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Purpose
The Chair leads the board of Trustees, ensuring the charity is well-governed, fulfils its mission, complies with all legal and regulatory requirements, and operates in the best interests of its beneficiaries. The Chair works closely with the Executive Director to provide strategic leadership, support, and challenge.
Background to the Charity
For the past forty years, CHIRP has enabled thousands of people to report safety concerns through our confidential reporting service without fear of identification or harming their careers, contributing to safer environments in the air and at sea. This service has evolved to meet changing needs and is still providing a unique, vital and valuable service to people working in the aviation and maritime industries.
Over the past year a new strategy has been developed focusing on:
- unlocking the barriers to reporting for those who are working in the most challenging situations;
- building coalitions for system change in safety culture and practice;
- embedding best practice safety cultures with employers; and,
- engaging new and future generations.
We also seek to further the impact of the charity by ensuring future sustainability.
We have an excellent, highly motivated team, a committed and skilled Board and a well-earned reputation for being a trustworthy and willing organisation there to help and make a difference, all of which makes this is an exciting time to join the board in this leadership role. Guided by the values of trust and integrity, safety and accountability, a just culture and expertise and collaboration we know we can make an even greater difference in improving safety culture, practice and learning. To do this, and building on the excellence of the past, we will need a Chair who is collaborative, courageous, visionary and strategic, who understands the fundraising and financing challenges of today’s charity sector and who comes with experience of building sustainability and resilience. These foundations will enable the charity to achieve its ambitious plans for future growth.
If these opportunities are what you are looking for and your values align with ours, then please read on for more details about the role and the commitment we are seeking.
Principal responsibilities
Strategic leadership
· Ensure the charity has a clear vision, mission, and strategic plan, and that these are regularly reviewed.
· Lead the board in setting and monitoring the charity’s strategic direction.
· Safeguard the charity’s values and reputation.
Governance
· Ensure the board fulfils its duties under charity law, company law (if applicable), and the charity’s governing document.
· Promote high standards of governance and encourage all trustees to actively contribute.
· Ensure the board operates effectively, with appropriate policies, procedures, and controls in place to manage risk and promote the objectives of the charity.
· Ensure that the board fulfils its duties to ensure sound financial health of the charity with systems in place to ensure financial accountability.
Board Leadership
· Chair board meetings effectively, encouraging open, balanced discussion and consensus decision-making.
· Ensure meetings are focused, productive, and quorate.
· Support recruitment, induction, and development of trustees.
· Manage trustee performance and address underperformance where necessary.
Relationship with the Executive Director
· Build a partnership with the Executive Director based on shared purpose, offering support and challenge in the interests of the charity.
· Understand appropriate separation of governance and management.
· Conduct the Executive Director’s annual appraisal and support their professional development.
External Relations
· When required act as an ambassador for the charity, representing it to funders, partners, government, and the public.
· When appropriate support fundraising, advocacy, and profile-raising activities when appropriate.
Additional information
The above list is indicative only and not exhaustive. The Chair will be expected to perform all such additional duties as are reasonably commensurate with the role.
CHIRP (Confidential Human Factors Incident Reporting Programme) is an independent charity dedicated to improving safety in the air and at sea.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Position Overview
This is a dynamic and rewarding internship opportunity to play a hands-on role in shaping the voice and visual identity of SEED Madagascar. As part of a passionate and collaborative communications team, you will contribute directly to how our work is shared with global audiences—helping to tell powerful stories of community-led development and conservation in southeast Madagascar.
This role offers a unique blend of creativity and purpose. You will support social media management, develop engaging visual content, and curate impactful imagery that brings our programmes to life. It is ideally suited to a proactive and imaginative individual who is eager to build practical skills in communications while contributing to meaningful, real-world impact. Throughout the internship, you will gain valuable experience in digital storytelling, branding, and content strategy within an international development context.
Location: Remote – based anywhere in the world
Time zone: East Africa Time
Timeframe: 6 months extendable – flexible, guideline 1-2 days a week
Overview: Voluntary, unsalaried, flexible times to suit volunteer
About the organisation
SEED Madagascar is a British Charity working in partnership with communities in the southeast of Madagascar. We integrate high quality community health, livelihoods, education infrastructure and conservation programmes to support sustainable change and add to international best practice through research and publication across all of our programmatic areas.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Role Purpose
This is a senior volunteer leadership role designed to provide strategic and operational resilience across the department.
