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Chair of Trustees - Eggcup
Chair of trustees wanted to drive transformation from emergency food support to a sustainable model with a wider customer base. We seek someone with creative energy, analytical and communication skills to offer strategic leadership. Online/remote or Lancaster
Eggcup has supported about 1000 households weekly through its outlets and food coop. The charity has worked with the city council to deliver hardship schemes, including the Household Support Fund. Over the next financial year, it expects to refocus away from low-cost commercial food management and onto acquisition of surplus food throughout the region. Its aim is to continue its food club outlets as it grows the affordable meal-production operation and opens a city centre cafe.
The ideal candidate would have knowledge of commercial food systems, as well as an interest in food sustainability, and would also hold values around fairness in society and the reduction of inequality and poverty. They must confidently represent Eggcup to external organisations, can offer light-touch supervision to the charity manager, analyse data effectively, and communicate clearly in meetings and in writing. The role is likely to require 2-4 hours per week as well as monthly meetings which take place via Zoom. It would be helpful to be able to visit the operation but the role can be undertaken remotely. The chair role does require commitment but the organisation has all the pieces in place for an enthusiastic person to come in and help to grow and shape the next stage of its food adventure. Energy and creative problem-solving are at least as important as experience, and Eggcup encourages anyone who is interested to get in touch for an informal chat with thecurrent Chair of Trustees.
Volunteer with Citizens Advice Staffordshire North and Stoke on Trent
What will you do?
- complete an introduction to Citizens Advice and training for your role.
- talk to clients over the phone to explore what problems they’ve come for help with. If you are able to speak or hear over the phone you can train to give advice by email or webchat.
- find information about the clients’ problems and help them to understand their options.
- support clients to take action to resolve their problems. This might include drafting or writing letters, making phone calls, or referring the client to another organisation.
- write a summary of the clients’ problems and what action you’ve taken.
- look out for problems’ that are common, or are unfair, and write a short report about the problem or a letter to an elected official like an MP, AM or local councillor.
Some examples of what you could do:
- explore what benefits a client is entitled to and help them to complete a benefit application form.
- help a client who has problems with their landlord to understand their housing rights.
What’s in it for you?
- make a real difference to people’s lives.
- learn about a range of issues such as benefits, debt, employment, and housing.
- build on valuable skills such as communication, listening and problem solving, and increase your employability.
- work with a range of different people, independently and in a team.
- have a positive impact in your community.
And we’ll reimburse expenses too.
No prior experience is necessary in these areas as you’ll receive full training.
For individuals who are doing advice giving roles, and who are also training to be a solicitor, if you started training to be a solicitor before 1st September 2021, you may be able to get up to six months reduction in your training contract.
If you started training to be a solicitor after 1st September 2021, you may be able to include time spent volunteering (or working) in advice giving roles as part of (or all of) your qualifying work experience. See Solicitors Regulation Authority for more information.
What do you need to have?
You don’t need specific qualifications or skills, but you’ll need to:
- be friendly and approachable.
- be non-judgmental and respect views, values and cultures that are different to your own.
- have good listening skills.
- have good verbal and written communication skills.
- have good maths and IT skills.
- be able to understand information and explain it to others.
- be willing to learn about and follow the Citizens Advice aims, principles and policies, including confidentiality and data protection.
- be willing to undertake training in your role.
How much time do you need to give?
We ask for a minimum of 3 hours per week, for at least 12 months.
Many of our volunteers give one full day or two half days per week.
Valuing inclusion
Our volunteers come from a range of backgrounds, and we particularly welcome applications from racially minoritised people/people of colour, disabled people, people with physical or mental health conditions, LGBTQ+ and non-binary people.
If you are interested in becoming an adviser and would like to discuss flexibility around location, time, ‘what you will do’ and how we can support you please contact us.
Contact details
Contact Margaret Collin for more information or to request an application pack.
Location
You can volunteer at any of our offices in North Staffordshire: Hanley, Newcastle under Lyme, Biddulph, or Leek.
You can complete e-learning at the office of your choice, but you will need to be available to attend two training days at the Hanley office.
Head Office
Advice House
13-15 Cheapside
Hanley
Stoke-on-Trent
ST1 1HL
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Are you passionate about providing outstanding and compassionate support to people with palliative and end of life care needs? Join us as our next Chair and steer our strategic direction as we enter a new and exciting chapter.
