Business Development Volunteer Roles

Are you passionate about improving the lives of local older people? Do you have skills, experience, or a fresh perspective that could help guide our charity's work? If so, Age UK Bromsgrove, Redditch & Wyre Forest needs you!

We are looking for committed and enthusiastic volunteer Trustees to join our Board. as a Trustee, you will play a vital role in shaping the direction of our charity, ensuring we continue to meet the needs of older people living in North Worcestershire.

We are seeking interest from all sectors of the community, to reflect our local population and the people we support and would particularly welcome applications from people with experience in charity retail and a legal/ property background to complement our existing team.

For more information on how you could get involved with supporting the continued growth and development of Age UK BRWF please access this link ▶ https://bit.ly/3yDGzYk for a copy of our Trustee Recruitment Pack or call our office or message us.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Are you passionate about tackling climate change and supporting local authorities and communities to deliver on their climate ambitions?

Do you have experience with fundraising for climate action or of the challenges faced by local authorities to deliver on their net zero targets ?

Are you interested in supporting an ambitious, principled, collaborative and evolving team? If so, join our Board of Directors to work with like-minded people and make a significant difference to the UK’s net zero transition.

The Board is responsible for developing strategy, providing good governance and directing UK100 towards achieving its mission. 
You will need to attend four formal Board meetings per year, plus occasional workshops to develop the organisation’s strategy and business plans. Meetings will be a mix of hybrid and in person.
Whilst you do not need to be an expert in local net zero, interest and a passion to tackle climate change will be required.

Job Title: Freelance Project Manager
Contract Duration: 1 Year
Company: ProudToBeMe

Job Overview:

ProudToBeMe is looking for a dynamic and experienced freelance Project Manager to join our team on a one-year contract. The Project Manager will play a key role in planning, coordinating, and executing multiple ongoing projects while being responsible for delivering three high-impact bootcamp events throughout the contract term. This role requires strong organizational skills, multitasking ability, and experience in event management and project delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Project Planning & Coordination:
   • Lead and manage multiple ongoing projects, ensuring timely delivery, within scope, and within budget.
   • Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation.
   • Coordinate cross-functional teams and stakeholders, ensuring alignment on project goals and deliverables.
   • Track project progress and performance, identifying potential risks and implementing effective mitigation strategies.
2. Bootcamp Event Management:
   • Plan, coordinate, and execute three major bootcamp events throughout the year.
   • Manage event logistics, including venue selection, scheduling, registration, marketing, and communication.
   • Collaborate with speakers, trainers, and other stakeholders to design and deliver engaging and impactful bootcamp programs.
   • Ensure each bootcamp aligns with the company’s mission, goals, and branding guidelines.
3. Stakeholder Communication & Reporting:
   • Serve as the primary point of contact for project-related queries and communications.
   • Regularly update internal and external stakeholders on project status, progress, and key developments.
   • Prepare and present detailed project reports, including post-event analysis for bootcamps.
4. Resource Management & Budgeting:
   • Manage project budgets, ensuring optimal resource allocation for both events and ongoing projects.
   • Negotiate and manage contracts with vendors, suppliers, and service providers.
   • Oversee the procurement of necessary materials, tools, and services.
5. Team Leadership & Collaboration:
   • Provide guidance and direction to team members, fostering collaboration and productivity.
   • Conduct regular team meetings to align on goals, resolve issues, and track progress.
   • Facilitate knowledge sharing and best practices among teams and project members.
6. Process Improvement & Best Practices:
   • Continuously evaluate project management processes, identifying opportunities for improvement.
   • Implement project management best practices, tools, and methodologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Requirements:

• Some experience as a Project Manager or coordinator, preferably in event management, youth work, non-profit or related sectors.
• Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience managing end-to-end event planning and execution.
• Budget management and resource allocation experience.
• Ability to work independently, remotely, and meet tight deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in managing bootcamp-style events or training programs.
• Familiarity with virtual event platforms and hybrid event management.
• Minimum education- Bachelor’s level degree.
• Certification in Project Management (PMP, PRINCE2, etc.) is a plus.

