Herefordshire Wildlife Trust (HWT) is a wildlife conservation charity dedicated to protecting the special wildlife in Herefordshire and encouraging people to enjoy, care for and act for nature.  We own and manage 55 Nature Reserves across the county and have over 5,200 members.  Our 2020 Vision for Wildlife aims to place nature’s recovery at the forefront of tackling the climate emergency - for wildlife itself, for the natural services it provides and for everyone’s wellbeing.

We are recruiting for new Trustees and a Company Secretary with the energy, enthusiasm and commitment to help us achieve our objectives.  We are particularly keen to recruit people from diverse backgrounds who have, or are keen to develop, one or more of the following core skills and qualities:

• A strong commitment to wildlife conservation and the Vision of the Trust;
• Understanding and commitment to the principles of landscape scale conservation and nature’s recovery;
• The ability to apply clear logical thinking and creativity to developing our strategy.
• The ability to work effectively in a team, with different areas of expertise, to govern the Trust;
• Contacts within the conservation sector and associated businesses that they can draw upon for support

As well as having the core skills required, we are particularly looking for candidates who have experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Company Secretary - administrative and organisational skills and an understanding of the legal requirements of the role of the Company Secretary
• Fundraising / Income Generation - this may include individual giving, grants, corporate support, legacies, commercial operations
• Financial skills - with the ability to scrutinise and interrogate financial statements, reports and balance sheet information
• Communications, PR and marketing - with a particular focus on the role of digital technologies
• Conservation policy  - with experience of current and developing conservation policy in the UK

For more details, see the Trustee Recruitment Pack available on our website.

Trustees are expected to attend up to 10 formal meetings per year as well as annual workshops and training opportunities.  At present all meeting are held by Zoom.  Face to face meetings, when they resume, are held at Queenswood Country Park.  Trustees are reimbursed for the reasonable expenses of fulfilling their duties.

Herefordshire Wildlife Trust is part of The Wildlife Trusts - a federation of 46 Trusts covering the UK.  We aim to create a movement of diverse, inclusive and effective leaders who embrace the challenge of increasing our diversity and the contribution diversity makes to our movement.  We particularly welcome applications from young people, people from BAME backgrounds and people with disabilities.  Full induction, training and support will be provided.

Head2Head Sensory Theatre is seeking a Construction Professional Trustee to join and play a vital role during a particularly exciting time of growth and expansion. 

What will you be doing?

We are seeking a Trustee with a background in Professional Services (Architects, Surveyors, Engineers, Construction Project/Contracts Managers).This is a wonderful opportunity to be a part-time project manager/lead for the procurement of a permanent base site for our charity in the Surrey area.

Individuals with experience in CAD, project management principles, budget/costs, general built environment experience which can take the lead and advise or tap into existing contacts to help stabilise the charity into successful project management and completion.

You will bring your skills, attributes, expert knowledge, experience and contacts to enrich our board and benefit our charity.Head2Head Sensory Theatre will flourish with you actively leading, championing and developing the services we offer.For the charity you will:

• Utilise your special skills providing advice in your area of expertise
• Make connections for the benefit of the charity
• Be a team player
• Have your say but at times to suit you (we suggest an average of 6 hours a month)
• Discuss key issues with fellow trustees via Skype / Zoom (with one face-to-face meeting pa) 
• Act collectively with the board in taking decisions and supporting their implementation 
• Protect and develop the charity into national status. 

What are we looking for?

We are seeking an experienced construction / built environment professional with a background in any of the following specialist areas: architecture, building or quantity surveying, engineering, construction / project / contracts management.

In addition, we are looking for a comfortable project leader and organiser who is an advocate for the arts, theatre and equality. 

Ideal candidates will have:

• Experience in AutoCAD, drawings, technical drawings and Building Regulations
• Building principles, health and safety, legal requirements and local authority arrangements 
• Experience in preparing cost and budgeting information for site procurement, materials, refurbishment etc. once available 
• Experience in project management qualification such as PRINCE2, APM, Scrum, Agile
• Ability to provide strategic oversight of the proposed capital project 
• Ability to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the prospective home by advising on general maintenance, helping in the procurement of contractors & services and providing professional advice.

