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External Trustee – Leeds Trinity Students’ Union
Leeds Trinity Students’ Union is entering a period of transformation and we are looking for three External Trustees who want to play a central role in shaping our new strategy. This is a chance to bring fresh thinking, clear judgement and constructive challenge to an organisation that is actively working to strengthen its future.
We are seeking a purpose-driven individual committed to improving outcomes for students and supporting organisational transformation.
What we’re looking for
We’re seeking an External Trustee who brings:
A genuine passion for the student experience
You believe in the value of representation, community and support and you want students to feel the impact of a strong, effective students’ union.
Strong experience and knowledge of Students’ Unions
You understand the sector’s landscape, governance expectations and operational realities and can apply this knowledge in a practical, proportionate way.
Confidence in holding senior leaders to account
You’ll work collaboratively with the Board to provide constructive challenge and support to the CEO, ensuring clarity, accountability and progress.
Experience leading through change
You’re steady, strategic and comfortable supporting an organisation through periods of uncertainty, transition and transformation.
Desirable experience
While not essential, we would particularly welcome applications from candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas:
Income generation and sustainability
Experience supporting income diversification, commercial activity, fundraising or long‑term financial sustainability in the charity, education or students’ union sector.
Human resources and people management
Knowledge of HR practices, organisational development, culture change or employment relations, with an understanding of how strong people practices support organisational performance.
Finance and risk oversight
Experience interpreting financial information, contributing to budget setting, financial planning or oversight of risk and assurance at Board level.
What this role offers
This is a hands‑on, high‑impact opportunity to:
· Influence the strategic direction of a Students’ Union at a defining moment.
· Strengthen governance, culture and long‑term resilience.
· Support a leadership team committed to improvement.
· Help shape a renewed vision for student representation and support.
· Be part of a Board determined to build something better.
Time commitment
We aim to make the role meaningful but manageable. The expected commitment is:
· Four Board meetings per year, typically held in the early evening.
· Additional ad‑hoc meetings or events is response to organisational needs. This is expected to be more front-loaded during the initial change period.
· Pre‑reading and preparation ahead of each meeting.
· Participation in the CEO’s annual appraisal and periodic performance reviews.
Recruitment timeline
· Advert opens: Tuesday 21 April 2026
· Advert closes: Sunday 10 May 2026
· Interviews (virtual): Tuesday 12 May 2026
Interested in an informal conversation?
Requests for informal conversations can be directed to Ammarah Pandor, Interim Chair of Trustees.
How to apply
Applications should include a CV and a cover letter (maximum two sides) and be submitted in line with the process outlined on our webiste.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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National Relief Trust, we are dedicated to making a real difference through charity support, community development, and focused health initiatives. To keep our programs running smoothly and reaching the people who need them most, we rely on a strong behind-the-scenes team.
The Role We are looking for a highly organized and reliable volunteer to join us remotely as an Operations Support Coordinator. In this role, you will be the glue that holds our daily operations together. If you love keeping things tidy, organizing information, and supporting a busy team from the comfort of your own home, we would love to hear from you.
What You'll Be Doing
Day-to-Day Admin: Helping our team with general administrative tasks to keep projects moving.
Data Entry & Organization: Keeping our records, files, and databases accurate and up to date.
Team Support: Assisting with scheduling virtual meetings, taking notes, and organizing digital workspaces.
Communication: Acting as a friendly point of contact for basic team inquiries and helping route emails to the right people.
What We’re Looking For
Organized: You have a great eye for detail and like keeping things neat and structured.
Tech-Comfortable: You are confident using standard tools like email, word processors, and spreadsheets (e.g., Microsoft Office or Google Workspace).
Self-Motivated: Since this is a remote role, you are happy to work independently and manage your own time.
Friendly Communicator: You are comfortable reaching out to team members online and writing clear, polite emails.
No prior charity experience is strictly required, just a willingness to learn and pitch in!
What’s In It For You?
Gain practical, hands-on experience in operations and charity administration.
Work flexibly from home, fitting your volunteering around your current schedule.
Join a welcoming, passionate team dedicated to health and community development.
Make a genuine, lasting impact on the causes we support.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Role Purpose
This is a senior volunteer leadership role designed to provide strategic and operational resilience across the department.
The Deputy Head works across both the Ethics Team and the Research Reporting Team, ensuring that ethical standards, research integrity and high‑quality reporting are upheld across all departmental activity.