The Deputy Head works across both the Ethics Team and the Research Reporting Team, ensuring that ethical standards, research integrity and high‑quality reporting are upheld across all departmental activity.
Core Duties
Support the Head of Department in delivering strategic and operational leadership.
Provide continuity, stability and leadership resilience across the department.
Lead delegated strategic initiatives or operational areas as assigned by the Head of Department.
Share responsibility for departmental planning, performance monitoring and reporting.
Support Senior Managers and Managers, offering guidance, oversight and problem‑solving support.
Contribute to departmental policy development, risk management and quality assurance.
Act as a key point of contact for cross‑departmental collaboration and organisational alignment.
Step into leadership when required to ensure smooth, uninterrupted departmental operations.
Competency Requirements (Deputy Head)
To succeed in this senior volunteer leadership role, the Deputy Head should demonstrate:
Strategic leadership capability, with the ability to translate organisational goals into departmental plans.
Advanced ethical awareness, including deep understanding of research ethics, integrity and responsible data management.
Clear, confident communication, suitable for volunteers, senior leaders and Trustees.
Collaborative leadership, fostering a positive, inclusive and supportive departmental culture.
Professionalism and integrity, modelling fairness, consistency and ethical behaviour.
Sound judgement and decision‑making, especially in complex or sensitive ethical scenarios.
Operational oversight skills, including planning, resource management and performance monitoring.
Risk awareness, with the ability to identify, assess and mitigate ethical, operational and reputational risks.
Ability to support and develop others, including Senior Managers, Managers and wider volunteers.
Commitment to GDPR compliance, responsible data handling and good governance practices.
Adaptability, particularly during the interim leadership period and subsequent transition.
Role Requirements (Deputy Head)
Given the seniority and responsibility of this volunteer role, the following experience is required:
A PhD is required, along with postdoctoral research experience, or significant academic or practical research experience at an equivalent level, demonstrating advanced expertise in research design, ethics, governance or reporting.
Substantial experience in research ethics, research governance or research leadership, ideally across multiple projects or teams.
Experience in strategic planning, departmental oversight or senior‑level decision‑making, whether in a volunteer, academic or professional context.
A strong track record of ethical decision‑making, particularly in roles where judgement, integrity and risk assessment were central.
Experience with research reporting, research communication or academic publication processes is highly beneficial.
A strong interest in ethical governance, research integrity and maintaining high standards across research projects.
Familiarity with GDPR and responsible data management practices, or willingness to develop this knowledge quickly.
Experience working with volunteers or mixed‑experience teams is advantageous.
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We are seeking a Volunteer Editorial Lead to oversee the editorial process, work closely with our investigative journalists, and ensure all content aligns with our mission and quality standards. This role is ideal for someone with editorial experience, a passion for social justice, storytelling, or lived experience in the topics we cover.
As Editorial Lead, you will play a pivotal role in shaping narratives, mentoring volunteer writers, and maintaining a consistent, professional standard across all publications.
Key Responsibilities:
Requirements:
Benefits:
How to Apply
Please send:
Students, early-career Editors, and individuals with lived experience are strongly encouraged to apply.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you passionate about using your skills and expertise to help support and develop a UK-wide relationships and sex education charity?
Sexpression:UK provides high quality, comprehensive relationships and sex education workshops to young people between the ages of 11-18 in schools and youth groups. We operate across the UK through our unique network of affiliated branches and volunteers based at universities and students’ unions in 15 towns and cities.
You will have strong empathy with our mission to educate and empower young people to make individual, informed decisions about their bodies and their health. You will be committed to using your expertise to contribute to the future development of the charity and ensuring high quality governance of the organisation.
We are looking for a motivated individual with demonstrable experience in leadership or governance to join our board as Chair of Trustees.This is an exciting time to join our charity with the opportunity to contribute to a unique youth-led charity playing a leading role in some of today’s biggest issues.
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The e-Assessment Association (eAA) is the leading professional membership body promoting better assessment through technology. We bring together awarding organisations, education providers, technology suppliers, researchers and policymakers to advance high-quality, innovative assessment practice in the UK and internationally.
We are now seeking a new Chair of the Board to lead the next phase of the Association’s development.
This is a high-impact governance role for an experienced senior leader who is passionate about assessment, education and technology, and who enjoys working collaboratively to make a difference across a complex and evolving sector.
