Senior development volunteer roles
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Taunton Brewhouse is looking for trustees from all backgrounds. Key is sharing our vision for a bold, brilliant cultural venue in Taunton, adding to our existing skills and expedrience and prepared to to play an active role in meeting the challenges ahead.
If you have experience in general management and/or in HR, marketing or fundraising do get in touch. We also seek a lead trustee on finance - please see separate announcement.
As a trustee, you'll share responsibility for:
- agreeing strategy and goals for Taunton Brewhouse
- appointing and setting salaries for senior management
- giving oversight and support to management
- paying attention to financial management
- ensuring due diligence in all regulatory matters including safe-guarding
- ensuring a robust approach to management of risk.
You'll attend Board meeting although much work is carried out in projects or committees. You'll be an ambassador for Taunton Brewhouse and support our wider endeavours through attending press and community events.
There are 5 formal meetings pa held in evenings at Taunton Brewhouse. Other meetings are generally in the day and are organised around the diaries of those involved. We also aim for an annual 'away-day' to enable trustees time to reflect, plan and develop the organisation and themselves.
Please note that exceptional expenses are paid by prior agreement.
We aim to be in touch quickly both those who make a full application and those who prefer an informal initial discussion.
We believe creative and performing arts should be experienced by and accessible to all and our mission is to make this a reality for our community.
We are seeking a chair in waiting to join our board. If you have management or professional experience in the third, public or private sector, want to make a difference to people at risk of hunger or destitution, and share our values, we might have a role for you.
What will you be doing?
We are seeking someone with experience working at a senior level within the voluntary, public or private sectors and experience of being on a board of trustees i to succeed the current chair who is retiring from the role in 2026.
Our intention is that the person recruited spends some time shadowing the work of the chair and familiarising themselves with every aspect of the organisation before taking over the reins before the end of the calendar year.
What are we looking for?
Our ideal candidate would demonstrate:
- An understanding of, and commitment to, the work of foodbanks and tackling poverty.
- Senior management experience in the voluntary, public or private sectors, including the development, implementation and review of strategies/business plans.
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Experience of being a trustee within a voluntary or community organisation.
What difference will you make?
By supporting the governance of the food bank, you are part of a team that provides a vital service in your local community, ensuring a dignified experience for people in financial crisis and facing hunger.
Please apply through CharityJobs, providing a CV and cover letter detailing why you are interested in this role and your relevant experience. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an informal interview with members of the Board of Trustees at Glasgow SW Foodbank.
You must be 18 or over to apply for this role, and you must not be disqualified from acting as a trustee and declare any conflict of interest whilst carrying out the duties of a trustee.
Applicants must be primarily resident in the UK when applying for this post. This is to enable successful applicants to fulfil the duties of this post and have access to any systems or programs required for the role in line with the charity’s data protection policies.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Politics Project is looking to expand its board and bring in new perspectives, skills and experience to support the next phase of our work.
We are at an exciting point in our development. We have funding secured for the next 2–3 years, a growing staff team, and a strong national profile. This period of growth coincides with a pivotal moment for democratic education in the UK. As Votes at 16 is introduced, The Politics Project is playing a leading role in supporting schools, youth organisations, civil society and policymakers to ensure young people are equipped to participate meaningfully in democracy. We are seeking new Non-Executive Directors to help guide our strategic direction, strengthen our governance, and support our long-term impact.
About The Politics Project
Established in 2015, The Politics Project is a Community Interest Company (CN: 09413132) that supports young people across the UK to use their voice by providing them with outstanding democratic education.
We are a non-partisan organisation working with young people, teachers, youth practitioners and elected representatives to help young people learn about, experience and engage in democracy and politics in meaningful ways.
We currently employ 11 full-time members of staff and work in partnership with schools, youth organisations, civil society organisations, and democratic institutions across the UK.
Our work aims to:
- Support young people to meaningfully engage in politics by building their confidence, knowledge and skills.
- Train and support teachers, youth practitioners and professionals working with young people to deliver high-quality democratic education.