Location: Havering-atte-Bower, Romford, London / Essex border
Applications close at 9 a.m. Friday 3rd May 2024
Who we are.
Saint Francis Hospice, rated outstanding by the CQC, specialises in providing care for people in our community with palliative and end of life care needs. We provide care for any person, from any faith or cultural background, who have been diagnosed with a serious illness who are living in Havering, Barking and Dagenham, Redbridge, Brentwood or parts of West Essex. Saint Francis Hospice offers experienced, compassionate advice and support.
We recently welcomed our new Chief Executive and many exciting priorities are underway, including a renovation and major upgrade of our ward unit, a continued focus on service quality and innovation, a new people strategy and an ambition to achieve even greater financial sustainability.
About the role.
We are now seeking an inspiring and visionary Chair who will ensure the successful delivery of our current ambitions and embrace all future opportunities for growth and development.
Peter Crutchett, the previous long-standing Trustee and Chair of Saint Francis Hospice sadly died in February 2024. He was planning to retire in the autumn of 2025.
Who we are looking for.
Our new Chair must bring a successful senior leadership or board track record from a relevant health/social care, public sector, private sector or charity sector organisation of similar scale and complexity.
You will be an outstanding relationship builder, with experience in leading and galvanising high-performing multi-functional/multi-disciplinary teams including volunteers. You will be an exceptional influencer and negotiator, with a successful track record of relationship development and collaborative partnership working with a wide and varied range of stakeholders. In addition, you will bring experience in representing organisations on a local, regional, and national scale.
Above all else, it is critical that our new Chair embodies the values of Saint Francis Hospice and is intrinsically aligned to our cause.
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 3rd May 2024.
Missing People – Lost but Loved
Location: Remote
Volunteer
Our organisation is dedicated to bringing missing individuals back together with their loved ones. At the moment, our Facebook group has almost reached 3,000 members. We are in search of dedicated volunteers who have some free time to assist in moderating the group and entering information about missing people into our database. The ideal candidates for this role should possess strong communication skills and a deep desire to make a difference in the lives of others and a good understanding of digital skills.
Deadline for applications: 31st March 2024
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 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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African Development Choices (ADC) is a UK-based Social Enterprise on a mission to reduce poverty by empowering communities to make informed development choices in the management of public finances and resources.
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.
We now have an exciting opportunity for a volunteer Head of Policy & Research (Remote) to join ADC.
Main Purpose of Job: Lead the development of policy positions through research to strengthen our evidence base and help ADC act as a thought leader in shaping debate and dialogue around key policy issues relevant to ADC’s work
Division: Operations
Department: Policy & Research
Position Reports to: Chief Impact Officer
Who Reports to this Position: TBC
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop policy positions and commission new research and policy outputs and harness the data and stories from across ADC’s work to strengthen our evidence base
- Develop a stakeholder outreach strategy aimed at building key relationships with local and international stakeholders in parliament, civil service, think tanks, peer organisations, universities/colleges and research community
- Analyse data and put together detailed research reports, executive summaries, briefings, factsheets, white papers and policy papers for internal and external audiences
- Put together emotive case studies and stories which demonstrate positive impact on communities and ensure project data is gathered for impact reporting and creating infographics for business development
- Set up externally funded research projects and apply for funding
- Recruit additional volunteers for the Policy & Research team when needed
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
Essential
- At least 5 years of experience in senior policy and research management
- Experience of strengthening evidence and influencing policy agendas
- Significant senior policy and research development experience, ideally in international development
- Background in policy and stakeholder relations with a good general understanding of the workings of government, parliament and civil service
- Significant experience in developing and implementing policy and research strategies
- A creative and strategic thinker, with the ability to develop innovative policy solutions to complex challenges
- 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 of influencing the formation or revision of international development policy at an institutional, national, or inter-governmental level
- Experience working in an early stage start-up 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 helping to deliver systemic social change in Africa
- An opportunity to help shape a start-up social enterprise
- We provide work reference
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
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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.
About Walk to Independence (WTI):
Walk to Independence (WTI) is an emerging charity committed to bridging the gap in support services for adults with special educational needs (SEN) transitioning out of formal education settings. Our mission is to establish a nurturing environment where SEN individuals can foster independence, empowerment, and community integration. At WTI, we prioritise upholding the rights of individuals with SEN, ensuring their autonomy, dignity, and inclusion in society.
