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Mencap Volunteer Visitor
Are you someone who loves getting creative, catching a show, or simply enjoying a good chat over coffee and cake? Maybe you enjoy painting, crafting, or exploring local galleries, or perhaps you love trying new cafés, going for walks, or just sharing stories and laughs. As a volunteer visitor, you can turn your passions into friendship, spending quality time with someone who’ll appreciate your company, your hobbies, and your enthusiasm.
We offer a lifelong befriending service for adults with learning disabilities. Matching the skills and interests of passionate visitors with the specific hobbies and interests of the people we visit. Visitors visit six times a year to create a 1-2-1 connection, offer companionship, encourage people to do the things they enjoy and check-in on their wellbeing. In many cases, the visitor is the only person in someone’s life who isn’t paid to be there for them.
This is an Out and about visit role which means your visits are likely to be longer, very active and the person you visit will often take an active part in planning your outings and activities in the community. Your volunteer manager will be happy to help you with ideas and suggestions for things you can do. Visits will vary in length but tends to be around a couple of hours, sometimes shorter or longer, depending on what you plan to do.
This role is advertised as part of TPP's Free Giving Back Services. This volunteer advertisement copy has been supplied to TPP and applicants apply direct to the organisation. Please contact the organisation directly if you have any questions about this volunteer role.
Dancers’ Career Development (DCD) is the national charity dedicated to enabling and empowering dancers to thrive professionally and personally, both during and beyond their performance careers.
DCD is seeking a new Co-opted Committee Member with finance expertise and an interest in dance to join the Finance, Audit & Risk Sub-Committee of its Board of Trustees. The organisation welcomes candidates with experience as a Treasurer or as a member of a Finance, Audit & Risk Committee, ideally within the charity sector, who have a strong understanding of charity accounting, governance, and risk management.
The Organisation
Changeworks is Scotland’s leading environmental organisation, driving the decarbonisation of homes and supporting a just transition to net zero. With over 35 years of experience, the organisation works with individuals, communities, businesses, and partners to deliver energy advice, retrofit solutions, and innovative decarbonisation services that reduce carbon emissions, lower energy bills, and tackle fuel poverty. In recent years, Changeworks has assisted tens of thousands of households in installing energy efficiency measures, provided thousands with expert energy support, and saved hundreds of thousands of tonnes of carbon, making low-carbon living a tangible reality across Scotland.
The Role
This is an exceptional opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of Changeworks. The Chair will lead the Board of Trustees in providing strategic direction and ensuring effective governance, guiding the organisation through an important period of growth while championing its environmental and social values.
The Chair will serve as a statutory trustee and non-executive director, offering strategic leadership, guidance, and robust governance oversight across Changeworks and its subsidiary organisations, driving meaningful impact in communities, households, and businesses throughout Scotland.
The Person
The role requires a strategic and analytical thinker capable of balancing social impact with commercial success and long-term sustainability. The Chair will communicate effectively, build strong relationships, and demonstrate a clear commitment to environmental sustainability and social justice, while fostering inclusive governance by valuing diverse perspectives.
Required Experience and Capabilities
Senior Leadership and Governance Experience
The ideal candidate will have leadership experience demonstrating strategic thinking, an entrepreneurial mindset, and an understanding of governance complexities in charitable and commercial sectors. This may include:
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Senior management, executive, or non-executive roles in mission-driven organisations.
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Experience serving on boards or committees across sectors.
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A track record of leading teams through organisational transformation and growth.
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Experience engaging diverse stakeholder groups, including social housing, local government, or minority communities.
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Proven experience in trustee or non-executive roles, with strong governance and oversight capabilities.
The Chair is expected to have:
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A proven track record of chairing boards or high-level committees, ideally in a purpose-driven or hybrid commercial-social environment.
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Experience as a charity trustee or non-executive director.
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The ability to navigate complex political and economic landscapes to advocate for decarbonisation and a just transition.
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A commitment to decarbonising homes in Scotland and addressing fuel poverty.
