Senior consultant volunteer roles in Greenford, greater london
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Voluntary HR Consultant (Volunteer Role)
Location: Hybrid – near West London area
Commitment: Flexible (approx 5–10 hours per month)
Duration: Ongoing
Reporting to: Report to the Senior Management Team and Trustee Board.
About Us
Ealing Swimming Club (ESC) is one of the largest and most dynamic swimming clubs in the UK, with over 1,300 members training in seven pools across West London. We offer high-quality coaching and technique instruction for all ages and abilities, from beginners to international competitors. Our club is built on a strong sense of community, inspiring individuals to develop their skills, build confidence, and achieve their full potential. As a registered charity, we are committed to delivering inclusive watersports programs, including competitive swimming, masters, para-swimming, and water polo. Our passionate team ensures that every member has access to expert coaching and a supportive environment, fostering success in and out of the water.
Role Overview
We are seeking a skilled and motivated HR professional to join us as a Volunteer HR Consultant. This role will support the development and implementation of effective people practices, ensuring our charity operates in line with UK employment law and HR best practice.
This is an excellent opportunity to contribute your expertise to a meaningful cause while gaining experience in the charity sector.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide expert advice on HR policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Help develop policies on issues such as performance management, equal opportunities, disciplinary procedures and absence management.
- Review and update HR policies to ensure compliance with UK employment legislation
- Support recruitment and onboarding processes, including drafting job descriptions/adverts
- Advise on employee relations matters (e.g. performance, absence, disciplinary issues)
- Assist with drafting HR correspondence if and when required.
- Attend HR meetings if and when required.
- Advise line managers in how to implement policies and procedures
- Assist with the development of staff handbooks and organisational policies
- Support trustees and leadership with HR strategy and workforce planning
Person Specification
Essential:
- Proven experience in HR (e.g. HR Advisor, HR Manager, HR Consultant)
- Knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and provide pragmatic advice
- Discretion and ability to handle confidential information
Desirable:
- CIPD qualification (Level 5 or above) or equivalent experience
- Experience working with charities or not-for-profit organisations
- Experience supporting small organisations or start-ups
What You’ll Gain
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community
- Experience working with a charity and its leadership team
- Flexibility to fit around your schedule
- Professional development and networking opportunities
- Reference upon successful completion of the role
Additional Information
This is a voluntary, unpaid role. Reasonable expenses may be reimbursed in line with our expenses policy.
Please note:
Pre-employment checks: Two satisfactory references and existing right to work in the UK
Due to the high volume of applications, if you have not heard back within 2 weeks, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion.
Please apply with your CV and a cover letter, including your contact number.
Registered Charity The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Help Shape the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs
Could you spare just one hour a month to help a young person build their future?
Volunteer Business Mentor: EPIC Entrepreneurs (Remote)
Location: Remote (UK)
Commitment: Minimum 1 hour per month
Contract Type: Volunteer
Salary: Unpaid voluntary role
DBS Check Required: Yes (for successful applicants)
EPIC Entrepreneurs is one of the UK's fastest-growing not-for-profit organisations supporting young entrepreneurs aged 16-25 from disadvantaged and underrepresented backgrounds. Through mentoring, masterclasses, funding opportunities and business support, we help ambitious young people turn their ideas into sustainable businesses and careers.
We're looking for passionate volunteer mentors from a wide range of professional backgrounds who are willing to share their experience, guidance and encouragement with the next generation of founders.
Whether you're an experienced business owner, senior professional, specialist consultant, or industry expert, your knowledge could make a life-changing difference to a young entrepreneur.
About the Role
As an EPIC Mentor, you'll be matched with one or more young entrepreneurs and provide guidance, encouragement and practical advice as they develop their business ideas and entrepreneurial skills.
The role is flexible and designed to fit around your existing commitments, requiring a minimum commitment of just one hour per month.
Mentoring sessions are delivered remotely, allowing you to support entrepreneurs from anywhere in the UK.
We Are Looking For Mentors With Experience In:
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Marketing & Digital Marketing
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Finance & Accounting
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Sales & Business Development
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Legal & Compliance
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Human Resources
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Operations & Project Management
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Technology & Software
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E-commerce
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Retail & Fashion
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Food & Beverage
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Health & Medical
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Sport & Fitness
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Creative Industries
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Manufacturing
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Social Enterprise
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Start-ups & Entrepreneurship
We also welcome applications from professionals with specialist expertise in any industry or sector.
