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Dacorum Heritage is seeking a committed and people-focused Trustee to join its Board of Trustees and help shape the future of a charitable museum dedicated to preserving and sharing local heritage.
You will play a key role in supporting the people who make the Dacorum Heritage’s work possible. You will help ensure volunteers and staff feel valued, heard and well supported, while contributing to the Board’s wider responsibility for good governance, financial oversight and strategic direction.
This is an opportunity to bring your experience, judgement and enthusiasm to a small charity with an important community purpose. Working collectively with fellow Trustees, you will help ensure Dacorum Heritage remains legally compliant, financially sustainable and focused on delivering its charitable objects for current and future beneficiaries.
Purpose of the Role
· Help create a positive, inclusive and well-supported environment for Dacorum Heritage’s volunteers and staff;
· Provide Board-level oversight of volunteer engagement, staff and director recruitment, and relevant HR matters.
What You Will Do
· Work with the Museum Manager to identify volunteer and staff needs, and support best practice in recruitment, induction and retention;
· Support the development of and attend informal volunteer coffee mornings and other social events in person where possible helping volunteers and staff to feel included, informed and valued;
· Develop clear routes for volunteers to share feedback, ideas and concerns;
· Oversee recruitment, interviews and appointments for the museum manager and trustees if required;
· Act as a trusted link between the Board, employees and volunteers;
· Support proportionate, effective HR and volunteer policies aligned with Dacorum Heritage’s strategic plans;
· Contribute actively and constructively to Board discussion, challenge and decision-making;
· Share collective responsibility for good governance, risk management and strategic direction; and
· Represent Dacorum Heritage positively and help build strong relationships with stakeholders and the wider community.
A thriving heritage centre preserving the rich cultural heritage of the region through active engagement sharing the stories with its communities.



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Dacorum Heritage is seeking a strategic, commercially aware and relationship-focused Trustee to join its Board of Trustees and help strengthen income generation and fundraising for a charitable museum dedicated to preserving and sharing local heritage.
As the Trustee with special responsibilities for income generation and fundraising, you will play a key role in helping the Board diversify income, identify funding opportunities and build relationships that support long-term sustainability. You will bring insight, challenge and practical guidance to help Dacorum Heritage grow earned income, donations, grants, sponsorship and other appropriate sources of support.
This is an opportunity to use your fundraising, business development, marketing or partnership experience to make a practical and lasting contribution to a small charity with an important community purpose. Working collaboratively with the Chair, Museum Manager and fellow Trustees, you will help ensure Dacorum Heritage has the financial resilience to care for its collections, engage communities and deliver its charitable objects for current and future beneficiaries.
A thriving heritage centre preserving the rich cultural heritage of the region through active engagement sharing the stories with its communities.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Axial Spondyloarthritis International Federation (ASIF) is looking for a passionate and experienced, voluntary, legal/governance Trustee to join our Board and help shape the future of our international membership charity supporting people living with axSpA worldwide.
This voluntary role is ideal for someone with strong knowledge of UK charity law and/or governance and risk management. If you are a confident communicator with extensive legal and/or governance experience and a desire to use those skills to support an international charity, we would love to hear from you. Your expertise, insight and judgement could help ASIF to further its work to improve the quality of life for people living with Axial Spondyloarthritis across the world.
Role purpose
The Legal/Governance Trustee will contribute to the effective governance and strategic leadership of the charity. They will provide strategic oversight, ensuring the organisation acts within legal frameworks, charity regulations, and its own governing documents. They advise on compliance, manage risk and promote high standards of governance. This voluntary, non-executive role requires legal expertise, knowledge of UK Charity Commission compliance and commitment to ASIF’s mission.
Key responsibilities
- Actively participate in Board meetings and relevant Board committee meetings (F&GP), providing objective advice on legal, governance and risk issues.
- Work with the Chair, Director of Operations and other trustees to ensure the charity maintains the highest standards of governance, complies with all relevant laws and regulations and delivers on its mission.
