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About the Legal Education Foundation (LEF)
A Stronger Sector•Fairer Systems•Smarter Justice
LEF is an independent grant-making foundation, distributing around £6 million a year through our own grants and programmes, and partnering with other funders. We also use our expertise in the arena of social justice law to influence others. The organisation has evolved significantly over the past 12 years since it became an independent charitable foundation, with assets from the sale of the College of Law.
Power, Culture and Inclusion: LEF takes the journey to achieving justice extremely seriously. As a funder we are committed to shifting power in the systems that we are part of. We have a diverse staff team and are committed to increasing diversity and inclusion on our Board. As such we are encouraging candidates with lived experience of social welfare legal issues and where they intersect with structural racism, disability and other forms of discrimination to apply.
About the role: Trustees play an active role in strategic planning, scrutiny, questioning the impact of our work and holding the programmes to account and, where necessary, acting as a critical but supportive friend. They are also responsible for the legal, financial and compliance duties of a Board.
About the new Trustee: LEF is an interesting and rewarding organisation to be part of, and this is a key moment for someone who enjoys finance and strategic thinking to join us. Your financial expertise could come from a wide range of backgrounds and roles: you may be a senior finance person in the not-for-profit sector, or you may have a private or legal sector career in finance and have some understanding of the charity sector. You are also likely to be a qualified accountant but if not, you will need an equivalent amount of knowledge and experience of charity accounting. You’ll also need to bring passion and commitment to our mission, purposes and aims, and willingness to devote the necessary time and effort.
Previous trustee experience is not essential.
We value, welcome and respect all the differences that make us who we are, including: age, cultural background, disability and mental health, ethnicity and race, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, neurodiversity and socioeconomic background.
How to express your interest
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Allyson Davies via the info in the Trustee information pack, which also contains more information about the LEF and the requirements of the role, and how to apply. The deadline is 10am on Monday 15 April.
Join the board of Friends of the Elderly as a Trustee, an inspirational charity that has been providing exceptional care and support to people for over a century.
Applications close at: 9 a.m. Monday 8th April 2024.
Location: Remote/Woking or London
Time commitment: Average of 1 day per month.
About Friends of the Elderly
Friends of the Elderly is a registered charity that aspires to a society where all older people have the opportunity to live happy and fulfilled lives. To achieve this, we deliver high-quality services personalised to individual needs and integrate these with local communities. We run care homes and day care centres across England, working with partners to increase our impact and raise awareness about the issues that affect us as we get older.
Our care homes provide residential, nursing and specialist dementia care for those who need more support. Day care services support older people living with dementia, and the families who look after them.
We aim to reduce loneliness by ensuring older people have access to social support and a range of activities and services.
For those on a low income, Friends of the Elderly also offers a grant service to help older people meet the unexpected costs of daily living and to stay connected with their families and communities.
Before the pandemic, Friends of the Elderly refreshed its strategic objectives to reflect the recognised need for flexible care and accommodation.
Our plans for the future are to continue to provide high-quality services that are personalised to individual needs and integrated with local communities, and to develop age-friendly homes alongside our residential care homes.
The charity enjoyed the Royal Patronage of Queen Elizabeth II for many years and is proud to have HRH Princess Alexandra as its President.
About the roles
Friends of the Elderly is looking for two new Trustees with experience and advanced skills in finance and social care.
Who we are looking for
- Finance
The Financial Trustee will be a senior financial leader with experience in the commercial, public or charity sector — and potentially familiarity with social care.
You will have knowledge and experience in complex financial management and growth. FotE needs someone who can offer strategic leadership guidance at this pivotal time in the organisation’s development and assist the board in ensuring sound financial and resource management during a period of significant change.
Members of the Board of Trustees are also members of at least one board committee. There are also opportunities to sit on the charity’s Safeguarding Adults Sub-Committee.
- Social Care
The Social Care Trustee should have leadership experience in the social care sector, and a good understanding of areas such as residential care, safeguarding, quality and compliance.
You will provide strategic oversight and guidance to the board, drawing on skills and knowledge gained during your career in the social care sector, whether through commissioning, service provision or regulation.
