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Use your expertise to shape education, influence communities, and grow as a leader
Roles available at colleges across Shipley
Are you a business leader or corporate professional looking to make a meaningful impact in your community?
By becoming a volunteer governor at a further education (FE) or sixth form college, you’ll help shape the strategic direction of an organisation that transforms lives through education and skills; all while strengthening your own governance experience and leadership credentials.
Why it’s relevant to professionals like you
Further education colleges train over 1.6 million learners annually, preparing the skilled workforce that keeps our economy moving – from engineers and IT specialists to healthcare professionals and construction experts.
As a college governor, you’ll sit on the board of an FE institution (and registered charity), where your insight into strategy, risk, people, or finance will have a direct impact on how public funds are spent, how performance is measured, and how learners are supported to succeed.
This is an opportunity to:
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Apply your corporate skills in a leadership role
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Gain board-level experience and enhance your CV
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Contribute to local economic growth and social mobility
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Support a vital sector during a time of transformation
What will you be doing?
As part of a governing board, you’ll:
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Set strategic direction, helping to define the college’s mission and goals
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Hold leadership to account, monitoring finances, performance, and outcomes
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Ensure governance excellence, making decisions in the best interests of learners and stakeholders
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Act as a charity trustee, ensuring financial sustainability and legal compliance
You’ll also engage with senior leaders and external stakeholders, including local employers, regulators, and community partners.
Who are we looking for?
We welcome professionals from a broad range of sectors, including but not limited to:
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Finance, Audit & Risk
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HR, People & Culture
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Strategy, Transformation & Operations
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Technology, AI & Digital
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Legal, Governance & Compliance
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Marketing, PR & Communications
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Education, apprenticeships, or vocational courses
What matters most is your strategic thinking, commercial awareness, and commitment to helping others succeed.
Prior education experience is not required. Full induction and training are provided, with access to DfE-funded development and peer mentoring where needed.
Time commitment
Expect to give approximately 1–2 days per month, including:
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Attending board and committee meetings (in person or remote)
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Reading papers and preparing questions
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Participating in training and occasional college visits
The time commitment is manageable alongside a full-time role – and many employers actively support staff to take on governance roles as part of their professional development.
Where you’ll be needed
Some colleges offer remote governance and meetings take place online. This may suit you best, or we may suggest a role where you volunteer on a hybrid basis at a college within a reasonable distance from you. We are recruiting governors for colleges across England, with new opportunities added regularly.
What’s in it for you?
This role offers the opportunity to:
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Enhance your board-level and governance experience
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Develop strategic oversight and leadership outside your day-to-day role
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Expand your professional network
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Give back in a way that creates long-term, measurable impact
About Boards for Education
Boards for Education is a charity that sources and supports volunteers for governing boards. We aim to improve educational outcomes for children, young people, and adult learners by strengthening governance across the education sector.
With more than 25 years’ experience and a national network of partners, we connect schools, academy trusts, colleges, and education charities across England and Wales with skilled, independent volunteers.
Ready to step into a strategic, purpose-driven leadership role?
If you’re ready to bring your corporate insight into the education sector and help shape the future of skills, opportunity, and social mobility—we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now to become a volunteer college governor.
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Actively Interviewing
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!
As a charity we are able to help thousands of cats each year thanks to the generous donations we receive from members of the public. Our fundraising team leaders have the exciting and varied role of inspiring our fundraising volunteers to plan and deliver local fundraising events. Using their passion and imagination, they oversee a small team of fundraising volunteers who come together to raise the vital funds needed to cover costs such as veterinary bills and food. Our fundraising team leaders support their team of volunteers in all aspects of their roles, making sure our volunteers are happy, confident and supported.
You can expect us to
- make you feel welcome, included and respected in line with our values and behaviours
- support you in having a positive and impactful experience at Cats Protection
- cover agreed out-of-pocket expenses in line with our Expenses Policy
- provide you with access to learning, development and engagement opportunities
What we need from you
You’ll be:
· supporting and encouraging a team of fundraising volunteers
· planning fundraising events and activities with your team
· allocating tasks before and during fundraising events
· keeping financial records from fundraising events
· encouraging and promoting a professional image of Cats Protection
· following policies and guidelines and ensuring licences and permits are obtained for events
We are committed to building a diverse, compassionate and inclusive organisation where everyone can be themselves and do their best. We are courageous and compassionate in our purpose of helping people see the world through cats’ eyes. Together, we can make a difference. Together, we are all for cats. Join the UK’s leading cat welfare charity and help make a better life for cats, because life is better with cats.