- Support politicians and decision makers to engage constructively with young people to co-create policy.
Youth voice is embedded in this work through our Youth Steering Group, which brings together young people from across the UK to shape and inform The Politics Project’s programmes and priorities.
Non-Executive Directors sit on The Politics Project Board and share collective responsibility for the governance, strategy and long-term sustainability of the organisation.
Key responsibilities include:
- Ensuring The Politics Project meets its legal and regulatory responsibilities and delivers its aims.
- Working with the Director to develop and realise the organisation’s vision, values and strategic direction.
- Supporting financial planning and oversight.
- Contributing to organisational policies and good governance.
- Providing strategic challenge, insight and support to the senior leadership team.
- Attending 3–4 Board meetings per year (with additional meetings if required). Meetings are primarily remote, with occasional in-person meetings.
- Acting as an ambassador for The Politics Project and advocating for its work.
Non-Executive Directors are registered as directors with Companies House and are appointed for a three-year term, renewable up to two times.
The role is unpaid, but reasonable expenses agreed in advance will be reimbursed. Time commitment is approximately one day per month.
In line with our safeguarding responsibilities, all Non-Executive Directors are required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.
Who are we looking for?
We are particularly interested in applicants with experience or expertise in one or more of the following areas:
- Democratic education or civic engagement (including academic expertise).
- Education (secondary, further or informal education).
- Network development and leadership.
- Youth sector practice or leadership.
- Business, charity or non-profit development.
- Communications, media or public engagement.
- Digital, data or technology strategy.
- Finance, financial strategy, budgets and governance.
- Fundraising and grant-making.
- Legal and governance expertise.
- Evaluation, research and impact measurement.
We are especially keen to hear from applicants from underrepresented groups and from those whose perspectives are currently less represented in the democracy and education sectors.
You do not need to have previous board experience to apply.
How to apply
To apply please submit a CV and a covering letter via Charity Jobs. The covering letter should be no longer than one side of A4 / a maximum of 500 words. Please apply through Charity Jobs.
In the letter can you explain why you are interested in becoming a Non-Executive Director of The Politics Project and describe how your experience and skills would contribute to our work.
We will conduct interviews as we receive suitable applications.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Trustee vacancies. Our trustees play a vital role in making sure that the charity achieves its core objects as set out in the governing documents. They oversee the overall management, finances and administration of Dove Cottage and ensure that the charity is successfully implementing a clear strategy in line with our vision. Trustees are also there to support and constructively challenge the senior staff team (the Dove Cottage Manager and Income Generation and Marketing Manager).
The trustees of Dove Cottage have a responsibility to:
· Support and provide advice on Dove Cottage’s purpose, vision, goals and activities.
· Approve operational strategies and policies, and monitor and evaluate their implementation.
· Oversee Dove Cottage’s financial plans and budgets and monitor and evaluate progress.
· Provide leadership to the board and to ensure that trustees fulfil their duties and responsibilities for the proper governance of the charity.
· Support and, where appropriate, provide constructive challenge to the executive manager.
· Ensure that the board as a whole works well and in partnership with key staff.
· Ensure the effective administration of the charity.
· Ensure that key risks are being identified, monitored and controlled.
· Review and approve Dove Cottage’s financial statements.
· Provide support and challenge to senior staff, specifically the Dove Cottage Manager and the Income Generation and Marketing Manager in the exercise of their delegated authority and responsibilities.
· Keep abreast of changes in Dove Cottage’s operating environment.
· Contribute to regular reviews of Dove Cottage’s governance arrangements.
· Attend board meetings, well prepared to contribute to discussions.
· Exercise independent judgement, acting legally and in good faith to protect Dove Cottage’s interest, to the exclusion of your own/third-party interests.
· Ensure appropriate accountability to LOROS as sole member.
· Contribute to the promotion of Dove Cottage’s objects, aims and reputation through the application of your skills, expertise, knowledge and contacts.