Contract Details:

• This is a one-year contract with an expectation to deliver three successful bootcamp events during the contract term.
• The role is freelance, with flexible hours, but requires availability during key project timelines and events.
• Competitive compensation, based on experience and project complexity.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit their resume, and a cover letter outlining their relevant experience and approach to managing both events and ongoing projects. Applications should be sent with the subject line "Freelance Project Manager Application – ProudToBeMe."

ABOUT BLACK ROOTZ

Black Rootz is a multigenerational growing project providing opportunities for Black and racially minoritised people in the food system and making the food system fairer for our communities. Black Rootz was established in 2019 by a collective of Black growers in Haringey who recognised the need to organise to address the deep inequalities in the growing and food industries. Over the past 5 years, Black Rootz has developed a food growing practice, growing spaces and community centred activities for Black and racially minoritised communities. To fully address the challenges of food and land equality, the Black Rootz approach incorporates intergenerational knowledge transfer, increased access to land, food sovereignty, regenerative environmental practices and reduced food inequality.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Black Rootz Champion roles have been created in recognition that we need greater capacity, new skills and more experience to move forward. Champions will bring additional capacity to functional areas across Black Rootz as well as strategic capacity to the project. Each Champion will have a different focus but what will be common across the roles is:

• Responsibility within a specific functional area of Black Rootz activities, either working with members of the Black Rootz team or taking on some responsibilities directly
• Participation in meetings and work supporting the strategic development and long-term sustainability of Black Rootz

The first 12-months as a Champion is likely to be focussed on securing the foundations of Black Rootz. This will involve understanding the current ways of working that exist within the project, collaborating with the team to develop more efficient systems, processes and practices, inputting into effective approaches to our work, and beginning to connect the long-term sustainability of the project with the activities being delivered now.

We are looking for up to 5 people to join this pioneering group of Back Rootz Champions. This is a new approach. We aim to be flexible and experimental, but each Champion will have a specialism across one or more functional areas, be a confident self-manager and be comfortable contributing to the project from a position of leadership. This is the first time Black Rootz will be hiring to these roles and we are excited by the prospect of having extra support and guidance as we enter a new phase of our growth. Our first set of Champions will also be excited by the prospect of positive change for Black Rootz and comfortable navigating the uncertainty that comes with establishing this new way of working. Commitment to the vision and mission of Black Rootz is essential.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Participation in strategic development and building long term sustainability

As a Black Rootz Champion you will play an important role in work that will contribute to the future success of Black Rootz. You will join monthly strategic meetings alongside Ubele leadership, representatives of the Black Rootz team and other Champions. Your experience and perspectives will contribute to the strategic development of the project and you will support any workstreams that flow from decisions made in this forum. As a part of the first group of Champions to join Black Rootz, you will have a role in setting up and establishing good practices in this forum.

Support and input into one or more functional areas

Black Rootz Champions will hold specific responsibilities in one or more functional areas of the project. The nature of your involvement will vary depending on the functional area you are supporting. You may take on direct responsibility for some duties, for example creating content and building a presence on social media. Alternatively, you may work with the team in more of a mentoring and support role, for example mentoring paid growers to support Black Rootz’ growing activity. Regardless of how you will be involved, you will bring energy, experience and initiative to your functional area.

The functional areas we are seeking support are as follows (more details available in the recruitment pack): 

• Fundraising
• Business development and sales
• Growing food commercially at market garden scale
• Learning design and delivery
• Communications and marketing
• Community representation and engagement

ABOUT YOU

The skills, experience and qualities we are looking for in all our Champions are:

• Collaborative and a team player
• A proactive self-starter with the ability to work to own initiative
• Ability to contribute effectively to strategic decision making
• Ability to communicate with a wide range of stakeholders, from community members to senior leadership
• Experience or knowledge of working with Black, racially minoritised or other marginalised communities
• Commitment to Black Rootz’ vision and mission

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants are asked to submit a CV and a supporting statement, of no longer than one side of A4, covering the below points:

• Your interest in joining Black Rootz and participating in the initiative as a Champion
• Which of our priority functional areas you are able to support and your experience in these areas

To discuss the role further or to apply, please see details available in attached recruitment pack.