Position Overview:
WTI is in the process of establishment and is actively seeking dedicated and passionate individuals to serve as founding trustees. Trustees play a pivotal role in steering the strategic direction, governance, and oversight of the organisation, particularly in the crucial phase of charity registration.
Responsibilities:
- Strategic Leadership: Provide strategic direction and leadership to guide WTI in achieving its mission and objectives.
- Governance: Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, as well as governing documents and policies, especially during the charity registration process.
- Financial Oversight: Monitor and review financial performance, including budgets, financial statements, and controls, to ensure fiscal responsibility.
- Fundraising and Development: Support fundraising efforts and contribute to the development of sustainable funding streams crucial for WTI's activities and growth.
- Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks that may affect operations, reputation, or financial stability, particularly during the organisation's infancy.
- Advocacy and Networking: Represent WTI externally, advocating for the rights and needs of individuals with SEN, and establish partnerships with stakeholders, funders, and community organisations.
- Support and Evaluation: Guide the executive team, staff, and volunteers, and participate in evaluating WTI's programs and services.
Qualifications:
- Passion for the mission and values of WTI, including a commitment to the rights and inclusion of individuals with SEN.
- Previous experience in governance, leadership, or management roles, preferably within the charity sector or relevant field.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
- Ability to think strategically, analyse complex issues, and make informed decisions.
- Willingness to dedicate time and effort to fulfil trustee responsibilities effectively, especially during the charity registration process.
- Knowledge of fundraising, financial management, or legal matters is desirable but not essential.
Time Commitment:
Trustees are expected to attend regular board meetings (approximately 4-6 times per year), participate in committee work or working groups as needed, and engage in occasional ad hoc tasks or events. The time commitment may vary but is estimated to be approximately 5-10 hours per month on average.
Location:
The role of trustee is primarily remote, with occasional in-person meetings or events in London as required.
How to Apply:
If you are interested in becoming a trustee at Walk to Independence (WTI), please submit a CV and a brief statement outlining your interest in the role and relevant experience. We welcome applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
Thank you for your interest in supporting Walk to Independence (WTI) in its mission to empower individuals with special educational needs to lead independent and fulfilling lives. We look forward to receiving your application.
Sincerely, Chisom Nene
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Bring your values-led leadership and non-executive experience to lead the Governing Body of Brockenhurst College as they strive to achieve outstanding outcomes and exceptional student experiences for all learners.
Applications close at: 9 a.m. Monday 6th May 2024
Location: Brockenhurst, Hampshire
About Brockenhurst College
Brockenhurst College, known locally as Brock, is a further education (FE) college based in the heart of the New Forest.
The main college campus is situated within the village of Brockenhurst with a further four satellite sites in New Milton, Marchwood, Lymington, and Southampton, where more specialist aspects of provision are delivered.
At Brock, we place learners at the heart of everything we do and have a strong reputation for delivering excellent and inclusive teaching and learning, as well as effective all-round student support.
The college has tertiary college status and as such, it provides a broad range of qualifications for learners including programmes for 16-19 learners, apprentices, adults, higher education students, and programmes for international students who come from over 20 different countries globally to study with us.
This diverse provision reflects the long-standing inclusive nature of the college, offering qualifications that meet the needs, interests, and ambitions of our student community, as well as those of local, regional, and national employers.
As a college, we have a significant responsibility to deliver the skills required to support the local and regional economy and as such, are involved as delivery partners, alongside other colleges, in the Institute of Technology agenda as well as the delivery of the Local Skills Improvement Plan through the Local Skills Improvement Fund. These agendas continue to be strategic drivers in the development of the college curriculum.
About the role
The college is seeking to appoint a new Chair of the Governing Body, with an inclusive approach to leadership, to ensure the progression of the college and the quality of the learner experience is always developing and improving.
You will play the role of a critical friend to ensure the college continues to achieve its objectives set out in the strategic plan.
As the new Chair of our college, you will have the ability to form a key relationship with the CEO and Principal, as well as the wider SLT — one of mutual respect and trust, with clear communication, sharing ideas and concerns.
The Chair will also lead an engaged and committed board of governors, ensuring a collaborative, inclusive, and respected environment is created to allow appropriate levels of support, scrutiny, and challenge, for the college to reach its goals, objectives, and ambitions.
Who we are looking for
You will bring experience as a successful, senior strategic leader within your chosen professional field and carry an appreciation for values-led leadership.