- Contribute to the development and scrutiny of organisational strategies, policies, and procedures to ensure accountability
- Strategic advice: Provide legal expertise on strategic decision, risk management and safeguarding
- Assist in drafting or reviewing trustees’ reports, policies, and contracts (in particular grant contracts)
- Contribute to the identification of, and where appropriate, mitigate organisational risks, including reputation and financial, ensuring sustainability.
Time commitment:1-4 hours per month
Person specification
- Qualified solicitor or barrister or charity governance expert with strong understanding of UK charity law, compliance and governance frameworks.
- Helpful to have an understanding of the governance of an international membership charity.
- Ability to think creatively and contribute to long-term planning.
- Dedication to ASIF’s mission and willingness to devote the necessary time.
- Ethical standards, integrity and sound, independent objective judgement.
- Because ASIF is registered in the UK, it is advisable for business purposes to have two UK-based trustees. This Trustee should be UK-based.
Other information
- ASIF is a UK registered CIO, number 1205000
- ASIF’s governing document is its constitution which can be found here
- The position is voluntary/unremunerated. Reasonable expenses incurred in the course of duties will be reimbursed in line with the charity’s policy.
- Term: initial co-opted, then elected for 3-year term with potential for reappointment (to a maximum of 9 years).
Application process
If you are interested in this role, please send an introductory email to Jo Davies, Director of Operations.
General responsibilities of all our trustees
- To be accountable for ensuring our Charity complies with its governing documents, charity law and any other relevant legislation or regulations.
- To ensure that our Charity pursues its charitable objects as defined in the constitution.
- To ensure that we apply our resources exclusively in furtherance of our objectives, while working flexibly to meet the changing needs of our beneficiaries.
- To contribute actively to the Board of Trustees’ role of giving firm strategic direction to the Charity, setting overall policy, defining goals, setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets and standards.
- To act with integrity and avoid any personal conflicts of interest or misuse of charity funds or assets and to act in the best interests of the Charity and its beneficiaries, to safeguard our name and values.
- To ensure the financial stability of ASIF and to ensure that risks it is exposed to are properly assessed and managed.
- To assist the Chair and to support and monitor the Director of Operations.
- To use reasonable care and skill in their work as a trustee, using personal skills and experience as needed, plus any specific knowledge or experience to help the Board of Trustees reach sound decision, to ensure that the charity is well-run and efficient and ensure external professional advice is sought where necessary.
- In conjunction with the other trustees to ensure that delegated responsibilities are met.
CVS Cheshire East exists to ensure local voluntary and community groups are strong, empowered organisations that make a difference in our community. We are seeking trustees with a passion for the VCFSE sector, a desire to make a difference and achieve change, and the commitment and dedication to engage with the Board and senior leadership to actively drive the organisation forward.
Trustees are collectively responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of CVS Cheshire East. They develop the organisation’s aims, objectives and goals in accordance with its governing document, legal obligations and regulatory guidelines, ensuring the charity operates effectively and delivers genuine public benefit.
Being a trustee is both a privilege and a responsibility. It means lending your experience, skills and insight to strengthen not just CVS Cheshire East, but the wider VCFSE sector across Cheshire East.
Key Responsibilites
- Legal and Governance Duties
- Financial Responsibility and Risk
- Safeguarding
- Strategic Leadership
- Supporting the Chief Executive
- Collective and Individual Responsibility for descisions
Time commitment
Trustees are expected to read all Board papers in advance of meetings and come prepared to contribute. In addition, trustees may receive requests for information or decisions between meetings and are expected to respond in a timely manner: we anticipate that in addition to the meetings outlined above, trustees will need to spend between 2-4 hours per month contributing to CVSCE governance.
Skills
CVS Cheshire East welcomes applications from people with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.
What matters most is passion for the VCFSE sector, a desire to make a difference and achieve change, and the commitment and dedication to engage with the Board and senior leadership to actively drive the organisation forward.
We are particularly keen to recruit trustees who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, and those with lived experience of being an employee or trustee of one of our member organisations.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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:
- lead a respected, member-led organisation at the forefront of digital assessment;
- influence policy, practice and debate across assessment and education technology;
- support the continued professionalisation and growth of the Association; and
- work with a knowledgeable, engaged Board and an experienced executive team.
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
- Lead the Board in setting the strategic direction of the Association and monitoring progress against agreed objectives.