Working hours/commitment
All trustees are required to:
· Attend at least four board meetings each year, although trustees may together decide to change the frequency of meetings.
· Attend the charity’s Annual General Meeting and any extraordinary general meetings should these be required.
Meetings will usually be held in person at the hospice in Stathern. There will be times when trustees need to be actively involved beyond board meetings. This may involve visiting the hospice, tea room and shops, helping out at events, scrutinising papers, leading discussions, providing advice and guidance on new initiatives, responding to complaints and concerns, and getting involved in various matters about which they have a special expertise.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Organisation
Changeworks is Scotland’s leading environmental organisation, driving the decarbonisation of homes and supporting a just transition to net zero. With over 35 years of experience, the organisation works with individuals, communities, businesses, and partners to deliver energy advice, retrofit solutions, and innovative decarbonisation services that reduce carbon emissions, lower energy bills, and tackle fuel poverty. In recent years, Changeworks has assisted tens of thousands of households in installing energy efficiency measures, provided thousands with expert energy support, and saved hundreds of thousands of tonnes of carbon, making low-carbon living a tangible reality across Scotland.
The Role
This is an exceptional opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of Changeworks. The Chair will lead the Board of Trustees in providing strategic direction and ensuring effective governance, guiding the organisation through an important period of growth while championing its environmental and social values.
The Chair will serve as a statutory trustee and non-executive director, offering strategic leadership, guidance, and robust governance oversight across Changeworks and its subsidiary organisations, driving meaningful impact in communities, households, and businesses throughout Scotland.
The Person
The role requires a strategic and analytical thinker capable of balancing social impact with commercial success and long-term sustainability. The Chair will communicate effectively, build strong relationships, and demonstrate a clear commitment to environmental sustainability and social justice, while fostering inclusive governance by valuing diverse perspectives.
Required Experience and Capabilities
Senior Leadership and Governance Experience
The ideal candidate will have leadership experience demonstrating strategic thinking, an entrepreneurial mindset, and an understanding of governance complexities in charitable and commercial sectors. This may include:
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Senior management, executive, or non-executive roles in mission-driven organisations.
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Experience serving on boards or committees across sectors.
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A track record of leading teams through organisational transformation and growth.
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Experience engaging diverse stakeholder groups, including social housing, local government, or minority communities.
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Proven experience in trustee or non-executive roles, with strong governance and oversight capabilities.
The Chair is expected to have:
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A proven track record of chairing boards or high-level committees, ideally in a purpose-driven or hybrid commercial-social environment.
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Experience as a charity trustee or non-executive director.
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The ability to navigate complex political and economic landscapes to advocate for decarbonisation and a just transition.
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A commitment to decarbonising homes in Scotland and addressing fuel poverty.
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Experience overseeing organisational growth or transformation aligned with Changeworks’ scaling objectives.
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Exceptional diplomatic, mediation, and relationship-building skills to manage board dynamics and the CEO partnership.
Strategic Growth & Risk Management
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Experience driving or enabling organisational growth and development.
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Understanding of risk management in complex organisations.
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Knowledge of good governance practices in regulated sectors.
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Demonstrated success in purpose-driven organisations.
Specialist Knowledge Areas
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Experience in the social housing sector.
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Experience in rural communities.
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Background in entrepreneurship, innovation, or research & development commercialisation.
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Understanding of technical aspects of retrofit.
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Experience in public affairs, government engagement, or lobbying.
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Access to networks beneficial to Changeworks is desirable.
Additional Considerations
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Applications from underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged.
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Candidates should share a commitment to environmental action and bring diverse perspectives.
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New Board members are expected to serve on at least one sub-committee, including Strategy, Audit and Risk, or Nominations.
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Job description:
We are looking for 3 candidates to join our volunteer enhanced professional development programme and gain real world experience in your chosen field). While we only have 3 vacancies available through this programme, other options are available if your skills match our criteria.
