived experience of street homelessness and/or service use (for example substance misuse or mental health services), and an understanding of how this lived experience can improve and develop services.
Finance/accounting
Candidates with knowledge of financial management in medium large complex organisations, particularly those with knowledge of Charity Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) requirements.
Communications
Candidates with current knowledge of approaches to internal and external organisational communication, with understanding of both conventional and new media.
Thames Reach is committed to achieving a diversity that reflects the communities we serve. We value, respect, and celebrate diversity. We welcome and encourage applicants from all sections of the community regardless of their history of homelessness, sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religious belief. We particularly welcome applicants who may have experience of homelessness and/or of using services that support people with complex support needs.
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The D D McPhail Charitable Settlement CIO (DDMCS), charity number 1197598, is an active grant making
Charitable Incorporated Organisation. It has succeeded the D.D. McPhail Charitable Settlement, charity
number 267588, which was founded in 1973 and operational till 2023.
DDMCS aims to support 2 or 3 major multi-year grant projects each year, which are actively sought by the
Trustees to enable small / medium sized charities to make a significant or step change in their activities. The
original trust deed and now the CIO constitution specifies three key areas of preference in the UK around:
• Furtherance of medical research,
• Care of the disabled particularly disabled children, and
• Care of the aged and infirm
The Trustees have wide discretion to support other charitable activities in the UK. There is more detail in
the annual report available via the Charity Commission website and the charity’s own website that outlines
the activities of the charity. Within these broad areas the Trustees recently agreed, following a strategic
review, to focus for the next grant making cycle on charities supporting care for the physical and mental
wellbeing of children living in poverty.
Recent grant support has enabled a number of significant multi-year projects, including:
• British Dyslexia Association - supporting the creation of Local Outreach Hubs to increase access to dyslexia advice, assessment and early intervention within communities.
• Candlelighters - funding a Family Wellbeing Practitioner to improve emotional and practical support for families affected by childhood cancer.
• IPSEA - funding a SEND Policy Manager to strengthen national policy influencing for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities.
• The Myton Hospices - supporting the development of the Volunteer Service, enhancing capacity and patient experience across hospice services.
Further information can be found in the recruitment pack (attached).
We are seeking a Chair Designate to join our board, with a view to taking over as Chair in 2027. The Chair provides inclusive leadership to the Board of Trustees, ensuring effective governance and strategic direction for the charity. They act as an ambassador for the organisation, working closely with the Director and fellow Trustees to maximise impact for beneficiaries. DDMCS does not undertake any fundraising activity, as all grant making is supported through the charity’s long-established investment portfolio. As a result, there is no requirement for the Chair to have fundraising experience.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership
• Lead the Board in setting and reviewing the charity’s vision, mission, and strategic objectives.
• Ensure decisions align with charitable objectives and long-term sustainability.
• Promote diversity and inclusion within the Board and wider organisation.
Governance
• Ensure compliance with the charity’s governing document, Charity Commission guidance, and relevant
legislation.
• Maintain high standards of governance, risk management, and financial oversight.
• Facilitate annual Board and Trustee performance reviews
Board Management
• Chair Board meetings effectively, ensuring impartiality and open debate.
• Provide guidance and constructive challenge to trustees.
• Foster strong relationships among Trustees and between the Board and Executive Director.
• Drive Trustee recruitment and succession planning.
External Representation
• Act as an ambassador and spokesperson for the charity.
• Represent the organisation at external events and with grantees and key stakeholders
• Support advocacy through personal networks where appropriate.
Support to Director
• Maintain a clear distinction between governance and management roles.
• Ensure regular communication and a strong, collaborative working relationship.
• Provide guidance and support to the Director.
Person Specification:
Essential Skills and Experience
• Proven leadership experience at Board or senior executive level.
• Strong understanding of charity governance and the legal duties of Trustees.
• Strategic thinker with ability to balance long-term vision and short-term priorities.
• Financial literacy and ability to oversee budgets and risk management.
• Excellent communication, with ability to build consensus
• Experience in grant-making or philanthropic sector
Desirable
• Knowledge of charity law and regulatory frameworks.
• Established networks within relevant sectors (e.g., philanthropy, corporate, public).
Personal Attributes
• Commitment to the charity’s mission and values.
• Integrity, impartiality, and sound judgment.
• Ability to dedicate sufficient time and energy to the role.
• Collaborative and inclusive leadership style.
• Innovative thinker with ability to bring forward fresh ideas.