- Support the long-term sustainability, relevance and impact of the eAA.
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
- Provide support, guidance and constructive challenge to the CEO and operations team.
- Oversee performance against strategic and operational goals.
- Review budgets, management accounts and strategic plans in collaboration with the Treasurer and executive team.
Represent and advocate
- Act as an ambassador for the Association with members, partners, sponsors and external stakeholders.
- Represent the eAA at key events, including the e-Assessment International Conference and Awards.
- Use your networks and credibility to enhance the Association’s profile and influence.
Essential experience and attributes
- Senior leadership experience within assessment, education or educational technology.
- A strong understanding of assessment principles and the role of technology in transforming assessment practice.
- Demonstrated Board-level governance experience, ideally within a company limited by guarantee, charity or membership organisation.
- Excellent chairing and facilitation skills, with the ability to lead a diverse Board effectively.
- Strategic thinking, integrity and the confidence to provide constructive challenge.
- Strong communication and ambassadorial skills.
Desirable
- Experience of working in or alongside professional associations or member-led organisations.
- Established networks across education, assessment and technology sectors.
- Experience representing an organisation publicly at conferences or sector events.
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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
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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.
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We are seeking passionate and committed individuals to join our Board of Trustees and help shape the future of our charity. Trustees provide strategic oversight, support the Executive Team, and ensure the organisation remains focused on delivering meaningful impact for the children, young people, and families we serve. This is an opportunity to contribute your skills, experience, and perspective to a well-established charity making a real difference in the local community.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those with little or no previous trustee experience. We are particularly interested in candidates with skills in areas such as finance, fundraising, legal, marketing and communications, facilities and estates, or the voluntary sector, although a strong commitment to our values and mission is most important.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Ensure the organisation complies with its governing document and operates within all relevant legal and regulatory requirements.
- Periodically review the charity’s mission and purpose to ensure it remains relevant and responsive to the needs of its beneficiaries.
- Safeguard the charity’s ethos, reputation, and values.
- Work in partnership with the Executive Team to develop, agree, and review strategic goals and objectives.
- Assess whether proposed strategies are appropriate and proportionate in relation to identified risks, available resources, and anticipated benefits.
- Provide constructive support and challenge to the Executive Team, contributing specialist expertise and participating in collective Board discussion and planning.
- Monitor progress against agreed strategic objectives and review the impact of the charity’s activities on its beneficiaries.
- Agree the framework and assumptions for the annual budget, approve the budget, and monitor financial performance throughout the year.
- Review and approve the charity’s annual accounts, including the assessment of going concern.
- Ensure effective systems are in place for risk identification, internal controls, and the provision of timely management information.
- When required, appoint and support the Chief Executive Officer and Trustees, agree performance objectives, review performance, and, in the case of the CEO, approve remuneration. Act as an ambassador for the charity and the Board, representing the organisation professionally and consistently at events, meetings, and through external communication.
If you are motivated to make a meaningful difference and help guide a much-loved local charity through its next chapter, we would love to hear from you.
To apply for this position, please forward a copy of your CV together with a supporting statement (no more than 2 sides of A4) explaining why you would like to take on the role and the specific skills that you would bring.
A safe space for children and young people to learn, grow and have fun since 1936.
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We are looking for a marketing and communications specialist to help improve our communciations and marketing. This role is focused on:
Role Summary
A strategic marketing and communications role focused on:
- Brand awareness
- Social media and content
- Campaign planning
- Website and digital communications
- Supporting fundraising through storytelling and promotion
Ideal Candidate
Someone creative and organised who understands:
- Digital marketing
- Community engagement
- Content creation
- Campaign management
- Brand consistency
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver marketing campaigns
Manage social media and website content - Create flyers, graphics and promotional materials
Support events and awareness campaigns
Maintain content calendars and marketing assets - Analyse engagement and campaign performance
If you would like to discuss this role and application please contact Ralph Pars via our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Trustee (People and Human Resources)
The charity Citizens Advice Lewisham (CAL) is a member of the national Citizens Advice (CitA) organisation. We deliver free, impartial and confidential advice to those who live, work or study in the London borough of Lewisham.