We wish to recruit trustees who are passionate about our charity’s work.We are proud of the progress we have made in the past 14 years and are seeking individuals who are able to take the charity to the next phase by making key decisions in terms of the expansion and who will champion its development.Ideal candidates will have can-do attitudes, very strong networking skills enabling leads for the benefit of the charity, as well as expert knowledge and experience necessary for this exciting transition.

Estimate of time needed:Approximately 6 hours / month either in or out of office

What difference will you make?

Your involvement would strengthen our charity and solidify the foundations of the H2H.You will give confidence to the organisation going forward and provide a technical sounding board and good advice to be called upon when needed.

We are diversifying our board and you will have a vital role in achieving the charity’s objectives.You will be an ambassador for the charity during a critical period of transition and your expert knowledge and experience will be invaluable to its success.You will have a key role in ensuring we are able to grow sustainably, develop and reach the children who are in need of our support and inclusion. 

What's in it for you?

You would be part of an innovative and forward-thinking charity, focussed on reaching children who are part of those harder to reach families.  Head2Head Sensory Theatre Charity is developing fast and you will play a key and vital part in its progress.

Head2Head Sensory Theatre is seeking a Legal Counsel Trustee to join and play a vital role during a particularly exciting time of growth and expansion. 

What will you be doing?

You would act as general legal counsel for the charity, oversee legal documentation and advise on any relevant contracts before they are sent out, in particular with regard to procuring our permanent site base.You would act as Advisor to the Board on all legal matters and you will review all press releases and articles written by H2H. 

You will bring your skills, attributes, expert knowledge, experience and contacts to enrich our board and benefit our charity.Head2Head Sensory Theatre will flourish with you actively leading, championing and developing the services we offer.For the charity you will:

• Utilise your special skills providing advice in your area of expertise
• Make connections for the benefit of the charity
• Be a team player
• Have your say but at times to suit you (we suggest an average of 6 hours a month)
• Discuss key issues with fellow trustees via Skype / Zoom (with one face-to-face meeting pa) 
• Act collectively with the board in taking decisions and supporting their implementation 
• Protect and develop the charity into national status. 

What are we looking for?

We are seeking an experienced lawyer, preferably an established Partner within a law firm with a network of contacts which could potentially be used to benefit Head2Head Sensory Theatre. Ideally, you will have a background in, or in-depth knowledge of charity law and employment law. 

In addition we are looking for a brilliant negotiator and an advocate for the arts, theatre and equality. 

Ideal candidates will have:

• Legal skills
• Experience of Law & Legal Requirements relating to fundraising activities/Grant Applications 
• Some experience of international law would be helpful but is not essential 
• Experience of Corporate Social Responsibility Partnerships/Collaborations 
• Knowledge of Legacy Fundraising

We wish to recruit trustees who are passionate about our charity’s work.We are proud of the progress we have made in the past 14 years and are seeking individuals who are able to take the charity to the next phase by making key decisions in terms of the expansion and who will champion its development.Ideal candidates will have can-do attitudes, very strong networking skills enabling leads for the benefit of the charity, as well as expert knowledge and experience necessary for this exciting transition.

Estimate of time needed:Approximately 6 hours / month either in or out of office hours.

What difference will you make?

Your involvement would strengthen our charity and solidify the foundations of the H2H.You will give confidence to the organisation going forward and provide a legal sounding board and good advice to be called upon when needed.

We are diversifying our board and you will have a vital role in achieving the charity’s objectives.You will be an ambassador for the charity during a critical period of transition and your expert knowledge and experience will be invaluable to its success.You will have a key role in ensuring we are able to grow sustainably, develop and reach the children who are in need of our support and inclusion. 

What's in it for you?

You would be part of an innovative and forward-thinking charity, focussed on reaching children who are part of those harder to reach families.  Head2Head Sensory Theatre Charity is developing fast and you will play a key and vital part in its progress.