Why this role matters
The Chair plays a pivotal role in shaping the direction, influence and effectiveness of the eAA.
Working with a committed Board of Directors and a small, professional operational team, the Chair provides strategic leadership, ensures strong governance, and acts as an ambassador for the Association and its members.
The Chair of the eAA Limited also serves as Chair of the Board of e-Assessment Services Limited, the Association’s trading subsidiary, supporting the sustainability and growth of the organisation.
This is an opportunity to:
The role is supported by an annual honorarium of £6,000 in recognition of the time commitment and responsibility involved.
What you’ll be doing
As Chair, you will:
Provide strategic leadership
Ensure strong governance
Ensure the Association operates within its governance framework and complies with all statutory and fiduciary duties.
Foster a positive, inclusive and professional Board culture that encourages open discussion, diverse perspectives and collective decision-making.
Work closely with the Vice-Chair and other Directors to maintain continuity and effective governance processes.
Support and challenge the Executive
Represent and advocate
Essential experience and attributes
Desirable
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We are Looking for 1 – 2 Exceptional Volunteers! Use your expertise to help shape the future of care for children and families who need us most. Shooting Star Children’s Hospices is recruiting Non-Executive Members for our Income Generation Committee – inspiring leaders who can bring sharp insight, sector know-how and big-picture thinking to drive our fundraising, marketing and communications strategies forward. If you are experienced in the charity sector, passionate about fundraising and ready to make a strategic impact that genuinely changes lives, we would love to hear from you.
Duties and Key responsibilities
Essential Skills and Experience
We believe every life-limited or dying child and their family should have the opportunity to make every moment count and get the support they need.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Lucy Faithfull Foundation is looking for three exceptional Trustees to help realise our vision: a world where children live free from the threat of sexual abuse.
For over 30 years, we’ve led the way in child protection — preventing abuse before it happens, supporting families, influencing policy, and running the world‑leading Stop It Now helpline. Our work is challenging, essential, and life‑changing.
Our charity has recently grown with remarkable pace and purpose. We are proud of the progress we have made and the strong financial footing we now stand on. As several of our long‑serving trustees prepare to retire, we are seeking three exceptional individuals to join our Board and help guide the next stage of our development.
We are now recruiting:
If you bring strategic insight, strong leadership, and a commitment to safeguarding children, we want to hear from you.
What You’ll Do
This is a voluntary role; reasonable travel expenses are reimbursed.
What You’ll Bring
Why Join Us?
You’ll help steer a pioneering UK charity with national impact, working alongside experts dedicated to keeping children safe. Your contribution will shape prevention efforts today — and protect children for generations.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you share our values and want to play a vital role in child protection, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now and help us build a safer future for every child.
To prevent child sexual abuse and exploitation
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Join our Trustee board and help inspire, support and empower people to move against cancer - because movement matters.
We are currently seeking new trustees to join our board and are especially keen to welcome individuals with expertise in the following areas:
• Fundraising and income generation
• Organisational growth, strategy and business development
• HR policy, people management and employment law
• Marketing and communications
• Diversity and inclusion
We also welcome applications from individuals with other relevant skills and experience. If you are passionate about our mission and want to contribute, we encourage you to apply.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Organisation: Evangelical Mission Association (operating as Global Connections)
Location: UK-wide (hybrid)
Term: Three years (renewable up to a maximum of nine years)
Time commitment: Four Board meetings per year (typically four to five hours, with preparation), four meetings per year with Executive Leaders and one other trustee, plus ad-hoc meetings with the CEO as required. Travel expenses can be claimed.
The Evangelical Mission Association (EMA), operating as Global Connections, is a UK network of mission hearted organisations, churches, colleges, businesses and individuals. As part of the global Church, we have a shared vision to see: ‘The Whole Church taking the Whole Gospel to the Whole World.’
Being faithful to God’s calling for His Church to work together as one body, we believe we are better together - working collaboratively as part of God’s global mission rather than in isolation. Membership of Global Connections reflects a commitment to collaboration, co-mission, and mutual learning. It is an investment in relationships and collective action for the sake of God’s Kingdom and the flourishing of mission.
As part of our governance and succession planning, we are seeking to appoint a new Chair of Trustees, following the completion of the current Chair’s maximum term. We are looking for a Chair with the leadership, governance, and relational capacity to guide the Board effectively in this next season.