We are a highly engaged board who are passionate about ensuring our charity makes a big difference to Lewisham residents, especially to the most vulnerable people. We work in a collegiate way, respecting the diverse viewpoints board members bring to the table and hold ourselves to high professional standards.
Role focus for this appointment
This role is aimed at candidates with senior human resources and people leadership experience. We are particularly interested in individuals who can bring strategic insight into workforce planning, employee and volunteer engagement, people policy, organisational culture, inclusion, safeguarding and people-related risk.
What will you do?
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complete an induction for your role
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maintain an awareness of how the local Citizens Advice is operating
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read papers for board meetings and attend 4 meetings per year
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depending on your skills and experience, work on specific projects with other trustees or staff within the local Citizens Advice and the Citizens Advice network, including people-related projects, to further strategic objectives
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Provide thought leadership in areas agreed with the Chair, particularly people strategy, human resources, workforce planning, volunteer engagement, equality, diversity and inclusion, staff wellbeing and organisational culture.
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Act as a senior people and human resources voice on the Board, offering strategic challenge and support on governance, risk, safeguarding, organisational effectiveness and employment practice.
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Take an active part in discussions during board meetings and work with other trustees to:
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Contribute to setting policy and strategy direction, set targets and evaluate the performance of the local Citizens Advice within the quality assurance frameworks set by the network
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ensure that the people related policies, strategies and processes work effectively for recruitment, retention, development, wellbeing and turnover of staff and volunteers
What’s in it for you?
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use your human resources and people leadership experience to make a positive impact for people in your local area by ensuring the local Citizens Advice is sustainable and meeting the needs of the community
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meet people and build relationships with trustees, staff and other volunteers
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build on your governance, leadership, strategy and people-related knowledge and skills in a high performing and sector lead charity
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increase your employability
And we’ll reimburse expenses too.
What do you need to have?
You don’t need specific qualifications but you’ll need to:
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understand and accept the responsibilities and liabilities as a trustee
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be non-judgmental and respect views, values and cultures that are different to your own
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have good listening, verbal and written communication skills
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be able to exercise good independent judgement
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have good numeracy skills to understand accounts with the support of the treasurer
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Senior human resources or people leadership experience, ideally in a charity, public sector, not-for-profit or values-led organisation.
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A strong grasp of charity governance, people-related risk management, employment practice and strategic planning.
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Confidence reading management information and contributing to Board-level discussions on workforce, culture, safeguarding, wellbeing and people-related risk.
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be willing to learn about and follow the Citizens Advice aims, principles and policies, including confidentiality and data protection
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be willing to undertake annual mandatory training in your role
How much time do you need to give?
Trustee boards usually meet in the evenings to accommodate the needs of trustees, and you’ll likely need to give a few hours a month to read papers and support the board. Additional time may be required for committee work or specific projects. You may need to attend other meetings if you’re involved in specific projects, or meet with volunteers and staff occasionally within the local Citizens Advice. We can be flexible about the time spent, so come and talk to us.
Valuing inclusion
Our volunteers come from a range of backgrounds and we particularly welcome applications from disabled people, people with physical or mental health conditions, LGBT+ and non-binary people, and people from ethnic minority communities.
If you are interested in becoming a trustee and would like to discuss flexibility around location, time, ‘what you will do’ and how we can support you please contact us.
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Reports to: Chief People Officer
Direct Reports: HRBP Lead, HR Managers
Team Structure: Six HR Teams (HRBP team, Recruitment, Learning & Development, Volunteer Relations, Policy, and Engagement) – supported by Senior HR Officers and HR Officers
Location: Remote, UK-based
Time Commitment: 12 months minimum | Part-time | Flexible hours
About the Role
We are seeking a volunteer Head of HR to lead and oversee our HR function at a pivotal time in YouthAdvantage UK’s ambition to become a registered charity.
Reporting into the Chief People Officer, you’ll provide strategic leadership to a multi-layered HR structure, directly managing our HRBP Lead and HR Managers, and overseeing five core teams that support the organisation’s people and culture strategy.