About the Role
The ePDP Programme Manager is a strategic leadership role responsible for overseeing the Enhanced Professional Development Programme (ePDP) and managing the ePDP Liaison. This position ensures the successful delivery of the ePDP, aligning it with organisational goals and fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth. The Programme Manager will work closely with senior leadership, Heads of Department (HoDs), and the ePDP Liaison to design, implement, and refine the programme, ensuring it meets the needs of participants and the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic Oversight of the ePDP
- Develop and execute the strategic vision for the ePDP, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives.
- Collaborate with the Director: HRBP, Legal, IT & ePDP to define programme goals, KPIs, and success metrics.
- Continuously evaluate and refine the programme to address emerging needs and industry trends.
2. Team Leadership & Management
- Manage and mentor the ePDP Liaison, providing guidance and support to ensure effective programme execution.
- Foster a collaborative and results-driven team culture, encouraging innovation and accountability.
3. Stakeholder Engagement
- Build and maintain strong relationships with Heads of Department (HoDs) and external partners to ensure programme relevance and impact.
- Act as the primary point of contact for senior stakeholders, providing regular updates on programme progress and outcomes.
4. Programme Design & Implementation
- Oversee the design and delivery of ePDP content, ensuring it meets the developmental needs of participants.
- Coordinate with internal and external facilitators to deliver high-quality training sessions, workshops, and resources.
- Ensure the integration of feedback from participants and stakeholders to enhance programme effectiveness.
5. Monitoring & Evaluation
- Establish a robust monitoring and evaluation framework to track participant progress and programme impact.
- Analyse data to identify trends, challenges, and opportunities for improvement.
- Prepare comprehensive reports for senior leadership, highlighting achievements, challenges, and recommendations.
6. Communication & Advocacy
- Promote the ePDP across the organisation, ensuring high visibility and engagement.
- Develop communication strategies to highlight success stories and programme benefits.
Required Skills
- Strategic Thinking: Ability to align the ePDP with organisational goals and adapt to changing priorities.
- Leadership & Team Management: Proven experience in leading and mentoring teams to achieve results.
- Stakeholder Management: Exceptional relationship-building skills to engage and influence senior leaders and cross-functional teams.
- Project Management: Strong organisational skills to manage complex programmes, budgets, and timelines.
- Analytical Skills: Ability to analyse data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions.
- Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to articulate programme vision and outcomes.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
- 5+ years of experience in programme management, learning and development, or a related field.
- Experience in designing and implementing professional development programmes.
Job Types: Part-time, Volunteer
Benefits:
- Work from home
Application question(s):
- Are you sure you can commit to this being a non-paid role?
- Can you commit to 16 weeks ?
- Do you have access to personal PC or laptop?
Work Location: Remote
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Uncurbed Collective is recruiting a new Co-Chair of Trustees to lead alongside existing Co-Chair and founder trustee Janet Charlesworth.
This is a moment of evolution for the organisation. As we continue to grow our disability-led work and strengthen our governance, we are seeking a Co-Chair who believes in shared leadership, collective responsibility, and values-driven decision-making.
This role is not about individual authority. It is about working in partnership, listening well, and supporting the organisation to think strategically while staying grounded in its values.
Alongside your fellow Co-Chair, you will:
- Guide and support an engaged, values-led Board of Trustees
- Help shape Uncurbed’s strategic direction and long-term sustainability
- Champion disability-led governance and shared power in practice
- Work closely with the CEO to ensure strong, transparent leadership and accountability
We are open to a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. You might bring:
- Experience of board leadership, chairing, or senior strategic roles
- Lived experience of disability and/or a strong commitment to equity, access, and inclusion
- Confidence working collaboratively, rather than hierarchically
- Curiosity, generosity, and a willingness to learn alongside others
You do not need to have held a Co-Chair role before. We are particularly keen to hear from people who may not see themselves reflected in traditional governance pathways.
Support and culture
Uncurbed operates a shared leadership model. You will not be expected to do this alone, nor to arrive with all the answers. Trustees work relationally, with care, challenge, and mutual support.