Core Duties
Support the Head of Department in delivering strategic and operational leadership.
Provide continuity, stability and leadership resilience across the department.
Lead delegated strategic initiatives or operational areas as assigned by the Head of Department.
Share responsibility for departmental planning, performance monitoring and reporting.
Support Senior Managers and Managers, offering guidance, oversight and problem‑solving support.
Contribute to departmental policy development, risk management and quality assurance.
Act as a key point of contact for cross‑departmental collaboration and organisational alignment.
Step into leadership when required to ensure smooth, uninterrupted departmental operations.
Competency Requirements (Deputy Head)
To succeed in this senior volunteer leadership role, the Deputy Head should demonstrate:
Strategic leadership capability, with the ability to translate organisational goals into departmental plans.
Advanced ethical awareness, including deep understanding of research ethics, integrity and responsible data management.
Clear, confident communication, suitable for volunteers, senior leaders and Trustees.
Collaborative leadership, fostering a positive, inclusive and supportive departmental culture.
Professionalism and integrity, modelling fairness, consistency and ethical behaviour.
Sound judgement and decision‑making, especially in complex or sensitive ethical scenarios.
Operational oversight skills, including planning, resource management and performance monitoring.
Risk awareness, with the ability to identify, assess and mitigate ethical, operational and reputational risks.
Ability to support and develop others, including Senior Managers, Managers and wider volunteers.
Commitment to GDPR compliance, responsible data handling and good governance practices.
Adaptability, particularly during the interim leadership period and subsequent transition.
Role Requirements (Deputy Head)
Given the seniority and responsibility of this volunteer role, the following experience is required:
A PhD is required, along with postdoctoral research experience, or significant academic or practical research experience at an equivalent level, demonstrating advanced expertise in research design, ethics, governance or reporting.
Substantial experience in research ethics, research governance or research leadership, ideally across multiple projects or teams.
Experience in strategic planning, departmental oversight or senior‑level decision‑making, whether in a volunteer, academic or professional context.
A strong track record of ethical decision‑making, particularly in roles where judgement, integrity and risk assessment were central.
Experience with research reporting, research communication or academic publication processes is highly beneficial.
A strong interest in ethical governance, research integrity and maintaining high standards across research projects.
Familiarity with GDPR and responsible data management practices, or willingness to develop this knowledge quickly.
Experience working with volunteers or mixed‑experience teams is advantageous.
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Our partner works globally to support local communities to safely document human rights abuses. Through its network and tools, the organisation enables citizen journalists to gather and share evidence that can drive accountability and change.
The Treasurer will sit on the Board as a Trustee and play a key role in overseeing the financial health of the organisation. Working closely with the Chair, CEO, Operations Director and finance lead, the Treasurer will support strong financial governance, provide strategic oversight, and help guide decision-making through clear financial insight. The role also involves chairing the Finance Committee, reviewing budgets and management accounts, advising on financial risks, and overseeing the audit process.
The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant or an experienced finance professional, with a good understanding of charity finance and governance. You will be comfortable operating at board level, able to provide constructive challenge, and confident explaining financial matters to non-financial stakeholders. A collaborative approach, sound judgement, and a genuine interest in the organisation’s mission are key.
This is a rewarding trustee opportunity with an estimated time commitment of around 5 to 6 hours per quarter, alongside some ad hoc support as needed, offering flexibility around when that time is given.
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For more Trustee and Treasurer roles please visit the AfID website.
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Role- Head of Governance and Legal (Voluntary)
Reporting- CEO/CPO
Location- Remote, UK-based
Commitment: We estimate this role requires 4–6 hours per week, with flexibility to manage your own time. All meetings are remote and scheduled in advance.
Compensation: Voluntary role (non-paid)
About YouthAdvantage UK
YouthAdvantage UK is a volunteer-led, research-based organisation championing the rights and wellbeing of young people aged 11 to 25 across the UK. We influence national policy, deliver grassroots projects, and elevate youth voice in key debates; from education to mental health, climate action to justice reform.
We are seeking a passionate, committed Head of Governance & Legal to join our senior leadership team and help shape the strategic foundations that support our work.
About the role
As Head of Governance & Legal, you will lead a small team focused on risk, compliance, and governance excellence. You will ensure our work is rooted in sound legal and ethical frameworks and will support our growth with robust, transparent policies and guidance. You’ll also provide strategic support to our Board of Trustees and act as the senior point of contact for all legal matters.