FotE is looking for someone with the ability to understand the charity’s multi-faceted nature and how the organisation fits into the wider sector.
We are looking for people who have an appreciation of the regulatory environment FotE operates within, and an awareness of the development opportunities that would best benefit those we look after. Experience in the charity sector would be welcomed but is not essential.
Members of the Board of Trustees are also members of at least one board committee. There are also opportunities to sit on the charity’s Safeguarding Adults Sub-Committee.
Please click 'Apply via website’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the candidate profile and register your interest to apply.
Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Monday 8th April 2024.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Hammersmith United Charities is a thriving organisation that has been supporting local people for over 400 years. Hammersmith is a vibrant and diverse community, rich in cultural assets, global businesses and esteemed academic institutions. However, the area is also characterised by extreme levels of inequality, with London’s busiest foodbank located side-by-side with luxury developments. Hammersmith United Charities supports the community and combats inequality through three key areas of activity.
They provide high-quality sheltered housing to nearly 100 older people who have been priced out of local housing options. Their beautiful and affordable Almshouses have excellent facilities, award-winning gardens and a welcoming community. The Charity also provides grants to community-led organisations striving to create a more equal society. Their grants programme awards £400,000 per year to Charities that make Hammersmith a better place. Furthermore, Hammersmith United Charities are heavily involved in community action. They strengthen the community by giving people a voice and nurturing local initiatives. The Charity uses its network to build partnerships between businesses, community organisations and local governments that support people in need and help people feel connected.
They are looking to broaden the Board’s diversity of thought with creative and strategic thinkers. The successful candidates will have exceptional communication skills, alongside the ability to exercise objective and independent judgement.
Ideally, the Trustees will possess senior leadership experience in: Social housing or a background in the financial sector.
However, the most important aspect is that candidates will bring energy, enthusiasm and commitment to the role. A strong connection to Hammersmith is desirable, but not necessary.
If you’re dedicated to tackling inequalities and poverty, and match the criteria above, we’d love to hear from you.
We are looking for a Lay (external) Trustee to join our Board of Trustees with strong financial experience and who is also able to commit to Chair our Finance, Audit & Risk Committee. This is an incredibly exciting time to join Imperial College Union. This year we launched our new strategic plan, designed to guide our charity to become a highly effective, impactful and sustainable organisation. Joining us means joining a Board responsible for the strategic direction of our charity. Being a trustee in a students’ union is an extremely rewarding experience. You will get the opportunity to work in close partnership with student representatives, many of whom are just embarking on their leadership journey. This is a fantastic opportunity to mentor and support our future leaders, imparting your own experience and industry knowledge to help them develop and thrive.
The Organisation
We are an exciting, inclusive membership charity and our core purpose is to represent, support and empower all 24,000 students studying at Imperial College London. We work in close partnership with Imperial College London and are proud to deliver services to support students studying at one of the world’s truly outstanding higher education institutions.
Imperial College Union is one of the oldest students’ unions in the UK. We exist to support and empower Imperial students, to ensure they get the most from their university experience. There is so much that makes Imperial College Union special. We are lucky to work in a historic campus environment located in a bustling, beautiful part of London. Imperial students are some of the highest performing and dedicated students in the world. They are hugely committed to their university education and want to get the most from their experience. This means they are incredibly engaged and keen to participate in the activities we offer.
More information about Imperial College Union can be found on the website.
The Role
We are interested in receiving applications from individuals keen to provide strategic direction to our organisation and work with us to ensure we develop and thrive in the future. As a trustee you will focus on:
• Helping ensure that we comply with any charity law, rules and regulations governing our work
• Actively contributing to Board discussions to provide clear strategic direction for our charity
• Helping to promote the values and safeguard the reputation of Imperial College Union
• Working collaboratively with other trustees and our Managing Director to contribute to the effective and efficient operations of our organisation
• Ensuring our charity’s governance is of the highest standard.