Application closing date:  Monday 23rd September.

Full details available in the attached recruitment pack. 

Are you a dedicated professional with a passion for community advocacy and helping organisations to be even better? Planning Aid for London is looking for new trustees to help us deliver our ambitious strategic plan for the next five years.

PAL is working towards becoming independent, therefore applicants with experience in fundraising, charity finance and providing services through volunteers are especially welcome.  The role is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about helping residents to have a voice in planning the future of their neighbourhoods and working with other trustees to make that happen.

As a trustee, your role will involve:

· Overseeing the implementation of our strategic plan

· Offering an external perspective and challenge

· Providing support to the staff and volunteers

Time Commitments for trustees:

· The board meets a minimum of five times a year, usually online and from 6.00pm-7.30pm

· There are sometimes ad-hoc meetings, but these will be agreed with the board separately

· Trustees are encouraged to attend the AGM and to help with outreach events from time to time

What we offer:

As a trustee, you will have the opportunity to help steer Planning Aid for London’s work and help to make the organisation even better. You will also meet other professionals from across the built environment who are committed to helping communities in London to participate meaningfully in the planning process.

Person Specification

Essential Skills

· Commitment to Planning Aid for London’s mission

· Ability to work with others and think creatively

· Willingness to attend meetings and undertake the actions that arise from them

Desirable Skills

· Experience of fundraising

· Experience of charity finance

· Previous experience as a trustee

· Experience working with community groups

· Experience of working in the built environment

Deadline: Thursday 10 October 2024

Diversity Statement

Planning Aid for London’s main aim is to help support greater diversity and inclusion in the planning system. We work to empower people to have real influence over decisions about their environment and communities and welcome opportunities from anyone who would like to help us to achieve that.

Planning Aid for London is aware that discrimination based on sex, race, ability, sexuality, class, gender, religion, age, maternity, parenthood or other characteristics can be consciously or subconsciously replicated in its undertakings and seeks to eliminate any form of discrimination in its activities. To achieve this Planning Aid for London regularly reviews and monitors its work and practices.

TREASURER/ACCOUNTANT (VOLUNTEER ROLE) for Unlock YOUR Potential - Remote Role

About Us: 

Unlock YOUR Potential is a dynamic brand new startup social mobility charity dedicated to creating opportunities for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds. Our mission encompasses employability and enterprise, health and well-being, life skills, mentoring, and personal development. We are committed to making a meaningful impact and fostering positive change in our community.

Role Overview: 

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced volunteer to join our team as Treasurer and Accountant. This role is crucial in managing the financial affairs of our charity, ensuring compliance with legal accounting practices, and supporting strategic decision-making. The Treasurer will work closely with the board and team to maintain financial health and transparency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and safeguard charity funds, including being a key signatory of the charity bank accounts.
• Prepare accurate financial reports and records.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations.
• Prepare budgets and financial statements, submit forecasting and financial reports, and implement legislative and financial policies.
• Lead the charity in all financial matters and aspects.
• Work closely with the Leadership Team, Finance Manager, and Trustees to ensure sound financial management.
• Carry out essential Trustee duties, including those specific to the Treasurer role.

Time Commitment:

Approximately 6 hours per month, including quarterly board meetings and additional tasks as needed. Trustees are appointed for an initial 1-year term, with the option of renewal.

Trustee Attributes:

• Passion for social impact and creating opportunities for those facing socio-economic challenges.
• Collaborative approach and appreciation for teamwork.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to envision long-term goals.
• Excellent communication skills to articulate our mission compellingly to various audiences.

Qualifications and Experience:

Previous experience in UK finance/accounting. Proficiency with financial software systems. Strong communication and forecasting skills. Knowledge of financial legislation.