Registered Charity
501 - 1000
Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats
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Chair of Trustees and Trustees
The Genie’s Wish is looking for a new Chair of Trustees and two Trustees to help guide the charity through its next stage of development based in Nantwich, Cheshire.
About The Genie’s Wish
Established in 2021, The Genie’s Wish grants life-changing wishes and creates unforgettable experiences for children, young people and young adults aged 0 to 40 who are living with a serious or life-limiting condition.
We also support young carers aged 5 to 18, recognising the resilience and selflessness they show in caring for a loved one.
Our work brings joy, hope and a sense of possibility during some of life’s toughest moments. By supporting young adults and young carers who are often overlooked by traditional wish provision, we fill an important gap and create a lasting impact for individuals and families across England and Wales.
The opportunity
As a member of the Board, you will share responsibility for the charity’s governance, strategic direction and effective management.
You will work collaboratively with fellow trustees and the charity’s Co-Founders, using your experience and independent judgement to support effective decision-making and help safeguard the charity’s future.
Chair of Trustees
The Chair will provide inclusive and effective leadership to the Board, helping trustees work well together and ensuring meetings, decisions and governance arrangements remain focused on the charity’s purpose and beneficiaries.
We are particularly interested in someone with previous board, governance or senior leadership experience who can:
- Lead constructive and well-informed Board discussions
- Build strong working relationships with trustees and the Co-Founders
- Support effective oversight, accountability and strategic planning
- Act as an ambassador for The Genie’s Wish and its values
Trustees
The two new Trustees will help broaden the Board’s knowledge, networks and perspective.
We would particularly welcome applicants with professional experience in one or more of the following areas, but is not essential:
- Law
- Accountancy, finance or audit
- Media, communications, marketing or public relations
- Business, enterprise or organisational growth
Previous trustee experience is welcome but is not essential. We are equally interested in people who can bring relevant professional expertise, thoughtful challenge and a genuine commitment to the charity’s work.
Key responsibilities
- Ensure the charity complies with its governing document, charity law and other relevant legislation and regulations
- Keep the charity focused on its objectives and ensure its resources are used appropriately
- Contribute to strategy, policy, goal setting and the review of organisational performance
- Help ensure the charity is effectively administered and remains financially stable
- Safeguard the charity’s reputation, values and confidential information
- Declare and appropriately manage any actual or potential conflicts of interest
- Use your skills and experience to scrutinise information, contribute to discussions and guide new initiatives
- Represent and promote the charity at meetings, events and within your professional networks where appropriate
What we are looking for
- A genuine commitment to The Genie’s Wish, its objectives and beneficiaries
- Integrity, discretion and an understanding of collective responsibility
- Strategic vision, sound independent judgement and the confidence to contribute constructively
- The ability to think creatively and work effectively as part of a team
- A willingness to dedicate the necessary time, prepare for meetings and participate actively
- A commitment to accountability, openness, honesty, objectivity, selflessness and leadership
Commitment and appointment
Trustees are expected to attend at least 75% of trustee meetings each year, unless there are extenuating circumstances.
Appointments are for a term of up to three years and may be renewed for a further term.
These are voluntary, unpaid positions. Reasonable expenses may be reimbursed in line with the charity’s procedures.
Successful applicants must be eligible to act as a charity trustee. They will also be expected to follow the Trustee Code of Conduct, maintain confidentiality and complete a Declaration of Interests.
Why join us?
This is an opportunity to use your experience where it can make a visible difference.
You will help shape a growing charity that creates moments of joy, relief and recognition for people facing serious illness and for young carers whose contribution can too often go unseen. Trusteeship also offers the opportunity to broaden your experience, develop new skills and work alongside people who are passionate about creating meaningful change.
How to apply
Please submit your application along with your CV and a covering letter explaining your interest in The Genie’s Wish and the skills and experience you would bring to the Board.
If you would like to be considered for the Chair of Trustees position, please make this clear in your application.
Closing date: 05 October 2026
The Genie’s Wish welcomes applications from people with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. All appointments will be made on merit and will be subject to the charity’s selection and eligibility requirements.
Registered Charity No. 1193000