Key responsibilities:
Please take a few minutes to read through the recruitment pack (attached).
As a distinctly Christian charity, it’s important that you are willing and able to lead the trustees in discerning God’s heart and will for the charity and the wider network. In addition to its dependence on God for His leading and direction, we value the richness of a board diverse in age, background, skills and experience. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented sections of the community.
Closing date: 12:00pm on 28th May 2026
Informal conversations with an existing trustee or with our CEO, Ben Stansfield, can be arranged on request.
In accordance with the equality act 2010 it is a genuine occupational requirement that the post holder is a practising Christian.
As part of the global Church, we have a shared vision to see the whole Church take the whole gospel to the whole world.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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African Development Choices (ADC) is a UK-registered charity on a mission to reduce poverty by empowering communities to make more informed choices in the management of public resources.
ADC’s purpose is to enable communities to independently meet their needs for essential services, such as clean water and safe sanitation, and improve lives in Africa.
At ADC we encourage a working culture of seeking and giving input, showing and taking initiative, and commitment to the organisation and its purpose.
We now have an exciting opportunity for a volunteer Senior AI Agent Architect to join ADC and help build a live prototype of MajiGuard AI.
Main purpose of job:
To lead the technical design and hands-on development of MajiGuard AI, an agentic AI prototype that helps ADC identify underused WASH resources, structure recovery and reallocation cases, and verify that recovered value reaches facility upgrades and operations and maintenance.
Division: Technology / AI Innovation
Department: Product & Engineering
Position reports to: Head of AI Innovation
Direct reports for the position: Volunteer AI engineers, developers and technical contributors
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
Knowledge, skills, and experience:
Essential
Desirable
What ADC Offers You
This is a volunteer, remote and unpaid position with the following benefits:
This job description is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job, with its principal accountabilities, incorporating a note of the skills, knowledge and experience required for a satisfactory level of performance. This is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved.
Here at African Development Choices, we celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our teams are made up of people from all over the world and we welcome all applications. If you are disabled or have a long-term health condition, and you require any reasonable adjustments for your application with us, please let us know by contacting recruitment(at)africandevelopmentchoices(dot)org.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Role Purpose
The Chief Governance & People Officer (CGPO) is a senior C-suite executive responsible for ensuring the organisation operates with strong governance, legal compliance, and a healthy, engaged volunteer culture. The CGPO provides strategic leadership across governance, legal support, HR, culture, learning, and volunteer experience. They oversee multiple Heads of Department, set strategic direction for their portfolio, and collaborate closely with the CEO, Trustees, and other C-level Officers to drive organisational performance and long-term development.
Key Responsibilities
1. Executive Leadership & Strategy
Lead governance, legal support, and HR strategy across the organisation.
Drive portfolio performance and ensure alignment with organisational goals.
Contribute to C‑suite decision‑making and long‑term planning.
2. Governance Leadership
Maintain an up‑to‑date governing document and ensure regulatory compliance.
Oversee GDPR and data protection standards.
Support Trustees with governance advice and reporting.
3. Legal Support Oversight
Oversee legal risk management and compliance processes.
Review key legal documents and guide legal research.
Strengthen organisational understanding of legal responsibilities.
4. HR Leadership & Culture Development
Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and volunteer checks.
Provide strategic oversight of conduct, standards, and people policy.
Promote a positive volunteer culture and engagement.
Lead development of training pathways and HR policies.
5. Portfolio Management & Line Management
Line‑manage Co‑Heads of HR and the Head of Governance & Legal Support.
Provide strategic direction, coaching, and performance oversight.
Ensure effective cross‑department collaboration and clarity of roles.
6. C‑Suite Collaboration & Organisational Leadership
Work closely with the CEO, Deputy CEO, COO, CPO, and Trustees.
Shape organisation‑wide policies, frameworks, and strategic initiatives
Person Specification (Applicant Criteria)
Essential Criteria
Strong understanding of governance, compliance, or legal frameworks.
Experience in HR, people management, or organisational culture development.
Ability to lead multiple departments and manage senior volunteers.
Excellent communication, judgement, and decision‑making skills.
Ability to interpret policies, regulations, and legal documents.
Experience handling sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
Strategic thinker with the ability to translate organisational goals into actionable plans.
Demonstrated commitment to ethical leadership and safeguarding good practice.