Join Us: 

If you are passionate about making a difference, ready to contribute your skills, and eager to serve our community, we invite you to apply.

Together, let’s unlock potential and create positive change.

Unlock YOUR Potential

• BREAKING BARRIERS
• UNLOCKING POTENTIAL

HEAD OF DELIVERY (VOLUNTEER ROLE) for Unlock YOUR Potential - Remote

About Us: 

Unlock YOUR Potential is a dynamic brand new startup social mobility charity dedicated to creating opportunities for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds. Our mission encompasses employability and enterprise, health and well-being, life skills, mentoring, and personal development. We are committed to making a meaningful impact and fostering positive change in our community.

Role Overview: 

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced volunteer to join our team as Head of Delivery. This role is crucial in overseeing the implementation and success of our programmes and services. The Head of Delivery will work closely with the CEO, board and team to ensure that our initiatives are executed effectively and efficiently, meeting the needs of our beneficiaries.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of all programmes and services.
• Collaborate with partners and stakeholders to enhance our offerings.
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve programme delivery and impact.
• Monitor and report on the outcomes and achievements of our programmes.
• Support the team in troubleshooting and resolving any issues that arise during programme delivery.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the delivery team.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Proven experience in programme/project management, preferably in the non-profit sector.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for social impact and creating opportunities for those facing socio-economic challenges.

Time Commitment:

• Approximately 6-8 hours per week, with flexibility to fit around your life.
• Volunteers are appointed for an initial 1-year term, with the option of renewal.

Join Us: 

If you are passionate about making a difference, ready to contribute your skills, and eager to serve our community, we invite you to apply.

Together, let’s unlock potential and create positive change.

Unlock YOUR Potential

• BREAKING BARRIERS
• UNLOCKING POTENTIAL

GRAPHIC DESIGNER (VOLUNTEER ROLE) for Unlock YOUR Potential - Remote Role

About Us:

Unlock YOUR Potential is a dynamic brand new startup social mobility charity dedicated to creating opportunities for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds. Our mission encompasses employability and enterprise, health and well-being, life skills, mentoring, and personal development. We are committed to making a meaningful impact and fostering positive change in our community.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a talented and creative volunteer to join our team as a Graphic Designer. This role is crucial in designing a variety of urgent and important items such as social media posts and graphics, a guide booklet on Unlock YOUR Potential, branded documents like recruitment packs, forms, training manuals, internal posters (e.g., safeguarding and values), and much more. The Graphic Designer will work closely with the CEO and the Head of Delivery and other team members to ensure our visual materials are engaging and consistent with our brand.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design visually appealing and brand-consistent graphics for social media posts and other digital platforms.
• Create a comprehensive guide booklet on Unlock YOUR Potential.
• Develop branded documents including recruitment packs, forms, training manuals, and internal posters.
• Collaborate with the team to understand design requirements and deliver high-quality visuals.
• Ensure all designs align with our mission and values, effectively communicating our message to the community.
• Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines and maintaining quality.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Proven experience in graphic design, preferably in the non-profit sector but not essential.
• Proficiency in graphic design software.
• Strong creative skills and an eye for detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for social impact and creating opportunities for those facing socio-economic challenges.

Time Commitment:

• This volunteer role offers great flexibility to fit around your life. You can design one-off items or design regularly for us.

​Join Us:

If you are passionate about making a difference, ready to contribute your skills, and eager to serve our community, we invite you to apply.

Together, let’s unlock potential and create positive change.

Unlock YOUR Potential

• BREAKING BARRIERS 
• UNLOCKING POTENTIAL

TRUSTEE (VOLUNTEER ROLE) for Unlock YOUR Potential - Remote Role

About Us: 

Unlock YOUR Potential is a dynamic brand new startup social mobility charity dedicated to creating opportunities for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds. Our mission encompasses employability and enterprise, health and well-being, life skills, mentoring, and personal development. We are committed to making a meaningful impact and fostering positive change in our community.