Person specification
In addition to the above, we would like to receive applications from individuals experienced in these areas:
· Strong financial acumen including financial planning, management, and strategy
· Familiarity with financial reporting requirements and regulatory compliance
· Knowledge of financial and broader risk management and the ability to identify and mitigate potential risks
· Proven ability to communicate and explain financial information to members of the Board and other stakeholders
· Understanding and acceptance of the role’s legal duties and responsibilities
· Collaborative mindset to work within a team environment
· Commitment to the charity’s objectives, aims and values and willingness to devote sufficient time to carry out responsibilities
Please download the Candidate Information Pack for further information.
How to Apply
If you are passionate about joining the Imperial College Union board and believe you have the skills and experience we are looking for, please apply with the following:
• An up-to-date CV
• A supporting statement of no more than 2 sides of A4, detailing why you would like to be considered, your relevant experience and expertise and what you think you can bring to the role.
All applications are being handled by our recruitment partner, Trustees Unlimited (part of the Russam group).
If you have any difficulty uploading your application or if you would like to have an informal and confidential discussion about the role, alternatively please contact Melissa Baxter at Trustees Unlimited/Russam.
Closing date for applications: Friday 3rd May 2024
Interview with Imperial College Union: Monday 20th May 2024
We hope you will join us on our journey.
Do you have a keen interest in further education and a passion for improving lives and opportunities within the community? If so, then North Kent College is looking to engage new Governors to join the corporation board and really make a difference to the future of our young people.
Applications close at 9 a.m. Friday 12th April 2024.
About the role
The North Kent College Corporation Board is made up of 20 individuals with a broad base of skills and experience drawn from the local and wider communities served by the College. The role of the Governor is fundamental to strong and effective Governance and is, therefore, key to North Kent College’s continued success. The Governors will bring experience at a strategic or senior level with a real recognition of the difference that education makes to the lives of thousands of people each year. North Kent College is committed to further achieving equality and diversity on the Corporation Board, both cultural diversity and vocational diversity are important considerations to help represent its communities.
The appointed Governor(s) will provide expertise in their area and ensure the collaboration of governors is effective and of the highest standards, working as a coherent unit and working in close partnership with the Management Team, to achieve the College’s strategy and objectives.
Together, the Corporation Board will review the College’s mission, consider strategic developments, systematically monitor college and management performance, review and monitor the implementation of a range of college policies, and ensure compliance with statutory requirements at all times. The Corporation is charged with developing an environment that enables the College to fulfil its mission, for the benefit of learners and the community.
Responsibilities:
- Involvement and contribution to meet the needs of everyone in the college community.
- Abide by the Seven Principles of Public Life as laid down in the Nolan Principles – selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership.
- Adhere to a Code of Conduct.
- Each year of office, members will need to complete a Register of Interests form declaring any interest, financial or other, which might influence their judgement.
- Attendance of a minimum number of meetings per year (approx. 12-15).
- Continuous assessment on performance and recommendations for improvement.
The benefits:
- A chance to develop skills in a strategic leadership role.
- The opportunity to work with a team of Governors and staff in achieving the goal of becoming an outstanding further and higher education provider.
- Training to develop an understanding of specific college management issues.
- A sense of achievement in making a difference to the College and the community.
Who we are looking for
Recognising the ambitious strategy, we seek to engage strategic leaders from the local and wider area to support the Board in this journey and bring a passion for success and recognition of the value of post-16 education to society.
North Kent College seeks to engage Governors with a passion for Education and a drive to build on our continued success for the benefit of learners, people, the local community and employers. Areas of particular focus, in relation to skills and expertise are:
- Marketing
- Local business leaders
- Capital projects
- Commercial/corporate finance
- Local demographic and skills priorities
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an ambitious and successful Governing Board and make a genuine impact on the future success of the College and its learners. You will support the development and influence the direction of North Kent College at a time of great momentum as we seek to secure the finances, grow the organisation and aspire to provide outstanding, meaningful education opportunities for learners across North Kent.
Please click 'Apply via website’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the candidate profile and register your interest to apply.
Applications close at 9 a.m. Friday 12th April 2024.
The Kennedy Memorial Trust is seeking TWO new Trustees to join its Board from October 2024, one with university academic experience and one with operational management experience, to succeed Trustees who have reached the end of their terms of office.