Are you an experienced B2B development professional? Do you have business development experience? Are you able to generate new leads and negotiate corporate partnerships and affiliations?If so, please get in touch as we would love to hear from you!Head2Head Sensory Theatre is seeking volunteers to form part of a project team leading on the purchase and refurbishment of a Sensory Theatre / Community Drop-In Centre for children and young adults with special needs’ and disabilities, their families and carers.  

What will you be doing?

You will play your part in helping us establish and maintain a first-of-its-kind centre which will leave a lasting legacy on the Leatherhead and Surrey community.You will use your existing skills and experience to generate new high-end private and corporate social responsibility links and partnerships to our charity to help raise funds and our public profile.You will bring your skills, attributes, expert knowledge, experience and contacts to enrich our project and benefit our charity.

This role will be responsible for managing key relationships with existing and potential corporate members, across various networks. You will liaise with senior professionals keen to engage with the charity and their members.You will ensure that members receive exceptional customer service, maximise income generation from a variety of activities, and support the creation of a viable pipeline for new income streams. This role is a mix of account management and new business, but at its core it is about building relationships. You will work with the marketing team to produce attractive and effective publicity materials in line with the Charity's brand and house style.

Duties for this role include:

• Developing more long-term sustainable support and relationships with the wider community including the growth of our portfolio of events, new support groups, support from small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and the development of key fundraising products and activities
• Supporting the mission, ethos and values of H2H 
• Carrying out other associated duties as they arise in line with the broad remit of the position 
• Sharing knowledge, specialist expertise and best practice with the wider team, as well as other staff across the organisation as needed 
• Representing and being an ambassador for H2H 
• Being flexible and carrying out other associated duties as they may arise
• Abiding by organisational policies, codes of conduct and practices 
• Treating with confidentiality any personal, private or sensitive information about individual organisations and or clients or staff and H2H data

What are we looking for?

We wish to recruit volunteers who are passionate about our charity’s work.We are seeking individuals who are able to help us with our expansion project and beyond with their expertise and skills in business development.Ideal candidates will have can-do attitudes, very strong networking skills enabling leads for the benefit of the charity, as well as expert business knowledge and development experience necessary for this exciting transition.

The Ideal candidate will be:

• A natural relationship builder with strong communication skills
• Innovative, ambitious, questioning and solutions focussed
• Comfortable meeting with senior professionals across various sectors
• A team player able to work collaboratively with wider colleagues on cross-organisational projects
• An excellent communicator with great presentation skills
• Open, approachable and a firm believer in continuous development
• Experienced in networking and relationship building 
• A creative problem solver
• Able to work under pressure and have excellent time management skills 
• A skilled negotiator with fantastic conflict resolution abilities
• Enthusiastic and passionate for engaging donors 
• Experienced with Trusts and Foundations fundraising
• Experienced with: research skills, project management and data management 
• A skilled administrator with excellent written skills and attention to detail 
• IT proficient (Microsoft 365) 
• Experienced in working in the voluntary sector

Estimate of time needed:Approximately 5-10 hours / month Either in or out of office hours

What difference will you make?

You will join the charity during a critical period of transition and your expert knowledge and experience will be invaluable to its success.You will have a key role in ensuring we reach the children, and their families, who are in need of our support and inclusion on a regular basis and offer a drop-in centre which will always be welcoming.

What's in it for you?

You would be part of an innovative and forward-thinking charity, focussed on reaching children who are part of those harder to reach families.  You would have a key role in developing a first-of-its-kind theatre and drop-in centre which will be transformational to children and young adults with special needs’ and disabilities, their families and carers.

The Society is looking to recruit dynamic, forward thinking Trustees with extensive experience of governing or leading organisations through significant organisational change and who can bring a fresh, strategic approach to helping develop our wonderful Society to play a central role in driving Sussex’s social and economic recovery from the Covid pandemic. The Society particularly needs skills in certain areas which are set out in further detail within the information pack.

The Society is embracing an accelerated approach to equality, diversity and inclusion, bringing together people with different experiences and backgrounds and creating an environment where everyone feels welcomed and valued in everything we do.