This is an ideal opportunity for a governance, legal, or compliance professional looking to gain sector leadership experience while supporting a values-driven youth organisation.
What you’ll gain
What you’ll do
Who we’re looking for
We welcome applications from a broad range of professional backgrounds. You might be:
Essential:
To Apply
If you’re interested, just send us your CV and a few lines about why the role appeals to you — this can be a short paragraph in your email or a separate note. If you'd prefer an informal chat before applying, we’d love to hear from you. Just drop us a message and we’ll arrange a time.
Volunteer Acknowledgement
Although this is a volunteer role, we’re committed to recognising your contribution. Upon successful completion of your commitment, you can request:
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About YAUK
Youth Advantage UK is a charitable organisation that uses a research-led approach to inform policy work and projects
that aim to promote and further the human rights of young people aged 11 to 25 across the United Kingdom.
Please note that this is a VOLUNTEER role.
We won't accept applications from individuals residing outside of the UK as we operate on the principle of bettering the lives of young people in the UK. Therefore, we require our volunteers to have an understanding of what it is like to live in the UK.
What we offer!
Anybody who wishes to help and contribute to a good cause are welcome to apply for one of our volunteering positions. We will speak to you about what your aims are to ensure that the volunteering position you are applying for is suitable. By volunteering you have the chance to learn something new and contribute to a successful organisation who is looking to help young people in the UK.
We are looking to appoint a volunteer who has management experience and who is able to support the functions of our Communications & Marketing Department through the effective management of our marketing team and marketing policy. These functions include: website, social media, engagement, events and sponsorship (as a temporary function within this department).
Key accountabilities:
Requirements
Benefits
This is a UK based 100% Fully remote and flexible role
Supportive Team and Management to enhance your skills and build on your experience.
Your work will help transform and empower many young people’s lives, rights and interests and assist in promoting equality for all young people.
Why volunteer with us?
We are a supportive and friendly organisation that takes pride in developing and nurturing our staff and providing them with excellent opportunities to thrive and further encourage their career growth and future aspirations.
We offer a fully remote working environment and a flexible and adaptable working schedule. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organisation, enhance your skills, and gain valuable experience to help you begin your career in Research as we endeavour to grow our organisation and continue to make positive changes to the lives of young people. If this sounds like you and you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your CV.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Please submit your application with a covering letter explaining how you need the requirements for this volunteering post. We would also love to hear about what motivates you and what you hope to gain from this volunteering post.
Upload your CV in a PDF format only, applications outside of this format may not be considered.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Role Purpose
The Chief Governance & People Officer (CGPO) is a senior C-suite executive responsible for ensuring the organisation operates with strong governance, legal compliance, and a healthy, engaged volunteer culture. The CGPO provides strategic leadership across governance, legal support, HR, culture, learning, and volunteer experience. They oversee multiple Heads of Department, set strategic direction for their portfolio, and collaborate closely with the CEO, Trustees, and other C-level Officers to drive organisational performance and long-term development.
Key Responsibilities
1. Executive Leadership & Strategy
Lead governance, legal support, and HR strategy across the organisation.
Drive portfolio performance and ensure alignment with organisational goals.
Contribute to C‑suite decision‑making and long‑term planning.
2. Governance Leadership
Maintain an up‑to‑date governing document and ensure regulatory compliance.
Oversee GDPR and data protection standards.
Support Trustees with governance advice and reporting.
3. Legal Support Oversight
Oversee legal risk management and compliance processes.
Review key legal documents and guide legal research.
Strengthen organisational understanding of legal responsibilities.
4. HR Leadership & Culture Development
Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and volunteer checks.
Provide strategic oversight of conduct, standards, and people policy.
Promote a positive volunteer culture and engagement.
Lead development of training pathways and HR policies.
5. Portfolio Management & Line Management
Line‑manage Co‑Heads of HR and the Head of Governance & Legal Support.
Provide strategic direction, coaching, and performance oversight.
Ensure effective cross‑department collaboration and clarity of roles.
6. C‑Suite Collaboration & Organisational Leadership
Work closely with the CEO, Deputy CEO, COO, CPO, and Trustees.
Shape organisation‑wide policies, frameworks, and strategic initiatives
Person Specification (Applicant Criteria)
Essential Criteria
Strong understanding of governance, compliance, or legal frameworks.