Role Overview: 

We are seeking passionate and committed volunteers to join our board as our first Trustees. This role is vital in setting up, shaping our charity and ensuring the strategic direction and governance of our charity. As a Trustee, you will work closely with our Founder and CEO, as well as fellow board members to ensure that Unlock YOUR Potential achieves its mission and objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support Unlock YOUR Potential by carrying out essential Trustee duties.
• Collaborate with our Founder and CEO, and fellow trustees to develop and review long-term strategies, policies, and plans.
• Uphold effective governance practices.
• Actively engage in board meetings and decision-making.
• Represent Unlock YOUR Potential externally.
• Cultivate relationships with stakeholders and partners.
• Assist and, in some cases, lead on income generation, such as grant/bid writing.
• Support, advise, and assist the CEO and team, ensuring they have the resources needed to carry out their roles.

Qualifications and Attributes:

• Passion for social impact and creating opportunities for those facing socio-economic challenges.
• Collaborative approach and appreciation for teamwork.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to envision long-term goals.
• Excellent communication skills to articulate our mission compellingly to various audiences.
• Previous experience in governance or a similar role is beneficial but not mandatory.

Time Commitment:

• Approximately 3 hours per month, including quarterly board meetings and additional tasks as needed.
• Trustees are appointed for an initial 1-year term, with the option of renewal.

Join Us: 

If you are passionate about making a difference, ready to contribute your skills, and eager to serve our community, we invite you to apply.

Together, let’s unlock potential and create positive change.

Unlock YOUR Potential

• BREAKING BARRIERS
• UNLOCKING POTENTIAL

JOIN us at Unlock YOUR Potential!

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of those from disadvantaged backgrounds? We are a brand new start-up social mobility charity in London, dedicated to helping individuals from low-income backgrounds improve their employability, health and well-being, life skills, and personal development. We will offer both one-to-one and group sessions, face-to-face and virtually.

We are seeking VOLUNTEERS for our brand new startup social mobility charity, especially in the following roles;

• TRUSTEES: Experienced people who can provide strategic direction and governance for our charity. You will support our Founder and CEO, as well as the TEAM providing support and helping to make Unlock YOUR Potential a huge success.
• VOLUNTEER COORDINATORS: To coordinate our volunteering programmes, including the recruitment and selection of volunteers, their training and keeping them fully engaged and motivated throughout their time with us.
• PROGRAMME VOLUNTEERS: To help run specific programmes within our charity, especially in the areas of Employability and Enterprise, Health and Well-being, Life Skills and Personal Development (including Mentoring).
• FUNDRAISING VOLUNTEERS: To play a vital part in our fundraising efforts to generate much needed income for Unlock YOUR Potential, weather through fundraising events, reaching out to potential donors and supporters, creating fundraising campaigns, crowd funding or writing grant applications or proposal that will help us kickstart our charity across London and beyond.
• MARKETING AND SOCIAL MEDIA VOLUNTEERS: To help us raise awareness about Unlock YOUR Potential, creating a strong online presence and creating social media content and digital marketing, as well as the overall marketing and communications of Unlock YOUR Potential, helping us to expand our reach and help get us recognised across London and beyond.
• ADMINISTRATIVE VOLUNTEERS: To help us with paperwork, managing emails, dealing with correspondence, scheduling meetings, taking notes and writing meeting minutes and reports and other essential administrative tasks that help us to run Unlock YOUR Potential smoothly

What We Offer:

• Experience: Gain valuable experience in the non-profit sector, especially a new startup social mobility charity.
• Impact: Make a tangible difference in the lives of individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds. Changing lives!
• Growth: Be part of a dynamic team and help shape the future of our charity, while also developing your own skills and experience.

Requirements:

• Passion: A strong desire to help others and make a positive impact with a strong passion for our cause.
• Skills: Excellent organisational, communication, people and leadership skills.
• Experience: Previous experience in these role is desired but not essential (passion and dedication is more important).
• Commitment: Ability to commit time and energy to these important roles.