We actively encourage informal conversations before applying.
To apply or ask questions, contact us directly. Access support is available throughout the process.
What are we looking for?
This is a non-executive leadership role. You won’t be involved in day-to-day operations — instead, your focus will be on supporting strong governance, holding space for inclusive strategy, and ensuring the board functions well.
We are looking for someone who can bring clarity, structure, and values-led leadership — and who is confident sharing power within a co-chairing model alongside a trustee with lived experience of disability.
You don’t need to be an expert in disability or the arts — but you do need to be open to learning, able to hold a strategic view, and committed to changing who gets to lead.
You should bring:
- Experience as a Chair or senior trustee in a charity, cultural, or values-led organisation
- Knowledge of good governance and the responsibilities of a non-executive board
- Skills in strategic planning, organisational development, or scaling with integrity
- Confidence in chairing meetings and supporting a group to make clear, inclusive decisions
- A belief in equity, accessibility, and co-leadership as core parts of good governance
- Strong communication skills, emotional intelligence, and a collaborative mindset
We are particularly interested in applicants with experience of:
- The arts, access, or cultural policy
- Strategy, finance, legal structures, or fundraising
- Public health, education, or community development
- Systemic change or inclusive leadership development
You will work closely with the CEO/Artistic Director and Co-Chair to lead the board well — helping us grow sustainably, stay aligned with our mission, and centre lived experience in decision-making. You’ll also play a key role in recruiting and supporting new trustees as the board evolves.
We know leadership is a learning process. If you bring curiosity, commitment, and clarity — we’ll support you to grow with us.
What difference will you make?
You’ll co-lead a board committed to access and culture change — supporting disabled artists to lead, and ensuring the organisation continues to grow with integrity, purpose, and shared power.
After applying, you will be invited to an informal conversation with our CEO and Co-Chair to chat about the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are seeking several volunteers fior administrative support committed Trustees across this dynamic Trust's activities in creating historical town maps and atlases. Roles include managing online meetings, contributing to operations including sales, events, marketing, basic book keeping and all other ways of being useful to the growing needs of the Trust.
We are on an ambitious path to increase the rate of publication, develop a strong educational outreach platform, and embed our maps in the communities of the towns we publish. Trustees are mainly senior academics and others committed to education and urban history and all have a passion for cartography. We currently have no employees
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you have a passion to make a difference in the lives of children and families? Spurgeons is seeking new trustees to join our current Board in bringing prayerful wisdom and strategic guidance over the coming years.
Spurgeons is one of the UK’s leading children’s charities, supporting vulnerable and disadvantaged children and their families for 150 years. Inspired by Christian faith and our founder Charles Spurgeon, we’re here for all families. Together, we create family hubs where we’re needed most, with counselling, early years and family support. We partner with local councils, churches and communities to care for every family, putting children and young people first in everything we do. Our services also include parenting support and resources, mental health support for children and young people, and working with families affected by domestic abuse and imprisonment.
These services are needed more than ever, and our current strategy focuses on growth, innovating in partnership with churches, developing online family hubs to expand our reach and ensuring fundraising is a strategic priority. We are ambitious and hopeful about how we can grow to make a significant impact on many more children’s lives in the future.
To support Board succession planning, we are seeking to appoint five new trustees with a range of skills and experience including:
· Fundraising and marketing
· Finance
· Children’s services e.g. senior leadership experience within social services, the care sector, local authorities, health, education, or charitable contexts
· Safeguarding
· Cultural change and transformation
Given an occupational requirement for these roles to be filled by Christians, we are seeking candidates with a personal and active Christian faith who are comfortable and aligned with the statement of faith outlined on our website.
In order to build on our Baptist heritage, we are also keen to ensure that at least one of our trustees is a member of, or has a connection with, the Baptist church.
Spurgeons values diversity, promotes inclusion, and encourages applications from a diverse range of candidates, including those with lived experience of children’s support services. We recognise the need to increase the diversity of the Board, for example in terms of age, ethnicity, disability, gender and LGBTQ+ representation.