Experience in HR, people management, or organisational culture development.
Ability to lead multiple departments and manage senior volunteers.
Excellent communication, judgement, and decision‑making skills.
Ability to interpret policies, regulations, and legal documents.
Experience handling sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
Strategic thinker with the ability to translate organisational goals into actionable plans.
Demonstrated commitment to ethical leadership and safeguarding good practice.
Ability to work collaboratively at executive level.
Desirable Criteria
Experience working with Trustees or governance boards.
Knowledge of GDPR, data protection, and risk management.
Background in law, HR, organisational development, or compliance.
Experience in volunteer‑led organisations or the charity sector.
Ability to design and deliver training or learning programmes.
Experience managing organisational change or culture initiatives.
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Our partner is a well-established UK charity with a strong reputation in healthcare research and data, playing an important role in improving outcomes and informing policy across the sector.
The Treasurer will join the Board as a Trustee and chair the Audit and Risk Sub-Committee, overseeing financial governance and supporting long-term sustainability. Working closely with the senior leadership team, the role includes reviewing budgets and financial reporting, advising on reserves and risk, and ensuring appropriate controls and compliance are in place.
The ideal candidate will be a senior finance professional, likely at CFO or Finance Director level, with strong experience in governance, audit and risk. You will be comfortable operating at Board level, able to provide constructive challenge, and confident communicating financial matters clearly.
This is a strategic oversight role with an established finance function in place. The commitment includes quarterly Board and committee meetings, with two in-person meetings in London each year, plus some ad hoc support.
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For more Trustee and Treasurer roles please visit the AfID website.
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Our partner is a UK-based health justice charity working to improve health and wellbeing by addressing issues such as housing, energy, migration and state violence.
The Treasurer will join the Board of Trustees and provide oversight of financial management and governance. Working closely with the Executive Director and Head of Finance, the role includes monitoring financial performance, supporting budgeting and reporting, ensuring appropriate controls are in place, and helping trustees interpret financial information. You will also advise on the financial implications of strategy and support strong financial decision-making at Board level.
The ideal candidate will bring strong financial expertise, with a recognised qualification or equivalent experience, and an understanding of charity finance and governance. You will be comfortable operating at Board level, able to communicate financial information clearly, and willing to contribute to wider strategic discussions. An interest in health justice or social impact would be beneficial.
This role involves four Board meetings per year, alongside some ad hoc support between meetings.
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For more Trustee and Treasurer roles please visit the AfID website
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Starfish is an international development charity aiming to bring life, hope and opportunity to children in South Africa who have been orphaned or made vulnerable through HIV/AIDS and poverty. Starfish are looking for an enthusiastic person who is passionate about international development with good writing skills. The internship will be varied and include: researching trusts and foundations, writing applications, sending out applications & reports, managing data, and supporting event preparations. The Starfish UK London office is small and therefore you will become very much part of the team, being able to experience the operations of a dynamic international charity. This is a great opportunity to gain invaluable experience and enhance your CV. Desired experience - Use of Microsoft packages, organisational skills, good communication skills, research skills and the ability to work well in a team. Role starting May 2026.
This position is for minimum 3 days a week, working from home with a March event in central London.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Engine of our Mission: Join Us as Volunteer Secretary & Admin Coordinator
Every great movement needs a mission control. Could that be you?
As Unlock YOUR Potential grows from a big idea into a registered East London charity, the "behind-the-scenes" work becomes the most important part of our success. We are recruiting passionate volunteers to lead our programmes and board, and now we need an organised, detail-oriented Secretary & Admin Coordinator to keep the wheels turning.
If you love bringing order to chaos and want to use your administrative talents to help NEET adults (18+) across East London find their path, we want to meet you.
The Role: Keeping Us Moving Forward
You will be the central hub of our small team, ensuring that our communications are professional, our meetings are productive, and our records are airtight as we apply for charity status.
Your Impact will include:
Steering the Meetings: Attending our Steering Committee meetings to take clear, actionable minutes that capture our strategic decisions.
Managing Enquiries: Being the first point of contact for the "growing list" of passionate people responding to our recruitment ads—ensuring everyone gets a warm, timely response.
Document Guardianship: Helping the Founder organise essential paperwork, from volunteer applications to draft policy documents.
Process Improvement: As a founding volunteer, you’ll help us set up the inbox systems and folders we’ll use for years to come.
Is This You?