This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced HR leader who wants to give back by mentoring the next generation of HR professionals, shaping policy and practice, and helping us build a strong, inclusive, and values-led volunteer workforce across the UK.
Please note: This is a voluntary and unpaid role. There is no direct financial compensation or future paid opportunity attached.
Key Responsibilities
•Provide overall leadership to the HR function, ensuring alignment with the organisation’s mission and values.
•Manage and coach HRBP Lead and HR Managers to ensure smooth delivery across all people-related functions.
•Oversee and guide the five core HR teams:
oRecruitment – ensuring effective onboarding of skilled and diverse volunteers.
oLearning & Development – supporting volunteer upskilling and capability-building.
oVolunteer Relations – maintaining engagement, support, and wellbeing.
oPolicy – upholding inclusive, clear, and robust HR governance.
oEngagement – fostering culture, recognition, and retention.
•Partner with the Chief People Officer on strategic planning, workforce design, and key organisational initiatives.
•Lead succession planning and ensure continuity across all volunteer HR roles.
•Monitor performance and facilitate cross-team collaboration.
•Champion inclusive, accessible practices across the organisation.
What We're Looking For:
We’re looking for someone who’s experienced enough to hit the ground running and humble enough to grow with us.
You’ll be most successful in this role if you have:
•Solid operational HR experience, ideally across generalist and specialist areas such as recruitment, employee relations/law, L&D, and policy.
•Previous line management experience, with a demonstrable record of supporting and developing HR team members or volunteers.
•A practical, sleeves-rolled-up approach - someone who is hands-on, accessible, and able to get things done in a busy, volunteer-led environment.
•A strategic mindset, but also the willingness to dig into day-to-day HR activity and problem-solving.
•A collaborative, coaching-ready attitude - this is a great opportunity for someone who has enough experience to stand on their own feet, but is open to being coached by the Chief People Officer to further develop their leadership style.
•Good communication and people skills, with the ability to work across different functions and with a wide range of volunteers.
•An interest in or understanding of the third sector and volunteer engagement is a bonus, but not essential.
•Experience working remotely or in hybrid teams is helpful.
•Above all, a genuine passion for youth empowerment and a belief in what we’re building at YouthAdvantage UK.
What You’ll Gain
•A chance to lead a national HR function with real-world complexity and purpose.
•The opportunity to mentor and develop emerging HR talent.
•Practical experience shaping HR strategy within the third sector.
•Recognition through:
oLinkedIn testimonial and reference
oA public thank you post
oPermission to list YouthAdvantage UK as an employer on your CV/LinkedIn
oA written reference upon completion of your commitment
Important Information
This role is completely voluntary. There is no financial payment, benefits, or employment status. It is ideal for experienced HR professionals looking to give back, stay active in leadership, or contribute to a values-led organisation in a meaningful way.
Apply Now
If you're ready to roll up your sleeves and help shape a dynamic, inclusive, and youth-focused volunteer organisation, we’d love to hear from you.
Please attach cover letter
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Location: Canada (Remote, with in-person responsibilities within the region)
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Commitment: 5-7 hours per week, part-time (potential to expand with program demand)
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Reports To: Operations Lead – Roots Academy Canada
About Roots Academy
At Roots Academy, we’ve built a learning experience that’s changing the lives of the ummah’s future leaders, change-makers and visionaries.
Our vision is enabling university students to live God-centred lives, so we teach structured, engaging and transformative face-to-face foundational Islamic education to over 2,000 students across the UK, Canada & USA.
Position Summary:
The Event Lead will lead the strategy, design, and execution of all events, ensuring they align with the organization’s goals and deliver memorable experiences. This role oversees the end-to-end event planning process, including budgeting, logistics, vendor management, and team coordination. As the driving force behind the organization’s events, the Event Lead will ensure high standards of creativity, efficiency, and impact while fostering strong relationships with stakeholders, partners, and vendors.
Key Responsibilities:
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Strategic Event Planning:
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Develop and implement a comprehensive event strategy that aligns with organizational goals and enhances brand visibility.
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Identify event opportunities, including conferences, product launches, fundraisers, and internal engagements, to achieve strategic objectives.