The Kenned Memorial Trust funds exceptional UK students to pursue graduate studies at Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Set up as a ‘living memorial’ to President Kennedy following his assassination, the Trust has funded some 600 Kennedy Scholars since the first cohort departed in 1966. The strong trustee board is chaired by Sir Mark Walport.
The specific experience and skills we are seeking to recruit in these two roles are:
·Trustee 1: Current or recent experience as a an academic in a UK university, with insight into the landscape of postgraduate opportunities, outreach and selection, and good practice in supporting student welfare.
·Trustee 2: Experience and skills in operational management, covering issues such as IT, finance and HR systems, project oversight and risk management.
We are keen to strengthen the diversity of the Board and – reflecting the UK basis of the charity - hope to recruit at least one Trustee who lives or works in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland. We encourage those with all backgrounds and characteristics to apply. Please do let us know if you need support to make your application.
The Trust
The Kennedy Memorial Trust funds exceptional UK students to pursue graduate studies at Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Set up as a ‘living memorial’ to President Kennedy following his assassination, the Trust has funded some 600 Kennedy Scholars since the first cohort departed in 1966.
The Trust prides itself on the talent and service of the candidates it selects. Following their time at Harvard or MIT, scholars have gone on to play leading roles in the UK and across the world, in public service, the law, science/technology, health, education, business, charities, the arts and media. Alumni of the programme include Lady Mary Arden (Supreme Court Justice from 2018 to 2022), Lord Mervyn King (Bank of England Governor from 2003 to 2013). David Miliband (ex Foreign Secretary, now CEO of the International Rescue Committee), Dame Kate Bingham (Chair of the UK Government's Vaccine Taskforce), Zanny Minton Beddoes (Editor-in-Chief, The Economist), Sir Richard Moore (Chief of MI6) and Matt Clifford (CEO of Entrepreneur First and Chair of the UK's Advanced Research and Invention Agency).
Originally funded by public donation, the Trust has an endowment of around £16 million. It has developed a medium-scale fundraising programme over the last decade, and now intends to grow both its alumni activity and its fundraising, taking advantage of the forthcoming 60th anniversary of the first scholarships being awarded. An externally conducted feasibility study for the fundraising programme is underway at present.
The Trust is supported by a small administrative team. A new Director has just been appointed. The team is being strengthened to reflect plans for increased fundraising and alumni relations activity: a part-time executive assistant is in post, and a fundraising/alumni relations specialist will be recruited later in the spring.
The Trust is a registered charity overseen by a ten-person Trustee board chaired by Professor Sir Mark Walport. Many but not all of the Trustees are former Kennedy Scholars. The current recruitment is to replace Stephanie Flanders and Professor Fiona Macpherson, who will have served two five-year terms by Autumn 2024.
What Trustees do in the Kennedy Trust
As with any charity, Trustees are responsible for the general control and management of the administration of the charity. It is the role of Trustees to develop and update the charity’s strategy and oversee its work to deliver it. Trustees support and challenge the executive team to deliver on the charity's goals, oversee the charity’s finances, approve its policies, manage risks, and help to build its external networks.
In the Kennedy Trust, selection of scholars is a key annual activity: a number of Trustees are asked to be involved in the short-listing process, and Trustees also participate in two days of face-to-face interviews (currently in early January).
A recent Board Development Review has established a revised structure of sub-committees to handle detailed issues in a time-efficient way, and make more time for strategy within the Board itself. The new sub-committees are set out below.
Finance, operations and audit (Chair: Tilly Franklin)
- Financial strategy
- Budget planning and monitoring
- Business plan creation and monitoring
- Investments
- Report and accounts
- Operational systems (offices, IT, CRM, data protection, and related projects)
- Care of the Runnymede Memorial
Academic, scholarships, and welfare (Chair: Sir Mark Walport)
- Oversee competition, ad, stipend etc
- Conduct long- and shortlisting of applicants
- Review scholar feedback and recommend any changes in light of it
- Diversity
- Support handling of welfare cases
- Oversee means-testing
Alumni and fundraising (Chair: Moira Wallace)
- Alumni engagement
- Event planning (for alumni/donors/ stakeholders)
- Fundraising strategy, delivery, policies, donor recognition
- Impact report
- Website redevelopment
- External communications
Nominations, people, and board development (Chair: Mary Ann Sieghart)
- Board development and evaluation
- Articulation and review of governance framework
- Staff recruitment, remuneration, HR matters
- Trustee recruitment
- Chair recruitment (2025)
- Preparation of strategy session working with Chair and other sub-committees
Time commitment and specific contributions sought
The time commitment for Trustees is:
- Attendance at and preparation for three 2-3 hour board meetings a year, in spring, summer and autumn. In-person attendance is encouraged at all meetings, especially the summer meeting.