In terms of location, at present, Board meetings take place in London and committee meetings take place virtually via Teams.
For further information, including full details of how to apply, please see our Appointment Details Pack which can be downloaded from the application resources/ supporting documents section below. Application is by submission of CV and cover letter via email to Laura Bagley at Macaulay Search (please see Appointment Details Pack for contact details).
The closing date for applications is 9am on Monday 2nd March 2026.
We create family hubs where we’re needed most, so, when a family member needs support, turn to us.



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Chair of the Board of Trustees
Norwich Arts Students' Union
Location: Norwich, Norfolk
Contract: Voluntary,Trustee Position
Time commitment: Approximately 18 days per year (including Board meetings, preparation, and additional responsibilities)
Closing date: Noon, Tuesday 24th February 2026
About Norwich Arts Students' Union
Norwich Arts Students' Union (NASU) is the representative body for students at Norwich University of the Arts, dedicated to enriching the student experience by helping students find their voice, their people, and their fun.
Having become an incorporated charity in 2025, NASU is navigating an incredibly exciting period of growth and transformation with ambitions become the best Small and Specialist Students' Union in the UK. Since 2023, their team has expanded from one staff member to 4 full-time and 7 part-time colleagues alongside two sabbatical officers, and they have undergone a complete financial and structural transformation.
About the Role
This is a defining leadership opportunity to chair the Board of Trustees at a critical and exciting moment in NASU's journey. As Chair, you will provide strategic guidance and governance leadership to an organisation that is rapidly maturing whilst centring its creative, student-led values.
Working in close partnership with the Managing Director and elected student officers, you will ensure the Board operates effectively, holds the organisation accountable to its charitable objectives, and champions a culture of empowerment, inclusion and innovation. You will guide the Board in balancing ambitious growth with financial sustainability, ensuring that students remain at the heart of everything they do.
About You
NASU are seeking an experienced and empathetic leader with a strong understanding of membership organisations and the unique dynamics of supporting student-led bodies to grow sustainably. You will have demonstrable experience of working at a senior level in Students' Unions or similar charitable organisations, ideally with governance or Board experience.
You will be someone who values creativity, champions inclusive leadership and approaches governance with both rigour and humanity. Your leadership style will be collaborative and empowering, combining strategic thinking with emotional intelligence and a genuine passion for the student experience.
How to Apply
Please click 'apply now' or contact Atkinson HR if you have any queries or would like to arrange an informal discussion. The application includes submission of a CV and short covering letter addressing the following:
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Why are you interested in this role and how do your personal values align with NASU's mission and vision?
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What experience and achievements make you a strong candidate to chair our Board at this stage of our development?
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How would your leadership approach support NASU in becoming the best Small and Specialist Students' Union in the UK?
Key Dates
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Applications close: Noon, 24th February 2026
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Interviews: 13th March 2026
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Role Purpose
The Deputy Head of Ethics & Research Reporting is a senior volunteer leadership role designed to provide strategic and operational resilience across the department. This role will initially serve as Interim Head of Ethics & Research Reporting during the Head of Department’s leave of absence, assuming full leadership responsibilities. When the Head returns in May, the Deputy will transition into the standard Deputy Head role, continuing to provide leadership continuity, oversight and support.
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.
Key Responsibilities
During Interim Headship (until May)
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Provide full strategic and operational leadership for the Ethics & Research Reporting Department.
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Set departmental priorities, oversee planning and ensure alignment with organisational strategy.
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Lead and motivate Senior Managers, Managers and wider departmental volunteers.
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Ensure ethical governance, research integrity and responsible data practices across all projects.
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Oversee departmental performance, reporting regularly to C‑Level leadership and Trustees.
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Maintain oversight of departmental budgets, costs and resource needs in collaboration with relevant teams.
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Ensure GDPR compliance and good data‑handling practices across the department.
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Identify and mitigate risks, ensuring safe, ethical and compliant operations.