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Experience overseeing organisational growth or transformation aligned with Changeworks’ scaling objectives.
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Exceptional diplomatic, mediation, and relationship-building skills to manage board dynamics and the CEO partnership.
Strategic Growth & Risk Management
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Experience driving or enabling organisational growth and development.
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Understanding of risk management in complex organisations.
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Knowledge of good governance practices in regulated sectors.
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Demonstrated success in purpose-driven organisations.
Specialist Knowledge Areas
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Experience in the social housing sector.
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Experience in rural communities.
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Background in entrepreneurship, innovation, or research & development commercialisation.
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Understanding of technical aspects of retrofit.
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Experience in public affairs, government engagement, or lobbying.
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Access to networks beneficial to Changeworks is desirable.
Additional Considerations
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Applications from underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged.
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Candidates should share a commitment to environmental action and bring diverse perspectives.
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New Board members are expected to serve on at least one sub-committee, including Strategy, Audit and Risk, or Nominations.
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Trafford Leisure are looking for Smoke Free Support Volunteers (Quit Smoking Buddies).
Introduction
Have you given up smoking and know just how hard it can be? Would you like to use your experience to support others, stay active and give back to your community? Trafford Leisure is looking for local residents, who have previously smoked to become Volunteer activity and wellbeing supporters.
As a Smoke Free Support Volunteer, you’ll encourage people who are trying to quit smoking, help them stay active through walking, fitness, leisure or community activities, and use your lived experience to motivate and inspire. Volunteers will be supported with training.
What does a typical day look like?
As a Smoke Free Support Volunteer, your day will focus on motivating and supporting people who are trying to quit smoking. When you arrive to volunteer, you’ll be welcomed by a staff member. They will give you a brief overview of the plan for the day, the goals for participants, and highlight any new referrals or individuals who may benefit from extra encouragement.
As participants arrive, you will greet them warmly, helping them feel comfortable and understood. You may chat with people about their progress, check in on how they’re feeling, and offer reassurance based on your own smoke‑free journey.
You might encourage someone who is struggling, help them set small achievable goals, or share tips that helped you stay smoke‑free. If you notice someone who could benefit from extra support, you’ll signpost them to Trafford Leisure’s PAR team or fitness staff.
You may also help to create a sense of community within the group by encouraging people to look out for each other, sharing positive stories, celebrating small wins, and helping to build motivation week by week.
After the session, you might spend a few minutes chatting with participants, recording any key stories or successes (with their permission), and promoting the programme within your neighbourhood to encourage more local people to join.
Your tasks:
- Support people who are trying to quit smoking
- Encourage others to get active through walking, fitness, swimming or leisure activities
- Share your lived experience to motivate and inspire
- Be part of a supportive community improving health across Trafford.
Benefits:
- Keeping active – this role will benefit your health & wellbeing by helping you move more.
- A sense of belonging in the community – get to know other local people & make new friends.
- Enjoyment – all of our roles are enjoyable and provide opportunities for personal development.
- A sense of purpose and pride through helping others on their quit‑smoking journey.
- Trafford Leisure can provide a job reference if you require.
This role is advertised as part of TPP's Free Giving Back Services. This volunteer advertisement copy has been supplied to TPP and applicants apply direct to the organisation. Please contact the organisation directly if you have any questions about this volunteer role.
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VIRTUAL SUPPORT ADVOCATE
Volunteer Opportunity: Online Advocates for Church Advocacy Teams
Grace Advocacy – A Christian Charity Supporting Lives with Compassion and Faith
Grace Advocacy is seeking dedicated volunteers to train as Online Advocates, working alongside church advocacy teams to support individuals facing challenges with benefits, debt, housing, and social care.
Who We Are
We are a Christian charity rooted in our faith in Jesus, committed to helping people stabilise their lives through practical advocacy and compassionate support. Our work empowers churches to be a beacon of hope in their communities.