- Participation in two days of interviews in person in London in January.
- Participation in at least one of the board’s sub-committees (2-3 meetings, usually online).
- Ad hoc and occasional support to the Board and to the executive team on issues within the Trustee’s skillset.
- Where possible, attendance at trust events such as the annual summer reception, the annual lecture, and other ad hoc alumni gatherings.
Qualities and experience sought
For all Trustees we seek:
- Enthusiasm and energy to support the purpose and future of the Kennedy Trust and the Kennedy scholarships
- Ability to think creatively and strategically, exercise good judgement and work well within a team
- Experience of governance in a profit or not-for-profit setting
- Commitment to stay up to date with good practice in charity governance and in candidate interviewing
- A strong personal commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, and to widening access for underrepresented groups in higher education
- Professionalism in handling sensitive and confidential information about individuals
In addition:
For the academic trustee we are looking for
·Current or recent experience as a an academic in a UK university
·Someone who would make a good contribution to the Academic, Scholarships, and Welfare sub-committee, whose major task will be to conduct and oversee the shortlisting process each Autumn
·A good understanding of how study options at Harvard and MIT fit with the wider landscape of postgraduate opportunities elsewhere
·Extensive experience of candidate selection and good practice in shortlisting, interview, and selection
·The ability to add value to the Trust’s ambitions to further widen diversity of the scholar pool
·Insight into, and experience of, handling welfare issues for postgraduates and supporting candidates to make a success of their award.
·No academic discipline is ruled in or out. However, when the current Chair reaches the end of his term we shall lose our only Trustee with a medical background. This is therefore a gap we hope to fill at some point in the next few rounds of recruitment.
For the operational trustee we are looking for:
·significant experience of operational issues gained, for example, as a COO, CEO, project or programme director, operations director, or in a start-up
·someone who would make a good contribution to the Finance, Operations and Audit Committee
·proven experience in business planning, risk management, and project planning and management
·someone who can assist the Trust in some of the operational projects that lie ahead, such as modernising its administration, data-systems, website and records, and overseeing a move to more flexible office accommodation
Terms of appointment
·Trustees are appointed for a five-year term of office, renewable for a further five years maximum.
·These are unpaid positions, but reasonable expenses are reimbursed.
Application process
Applications should be in the form of a CV and a covering letter which outlines why you are looking to become a Trustee with us and what skills you bring.
Applications should be sent before 9am on 2nd April 2024. Face to face interviews will take place on 19th April 2024 in London , or - in exceptional circumstances - virtually or on another day.
References will be taken during the process and candidates will be asked to confirm that they have not been/would not be disqualified as a Trustee.
As part of the Kennedy Memorial Trust Trustee recruitment process, names will be submitted to No 10 for formal appointment by the Prime Minister.
Applications should be in the form of a CV and a covering letter which outlines why you are looking to become a Trustee with us and what skills you bring.
Applications should be sent before 9am on 2nd April 2024. Face to face interviews will take place on 19th April 2024 in London , or - in exceptional circumstances - virtually or on another day.
References will be taken during the process and candidates will be asked to confirm that they have not been/would not be disqualified as a Trustee.
As part of the Kennedy Memorial Trust Trustee recruitment process, names will be submitted to No 10 for formal appointment by the Prime Minister.
Come play a leading role in developing the strategic direction for the CII, driving confidence through the power of professional standards and building public trust.