Ability to work collaboratively at executive level.
Desirable Criteria
Experience working with Trustees or governance boards.
Knowledge of GDPR, data protection, and risk management.
Background in law, HR, organisational development, or compliance.
Experience in volunteer‑led organisations or the charity sector.
Ability to design and deliver training or learning programmes.
Experience managing organisational change or culture initiatives.
Join the RCGP Scottish Patient Forum
The Royal College of General Practitioners Scotland is recruiting new members to the RCGP Scottish Patient Forum.
From feeding into policy consultations, to assisting with the development of College communications and campaigns, members of the RCGP Scottish Patient Forum play a key role in helping to shape the work of the College in Scotland.
This is a voluntary role for a term of up to three years.
You do not need experience of being on a committee or advisory group.
What You’ll Do
· Take part in up to three online Forum meetings per year, offering your insights and lived experience.
· Provide feedback on RCGP Scotland policy papers, consultation responses and strategic documents.
· Act as a sounding board for press and communications activity to help ensure the patient perspective is reflected.
· Represent the Forum at relevant conferences, workshops, seminars or clinical groups (subject to your availability).
· Contribute to wider College activities where capacity and interest allow.
What We’re Looking For
We welcome applications from individuals who:
· Understand or are interested in current health and social care issues in Scotland.
· Have an interest in the work and aims of RCGP Scotland.
· Can work collaboratively, respect diverse perspectives and contribute constructively to group discussions.
Interested?
If you want to help shape the future of general practice in Scotland and ensure the patient voice is heard at national level, we would love to hear from you.
RCGP Scotland
The Royal College of General Practitioners Scotland (RCGP Scotland) is the professional membership organisation for general practitioners in Scotland. We represent approximately 5,000 members in Scotland and our purpose is to encourage, foster and maintain the highest possible standards in general medical practice.
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Use your skills and develop news ones as you support Samaritans as they grow their Stream for Samaritans community of content creators.
As a Community Support Volunteer - Stream for Samaritans, you’ll be helping to research and engage with new creators utilising a range of skills from social media to community management to help Samaritans towards their vision that fewer people should die by suicide.
What is the role?
The Community Support Volunteer - Stream for Samaritans will work closely with the Events Fundraising Manager Gaming and Streaming to help increase the reach of the team in the online creator space so Samaritans can raise more funds to help those with suicidal thoughts get help when they need it the most.
You will be a vital part of the team, using your skills and network to find new creators to engage with, carrying out research and safeguarding checks and becoming a key point of contact for those wanting to learn more about this exciting area of fundraising. You’ll also help to set the tone for our Discord community by posting regularly, moderating and being part of conversations to inspire our supporters to get more involved with fundraising for Samaritans.
This role will give you the opportunity to:
Please see the role description below for more details about this role.
Qualities and experience
Key responsibilities
Time commitment
The role is incredibly flexible and any support you can provide would be appreciated - equivalent of one day per fortnight would be ideal. This time can be spread across multiple days however suits you best.
Applications
To apply, please complete and return the application form as soon as possible. We are hoping to get someone on board before TwitchCon which takes place on 29th May.
Video interviews will be arranged with successful candidates on individual basis.
We prevent suicide through the power of human connection. Connecting people in crisis with trained volunteers who will always listen.



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thrivin' together is a national, grassroots Community Interest Company supporting women impacted by their own or someone else's gambling. Incorporated in July 2022, we meet women where they are, offering support that fits around complex, time-poor lives.
We have built strong trust, reach, and credibility. We are now entering a phase focused on:
This is a moment of consolidation, clarity, and intentional growth.
As a Board Member, you will help guide the strategic direction of thrivin' together, ensuring we remain values-led, sustainable, and responsive to the women we serve. You will:
This is a non-operational role focused on oversight, support, and direction.
We are looking for women who bring a genuine passion for women's wellbeing and social impact. Commitment to supporting those affected by gambling harm and a collaborative, thoughtful, and values-driven approach. Desirable experience:
Finance or accounting
Fundraising
HR or organisational development
Chair or governance experience
Policy, influencing, or systems change
Lived experience of gambling harm (your own or someone else's)
We welcome first-time Board Members and will provide support and induction.
What you'll gain
We stand alongside women impacted by their own or someone else’s gambling and create space for healing, connection and confidence.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.