How to Apply: 

If you are ready to make a difference and join us on this exciting journey, please send your CV.

Join us and help unlock the potential of individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds!

Unlock YOUR Potential

• BREAKING BARRIERS 
• UNLOCKING POTENTIAL

Help us to grow brand-new online charity platform A Good Thing in your local area! Come on board as a community champion: use your communications skills to drive more businesses and charities to sign up.

A Good Thing is a not-for-profit set up with one mission: to send less to landfill, and more to a good cause. We are rolling out fast across the UK, momentum is building, and we are growing a network of passionate local volunteer champions right across the country to drive our growth.

You’ll be using your connections (friends, family, colleagues, neighbours...), as well as your insights into the local area, to help us to build the numbers of businesses and charities signing up in your part of the UK. You might do this through making connections with businesses in your area, taking A Good Thing to the doorstep. Or you could approach businesses virtually, using your expert written communication skills to create communications that will engage and inspire them. You’ll definitely be using social media and your brilliant online networking skills to build links and relationships where you live.

Come with us on our journey towards reducing waste and boosting wonderful local charities at the same time.

CAN YOU HELP US SET UP A NEW YOUTH PROGRAMME FOR DISADVANTAGED YOUNG PEOPLE ACROSS LONDON?

We're creating a new youth work organisation called Urban Youth, a dynamic start-up youth work charity dedicated to empowering disadvantaged young people in London and beyond. Set up due to the increase of youth violence and deaths across our capital and beyond, we aim to provide young people with self improvement and personal development opportunities that enhance their skills, knowledge, and experiences in life that help divert them from risky behaviours while boosting their confidence and self esteem and then opening doors to a brighter future.

We are looking for volunteers from a wide range of backgrounds and experience who would be able to help us set up Urban Youth and help get us up and running and providing engaging programmes for young people who need our help and support.

WE NEED YOUR HELP!

Volunteer your time to support us and we will be able to change young peoples lives by providing them with the skills, knowledge and experience to help them in life and also to help divert young people from risky behaviours and encourage them to make a positive contribution within their communities.

JOIN OUR TEAM!  CHANGE A LIFE!

URBAN

YOUTH

At Community TechAid our mission is to end digital poverty by providing sustainable access to the technology, skills and opportunities needed to get online. 

We are at an exciting stage in our growth and are looking for passionate, motivated individuals to join our Trustee Board and help increase our impact and ensure digital inclusion for all.

You will be able to dedicate a minimum of 3 hours a month to Community TechAid work, and be available for in person quarterly meetings in London. Ideally you will have experience in HR or business development and have a connection to our south London community.

We know that diverse groups of people make better decisions, and want our Board to look like and actively represent the community we serve, helping to ensure our team, ambitions and ways of working match our community’s needs.

Our Trustee Board is a vital part of Community TechAid, helping to guide our strategic vision and ensure we meet our mission of ending the digital divide.

At Community TechAid we see first-hand how the digital divide contributes to existing barriers, preventing people from developing the skills and opportunities they need to thrive. Lack of access impacts all aspects of daily life, from managing finances to accessing education and healthcare, and as the cost of living escalates we are seeing more and more people pushed into digital poverty.

As a board member you will have the opportunity to influence our direction and enable our dedicated team of staff and volunteers to provide a valuable and impactful service for those experiencing digital poverty.

For further information please take a look at our recruitment pack on our website.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Letter from Imelda Redmond, our chair of trustees 

The current Board is a welcoming, collegiate and energetic group, working hard to make a positive impact on the lives of older people in Tower Hamlets, Newham and Hackney. I have recently joined the organisation as chair and am looking forward to steering the organisation through an exciting period of transformation as we begin to implement our new, and ambitious, five year strategy.

AUKEL has sound finances and a strong reputation for its service delivery (Hospital to Home service, community services, digital inclusion and Information and Advice). From this strong base, the organisation has an ambition to amplify the voices of older people within our communities and to create a more collaborative culture which both improves the connectedness of our services and also strengthens our relationships with local voluntary, statutory, community and faith groups.