The Role
As an Online Advocate, you will:
● Receive full training in advocacy support
● Collaborate with church teams remotely
● Help individuals navigate complex systems and access the help they need
● Be part of a faith-driven mission to restore dignity and stability
What We’re Looking For
● A heart for service and a commitment to Christian values
● Good communication and listening skills
● Basic digital literacy and access to a computer
● Willingness to learn and grow in a supportive team
Commitment
Flexible hours to suit your availability. Training and ongoing support provided.
Join Us
Be part of a movement that brings practical hope through faith. Help us extend the love of Christ through advocacy.
This role is advertised as part of TPP's Free Giving Back Services. This volunteer advertisement copy has been supplied to TPP and applicants apply direct to the organisation. Please contact the organisation directly if you have any questions about this volunteer role.
Applications close at 9 a.m. Friday 20th February 2026.
Location: Flexible (Via has services across London, NW England and SW England)
Who we are
Via is an exceptional charity that puts people at the heart of everything we do. Over three decades, we’ve evolved from our origins as Westminster Drug Project, with a new, now award-winning name and brand, into a dynamic, multi-service organisation delivering vital support across substance use, mental health, employment, sexual health, smoking cessation and youth services. With a turnover of £36m for 24/25 and remarkable growth of over a third in 2023/24, we’re now supporting over 12,500 service users annually across an expanding geographical footprint from London to Gloucestershire.
Our commitment to excellence and innovation is evident in our industry-leading services, which consistently perform significantly above the national average. We’re particularly proud to be pioneering the development of the UK’s first women-only detox facility, demonstrating our commitment to addressing crucial gaps in service provision.
The opportunity
As we have experienced growth and welcomed a new Chair to the Board, we are looking to appoint a new Trustee. We are looking for someone with clinical experience in substance misuse or mental health services who can provide valuable insights into clinical risk and governance and service delivery. While an understanding of our service users’ treatment and care is important, the Trustee does not need to have current experience in drug and alcohol services. We value the ability and willingness to learn just as highly.
This offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while contributing your professional expertise to advance our strategic objectives and ensure we deliver the highest quality services to those we support.
Time Commitment: The equivalent of a day a month.
The Board meets quarterly, usually in person. Including preparation time, representation at events, and strategic input, we estimate a commitment of the equivalent of a day per month.
This includes:
- Four Board meetings per year
- Quarterly committee meetings
- Annual strategy away day
- Preparation for meetings
- Ad hoc conversations with fellow board members and the Executive
- Occasional representation at events and meetings with key stakeholders, including at services.
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Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Friday 20th February 2026.
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INVITING EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR THE ROLE OF CHAIR
Thank you for your interest in the role of Chair with Scottish Youth Theatre (SYT).
This is an exciting time in the evolution of the organisation. As we prepare for our 50th anniversary in 2027, we are reflecting on our impact – past, present and future – while working towards a more comprehensive creative offer for young theatre-makers across Scotland.
Reaching the end of his tenure on the board, our outgoing Chair has been crucial to the company’s navigation of the most challenging times in our sector and the remodelling of the company. The new Chair will come into an organisation with a committed board and small industrious staff team with big ambitions.
Current priorities:
- Grow the artistic programme for the benefit of more young artists with different needs and aspirations across Scotland
- Amplify the company’s profile and increase awareness of the work and priorities of SYT now
- Broaden and deepen relationships with partners, allies and funders
- Secure additional resources to realise our ambitions
What we are looking for
- Previous experience in a governance or leadership role in the charitable sector (previous experience as a Chair is not essential but knowledge and familiarity with charity governance requirements is essential)
- An enthusiasm for theatre and supporting young people in their development as artists
- Ability to offer an impartial perspective and take a collaborative approach that draws on the collective wisdom of the Board
- Clear understanding of the distinction between the role of trustees and senior staff
- Alignment to our company values
- Firm understanding of the financial undertakings of charities and associated legal requirements
- Committed to principles of equity, diversity and inclusion
Role of the Board
Board members are non-executive directors of the company and trustees of the charity. They have corporate and individual responsibilities under company law and charity law.