If, after reading the applicant pack, you feel you have the skills and experience we are looking for then please apply through CharityJobs, providing a CV and cover letter (2 pages max) detailing why you are interested in this role and your relevant experience.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for preliminary interviews in April (dates to be confirmed). Initial interviews will take place via Teams.
The Trustees of DD McPhail Charitable Settlement CIO are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences, particularly those underrepresented in leadership roles within the charity sector.
There will be an online Q&A session on Wednesday 1 April at 5pm where you will be able to find out more about DD McPhail and hear from our current Chair of Trustees. If you would like to attend that session, please drop us a line using the following details and we will forward an invitation
info at ddmcphail dot org
Please submit a CV and covering letter via the Charity Jobs platform
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Thames Reach Housing is the registered provider subsidiary of Thames Reach Charity, a leading London-based charity with a particular focus on rough sleeping, and helping people who are, have been, or are at risk of rough sleeping to find decent homes, build supportive relationships and lead fulfilling lives. The charity provides innovative services aimed at preventing rough sleeping, intervening where people are sleeping rough, and helping people to recover from the impact of life on the streets. As well as street outreach work, services include tenancy support, emergency shelters, day services, hostels and accommodation, and help with health and employment. We work across London and South East England.
Thames Reach Housing completed the process of registration with the Regulator of Social Housing in February 2023 and has taken ownership of one of the hostels managed by Thames Reach Charity. Becoming a registered provider offers the opportunity to consider the transfer of other hostels and supported housing schemes where this is the best way to secure their future; as well as possible ownership of new hostel and supported housing developments where revenue funding is available.
The Thames Reach group (Thames Reach Charity and Thames Reach Housing) is a strong organisation that is growing in response to need. Our services are rooted in our understanding of the issues surrounding street homelessness, and we use this understanding to influence decision making at a local, regional, and national level. We have an excellent reputation for effective service delivery, working with people who may have very high levels of need, and using our experience of delivering services to develop and improve our approach. The majority of our services are delivered to local and regional authorities on a contract basis and we understand that our continued effectiveness requires us to sustain and develop our financial viability; and to retain and grow our excellent employees and volunteers.
The group has just over 400 employees and around 150 volunteers, and our turnover is around £28 million per year. The employees at the hostel which is owned by Thames Reach Housing are employed by Thames Reach Charity under a local authority contract. Thames Reach Housing therefore does not have any direct employees and its key function as the owning registered provider is to ensure the delivery of high-quality accommodation that supports the work carried out by Thames Reach Charity.
Thames Reach Housing has an effective and experienced non-executive board. They are supported by group sub-committees shared with Thames Reach Charity with a focus on the specific areas of Governance and People, Finance, Audit and Fundraising, and our Services. The Board meets around four times a year and participates in an annual group awayday in the autumn. There are currently three board members; one Thames Reach Housing Board member is shared with the Thames Reach Charity Board, and acts as the link between the Finance, Audit and Fundraising and Governance and People sub-committees. The Chair and other Board member are independents, not forming part of the Thames Reach Charity Board structure.
We are now looking for a new independent member, with an interest in and commitment to ending street homelessness and the ability and interest in providing strategic oversight for Thames Reach Housing.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone who may be considering becoming a Board member for the first time and we want to prioritise interest in homelessness and understanding of how housing associations operate above existing governance experience. We are able to provide governance support and training to new Board members and you would be joining a board with considerable governance experience aligned with a competent Thames Reach Charity senior team to support you in your role.
Thames Reach is committed to achieving a diversity that reflects the communities we serve. We value, respect, and celebrate diversity. We welcome and encourage applicants from all sections of the community regardless of their history of homelessness, sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religious belief. We particularly welcome applicants who may have experience of homelessness and/or of using services that support people with complex support needs.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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JOB PURPOSE:
This Role Transforms Volunteer Activity Into Structured, Ethical, High-Impact Operations
At Tell My Truth and Shame the Devil C.I.C., our work is powered by people. Volunteer contribution is not just support, it is community, capacity and impact. The Volunteer Operations Analyst ensures that this contribution is organised, visible and aligned with the organisation’s mission, safeguarding responsibilities and growth.
You will play a key role in connecting people, systems and structure—ensuring that volunteer engagement is consistent, well-managed and sustainable as the C.I.C grows.
This is not a purely administrative role. It is insight-driven, systems-focused and central to how the organisation operates effectively behind the scenes.
This role exists to:
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Support the coordination and tracking of volunteer activity across teams
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Translate organisational needs into structured volunteer workflows
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Maintain and improve systems for onboarding, engagement and offboarding
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Monitor volunteer participation, capacity and gaps
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Support compliance with safeguarding and organisational policies
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Ensure consistency, documentation and scalability in volunteer operations
You are the link between volunteers, systems, operations and organisational visibility.