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Develop and implement departmental policies, procedures and quality standards.
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Ensure accurate, timely reporting and documentation across both Ethics and Research Reporting functions.
After Transition to Deputy Head (from May onwards)
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Support the Head of Department in delivering strategic and operational leadership.
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Provide continuity, stability and leadership resilience across the department.
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Lead delegated strategic initiatives or operational areas as assigned by the Head of Department.
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Share responsibility for departmental planning, performance monitoring and reporting.
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Support Senior Managers and Managers, offering guidance, oversight and problem‑solving support.
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Contribute to departmental policy development, risk management and quality assurance.
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Act as a key point of contact for cross‑departmental collaboration and organisational alignment.
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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:
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Strategic leadership capability, with the ability to translate organisational goals into departmental plans.
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Advanced ethical awareness, including deep understanding of research ethics, integrity and responsible data management.
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Clear, confident communication, suitable for volunteers, senior leaders and Trustees.
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Collaborative leadership, fostering a positive, inclusive and supportive departmental culture.
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Professionalism and integrity, modelling fairness, consistency and ethical behaviour.
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Sound judgement and decision‑making, especially in complex or sensitive ethical scenarios.
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Operational oversight skills, including planning, resource management and performance monitoring.
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Risk awareness, with the ability to identify, assess and mitigate ethical, operational and reputational risks.
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Ability to support and develop others, including Senior Managers, Managers and wider volunteers.
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Commitment to GDPR compliance, responsible data handling and good governance practices.
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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:
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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.
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Substantial experience in research ethics, research governance or research leadership, ideally across multiple projects or teams.
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Experience in strategic planning, departmental oversight or senior‑level decision‑making, whether in a volunteer, academic or professional context.
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A strong track record of ethical decision‑making, particularly in roles where judgement, integrity and risk assessment were central.
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Experience with research reporting, research communication or academic publication processes is highly beneficial.
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A strong interest in ethical governance, research integrity and maintaining high standards across research projects.
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Familiarity with GDPR and responsible data management practices, or willingness to develop this knowledge quickly.
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Experience working with volunteers or mixed‑experience teams is advantageous.
Role title
Trustee
Role purpose
As a trustee of Community Resource, you’ll play a key role in guiding the charity’s direction and ensuring we stay true to our mission.
You’ll provide strategic leadership and oversight, working closely with the CEO and leadership team to help us achieve our goals and deliver lasting impact.
Trustees take part in board meetings and may also contribute to subcommittees or working groups focused on areas such as finance, risk, events, and safeguarding.
You may also represent Community Resource externally, helping to build relationships with partners, supporters, and stakeholders and attend inspiring events that celebrate and support rural communities across Shropshire.
Requirements
We’re particularly keen to hear from individuals with current or recent senior-level experience in areas such as law, business accounting, IT, cybersecurity, health, or entrepreneurship. These skills are especially valuable as we navigate growth and innovation.
However, we also warmly welcome interest from those with other relevant expertise or lived experience that could benefit our organisation and enrich the board’s perspective.
Location
Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Salary
Unremunerated, but reasonable expenses may be reimbursed.
Commitment
The board meets eight times a year, combining in person and online sessions (usually Tuesdays, 4– 7pm), including our AGM. Additionally, there is an annual trustee and leadership team away day.
Length of term
All trustees are appointed for an initial term of three years and are eligible to re-stand for election for up to a maximum of two subsequent terms.
Step 1
Submit your CV and a covering letter describing your rationale for applying and the skills you can bring to the role of trustee.
Step 2
Have an initial conversation with the CEO and/or Chair of the Board of Trustees.
Step 3
If both sides agree there’s a good fit, you’ll be invited to meet members of the wider board for an interview.
Step 4
The interviewing trustees will make a recommendation to the board regarding your appointment. You will receive a written response as to whether the board is proceeding with your application for joining the board and if successful, arrangements for your induction.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Have you got finance or adult social care knowledge and experience that you would like to use as a way of giving back to your local community? Then your experience will be valuable as a Trustee here at the Harrison and Potter Trust.