The Board is responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of Scottish Youth Theatre, supporting the staff team to deliver on the company’s aims, objectives and goals in accordance with the governing document, legal and regulatory guidelines.
Responsibilities of the Chair
Provide leadership to the board and chair board meetings
Work with fellow Trustees to ensure compliance with legal, financial and environmental requirements Maintain an overview of the board’s performance, appraising individual and collective performance Maintain an overview of the composition of the board in skills and diversity and to lead on refreshment and succession planning.
Supporting the CEO
Appoint the CEO, in conjunction with the board, and monitor their performance
Line manage and support the CEO and be a point of liaison
Lead on appraisal of performance of the CEO
Time Commitment
Board members are required to attend four meetings per year plus the AGM which are usually held online via Zoom. Once a year we bring together the Board and full staff team for an in-person joint planning and review session. Supporting our young artists through attending performances is also appreciated.
There is one permanent sub-group of the Board for finance. Individual Board members may also be asked to bring their expertise to specific pieces of work or policy development and some are the identified leads for areas of policy e.g. safeguarding, fundraising, environment.
The Chair of the Board acts as line manager to the CEO, maintaining regular contact to keep up to date with progress and offer support (on average one meeting per month and email correspondence).
All Directors may serve a maximum of three terms of office, each term being 3 years (9 years maximum).
Timeframe
Deadline is 9.00am on Tuesday, 3rd February
We will let you know no later than 17th February if we would like to proceed to an informal conversation. The final stage will be more formal with members of the Board.
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Social Media and Public Image Manager Volunteer
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We are looking for individuals in Redcar and Cleveland for a volunteer Social Media and Public Image Manager
MANDATORY SKILLS:
- Personal Strong and Professiona lSocial Media Presence
- Creativity ie colour schemes
- Knowledge in Graphic Design/ Social Media Programmes
- Strong Verbal/Written Communication
- Professional Conduct
PREFERRED SKILLS:
- Qualifications in Graphic Design/Communication
- Photography Skills
- Experience in Graphic Design/Communication
- Project Management
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OPERATIONS ASSISTANT
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We are looking for individuals in Redcar and Cleveland for a volunteer day to day operations assistant
MANDATORY SKILLS:
- Team Management
- Leadership
- Experience with children and young people preferably with SEND
- Organisation Skills
PREFERRED SKILLS:
- DBS (willing to DBS check)
- First Aid Trained
- Safeguarding
- Other SEND Qualifications
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Focus Group Volunteer - Neurodiversity
EQOL is a new charity creating practical services to improve everyday quality of life for neurodivergent adults.
Before we launch, we want to listen.
We’re looking for neurodivergent adults aged 20–40 (diagnosed, self-identified, or questioning) to take part in small, online focus groups. These sessions will help shape services around work, life admin, energy, relationships, and navigating everyday systems.
What’s involved
- One online focus group (75–90 minutes)
- Small group (5–7 people)
- Camera optional, no pressure to speak
- This is not therapy or assessment
Who can take part
- Aged 20–40
- Neurodivergent (diagnosed or not)
- Based in the UK
- No preparation needed
What you’ll get
- Gift / voucher as a thank-you for your time
- A chance to directly influence what EQOL builds and what we don’t
Your voice will help shape services built for adult neurodivergent life.
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Are you the new Chair-designate for Reading Community Learning Centre?
Do you have enthusiasm, skills and time to cooperatively govern and lead our charity that supports women learners?
You could be the Chair-designate of Reading Community Learning Centre, a charity serving the needs of local refugee, asylum-seeking and migrant women. We stand proudly for equality and women’s rights, and are looking for a woman Chair-designate to take on the role of leading our Board, supported by our outgoing Chair for a handover period of up to 6 months.
About us:
Set up in 2007, we are a Charitable Company that helps often-marginalised women to achieve their individual potential, through helping them improve their English, building confidence, making friends, volunteering locally, gaining qualifications or securing a job.
In 2025 we supported over 595 women from 41 different countries of origin, through our charitable spending of £244k.