About the Role
To provide operational support, coordination and systems oversight for volunteer engagement across the organisation—ensuring that volunteers are effectively onboarded, supported, tracked and aligned with the C.I.C’s mission and safeguarding values.
Why This Role Matters
Strong volunteer operations:
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Ensure volunteers are supported, organised and able to contribute effectively
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Maintain safeguarding, compliance and ethical standards
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Create visibility of who is doing what across the organisation
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Build sustainable systems that reduce confusion and duplication
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Strengthen the organisation’s ability to grow and deliver impact
Without this role, volunteer engagement can become inconsistent, unclear and difficult to manage. With it, the organisation operates with clarity, structure and confidence—ensuring that every contribution is meaningful and well-supported.
Experience Qualification and Requirements
Technical Skills
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Strong proficiency in:
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Google Sheets / Microsoft Excel
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Data tracking and reporting tools
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Ability to organize and interpret large sets of data
Analytical Skills
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Strong problem-solving and critical thinking ability
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Ability to identify patterns, trends and inefficiencies
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Detail-oriented with a structured approach to analysis
Communication Skills
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Ability to present data in a clear, concise and actionable format
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Strong written communication for reporting
Organisational Awareness
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Understanding of how teams and workflows interact
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Ability to think in systems, not just tasks
Preferred Background in:
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Operations
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Business Administration
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Data Analysis or related fields
Preferred previous experience in:
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Operations analysis
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Project tracking
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Process improvement roles
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(Experience working in remote or volunteer-based organisations is an advantage)
Main Responsibilities/ Key Duties
Core Objectives:
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Provide clear visibility into operational performance across all teams
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Identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks and process gaps
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Recommend practical, data-backed improvements
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Support leadership with structured reporting and insights
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Strengthen accountability and operational clarity across the organisation
Key Responsibilities:
1. Data Tracking & Performance Monitoring
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Develop and maintain centralized tracking systems (e.g., Google Sheets)
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Monitor key operational metrics across departments, including:
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Volunteer recruitment and onboarding timelines
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Task completion rates across teams
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Program and project delivery timelines
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Ensure data is accurate, up-to-date and consistently maintained
2. Reporting & Insights
Prepare weekly or bi-weekly operational reports for leadership
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Clearly highlight:
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Performance trends
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Delays and inefficiencies
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Areas requiring attention
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Translate raw data into clear, actionable insights
3. Process Analysis & Mapping
Document and map existing workflows across functions (HR, Programs, Operations, Teams, etc.)
Identify:
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Bottlenecks
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Redundant steps
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Communication breakdowns
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Provide structured recommendations for process improvement
4. Risk Identification & Escalation
Proactively flag:
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Missed deadlines
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Workflow delays
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Inactive or unresponsive team members
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Escalate findings to the Operations Manager with supporting data and context
5. Systems & Process Optimization
Recommend improvements such as:
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Workflow restructuring
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Automation opportunities
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Standardized templates and tracking systems
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Continuously evaluate the effectiveness of existing systems and suggest refinements
6. Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with:
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HR Team (for recruitment and onboarding tracking)
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Team Leads (for task and performance tracking)
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Operations Coordinator / Executive Assistants (for workflow visibility)
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Ensure alignment between data insights and operational execution
Scope and Boundaries for the role:
To ensure clarity and efficiency:
The Operations Analyst WILL:
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Analyze data and workflows
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Provide insights and recommendations
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Track and report performance metrics
The Operations Analyst WILL NOT:
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Manage or supervise team members
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Enforce task completion or chase individuals
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Schedule meetings or handle administrative coordination
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Make final operational decisions
Working Relationship:
The Operations Analyst will:
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Report directly to the Director of Central Operations & Executive Coordination
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Support decision-making but will not replace leadership authority
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Work collaboratively across all teams while maintaining objectivity and independence
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Success in this role will be measured by:
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Accuracy and consistency of operational data
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Timeliness and quality of reports
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Clarity and usefulness of insights provided
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Number and impact of process improvements implemented
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Increased efficiency in key workflows (e.g., reduced onboarding time, improved task completion rates)
What Success Looks Like in This Role:
Within the first 60–90 days, the Operations Analyst should:
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Establish a centralized operations tracking system
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Deliver consistent and structured performance reports
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Identify at least 2–3 key operational inefficiencies with clear recommendations
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Provide leadership with improved visibility into organisational performance
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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VOLUNTEER!