Location: London / Virtual
Salary: £24,000 per annum
Employment Type: The appointment will be for a term of up to three years, which may be extended, subject to Board approval, for one further term of up to three years
Time Commitment: Annual commitment of 6 Board meetings, 4 Committee meetings, Strategy away day, AGM etc
About us
We are the professional body dedicated to building public trust in the insurance and financial planning professions. Our strapline Standards. Professionalism. Trust. embodies our commitment to driving confidence in the power of professional standards: competence, integrity and care for the customer. We deliver that commitment through relevant learning, insightful leadership and an engaged membership. Our 122,000 members commit to high professional standards by maintaining continuing professional development and adhering to a published ethical code.
About the role
Our Audit and Risk Committee (ARC) ensures the Institute operates effective processes of financial reporting and control and of risk management, so we are equipped to carry out our governance responsibilities. Our current Board Member and Committee Chair is due to come to the conclusion of their tenure, and thus we now seek to appoint an experienced non-executive Director to join the team. Being a Member of the Board of the CII and overseeing the Committee to which you are appointed as Chair, you will be able to bring considerable value.
About you
You will have ideally held a non-executive director role in a large complex organisation. Although we are open to which sector you may have gained your experience in, our preference would be for someone who is financially qualified.
You will appreciate the duties of a board member as distinct from those of a member of the executive and be capable of providing both support and constructive challenge to Board and Committee colleagues as well as the CII’s Executive.
You will have the opportunity to join the CII at an important time, as we enter year two of our 5-year strategic plan which sets out our six strategic themes of excellent member experience; highest professional standards; sector thought leadership; world-class learning; digital first; and sustainable institute. We, therefore, welcome your demonstration of the relevance of your experience in one of these six themes.
If this sounds like you and you are excited about making a substantial impact, then we would be delighted to hear from you.
Please click 'Apply via website’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the candidate profile and register your interest to apply.
Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Wednesday 24th April 2024.
Backgrounds in:
finance and clinical and one with skills, knowledge and expertise in one or more of the following areas:
- HR and organisational development
- Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
- Digital innovation
- Community involvement
- Voluntary sector
- Service transformation
- Performance management
Location: Blackpool
Salary: £13,500 p.a. (4 days per month)
Do you have the necessary skills and capabilities – not necessarily from the NHS - to support the delivery of the best possible health and wellbeing outcomes for the populations of Lancashire, South Cumbria and the Fylde Coast?
Our Trust is situated on the West Coast of Lancashire and provides a comprehensive range of health and care services to the residents and visitors of Blackpool, Fylde, Wyre and North Lancashire. The Trust employs over 8,000 staff and has a turnover of around £648 million.
We operate in a rapidly changing NHS and health environment. This provides many opportunities, as well as uncertainty with the challenges facing the Trust and the NHS, can only be addressed through working in close partnership with the Trust’s health and care partners across the Fylde Coast and Lancashire and South Cumbria.
About the role:
Our Non-Executive directors work alongside other non-executives and executive directors as an equal member of the board. They share responsibility with the other directors for the decisions made by the board and for success of the organisation in leading the local improvement of healthcare services for patients.
Despite challenges, the Trust is in an exciting position, working towards its ambitious vision to be high-performing organisation, operating as part of an integrated care system that provides high-quality, safe and effective care across its communities.
Our Non-Executive Directors are appointed for an initial period of three years by the Council of Governors. Re-appointment for a further three-year period will be subject to satisfactory appraisal and agreement by the Council of Governors.
Your duties and responsibilities will include:
- Formulating plans and strategy
- Obtaining assurance and ensuring accountability
- Shaping the Trust’s culture and capability
- Ensuring that the Trust’s governance arrangements conform with best practice and statutory requirements
About You:
We seek experienced Non-Executive Directors - not necessarily from the NHS - who will provide challenge and support to enable us to innovate and improve the delivery of the best possible health and wellbeing outcomes for our communities.
You will have an understanding of, and commitment to, NHS values of accountability, probity, and equality of opportunity, as well as the Trust, our values and the communities we serve. Your personal qualities include:
- Being prepared and able to make complex decisions, maintain an independent mindset and challenge constructively.
- A commitment to continuous improvement and delivery of high-quality services.