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Event Design & Execution:
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Lead the planning and execution of all events, ensuring seamless logistics, creative concepts, and high-quality delivery.
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Collaborate with internal teams to ensure event themes, messaging, and objectives are aligned with organizational priorities.
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Budget Management:
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Manage event budgets, ensuring cost efficiency without compromising quality.
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Track expenses, negotiate vendor contracts, and identify opportunities for cost savings.
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Vendor & Stakeholder Management:
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Build and maintain relationships with vendors, suppliers, venues, and partners to ensure successful event execution.
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Negotiate contracts and manage vendor performance to meet quality standards and timelines.
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Team Leadership:
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Lead, mentor, and develop the event planning team to achieve excellence in execution.
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Foster a collaborative and high-performing environment, ensuring clear communication and accountability.
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Event Marketing & Promotion:
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Collaborate with marketing and communications teams to promote events, including developing promotional materials, social media campaigns, and press outreach.
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Ensure a strong event presence across digital and physical platforms to maximize attendance and engagement.
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Evaluation & Continuous Improvement:
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Measure event success through post-event reporting, feedback collection, and KPIs.
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Use insights to refine event planning processes and improve future events.
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Skills and Qualifications:
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Innovative: Demonstrated ability to drive growth through innovative and data-driven marketing strategies
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Community-Oriented: A deep understanding of the Muslim community in Ontario, especially in relation to university students and local mosques.
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Relationship Building: Proven experience in building and maintaining meaningful relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders.
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Project Management: Strong organisational skills with the ability to support program delivery efficiently.
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Communication: Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences, from students to community leaders.
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Commitment to Ihsaan (excellence): This role requires someone who strives to deliver their responsibilities with ihsaan.
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Dedication to Service: A heart for khidma (service), and a desire to make a positive impact on the lives of young Muslims through education.
What We Offer:
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Be part of a team of 80+ dedicated volunteers from across the globe.
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Receive continuous rewards for those that seek Islamic knowledge from the Roots platform.
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Be a part of a growing organisation that aims to revive and educate Muslims from a grassroots perspective.
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Receive in-house Tarbiyah sessions to develop your deen.
Please Note: This is an unpaid volunteer position. Volunteers can claim expenses for food, travel, and equipment in line with the Expenses Policy.
We teach structured, engaging and transformative face-to-face foundational Islamic education to Young Muslims across the UK and internationally.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Guardian Light Foundation Board of Directors – Roles, Expectations & Benefits Our Mission
Guardian Light Foundation (GLF) is a for-profit social enterprise dedicated to transforming the lives of homeless and abused children, teenagers, and struggling single-parent families. We provide safe housing, education, career pathways, legal aid, and life-skills support to help individuals rebuild their lives with dignity and independence.
We are building not just an organisation — but a movement of hope, empowerment, and social impact.
BOARD EXPECTATIONS (Applies to ALL Members)
Every GLF board member plays a direct role in the success and sustainability of the organisation.
Core Expectations
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Fundraising Commitment:
Every board member must actively participate in fundraising campaigns, donor outreach, and sponsorship drives.
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Demonstrated commitment to supporting children, teenagers, and single-parent families experiencing hardship.
OVERALL BOARD MEMBER BENEFITS
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Prestige: Founding member of a ground-breaking national social enterprise.
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Networking: Exclusive access to philanthropists, public officials, and corporate leaders.
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Leadership Development: Gain board-level governance and strategic experience.
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Impact Legacy: Directly shape programs that provide homes, hope, and opportunity for hundreds of lives.
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Visibility: Public recognition through GLF website, media, and national campaigns.
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Personal Fulfilment: Be part of a purpose-driven organisation changing the narrative for children and families in need.
IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE (For All Roles)
We are looking for leaders who are:
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Deeply passionate about social impact, youth empowerment, and family stability.
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Professionally experienced (1+ years) in their area of expertise.
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Team players who bring creativity, positivity, and initiative.
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Connected and influential, willing to open doors and amplify GLF’s message.
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Dedicated, committing time, expertise, and monthly donations.
Position: Board of Director - Vice-Chairperson (Unpaid Volunteer Role)
Reports to: Board Chairperson
Location: Hybrid (remote + in-person events as needed)
Responsibilities:
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Support the Chairperson and act in their absence.