This role is perfect for someone who is highly organised and thrives on being "the person with the plan."
Super Organised: You find joy in a clean inbox, a clear set of minutes, and a well-labelled folder.
A Great Communicator: You can write professional, friendly emails that reflect our supportive and empowering ethos.
Reliable & Discreet: You understand the importance of confidentiality, especially as we handle volunteer data and charity applications.
Local Heart: You are excited about supporting a grassroots organisation making a real difference in East London.
Why Volunteer with Unlock YOUR Potential?
Flexible & Remote: Much of this role can be done from the comfort of your home, with occasional attendance at meetings (virtual or in East London).
Skills Development: Gain unique experience in "Charity Start-up" administration and governance.
Be Part of the Founding Team: You aren’t just "doing admin"—you are helping to build the infrastructure of a charity that will change lives.
Direct Impact: By handling the paperwork, you free up our mentors and coaches to focus on what they do best: helping people back into work.
Ready to help us stay on track?
If you have a few hours a week to spare and want to be the backbone of our new charity, we’d love to hear from you. Please send a short note about your admin experience and why you’re interested in supporting social mobility in East London.
Unlock YOUR Potential:
Organising a brighter future for East London.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you interested in supporting a family in need? We are looking for volunteers with parenting or child caring experience to support families for 2-3 hours per week, for a minimum of one year upon completing the preparation course.
Home-Start Camden and Islington supports families with childre under 5 thrive.
We provide a preparation course for all volunteers before they start to visit families, which covers all the essential training and information you will require.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Shape the Foundation: Join our Founding Steering Committee & Board
Success is built on a solid foundation. Help us lay the first stones.
At Unlock YOUR Potential, we are driven by a singular goal: ensuring that every adult in East London has the support they need to move from NEET (Not in Education, Employment, or Training) into a fulfilling career. We have the vision and the community energy—now, we need the strategic minds to govern our growth.
We are seeking 3–5 Founding Steering Committee Members (Interim Trustees), including a dedicated Treasurer, to provide the oversight and expertise required to transition us into a fully registered charity.
The Mission: Strategic Guardianship
As a member of our Steering Committee, you won’t just be "attending meetings." You will be the architects of our legal and financial framework, ensuring we are robust, compliant, and ready to scale.
We are looking for specific expertise in the following areas:
Financial Leadership (Treasurer): We need a volunteer with a background in accounting or finance to oversee our budget, manage initial seed funding, and establish the financial transparency required for charity registration.
Legal & Governance: An individual to guide us through the Charity Commission application, help draft our constitution, and ensure our policies (from Safeguarding to GDPR) are airtight.
Lived Experience Advocate: Someone who has personally navigated the barriers to employment or education. Your voice is vital to ensuring our programmes remain authentic and effective for the people we serve.
Strategic Growth: A generalist with experience in scaling small organisations or social enterprises who can help us map out our 3-year impact plan.
Your Impact
This is a high-level advisory role that directly enables our frontline work. By volunteering your professional skills, you are:
Securing our Status: Directly assisting in the successful application for UK Charity Status.
Mitigating Risk: Ensuring that as we grow, we do so safely, ethically, and sustainably.
Empowering the Team: Providing a "safety net" and soundboard for our Founder and Head of Programmes.
Is This You?
You are a professional looking to use your "board-level" skills for social good.
You have a deep commitment to social mobility and the East London community.
You can commit to a monthly meeting (virtual or in East London) plus 2-4 hours of remote advisory work.
You enjoy the "early-stage" challenge of building a brand-new organisation.
Why Join the Steering Committee?
Founding Influence: Have a direct say in the values, ethics, and direction of a new charity.
Governance Experience: Perfect for those looking to transition into non-executive director or formal Trustee roles.
Community Connection: Work alongside like-minded professionals and community leaders dedicated to East London’s future.
Ready to Lead?
If you have the professional expertise to help us build a lasting legacy, we would love to chat. Please send a CV and a short note indicating which area of expertise (Legal, Finance, or Lived Experience) you would like to contribute.
Unlock YOUR Potential:
Governing with Purpose, Leading with Heart.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Design the Identity of Change: Join Us as Volunteer Graphic Designer
They say a picture is worth a thousand words. We need you to help us tell a story of transformation.
At Unlock YOUR Potential, we are building a movement to empower NEET adults (18+) across East London. We have the mission, the passion, and the drive—now, we need the visual spark to make our voice heard.