Applications from potential Trustees from across the UK are encouraged as virtual attendance at meetings can be accommodated. Trustees meet formally every quarter with meetings generally taking place in the evenings and lasting no longer than 2 hours. Trustees are encouraged to participate in sub-committees, engage with our wonderful properties and programme of events and communicate actively via email when necessary.

The closing date for applications is 6pm, Friday 14 August. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview via virtual meeting. This will be an opportunity to meet with the Chair, Deputy Chair and CEO and to hear more about the organisation and its ambitions. Interviews will be held between Thurs 20th and Tues 25th August. Final appointment is subject to election by our membership at AGM.

Greenwich+Docklands International Festival (GDIF) is London's leading festival of free outdoor theatre and performing arts. Returning this summer for its 25th year, GDIF has reimagined its programme to ensure the safety of artists and audiences and present an uplifting programme of outdoor arts locally, on people's doorsteps.

We are looking for enthusiastic and friendly volunteers to help make GDIF 2020 a success! .

Can you be the smiling face of the Festival? Festival Volunteers help out in a Front of House capacity at any number of events and locations around Royal Greenwich, helping to ensure that audience members have a wonderful experience at GDIF.

Festival Volunteers help audiences orient themselves around the great range of performances and help us get the word out locally about the festival. Main activities will be:. - Being a friendly face for the public to approach. - Providing visitors and participants with information about our festival. - Distributing flyers and brochures around the Royal Borough of Greenwich and Newham. - Acting as a steward, supporting audiences with wayfinding for different events and around the festival sites. -Talking to members of the public about the festival, and answering any questions they might have. - Helping to ensure that the Festival is accessible to all by recognising and responding to individual’s access needs, and supporting audience members to access captioning technology. - Collecting contactless donations. - Supporting with evaluation and monitoring as required.

We are also looking for Artist Liaison volunteers to support the behind-the-scenes activities by welcoming Artists and ensuring their needs are met while they are performing with GDIF. 

What else do I need to know?

All volunteers will be afforded the same level of protection as all GDIF staff. This year we require all staff & audience members to wear face coverings whilst on site (with exemptions for health reasons) to help everyone feel safe and comfortable. We are also looking for local volunteers who can travel safely to sites to reduce the risk of Covid-19 transmission.

The festival will have extensive measures in place surrounding H&S and Covid-19 precautions, which will be communicated in advance to all volunteers through online training modules, the induction and pre-shift briefing emails. We will expect everyone to work together to help us deliver the events safely.

Apply online here - http://bttr.im/b72cr

Greenwich+Docklands International Festival (GDIF) is London's leading festival of free outdoor theatre and performing arts. Returning this summer for its 25th year, GDIF has reimagined its programme to ensure the safety of artists and audiences and present an uplifting programme of outdoor arts locally, on people's doorsteps.

We are looking for enthusiastic and friendly volunteers to help make GDIF 2020 a success! 

Would you like to help coordinate a team? We are looking for confident people to help coordinate volunteers at this year’s festival. This is a great opportunity if you enjoy meeting new people, have past experience of managing a team, and enjoy being outdoors.

Team Leaders are on-site during the festival and take responsibility for liaising with the Volunteer Coordinator and Production Managers during the shift. They will be managing a team of volunteers and ensuring that all tasks are completed.

Tasks will include:. - Delivering a short briefing at the beginning of the volunteer shift. - Coordinating volunteers on-site to ensure that all tasks are being fulfilled. - Appropriately allocating tasks to the volunteer team, taking into consideration needs or preferences of the volunteers. - Providing a friendly face to volunteers and audience members. - Ensuring the festival is accessible to all by recognising and responding to individual’s’ access needs. -Remaining in contact with and reporting to the GDIF Volunteer Coordinator. -Monitoring volunteers’ time and transport for expenses post-festival.

Team leaders will be allocated in advance and will all have some previous experience in a leadership position.