About the role:
We’re looking for a woman to volunteer to lead our Board of Trustees, to work with other trustees and our CEO to shape our future supporting and empowering women. Women from global-majority/minority-ethnic communities are especially encouraged to apply.
If you can think and lead strategically, help us plan long-term, you have the primary skills needed by our Chair. Support from our employees is always available, as they will be dealing with the day-to-day running of the organisation.
Experience of committee or similar work, an understanding of cooperative leadership and a strong focus to shape the forward-looking Board, are what we are looking for. You don’t necessarily need prior experience of charity trusteeship, as induction will be provided, plus specialist guidance as a new trustee, including access to external training.
This is a high-profile appointment, with strong commitment to the future of Reading Community Learning Centre an essential quality, and having a good understanding of the value for the women we help. Trustees make the top-level decisions for our charity: our Board includes women with understanding, skills and experience of our support, and we require new trustees to have empathy with our cause.
We are a charity not a business, but we apply business principles to governing our organisation. We encourage women from all backgrounds to apply, particularly Black, Asian and global-majority women, and those who have previous experience of engaging and working collaboratively with our beneficiaries.
The Board meets online every six weeks, and we ask you for up to sixteen hours per month; this includes all meetings, correspondence, communication, etc. Our Chair does need to be able to visit the Centre regularly, so should have access to Reading.
How to apply:
This high-profile appointment is being managed for us by inVOLve Community Services, a charity-support organisation, who offer an informal no-obligation discussion by video. A detailed Role Description and Skills Specification can be made available to you by request before that discussion.
Trustee appointments are subject to satisfactory references to satisfactory completion of an Enhanced DBS check.
Your CV and supporting statement will be read by our current Chair and trustees; an informal discussion followed by a more-formal interview can be offered as soon as mutually convenient.
I need to know more:
Contact Mike Allen via Apply Now, below, for more information and arrange to have a no-obligation initial informal discussion (Teams or Zoom), explanation about this important role and any assistance or advice you may need to apply.
If you share the belief in the transformative power of education, bring your experience and knowledge of post-16 education to help Derwentside College realise its vision of creating positive futures for its learners, community and region.
Applications close: 9 a.m. Monday 2nd March 2026
Location: Consett, County Durham
About Derwentside College
Derwentside College is not your traditional FE college.
Located in a semi-rural location, high on the edge of the Pennines, the College is based on a single site in the heart of the town of Consett. We offer a diverse range of provision to young people and adults from across the local, predominantly rural, community. We currently deliver education and training to around 4,000 learners across over 200 courses, supported by around 170 staff.
Whilst we deliver a broad range of 16-18 classroom-based provision, including construction, engineering, hairdressing, beauty therapy, catering, health and social care and digital technology, along with maths and English, the majority of our students, 55%, gain their education through apprenticeships. Our differing mode of delivery is one of the things that sets us apart from other colleges across the northeast of England. Indeed, through this, we deliver more apprenticeships than other local colleges.
Graded ‘Good’ by Ofsted in 2022, and with a refreshed strategic plan that will take us to 2031, we have a firm base from which to progress with our ambitions for growth, development and excellence.
About the role
Our board is led by our Chair, David Allsop, who has worked tirelessly with our Principal & CEO, Chris Todd, and other colleagues across our leadership team and board to refocus our direction and culture and to grow our aspirations as a college.
Part of this process has seen David and Chris work together to build a renewed sense of collegiality across our board. We have appointed several new and experienced members, successful experts in their respective fields who are already offering a new level of challenge, scrutiny and support. This is resulting in driving a more inclusive culture of successful governance.
Given the depth of our ambitions and considering our future strategic priorities, we are now seeking to recruit a further governor to our board.
Who we are looking for
To achieve our organisational aims, our board must continue to consist of experts and experienced professionals who can provide the appropriate levels of challenge and questioning to enable us to grow, develop and improve.
Following recent successful governor recruitment and further consideration of the expertise we need across our board, we have identified that it would be helpful to us to deepen the education expertise within our membership.