Ready to help steer a brand‑new movement? Become a Trustee at MINDSET
MINDSET isn’t a traditional charity. We’re a start‑up movement reshaping men’s mental wellbeing across England and Wales — ditching the waiting rooms, the stigma, and the “one‑size‑fits‑all” approach. We’re building something new, something bold, and something that actually works for the communities we serve.
Now we’re looking for a volunteer Trustee to join our current board who want to help shape that future.
We are especially and particularly keen to welcome people from a range of diverse backgrounds, including people from BAME communities, women as well as men and women from the LGBT+ community, to ensure our Board truly reflects the communities of England and Wales.
The Role: Trustee
As a Trustee, you’ll sit at the heart of MINDSET’s mission. You’ll help guide our strategy, strengthen our governance, and ensure we deliver real, measurable impact for men across the country.
This is a volunteer leadership role for someone who cares deeply about mental wellbeing, social change, and building something meaningful from the ground up.
Your Mission
1. Shape the Vision
Help define the strategic direction of a start‑up charity determined to transform men’s mental fitness and personal growth.
2. Strengthen the Foundations
Ensure we operate with integrity, transparency, and strong governance as we grow from an idea into a national movement.
3. Champion Inclusion
Bring your lived experience, your community insight, and your voice to a Board committed to representing the full diversity of England and Wales.
4. Drive Impact
Support the development of innovative services, campaigns, and partnerships that challenge stigma and create real change.
5. Hold the Mission True
Make sure everything we do is high‑quality, ethical, sustainable, and aligned with our values.
The Vibe
We’re informal, direct, and positive. We value creativity, honesty, and people who get things done. As a Trustee, you’ll have space to lead, freedom to shape the organisation, and the chance to build a legacy with a movement that’s only just beginning.
Sound like you
If you’re passionate about mental wellbeing, committed to inclusion, and excited by the idea of helping build a new national charity from scratch, we’d love to hear from you.
Bring your voice. Bring your experience. Bring your leadership.
Join the MINDSET mission.
To empower men across England to take charge of their mental wellbeing and personal growth through connection, conversation, and community.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The British Home
Location: London (Streatham) – a mixture of online and in-person meetings
Remuneration: Voluntary role (reasonable expenses reimbursed)
Closing date: Monday, 13 April 2026
For more than 160 years, British Home has supported people living with complex neurological conditions, providing specialist neurorehabilitation and long-term care.
British Home is now entering an exciting new phase of clinical development. Recent investment has enabled the launch of a Level 2b intensive neurorehabilitation service and a specialist tracheostomy care ward, supporting British Home’s ambition to become a leader in neurorehabilitation and therapeutic care.
As the organisation continues to strengthen and expand its services, the Board is seeking to appoint three new Trustees with expertise in the following areas:
· Clinical
· Technology and Digital
· Property and Asset Management
Trustees play a vital role in ensuring The British Home delivers on its mission while maintaining the highest standards of governance, quality and accountability.
Working collaboratively with fellow Trustees and the executive team, you will help ensure the organisation delivers against its strategic objectives, operates effectively, and meets the expectations of its residents, patients and wider stakeholders.
Above all, we are looking for individuals who share The British Home’s commitment to excellent care, dignity and independence for those it supports, and who can bring thoughtful challenge, sound judgement and constructive support to Board discussions.
This is an opportunity to contribute your expertise to an organisation delivering life-changing rehabilitation and care, while helping to shape the future of specialist neurological services for those who need them most.
Further information
For an informal discussion about the opportunity, please contact Alex Williams at Giving Back Recruitment
Commitment to inclusion
British Home is committed to building a diverse and inclusive Board that reflects the communities it serves. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals with lived experience of disability, and from candidates from ethnically diverse and other under-represented communities.
Placing Talent. Creating Impact. Giving Back



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About HIAS+JCORE
HIAS+JCORE is the UK Jewish response to refuge and asylum. Our vision is a UK where refugees can live in dignity, in a society free from racism. This work is driven by the belief that the Jewish community should play an active part in empowering refugees to thrive.
Our organisation came into this form through the joining of operations between two organisations: the UK-based JCORE (Jewish Council for Racial Equality) and HIAS, a global humanitarian aid and advocacy organisation. HIAS+JCORE is inspired by Jewish values and history to support those who are displaced, no matter their background.
Role purpose
The Fundraising Trustee will bring expertise, insight, and strategic guidance to help the charity strengthen and diversify its income. Working with the Board and staff/volunteers, they will ensure fundraising is ethical, sustainable, and aligned with the charity’s mission and values.