Team Leader volunteer applicants will be required to have an informal conversation with the GDIF Volunteer Coordinator over the phone or Zoom, to assess their suitability for the role. These will be taking place early-mid August. In addition there will be a Team Leader Briefing on Thursday 20th August from 6:30-7:30pm over Zoom which all Team Leaders will need to to attend.

All volunteers will be afforded the same level of protection as all GDIF staff. This year we require all staff & audience members to wear face coverings whilst on site (with exemptions for health reasons) to help everyone feel safe and comfortable. We are also looking for local volunteers who can travel safely to sites to reduce the risk of Covid-19 transmission.

The festival will have extensive measures in place surrounding H&S and Covid-19 precautions, which will be communicated in advance to all volunteers through online training modules, the induction and pre-shift briefing emails. We will expect everyone to work together to help us deliver the events safely.

Find out more on our website, and apply online here - http://bttr.im/b72cr

No one should die because they needed first aid and didn’t get it. St John Ambulance teaches people first aid so they can be the difference between life and death, and you can help us do this.

As Unit Manager you will be responsible for the overall management of your St John Ambulance Event Services unit. You will do this by leading meetings, organising first aid cover at events and other community activities and actively participating in the recruitment, training and retention of the volunteers in your unit. You will ensure that they have a positive and rewarding experience in St John Ambulance, by equipping them with the necessary skills to fulfil our vision; ‘Everyone who needs it should receive first aid from those around them. No one should suffer for the lack of trained first aiders.’

This role is ideal for someone who has some management experience and wants to enhance their skills while doing invaluable work. This role is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitations Offenders Act.

Must be available Mondays between 8pm and 10pm and a leader of adults.
 

This vacancy closes on Saturday 19th September 2020 with interviews being held on both Monday 5th October 2020 and Monday 12th October 2020.

As a First Aider at Events, you’ll help St John Ambulance provide first aid at large and small events within the community. You’ll be part of a team of volunteers delivering help where it’s needed, dealing with everything from a sprained ankle to a cardiac arrest.
The experience you gain could lead to more advanced roles, including patient transport, cycle response, advanced first aid and emergency response. You’ll make a real difference to your community and have a huge impact on the nation’s health.
As a First Aider at Events, you’ll get a huge sense of satisfaction and pride delivering an essential service. It’s great for you, great for your community and great for our nation, and it requires only a small commitment of your time.
We will make sure you will have access to a proper induction to volunteering with SJA and the training you need for the role you take on. We will also provide you with a supportive environment while you are volunteering with us. Information about our volunteer roles are included in the role descriptions. What you can expect from SJA, and what we expect from those who volunteer with us, is included in the volunteer charter.

If you are successful you will need to undertake induction & training for role at these dates:
Welcome Event (Induction) -10/10/2020 at Coventry HQ hollyhead road
Training for role - 11th, 17, 18th, and 25th October at Coventry HQ
Closing date for these opportunities is: 26/09/2020

Northmoor Community Association are looking for a new Treasurer to join our proactive and friendly Board of Trustees.

Northmoor Community Association (NCA) is an independent charity run with an emphasis on relieving poverty, promoting health & wellbeing, advancing skills & learning and enhancing the quality of life for the people who engage with us. We have an open door policy; everyone is welcome to use our services.

Your financial expertise will help support and shape the work and strategic direction of our organisation and help us achieve our purpose to improve the lives of the most vulnerable within our community. We are a proactive and supportive team and offer the opportunity to be a valued member of our board and to give something back to the community using your financial skills.

We are a learning organisation, whose main objective is to meet the needs of the community in Longsight. You will join a collaborative and open team and contribute with your skills and experience to keep our high standards of service and commitment to our clients. We have been awarded a PQASSO quality assurance mark, which is a great achievement for a small organisation such as ourselves.

Role description

• Monitoring the financial standing of the charity
• Keeping oversight of budget control, cash-flow forecasting and the overarching strategic management of the organisation’s financial resources.
• Overseeing the charity’s financial risk-management process
• Reporting financial health to the board of trustees at regular intervals
• Monitoring policies and ensure they are compliant with financial regulations.