We will welcome applications from candidates with:
- Expertise in the areas of FE quality improvement and assurance
- Experience as a senior leader of FE curriculum and more broadly, FE institutions
- Experience and knowledge of inspection and compliance requirements relating to the FE sector
- Extensive experience as a strategic leader within the post-16 sector
- Experience of the development of study programme for young people and/or adult learning
We seek candidates who can bring their professional expertise to scrutinise our practice and offer insights on how we can be more innovative in this area of our delivery.
Peridot Partners and Derwentside College are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and our client expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references before any final offer can be made.
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Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Monday 2nd March 2026
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Join our Board and help make it possible for people with myeloma to live longer and better lives.
Who we are
At Myeloma UK, we are making it possible to live longer and better lives with myeloma. Through research and treatments, we find new ways to a cure. As the only UK charity focused exclusively on myeloma and related conditions, we have transformed treatment and care over the past 27 years, helping to quadruple life expectancy for many patients. But we need to go further, faster – because people with myeloma can’t wait. We are uniquely placed as an organisation to improve the lives of people affected by myeloma by investing in innovative, life-changing research, advocating for patients to get access to new treatments on the NHS, and providing free information and support services to patients and their families.
About the role
As Treasurer, you’ll play a crucial role in leading Myeloma UK into the next stage of our development, providing strategic financial leadership during an exciting period of growth and change.
You’ll lead the Board’s duty to ensure financial resources are controlled, invested and economically spent while advising on the financial and risk management implications of our strategic plans.
Working closely with our Chair, Board and executive team, you’ll take an active role in our governance structure, including chairing the Finance and Audit Committee. You’ll build an effective relationship with our CEO and Director of Finance, providing both challenge and support as we pursue our ambitious goals.
Who we are looking for
Ideally, you will bring substantial experience in commercial and financial management at a senior, strategic level, either as a finance professional or a senior business leader with financial expertise. You’ll have experience chairing meetings and an excellent understanding of best practices in governance. Your personal and professional credibility will command confidence with the Board and stakeholders.
We’re looking for a clear and independent thinker with sound judgment and an appropriate approach to risk. Your excellent influencing and negotiation skills will be complemented by your solution-focused mindset and ability to see the big picture while remaining pragmatic. As an intellectually curious individual, you’ll be comfortable navigating complexity while building strong relationships through your high emotional and cultural intelligence.
Experience of serving on the executive leadership team of a growing organisation would be valuable, as would prior experience as a charity trustee. An appreciation of the wider health, social and political landscape, along with knowledge of charity fundraising practices, would be advantageous. There is no requirement to have a connection to Myeloma.
Most importantly, you’ll be collaborative and highly inclusive, fostering trust and valuing different perspectives. You’ll know when to challenge constructively, when to hold back, and when to support while demonstrating an unwavering commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
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THE OPPORTUNITY
Do you have an interest or experience in mental health care service design and delivery? Join us in supporting services in the Lambeth community as Chair of Mosaic Clubhouse!
This is a fantastic opportunity to use your senior leadership skills at a charity impacting the quality of life for so many in our community. You'll also work closely with our executive team while providing sound judgement for our Board.
Can you bring a great understanding of governance to our decision-making? If you are keen to act as an ambassador for a mental health charity, then we'd love to hear from you!
WHO IS MOSAIC CLUBHOUSE?
Mosaic Clubhouse is a unique, internationally renowned, mental health recovery community provider. We are right in the heart of Lambeth and wider south-east London, supporting the mental health system. We help over 400 Lambeth residents living with poor mental health each year through our work.
Mosaic people are not defined by their diagnosis but by their potential. They are our members, working side by side with staff to run every part of the Clubhouse. From reception to communications, café operations to fundraising, our model builds a sense of belonging.
WHAT MATTERS TO US
Our community reflects the heart of Brixton and Lambeth; diverse, creative, and resilient.
Mosaic runs on collaboration, not hierarchy. Our members both shape decisions and co-deliver our programmes and services. They also serve on our Board of Trustees, ensuring lived experience drives everything we do.