- Sound understanding of good corporate governance and risk as well as operating in a regulatory environment.
- Being a collaborative team player who participates and contributes effectively, bringing independent thinking and objectivity, and takes shared responsibility for decisions, outcomes and activities delegated by the Board.
- The ability to demonstrate local knowledge and an understanding and connectivity with the diverse. communities served by the Trust.
- Having the necessary time and commitment to fulfil the requirements of the role.
You will need to become a member of our Trust and live in one of the following areas: Borough of Blackpool; Borough of Fylde; Borough of Wyre or the wider Northwest.
The closing date for an application is Monday 29th April 2024.
We are partnering with our retained and exclusive recruitment consultancy, Peridot Partners, and for full details about the opportunity and how to apply, please follow the link to the recruitment microsite.
Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Tuesday 2nd April 2024.
The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) is the world’s largest and only Chartered professional body focused on safety, health, and wellbeing in the workplace. We are a registered charity, a professional body and a membership organisation with a Royal Charter and act as a champion, adviser, advocate and trainer for safety and health professionals around the world. We have a wholly owned trading subsidiary, IOSH Services Limited, whose principal activities include the sale of publications, seminars, conferences and the development and accreditation of health and safety awareness training.
With 50,000 members worldwide we have a significant and positive impact on the health, safety, and wellbeing of working people around the world, providing a powerful voice for change and improvement. We have around 200 staff and our income for the year ending 31 March 2023 was £16.5 million with investments of £11.2m.
This is a very exciting time to join the IOSH Board of Trustees as we are coming to the end of our first year of our ambitious five-year strategy, Activate 2028. COVID has enhanced the value of IOSH members in their workplaces, and the Board is keen to capitalise on this to develop IOSH’s role in promoting mental health and occupational wellbeing.
Who we are looking for:
We are seeking two Independent Trustees who can demonstrate alignment to and empathy with the vision, mission, and values of IOSH. The Board is focused on business that matters and has an open, transparent, and inclusive culture that enjoys the active participation of all Board Members. To broaden the diversity of the Board we are particularly interested in recruiting women to achieve a better gender balance.
One Independent Trustee will need to be financially qualified with sound commercial acumen to support the financial success of IOSH, and also sit on the Board of IOSH Services Limited, our trading subsidiary.
The other Independent Trustee will bolster the Board’s capacity in the area of IT, digital, cyber and information governance and compliance, to assist us in driving forward with improvements and modernisation of our systems and services.
This recruitment is an opportunity for us to recruit people to bring a fresh perspective and the Board is committed to supporting somebody with the potential to grow confidently into the role. This is a wonderful opportunity for somebody with the passion for IOSH’s work to both contribute to and develop their professional experience at the same time.
The time commitment averages at one day per month and includes four board meetings, two development days, participating in committee meetings, engaging with IOSH on an ad hoc basis and attending events and functions. The term of office is three years.
Please click ‘Apply via website’ to be directed to the Peridot Partners website and to contact the advising consultants to discuss this role in more detail.
Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Tuesday 2nd April 2024.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
ADC’s purpose is to enable communities to independently meet their needs for essential services, such as clean water and safe sanitation and improve lives in Africa.
At ADC we encourage a working culture of seeking and giving input, showing and taking initiative, and commitment to the organisation and its purpose.
Main purpose of job: Develop and implement effective financial strategies in order to optimise the organisation’s financial performance and strategic position.