You will understand the importance of education and the impact this has on the students of Brockenhurst College, in addition to the positive impact the college has on local businesses and the local community.
We are looking for someone who shares our values of inclusivity and people focus and has a passion for education.
Additionally, this individual will have a strong drive to move the college forward and positively influence Brockenhurst College’s success.
Peridot Partners and Brockenhurst College are, together, 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.
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 6th May 2024.
Type: Voluntary Position
Location: Edinburgh
Salary: NA
Closing Date: Midday, Monday 13th November
Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre (ERCC) is a specialist support service for women, non-binary people, members of the trans community and young people aged 12 and over in Edinburgh, East Lothian and Midlothian who have experienced recent or non-recent sexual violence, including rape, sexual assault, childhood sexual abuse and commercial sexual exploitation.
Their charitable objectives are to reduce the distress and suffering of people affected by sexual violence through the provisions of support and information, and to increase awareness of sexual violence and its impacts within the wider community. To deliver these projects, ERCC provide a range of trauma-informed services for survivors of sexual violence, including short-term and longer-term therapeutic support, advocacy, outreach, and group support.
ERCC additionally deliver training for a range of stakeholders, and work in schools and with young people across Edinburgh and the Lothians, and strategically with multi-agency partners, towards preventing sexual violence. The organisation currently comprises 40 staff and volunteers, and 10 trustees.
The Role of Trustee:
As a Trustee for the Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre, you will be commitment to their values, ethos, and charitable objectives. Your key responsibilities include collaborating with the Board of Directors to ensure effective governance, overseeing risk management, setting a clear strategic direction, ensuring compliance with legal obligations, and maintaining financial responsibility. This involves reviewing and updating strategic objectives, addressing risks, monitoring finances, ensuring legal compliance, delivering high-quality services to survivors of sexual violence, supporting the staff and volunteer team, promoting ERCC within the community, and participating in the wider Rape Crisis network through shared training events.
ERCC are interested in candidates with experience in Banking/Finance, HR and Legal (Charity/Employment/ Human Rights). ERCC welcomes applications to the board from women with all kinds of life and work experience and from all kinds of backgrounds. Knowledge of governance and management is helpful, but previous experience is not essential, and training is available.
As a member of Rape Crisis Scotland, ERCC works to the National Rape Crisis Service Standards and within the guidance of the Rape Crisis Scotland Best Practice Model, reflecting the ethos and values of feminism, human rights and equalities.
Please note: under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010, only women need apply. ERCC would welcome applications in particular from women who are minority ethnic, disabled and trans women.
How to Apply:
Please email us to request an information pack, full job description and person specification.
Closing Date: Midday, Monday 13th November
This search is being conducted exclusively for Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre by BTA (Bruce Tait Associates). Our leadership team have all worked in the voluntary sector and we use this experience to match organisations and individuals to create great appointments.
Type: Voluntary Position
Location: Hybrid/Ayrshire
Salary: N/A
Closing Date: Midday, Thursday 21st September
Since 1963, Hansel has been focused on breaking down barriers faced by people with additional support needs, creating inclusive environments, opportunities, and choices to enable people living in Ayrshire to live independent and fulfilling lives.
Their mission is to ensure they deliver empowering support, so every person feels included and experiences equality, choice, dignity, compassion, and respect. They are a leading social care charity with a unique organisational structure placing innovation and passion at the forefront of delivering real change through a range of services and opportunities for the people that they work for.
Hansel continues to operate within a difficult care sector environment. Pressures on workforce recruitment and retention present a national challenge for the Scottish Government to fund Fair Work, that rewards care practitioners appropriately and safeguards the delivery of critical services for vulnerable people living within our communities. Nevertheless, their Board of Directors see potential for Hansel to thrive as a local care and support provider operating within Ayrshire, with strong relationships in place with local stakeholders, including their health and social care partnership service commissioners and funders.
Hansel are now looking to recruit 3 new Trustees to join their board at this time as they embark on ambitious plans to invest in their service infrastructure and expand their reach as a care and support provider for people living with additional support needs.
We are looking for Board Members with a range of skillsets such as: finance/accounting, legal, fundraising, marketing, and professional services for the building/construction industry. Hansel welcome applications from individuals with experience of being a carer in any capacity.
If you are interested in working alongside like-minded people looking to enhance life choices for individuals, this could be a great opportunity for you.
How to Apply:
Please email us to request an information pack.