We are looking for someone with the time, passion and expertise we need to work collegiately with trustee colleagues to lead the organisation through this next exciting phase.

Yours, 

Imelda Redmond 

AUKEL Chair of trustees 

About us 

Age UK East London (AUKEL) is a local independent charity, which is part of the national Age UK network. We work across Tower Hamlets, Hackney and Newham to deliver services which support older people to live healthier, happier and more fulfilled lives. 

Our work 

Each year we support around 20,000 older East Londoners by providing flexible practical and emotional support in homes, hospitals and in the community. 

Our boroughs have the country’s highest pensioner poverty in the country, further exacerbated by the current cost of living crisis. 

How we help 

1. We tackle poverty 

Each year our advice service supports over 2,000 older people to claim £3.2million in welfare benefits, grants and relief entitlements. During the cost of living crisis we distributed £42,000 worth of emergency vouchers for food, helping older people ensure there was food in the fridge. 

1. We alleviate loneliness 

According to a national model, Tower Hamlets has the highest rates of loneliness in London and in England. Our East End Friends initiative teams housebound older people who’d like a bit more company with a volunteer to visit them at home. 92% of older people said they felt less isolated and lonely and 100% of volunteers would recommend the scheme. 

1. We improve health. 

Many older people in our boroughs have very poor health. For example, at age 65, women can expect just six more years of good health, which is the lowest in London and almost the lowest in England. This reduces their quality of life and can make it harder to remain independent. As well as increasing income and addressing loneliness (both determinants of health) we offer yoga, walking, and chair-based exercise groups at our community centre in Bow. 87% of participants said they are more independent as a result. 

1. We increase independence. 

Many older people live alone and struggle to manage around the home. Our home from hospital service supports 3,000 older people to return to a safe and warm home. Just 6% are readmitted to hospital within 28 days compared to 15.3% in areas where there aren’t these services. 

The Team 

We have an established and talented Senior Management Team, a committed staff team and an extraordinary group of volunteers. Fifteen months ago the board recruited a new Chief Executive. She is ambitious for the charity, comes with a great track-record of charity leadership, and has worked hard with trustees to develop our new organisational strategy. 

Role Requirements 

We are looking for someone with finance expertise, and a recognised accountancy qualification, to support our treasurer. This is potentially a developmental role where you will gain knowledge and experience of charity finance practice. Any previous experience in the voluntary sector, adult social care, NHS, or similar relevant experience to the work of AUKEL would be helpful.

You must want to improve the lives of older people across East London and be committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and understand the impact disadvantage and discrimination has on the life chances of our population. You will be curious, collaborative and ambitious and able to commit to an average of one-to two days a quarter (most meetings are in the evenings). 

We would really like our board of trustees to look more like the community we serve. We would particularly encourage you to apply if you are an older person and/or you are a person of the global majority. 

Full role description can be found in appendix 1 and 2 

What I get out of being on the AUKEL Board 

'I continue to be impressed with the extent of the help AUKEL provides in our communities. The need for the service is increasing as the cost of living crisis deepens. I see the Trustee role as an enabling role. I enjoy rolling up my sleeves alongside my fellow trustees to tackle some challenging issues with our combined skill sets. I particularly enjoy working on the new People sub-committee and I can sense a renewed enthusiasm for finding ways to optimise the Trustee contribution.' 

Trustees will be required to complete an induction to the organisation and the Board. This will include site visits and meetings with the CEO, Senior Management Team, Chair and Board members. 

Time commitment 

The Board meets quarterly on Wednesdays from 6.00 – 8.00pm in East London.

In addition to the full Board meetings, the Finance Committee meets quarterly on Thursdays from 6.00 – 8.00pm in East London, the People Committee meets quarterly on Mondays from 6.00-7.30pm online, and the Service Development Committee meets quarterly online (regular days/times tbc). 

The new finance trustee will be expected to attend Finance Committee meetings. 

Travel expenses can be reimbursed. 