We are looking for a creative Volunteer Graphic Designer to help us build our brand from the ground up. Whether you are looking for a high-impact one-off project to sharpen your portfolio or a regular role to help us grow, your work will become the face of social mobility in our community.
The Canvas: Our Brand, Your Vision
We are a small organisation with a big heart, and we’re sticking to our bold Orange roots. Why? Because orange represents energy, optimism, and the "stop-and-look" urgency that our mission demands.
What you’ll be building:
The Blueprint: Helping us refine and standardise our Logo and Brand Identity so we look as professional as the services we provide.
Digital Presence: Creating social media assets and website graphics that grab attention and inspire sign-ups.
The "Paper Trail": Designing print-ready flyers, posters, and brochures to reach adults in local community hubs and Jobcentres.
Impact Reports: Visualising data and success stories that will help us secure our official charity status.
Are You the One?
We aren’t looking for "just a designer"—we’re looking for a storyteller who uses shapes, fonts, and that signature orange to spark hope.
The Creative: You have an eye for clean, modern design and a portfolio that proves it.
The Communicator: You can take our core values—empowerment, community, and growth—and translate them into a visual language.
The Tech-Savvy: You’re comfortable with the Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or Figma.
The Local Hero: You love East London and want to use your skills to give back to your neighbours.
Why Volunteer With Us?
Creative Freedom: Help set the visual tone for a brand-new organisation.
Social Impact: See your designs on the streets of East London, helping real people access career coaching and wellbeing support.
Flexibility: We can work around your schedule—whether you want to do a "Brand Sprint" or support us for a few hours a month.
Portfolio Gold: Build a full brand identity from scratch for a social justice cause.
Ready to Paint the Town Orange?
If you’re ready to help us look as impactful as we feel, we want to hear from you. Please send us a link to your portfolio or a few samples of your work, along with a quick note on why you’re interested in the role.
Unlock YOUR Potential:
Help us design a future where no one is left behind.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Architect Our Impact: Join Us as Head of Programmes and Services
In East London, potential is everywhere—but the path to progress isn't always clear.
For many adults who are currently NEET (Not in Education, Employment, or Training), the distance between where they are and where they want to be can feel insurmountable. At Unlock YOUR Potential, we are building the bridge.
As we move toward official charity status, we aren't just looking for a volunteer; we are looking for a Founding Head of Programmes and Services. This is a high-impact, strategic leadership role for a builder, a dreamer, and a doer who wants to design the blueprint for social mobility in our community.
The Challenge: From Concept to Community Impact
You won't just be managing existing services—you will be the visionary who launches them. You will lead the design, setup, and rollout of a holistic ecosystem designed to empower adults 18+ to reclaim their futures.
Your Portfolio of Change:
Corporate Mentorship: Building structured pathways for industry professionals to guide our participants.
Career Coaching: Developing 1-to-1 frameworks that turn career goals into reality.
Wellbeing Sessions: Ensuring our approach is person-centred, addressing the mental and emotional barriers to employment.
Job Clubs & Beyond: Launching practical, high-energy hubs for skill-sharing, networking, and application support.
Service Design: Creating the "how" behind everything we do—ensuring our programmes are inclusive, effective, and scalable.
Is This Your Next Mission?
We are looking for a leader who can balance "big picture" strategy with the "sleeves-rolled-up" energy of a start-up.
The Strategist: You have experience in programme management or service design and know how to move from a "good idea" to a "live service."
The East London Advocate: You understand the unique challenges and the incredible vibrance of our local community.
The Innovator: You aren't afraid to try new approaches to adult education and employability.
The Leader: You can inspire a growing team of volunteers and partners to deliver excellence.
Why Join the Founding Team?
This is more than a volunteer role; it’s a legacy project. You will have a seat at the table during our most formative stage, helping to decide exactly how Unlock YOUR Potential serves East London.
Complete Autonomy: Build the programmes you’ve always wanted to see in the world.
Direct Impact: Watch your designs change the lives of local adults in real-time.
Strategic Growth: Gain unique experience in the "start-up" phase of a charity’s journey.
Ready to Build Something Extraordinary?
If you have the professional expertise to lead and the passion to drive social change, we need you. Please get in touch with a brief summary of your background in programme leadership and why you want to help us unlock the potential of East London.
Unlock YOUR Potential:
Building the Framework for Future Success.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.