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Ensure all board decisions are actioned efficiently.
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Oversee special committees and task forces.
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Assist with performance evaluations of executive staff.
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Provide leadership continuity during transitions.
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Strong leadership and organisational skills.
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Prior experience in management or board governance.
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Executive leadership recognition.
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Key role in succession planning and governance strategy.
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Access to leadership networks and visibility opportunities.
Compensation:
This is an unpaid volunteer position.
At Guardian Light Foundation, we restore hope for homeless children, teens and single parents scarred by abuse, harassment and homelessness.
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!
Role Summary
If you have a senior financial background and a passion for global justice and disability inclusion, we’d love to hear from you. The role will serve on both our Board and our Finance and Audit Committee. Experience working with UK charities, either in finance, governance or audit, is desirable, but not essential. The role would suit an experienced Trustee, or someone considering their first Trustee role. This role will oversee the charity’s financial performance and position, financial governance, and investment management.
Please note that we will review applications as they are received, so early applications
are encouraged.
About Us
For over 115 years, CBM has been transforming lives around the world. We work with local partners, making sure people with disabilities in some of the world’s poorest communities have access to healthcare, education and a future where they can thrive. As an organisation based on Christian values, we welcome staff of all faiths and none in our work to build an inclusive world in which all people with disabilities enjoy their human rights and achieve their full potential.
Please download the Recruitment Pack for full details and how to apply.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We’re looking for a dynamic and visionary Chair to lead our charity into its next chapter—someone who is both entrepreneurial and ambitious, with the big-picture thinking to guide long-term strategy and the hands-on commitment to support our dayto-day impact. The Chair will provide strategic leadership to the Board, ensuring it operates effectively, upholds the charity’s values, and supports the executive team in delivering our mission. As an ambassador for the
organisation, the Chair will play a key role in shaping our public voice and forging relationships with stakeholders and the wider community. You’ll be an influential champion for our mission, bringing experience or passion from the charity, arts or
education sector, and an understanding of how to build an inclusive, supportive, and highperforming board.
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a lasting impact on a muchloved venue and creative organisation, ensuring it continues to thrive, inspire, and serve for years to come.
- Work closely with the Executive team to oversee and shape the delivery of the music centre’s new vision.
- Provide strategic leadership to the Board and ensure effective governance
- Ensure the Board is focused on highlevel strategy, performance, and oversight of senior management
- Promote a collaborative, inclusive, and effective Board culture
- Chair Board meetings enabling constructive discussion, inclusive participation, and effective decisionmaking
- Act as a key representative and ambassador for the charity, serving as a figurehead for the organisation and its Board of Trustees
- Ensure trustees receive accurate, timely, and relevant information to support informed governance and oversight
Plan annual cycle of Board meetings and Members’ meetings
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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!
Are you passionate about creating inclusive, anti-sectarian, and empowering spaces for Muslims?
Inclusive Mosque Initiative is looking for a Chair of Trustees to help lead our mission forward.
The Chair provides visionary and strategic leadership to the Board
of Trustees of IMI, ensuring effective governance, accountability, and alignment with IMI’s
mission to create inclusive, safe, and inter-sectarian spaces for Muslim worship, learning, and
community building. This pivotal role supports the organisation’s growth and impact while
fostering a values-driven, accessible, and collaborative board culture.
Why Join the Board?
- Be a Changemaker: Help steer a mosque committed to justice, inclusion, and community.
- Use Your Skills for Good: Whether your expertise is finance, governance, community engagement, or advocacy, your contribution will help us grow.
- Grow and Learn: Access free training in governance, leadership, and social justice while working alongside passionate Muslim leaders.
- Shape the Future: Play a pivotal role in guiding IMI’s growth, from expanding community programs to strengthening our financial sustainability.
Who We’re Looking For
We welcome Trustees who:
- Are Muslim.
- Are passionate about IMI’s Core Values and mission.
- Bring diverse professional and lived experience and skills to strengthen the Board.
- Are ready to collaborate, challenge, and support in a dedicated team.
To apply, see the role description packs and fill in the online form