Division: Operations
Department: Finance
Position reports to: Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Position is responsible for: TBC
Main Duties and Objectives:
- Lead the strategic and operational financial planning of the organisation by analysing and reporting on financial performance and risk management, ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory financial reporting requirements
- Ensure that the organisation is financially sound by advising on the best path of growth and assisting in organisation-wide forecasting and budgetary planning
- Develop and manage financial systems and control, using the accounting software Xero and ensure that all controls are adhered to at all times
- Oversee payroll, internal audit and tax functions, as well as the preparation of the organisation's financial accounts to ensure that these are presented and filed accurately and on time
- Provide leadership in applying for pre-seed funding from impact investors with the aim of financing our revenue-generating initiatives in line with our strategic objectives as a Social Enterprise
- Help to define market relevant value propositions for consulting services to generate revenue for the organisation
- Take responsibility for monitoring cash flow and expenditure, maintaining a healthy financial position, as well as engaging with investors and enhancing investor confidence
- Participate in the development of business planning tools to steer the organisation towards long-term financial health and sustainability
- Contribute fully to the development of organisation strategy across all areas of the business, challenging assumptions and decision-making as appropriate and providing financial analysis and guidance on all activities, plans, targets and business drivers
- Manage the life cycle of individuals within the team from pre-recruitment to exit, including performance management processes
- Ensure that team members are given opportunities for training and career development by working with HR to support the capacity building planning
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:
Essential
- Fully qualified accountant with over 10 years of senior level managerial experience in finance
- Proficiency in accounting software and accounting principles
- Track record of providing financial advice and support to help senior executives make key decisions
- Demonstrated leadership ability, including the ability to build and develop a team of highly motivated and well qualified staff/volunteers to achieve results
- Ability to actively take initiative and help set things up in a start-up environment
- Ability to actively seek and give input in a collaborative team environment
- A committed team player with good communication skills
- Available to volunteer at least 7-10 hours a week
Desirable
- Experience as a Head of Finance
- Experience of setting up a finance department
- Experience working in an early stage star-tup and gone through a scaling phase · Passion for the start-up life and comfortable in a role with a little ambiguity
What ADC offers you:
This is a volunteer, remote and unpaid position with the following benefits:
Professional learning and career development opportunities.
An opportunity to build on your work experience within your profession.
An opportunity to be part of a diverse team representing different parts of the world, that is changing lives in Africa.
An opportunity to help shape a start-up social enterprise.
We will provide work reference for you.
This job description is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job, with its principal accountabilities, incorporating a note of the skills, knowledge and experience required for a satisfactory level of performance. This is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved.
Here at African Development Choices, we celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our teams are made up of people from all over the world and we welcome all applications. If you are disabled or have a long-term health condition, and you require any reasonable adjustments for your application with us, please let us know by contacting recruitmentatafricandevelopmentchoicesdotorg.
King's College London Students' Union is seeking a senior finance professional to join the Board as a Trustee and Committee Chair during an exciting period of change within the charity’s history.
Applications close at 9 a.m. Monday 1st April 2024
Who we are
King’s College London Students’ Union (KCLSU) is the oldest students’ union in the UK. We are a £11.3m income democratic membership charity that supports, empowers and represents 40,000+ students. KCLSU has one of the most diverse student bodies in the Russell Group, and we have a proud history of using this position to challenge discrimination, resist structural oppression and work against institutional racism.
With our Strategy 2025, which is currently undergoing a refresh, we aim to constantly evolve in providing the support our students need to thrive. We achieve this by empowering our students and student leaders to shape their own futures and communities and connect them to exciting opportunities.
About the role
As a Trustee, you will help the Board to ensure the Union meets its strategic aims and works in the best interest of its members. We seek an experienced finance leader to join our Board, who will act as a critical friend to the Union, and its finance/commercial team, as we operate our venues during a cost-of-living crisis and prepare our new strategy.
You will also act as Chair of our Finance, Audit and Risk Sub-Committee helping to ensure our strategy is underpinned by strong financial planning and connects the charity and commercial parts of the Union. The committee has delegated authority to scrutinise the Union’s financial reports and efficiencies and you will be a key part in this process.
Working alongside fellow Trustees, including students and officers elected to the Board, this is a great opportunity to form a mentoring bond with young leaders whilst providing strategic oversight of a multi-million-pound charity.
Who we are looking for
We are actively searching for a seasoned finance professional to enhance our Board. If you have in-depth knowledge of financial management and an understanding of board-level financial strategy, as well as skills including auditing and managing risk, we want to hear from you.
Beyond your professional experience, your passion for our students and our overarching mission is paramount. Whether you are a seasoned trustee or someone with governance experience, we wholeheartedly welcome your application.
Please click 'Apply via website’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the candidate profile and register your interest to apply.
Applications close at 9 a.m. Monday 1st April 2024