Closing Date: Midday, Thursday 21st September
This search is being conducted exclusively for Hansel by BTA (Bruce Tait Associates). Our leadership team have all worked in the voluntary sector and we use this experience to match organisations and individuals to create great appointments.
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CEDA is a long established and well-respected local charity providing high quality, person centred support to disabled people in Devon. Our vision is to work with disabled people to become visible and valued members of society and to live the life they have chosen for themselves. The organisation’s work is governed by a Board of Trustees comprised of individuals with different areas of interest and expertise, including knowledge and experience of disability and/or voluntary sector practice and with a broad range of management skills.
We are currently looking to recruit a new Trustee who can share their financial acumen with our Board, ensuring our financial governance is robust and supports both our work and our vision. The role in unpaid and Trustees are expected to be able to attend the Board meetings and have the time to make an effective contribution to our work. Typically, there are 4 meetings per year with additional meetings as required for specific purposes – eg budget setting, salary reviews, etc.
If you have a keen interest in social care and disability the necessary experience to support our financial oversight and scrutiny, please download our application pack for more information and details on how to apply.
Lake District Music is a thriving organisation bringing music of the highest quality to audiences in the heart of the Lakes, as well as giving young artists the opportunity to perform and learn together. We are looking for a new Treasurer as we begin a new era.
Who we are
Lake District Music (LDM) is run by a strong Board of Trustees, which has been responsible for maintaining and developing LDM for almost 40 years. The Trustees help to decide the policies which LDM pursues and to organise the raising of the necessary funds. With a new Chair and trustees onboard, a merger with our ‘Patrons of LDSM’ support charity now complete, and looking ahead to our 40th anniversary year in 2025, this is a really exciting time to be a part of LDM’s work in Cumbria.
The role
The Role involves:
- Liaising with the Operations Director to draw up an annual budget before the beginning of each financial year
- Liaising with the Operations Director to draw up appropriate finance papers for the five Council of Management Meetings held annually
- Being the main bank signatory and responsible for payment of salary & expenses to Operations Director & Artistic Director
- Authorising bank payments when financial limits are exceeded by the Operations Director
- Working with the Operations Director to prepare the annual accounts and liaising as appropriate with the External Examiner
- Presenting and interpreting the relevant financial information to the Council of Management in a way that is straightforward to understand
- Liaising with the Chairman, Operations Director and Artistic Director in deciding on appropriate fundraising activities
- Presenting possible financial scenarios and solutions for Trustees to add value in the consideration of the strategic direction the festival is to take.
- Providing support & information of a financial nature to various subgroups looking at the strategic direction of the charity from time to time.
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.
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Applications close at 9 a.m. Monday 1st April 2024
Depression UK – Volunteer Administrative Secretary/Membership Secretary – Possible Jobshare
Depression UK is a mutual help group with over 800 members and adequate funding It has been operating for about 40 years, and currently it is providing the following services to its members.
- Online forum
- In person forum
- Quarterly newsletter/magazine
- Surveys of opinion
- Penfriend matching
- Co-coaching – (pending).
We need an administrative secretary and membership secretary – perhaps as a jobshare – to join our volunteer group, with a view to becoming trustees.
The tasks of the administrative secretary are:-
- In collaboration with the convenor, initiate and report the volunteer meetings and general meetings which are all teleconferences.
- Maintain electronic and paper archive.
- Receive email and occasional post and distribute it to fellow volunteers, or respond appropriately.
- Consider collaborating with other volunteers on specific projects – ad hoc.
- Take part in monthly volunteer meetings and AGM.
- Draft quarterly reports for newsletter.
The time commitment required for these tasks will range from 1-6 hours per week.
The tasks of the membership secretary will be:
- Receive new member applications, allocate membership numbers, and enter details to database.
- Conduct annual survey of members’ wish to continue membership.
- Take part in monthly volunteer meetings and AGM.
- Draft quarterly reports for newsletter.
- Send quarterly newsletters and annual reports to members by email (97%) and post (3%.)
The time commitment required for these tasks will range from 1-3 hours per week.
The volunteer(s) can expect to be much appreciated by their colleagues and the members of Depression UK.
There’s no payment, but expenses will be reimbursed promptly.
At intervals of a month or less, the convenor will discuss with them, their thoughts and progress in the work.
The volunteer(s) will be eligible for testimonials when applying for other posts.
To discuss this further, please contact the convenor of Depression UK, Alick Munro.
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.