Our vision is for people, from all walks of life facing mental health challenges, to achieve their potential and feel respected.
IF YOU JOIN US…
You'll be joining us at an exciting time for Mosaic Clubhouse! We just celebrated our 30-year anniversary of proudly holding a positive reputation at the heart of our community.
As Chair, you'll lead on developing a new strategy to improve the mental wellbeing of our members, extending our reach to help more people.
Are you ready to guide us through this invigorating time in our history? This is a great opportunity to lead on our priorities over the coming years through a person-centred approach.
WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for someone who is motivated by our purpose and mission – to change the lives of people affected by poor mental health. You'll need to bring successful board leadership experience to ensure effective operation of our governance.
We are particularly looking for:
- effective decision-making in line with Charity Commission and International Clubhouse standards
- clear commitment to ensuring equity, diversity, and inclusion throughout our work.
- goals for financial sustainability and increased employment opportunities for our members
Please make sure you read our Candidate Information Pack before applying. It contains important details about the role and our organisation.
Don’t think you quite meet all the specifications? Please don’t count yourself out. We’d still love to learn more about your interest in joining Mosaic Clubhouse!
WHAT’S NEXT?
Eastside People is supporting Mosaic Clubhouse in the recruitment of this role. You can follow the link to apply today.
The closing date for applications is Mon 2nd March. Shortlisting interviews will take place shortly after. Shortlisted candidates will then have an interview with Mosaic Clubhouse shortly after this.
We acknowledge every application. You’ll always hear from us after taking the time to apply - we look forward to hearing from you!
Are you passionate about Jesus and gospel outreach into London?
Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity to serve as a Trustee or as an Independent Sub-Committee Member?
Then London City Mission would like to hear from you!
London City Mission serves the church of London in sharing the love of God and the good news of Jesus Christ with the communities least likely to hear the Gospel.
One in three people don’t have a Christian friend to invite them to church, open a Bible with them, or tell them the good news of Jesus. We want to see that change. The poor areas of London are incredibly diverse, in fact London is the most ethnically diverse in the world, growing at over 100,000 people a year. The world has come to London – we long to see the Gospel taken to the world by working alongside churches to visit homes and go out into the streets of London with the good news of the Gospel.
Our monthly team gatherings are full of testimonies of how God is working amongst the communities least likely to hear the Gospel, and our deep conviction is that much more needs to be done – and can be done – at this urgent hour for London.
We are seeking to make up to five appointments; a mixture of Trustees (likely time commitment: 10-12 days a year) and Independent Sub-Committee Members (likely time commitment: 4 days a year). Individuals who bring expertise in one or more of the following areas:
Safeguarding – someone with safeguarding expertise who can provide strategic oversight, ensure robust policies and reporting procedures, and champion a culture of safety across the organisation.
HR - someone with HR expertise who can support organisational people practices, strengthen workforce policies, and provide strategic insight on recruitment, performance, and staff wellbeing.
Fundraising – someone with fundraising expertise who can guide income-generation strategy, strengthen donor relationships, and support LCM to diversify and grow its funding base.
Property – someone with professional property expertise who can advise on asset optimisation, and support strategic decisions regarding sales, leases, and maintenance.
Finance – most likely a qualified Accountant with strategic financial leadership skills and a passion to see resources deployed for Kingdom-purpose.
Through these roles the successful candidate will be able to make a difference in London for the salvation of souls and to the glory of God.
We appreciate the rich diversity of our Trustees, Sub-Committee Members and Staff and seek to create a culture where everyone develops and fulfils their potential. We recognise the immense value of different perspectives brought by those with varied backgrounds, characteristics and experiences. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented sections of the community (specifically in our context, individuals of Global Majority Heritage and those at an earlier stage of career).
In order to support greater diversity of experience and career stages, we encourage those earlier in their career to consider an Independent Sub-Committee Member role as a pathway to Trusteeship.
These posts are subject to an occupational requirement that the postholders are practising Christians under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010.