Key responsibilities
- Contribute to the overall governance of the charity as a member of the Board of Trustees.
- Provide advice and support on fundraising strategy, ensuring income generation is realistic and compliant with regulation.
- Act as a fundraising champion on HIAS+JCORE’s board, working with and supporting other trustees to explore fundraising possibilities.
- If networks for fundraising exist, use them to support the work of the charity.
- Support the development of diverse fundraising streams (e.g. individual giving, trusts and foundations, community fundraising, corporate support) and advise and support with appeals and major fundraising events/campaigns.
- Ensure compliance with fundraising regulation and best practice, including the Code of Fundraising Practice, and through HIAS+JCORE’s policies and procedures.
- Act as an ambassador for the charity, promoting its work and helping to raise its profile.
Person specification
Essential:
- Commitment to the charity’s mission and values.
- Understanding of the legal duties and responsibilities of charity trusteeship.
- Knowledge and experience of fundraising (e.g. trusts, corporates, major donors, community fundraising, or digital campaigns).
- Strategic thinker, able to balance long-term planning with practical advice.
- Strong communication and networking skills.
Desirable:
- Experience of fundraising in a small charity context.
- Existing networks that could support the charity’s fundraising efforts.
- Understanding of charity finance and/or marketing.
We work for a UK where refugees and people seeking asylum have a fair chance to thrive.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We believe in the power of holidays to transform lives. Time away matters. For many families facing tough times -whether through financial hardship, illness or other challenges - a short break can feel out of reach. Yet, these moments of escape and connection are vital for well-being, resilience, and hope.
Our mission is simple but powerful: to provide families who wouldn’t otherwise get a break with the chance to spend quality time together, make memories, and return home stronger.
As a Trustee, you will play a crucial role in shaping our future. You’ll help guide our strategy, ensure we remain true to our values, and support us in reaching even more families who need our help. Your expertise, insight, and passion can help us grow and innovate, so that no family is left behind when it comes to the simple joy of time away together.
About our Trustee Team
Our Trustees are a team of volunteers who use their diverse skills, experiences, and perspectives to set the strategic direction of the charity and make sure it’s doing what it was set up to do in the best possible way.
Family Holiday Charity has an ambitious strategy over the next few years, which will see us expand our services to families, develop our influencing work within the travel and leisure industry and government, and evolve our ways of working so that we can accept and use gifted breaks, travel and other services at scale, to give families who really need it a holiday.
To help us do all that we’ll need the guidance, challenge, connections, and support of all our Trustees.
Given our goals, we’re particularly looking to add the following professional skills and experiences to our team.
- HR-Focused- a Trustee who will serve as Chair of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee, providing strategic oversight of people, culture and organisational development whilst acting as the Board’s Safeguarding lead and supporting the Charity’s safeguarding assurance framework. Prior safeguarding experience is desirable but not essential.
The Commitment
We’ll ask you to participate in four two-hour Board Meetings per year, typically in person at our office in London or remotely.We also get together for a Strategy Day in September/October, which is held on a weekday in London, and you’d need to attend that in person.
We can support with any access needs for in-person meetings.,
There are two Board sub-committees- one which focuses on our Finances and Risk, and one which considers our people (Trustees and Staff). Once you’ve settled into the role, most Trustees join one of them. They meet remotely around four times a year.
Outside of formal meetings, you’ll be warmly encouraged to get to know the staff team, and attend fundraising events
or other events to meet referrers, families, and supporters wherever possible.
Overall, you’ll need to be able to commit around 6 hours each month for a mix of meetings and events, contributing
your skills and perspective to projects, building your knowledge of the charity and developing as a Trustee.
See the trustee pack for more information and for the application and interview process - click apply to see this. Please note the deadline has been extended to midnight on Sunday 19th April 2026 to ensure the professionals skills and areas of experience (as listed above) are captured.
Applications including CV, cover letter and an initial conversation with Rob Parkinson to be completed by 23:30 on Sunday 19th April 2026.
The initial Interview will take place via Teams whilst a second interview may be an in person meeting.
Initial Interviews with a panel of current trustees will take place on Wednesday 29th April and Thursday 30th April 2026, time to be confirmed.
Second Interviews with Helen Webb, Chair of Trustees, will be scheduled on Thursday 7th May and Friday 8th May 2026, details to be confirmed.
Please note that if you accept the offer of a role, we’ll request relating reference
We help families get time away together, often for the first time ever, helping to create confidence and hope for the future.


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