Person Description

• The Treasurer should have the following background/experience:
• Qualified accountant/financial knowledge
• Proven ability to communicate and explain financial information to the Board and other stakeholders
• Strategic and forward looking vision in relation to the charity?s objects and aims.
• Good financial management, analytical and evaluation skills
• Good communication and leadership skills
• Willingness to devote time to carry out responsibilities.
• Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of Trusteeship and adhering to Nolan’s seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership.

Desirable

• Knowledge and experience of charity finance

We are fully committed to increasing the diversity of our board of trustees. Having a more diverse board will help us to understand better the needs of the communities we serve. We would especially welcome applications from people from a variety of ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented on our board.

Time commitment

The Board meets 6 times a year for 1 1/2 hours in the evening and one AGM. The Treasurer will be expected to join the Business subcommittee.

How to apply

Applications must be submitted via Reach Volunteering in the first instance. Please submit your CV along with a covering letter stating why you wish to join the organisation, the skills and experience you would bring to the board and any other relevant information.

HEART Academies Trust

Non-executive director/ Trustee role

Could you be an Academy Ambassador in Bedford?  HEART Academies Trust seeks a non-executive director to join its board.

The Academy Ambassadors programme brings the expertise of the business world onto boards at multi-academy trusts (MATs) throughout the country to raise standards of education and improve the life chances of young people, which is critical to our social and economic success.

The opportunity

HEART Academies Trust in Bedford seeks a non-executive director with experience as a senior leader in a school to join this trust of four schools. The core aim of the trust is to create a family of academies who are at the heart of their community delivering great education and improving life chances for all; we value the dreams and aspirations of everyone in our community. Their overwhelming belief is that every child can be successful, both personally and academically, with early and effective help from staff that know and value them as an individual. They have high expectations of all members of our schools; children, young people and professionals alike are challenged and supported to achieve their very best. The Trust manages a £14m budget annually. Meetings are held in Bedford.

The board seeks business leaders with expertise in

Headteacher/ SLT in a primary or secondary school

Change/Stakeholder Management

an understanding of Ofsted

Data analysis

As a key member of the board you will support the trust in achieving the following over the next 12 – 24 months:

1. To achieve greater financial stability through the growth of the trust and the consequential benefits of attracting and retaining talent; sharing and pooling of common resources; and working more efficiently with greater amounts of expertise.

2. Year on year improvement in student outcomes across all stages but in particular at primary (Key Stage 2)

3. To achieve greater educational consistency by achieving an equally high quality learning experience for all students irrespective of the school they attend through curriculum development, streamlined leadership and increased collaboration.

What’s involved?

Board governance in education is a strategic, ‘eyes on, hands off’ commitment which typically involves attending c. six board meetings per year/6-8 hours’ time per month.

You will be responsible for:

• Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction
• Holding executive leaders to account for the educational performance of the organisation and its pupils, and the effective and efficient performance management of staff; and
• Overseeing the financial performance of the organisation and making sure its money is well spent

 As an Academy Ambassador, you will join our Ambassadors alumni network which provides resources, guidance, networking events and webinars to support you in your role. All roles are pro bono.

Slough and East Berkshire Church of England Multi Academy Trust (SEBMAT)

Non-executive director/ Trustee role

Could you be an Academy Ambassador in Slough?  SEBMAT seeks three non-executives/directors to join its board.

The Academy Ambassadors programme brings the expertise of the business world onto boards at multi-academy trusts (MATs) throughout the country to raise standards of education and improve the life chances of young people, which is critical to our social and economic success.

The opportunity

SEBMAT comprises three primary and two secondary schools across Slough and East Berkshire. It has plans to grow steadily at a sustainable rate with the emphasis on providing high quality and enterprising education for the communities it serves. The Trust seeks three new non-executives to join its Board of Members and Board of Directors/Trustees:

· A Chair of the Board of Directors/Trustees;

· A Non-Executive Director on the Board of Directors/Trustees;

· And a Member to join the Board of Members.