Board members may be asked to commit additional time to support staff recruitment, review tenders and share expertise. 

The agenda and papers for each meeting are usually emailed to Trustees a week in advance 

To allow for preparation time.

How to apply 

If you are interested in being considered for this role please submit your CV/LinkedIn profile with a covering letter explaining why you wish to join the charity and the skills/experience you will bring to the Board

Potential candidates are welcome to have an informal conversation about the role. Please contact AUKEL recruitment team to arrange this

Closing date is Monday 30th September. Interviews will be in mid-October. 

Appendix 1 

Trustee role description 

Purpose of the role 

The Board is responsible for the governance of the organisation, supporting the Chief Executive to ensure things run smoothly and effectively You will be supporting our 75 members of staff and part of our 90+ strong volunteer team. You will also have the opportunity to learn about how to tackle the challenges that our beneficiaries face, and how to deliver appropriate co-produced services that enrich older people’s lives and enhance the whole community of East London. 

Trustee Main tasks 

• Make decisions for the benefit of Age UK East London, exercising independent judgement and declaring any interests, exercising reasonable skill, care and diligence in carrying out activities. 

• Contribute to Board meetings, helping to give firm strategic direction to the organisation, setting policy and targets and evaluating performance. 

• Be familiar with the rules that govern Age UK East London (Articles of Association) and make sure we follow those, Charity Law, Company Law and all other relevant legislation and regulations., training and support is available. 

• Ensure the organisation’s financial stability, overseeing the setting of the budget and monitoring variance against the budget (the Board also has a Finance Sub-Committee to help oversee this). 

• Ensure that we use our resources in line with our Articles and the requirements of 

funders, and that our accounts are a ‘fair and true’ representation of our finances. 

• Safeguard the values of Age UK East London a maintain positive reputation for the organisation and its work. 

• Contribute to a subcommittee that best suits your knowledge.

Trustee Person specification 

A blend of the following skills and experience would be beneficial: 

• A commitment to the mission and values of AUEL 

• Strategic vision 

• Good, independent judgement 

• An ability to think creatively 

• A willingness to speak your mind 

• An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of Trusteeship 

• An ability to work effectively as a member of a team and to take decisions for the good of AUEKL 

• Have a personal commitment to the Nolan Principles of Public Life 

• selflessness 

• integrity 

• objectivity 

• honesty

• leadership 

In particular, we are looking for individuals with a skill set in Finance. 

Appendix 2 

Finance Trustee role description 

Purpose of the role 

To support the Treasurer and Board in overseeing the financial operations of the charity in line with good practice, the Articles of Association and legal and reporting requirements.

Main tasks 

• Liaise with the Treasurer Director of Finance and Operations (or other appropriate member of staff) and support on financial matters 

• Support the Board to monitor the financial viability of the charity. 

• Advise on the financial implications of the charity’s strategic plan. 

• Review the annual accounts in liaison with the Treasurer and Director of Finance and Operations 

• Review the annual budget and management information in liaison with the Treasurer

• Ensure close working relationships with the internal Finance Department and Finance subcommittee. 

• Deputise for the Treasurer at Finance subcommittee and main board meetings 

• Assist the Treasurer and the Director of Finance and Operations to ensure that sound financial management is maintained in line with our Financial Procedures and related policies. 

• Assist the Treasurer in formulating and recommending to the board an appropriate reserves policy

• Assist the Treasurer to ensure annual audit is carried out a timely manner 

Finance Trustee Person specification 

• Recognised accounting qualification, ACA or ACCA

• Good financial analysis skills. 

• Ability to communicate clearly.   

• Integrity, independence of thought and judgement, being prepared when necessary to recommend unpopular decisions. 

• Ability to work well as a team member and values diversity in all forms. 

• Can demonstrate AUKEL values (accountable, kind, flexible, inclusive, collaborative) 

Desirable experience 

• Charity sector experience 

• Up to date knowledge and experience of finance practice relevant to small/medium charities, including the Charities statement of recommended practice and reporting standards.