What You'll Do
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Support and encourage a young entrepreneur on their journey
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Share your professional knowledge, skills and experience
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Help build confidence, resilience and business understanding
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Act as a positive role model
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Attend mentoring sessions remotely
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Follow EPIC's mentoring framework and safeguarding procedures
What You'll Gain
While this is an unpaid volunteer role, there are many benefits to becoming an EPIC Mentor:
✔ Make a genuine difference to a young person's future
✔ Help shape the next generation of entrepreneurs
✔ Develop and strengthen your mentoring and leadership skills
✔ Enhance your CV and professional profile
✔ Join a growing network of like-minded business leaders and professionals
✔ Gain access to EPIC networking opportunities and events
✔ Opportunity to have your business, organisation or expertise featured across EPIC's social media and communications channels
✔ Be part of a community creating real social impact across the UK
Support Provided
You won't be expected to do this alone.
All mentors receive:
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A structured mentoring framework
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Onboarding and guidance
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Ongoing support from the EPIC team
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Clear expectations and resources
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Regular opportunities to connect with other mentors
Recruitment Process
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Submit an application
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Attend an informal panel meeting with the EPIC team
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Successful applicants will complete a DBS check
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Mentor onboarding and matching process
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Begin supporting an entrepreneur
Join Us
If you're passionate about helping young people realise their potential and want to contribute to a thriving entrepreneurial community, we'd love to hear from you.
One hour a month could help change a life.
Apply today and become part of the EPIC community.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Role: Finance & Investment Committee Member
Location: London/remote
The Royal College of Pharmacy’s Finance & Investment Committee (FIC) is a key advisory body established by the College’s Board of Trustees to provide independent oversight of financial performance, investment strategy, and long-term financial sustainability.
While the day-to-day financial management of the College is delegated to the Chief Executive and Director of Finance, the FIC plays a critical role in supporting the Board of Trustees in fulfilling its governance responsibilities. The Committee ensures that the College’s financial resources are managed prudently, investments are strategically aligned, and financial risks are appropriately mitigated.
This is a voluntary role with an estimated time commitment of one day per quarter. This includes attendance in person or by Teams at four meetings annually, plus reading and preparation time. Trustees serve for a term of up to three years with an option for appointment for a further two terms.
Principal duties as a committee member:
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Review the proposed Budget and its alignment with approved business plans in advance of each financial year and report its opinion to the Board of Trustees prior to the budget being agreed.
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Assess and make recommendations to the Board of Trustees on any significant variances against approved budgets.
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Assess the effectiveness and adequacy of accounting, financial and operating controls and satisfy itself that the annual financial statements represent fairly the financial position of the College.
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Review significant accounting policies and procedures and recommend changes to the Board of Trustees.
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To oversee short and long-term investments in line with Investment Strategy & make recommendations to Board of Trustees for change where appropriate.
We are seeking applicants with the following skill, knowledge and experience:
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Senior management or director-level experience, ideally in finance and/or investment management
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Experience of strategic oversight of financial performance and budgets
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Understanding the distinct role of trustees and operational/executive functions
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An understanding of charity or not-for-profit governance
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Strong Financial oversight & Performance monitoring
We are particularly interested to hear from candidates who have the above experience and also bring specific experience within property and/ or investments
About the Royal College of Pharmacy:
We are the Royal College of Pharmacy, the professional leadership body for pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists.
As the third largest workforce in healthcare, pharmacy plays a vital role in the health system, and as experts in medicines, pharmacists and their teams are central to patient care and public health. Our mission is to put pharmacy at the forefront of patient care, advancing the safe and effective use of medicines to the benefit of patients and the public.
��️ Closing date: 19/7/2026
Interview Date: 31st July and 7th August (on teams)
To apply, please send a CV or Profile and a supporting statement via the link on our website. We are committed to making the application process inclusive.
1. Briefly describe how your skills, experience and personal qualities make you a good candidate for this role. Refer to the role description and person specification for inspiration. (800-word limit)
2. Your specific areas of expertise that will be beneficial to our board of trustees
Each candidate will be shortlisted based on merit, and interview and appointment selection will be strictly based on the agreed selection criteria. The Equality Act 2010 permits reasonable adjustments that may give preferential treatment to an individual with a disability.