Board Meetings are held in Slough. Applicants of all faiths and of none are welcomed.

The board seeks business leaders with expertise in

• CFO/Finance
• Growth Management
• Corporate Governance
• Chairing

As a key member of the board you will support the trust in achieving the following over the next 12 – 24 months:

1. Growth - Continuing to expand the Trust (up to approximately 8 to 10 schools in the longer term) to maximise economies of scale, increase performance and make use of exemplary central services to facilitate schools focusing on pupils' educational achievement and well-being.
2. COVID-19 - Stabilise and restore the Trust following COVID-19. This necessitates addressing the needs of pupils with regards to achievement and well-being; maximise the skills of staff; address financial challenges and restore income.
3. Strengthen governance – The Trust plans to increase the numbers and diversity of Members, Directors, Chairs and Vice Chairs of Governors.

What’s involved?

Board governance in education is a strategic, ‘eyes on, hands off’ commitment which typically involves attending c. six board meetings per year/6-8 hours’ time per month.

You will be responsible for:

• Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction
• Holding executive leaders to account for the educational performance of the organisation and its pupils, and the effective and efficient performance management of staff; and
• Overseeing the financial performance of the organisation and making sure its money is well spent

 As an Academy Ambassador, you will join our Ambassadors alumni network which provides resources, guidance, networking events and webinars to support you in your role. All roles are pro bono.

Member - Nurture Academies Trust

Member role

Could you help to improve education in Bradford by volunteering to become a member at a multi-academy trust?  Nurture Academies Trust seeks a new member.

Members provide independent oversight to the work of the board of trustees to ensure suitable accountability for decision making and strategy. As multi-academy trusts (MATs) grow and develop, they face significant challenges. This role enables professionals to use skills and experience gained throughout their career to help trusts across England and improve the life chances of young people. All roles are pro bono.

The trust

Across the six academies in the trust, Nurture Academies Trust provides for around 2,593 pupils. It employs over 465 staff and has a budget of almost £13.8m.

55.3% of the children within the trust are recorded as having English as an additional language.

The trust has an average population of 26.9% of children entitled to free School meals. The average population of children who have been entitled to free school meals at any point within the last six years is 30.3%.

Person specification

The board seeks a new member with previous experience in

• Corporate Governance, or
• Non-executive/ Trustee roles

Applicants should have an extensive and demonstrable background in senior leadership roles, with strategic vision and knowledge of the non-executive director role. Candidates are expected to demonstrate the seven principles of public life set out by Lord Nolan.

What’s involved?

Members have a similar role to the shareholders in a company limited by shares. They provide high-level oversight and scrutiny of the work of the trust board.

Most notably, members:

• define the trust’s charitable object and governance structure;
• amend the articles of association;
• appoint or remove trustees;
• appoint the trust’s auditors and receive the trust’s annual audited accounts; and, ultimately,
• dissolve the academy trust if required.

Members will typically meet once per year with preparation time required. This translates to a commitment of around two hours per month.

Successful candidates will join a network of Ambassadors: experienced business leaders and professionals who have been appointed to board roles through the Academy Ambassadors Programme. All Ambassadors gain access to resources, guidance, networking events, our annual flagship conference, as well as webinars.

What next?

Please send a copy of your CV and details of your location to us, either through to our website.

Can you help lead us into the future?

As the national youth council of the UK, we bring young people together to find their voice and use it for social and political change. As a youth-led charity, all our work is shaped and led by young people, and that includes our board - all trustees are 25 or under when they are appointed.

We are currently recruiting for new trustees to help us take the charity forward.  As a trustee you will be legally responsible for the charity, getting a great grounding in all areas of charity governance, leadership and financial management. We are particularly keen to expand the skill set of our board and would welcome applications form theose with some experience of:

• HR or inclusion, diversity and equalities.
• Finance or auditing
• stretagic communications or digital transformation.

We would also welcome applications from young people who identify as Black or from a minority ethnic community, disabled or with a life-limiting condition, or transgender or non-binary. We would also welcome applications from people in or from Wales.