This is a great opportunity to get involved with a charity that focuses its work on the provision of housing. You'll support those in need of decent homes across Leeds, while learning and building on your governance skills. Your professional know-how will make a difference where it matters.
So, can you lead in collaboration with your fellow Trustees to ensure that the vision and mission of our charity are achieved? Then, we'd like to learn more about how your financial or social care knowledge and experience can support our Trust.
WHO ARE HARRISON AND POTTER TRUST?
Harrison and Potter Trust is a Leeds-based charity supporting people to live well. We have almshouses on Lovell Park Road and Raglan Road, and offer safe and secure housing. We also give grants to local groups, supporting people facing financial hardship. Our focus is especially on housing needs and social isolation.
WHAT MATTERS TO US
Securing a decent home in Leeds continues to be a challenge for a great number of people, young and old. Housing stock is limited, particularly for people on limited means. We’re proud to be supporting the people who live in our houses who might otherwise have struggled to find good, safe, and clean housing.
IF YOU JOIN US…
You'll join a Board that is keen to welcome new Trustees who will bring energy as well as broader experience. Your knowledge and skills will enhance and support our important work as a charity.
Sharing our commitment to honour our settlors’ legacies will be a focal point for you. Providing housing for older people and supporting local charities will be your shared mission.
The strategic experience gained through a trustee role can have a powerful impact on your career. You'll grow in personal development through a role that is flexible around other commitments.
WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR
All Trustees need certain qualities such as integrity and commitment. You'll also learn about the importance of effective governance.
We are particularly seeking:
- a Finance Trustee with knowledge of charity accounts and managing investment portfolio
- a Trustee with Adult Social Care experience within a Local Authority or Housing Association
Please make sure you read our Candidate Information Pack before applying. It contains important details about the role and our organisation.
Don’t think you quite meet all the specifications? Please don’t count yourself out. We’d still love to learn more about your interest in joining the Harrison and Potter Trust.
What’s next?
Eastside People is supporting Harrison Potter and Trust in the recruitment of these roles. You can click here to apply today.
The closing date for applications is Wednesday 25th February. Shortlisting interviews will take place shortly after. Shortlisted candidates will then have an interview with Harrison and Potter shortly after this.
We acknowledge every application. You’ll always hear from us after taking the time to apply - we look forward to hearing from you!
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The Greenhouse Christian Centre is seeking to appoint a new Trustee to join our strong and committed Board. For over 70 years, the Greenhouse has offered Christ-centred hospitality, retreats, and teaching in a warm and prayerful residential environment. Our ministry continues to grow, serving more than 3,000 guests each year with a distinctive blend of welcome, worship, and spiritual refreshment.
We are looking for someone who shares our Christian faith and values, and who brings senior-level experience within a Christian residential or retreat-centre context. The role includes offering support and guidance to our Centre Director and contributing to the ongoing development of the ministry.
You will join a capable Board who care deeply about the mission and who work closely with the leadership team. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who understands the heartbeat of Christian residential ministry and wants to invest in a work that is bearing fruit.
The Board meets quarterly in person, with occasional additional meetings as required.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Who They Are
Kensington and Chelsea Social Council (KCSC) serves as the Council for Voluntary Services for the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. Its vision is to see powerful, engaged communities driving meaningful change, and its mission is to strengthen and champion both local communities and the voluntary and community sector.
KCSC is a membership organisation, registered as a charity and a limited company. It represents around 600 voluntary and community organisations and provides a wide range of services designed to support, connect, and advocate for its members.
The Role
KCSC is seeking individuals with skills and experience in one or more of the following areas:
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Senior leadership (CEO, Director and/or Chair)
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Financial management or accountancy
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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
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Community development
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Cultural change or change management
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Economic development
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Environmental or sustainability matters
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Charity law
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Human Resources
Expressions of interest are welcomed from those who can contribute to KCSC’s strategic direction and help strengthen the local voluntary and community sector.