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The Vice Chairs’ role is to support the Chair in executing their duties. The Vice Chair continues to fulfil all those duties assumed when he/she became a trustee as outlined in the document The Trustee Board, Role and Responsibilities. The Vice Chair will assume the role of Chair in the absence of the chair. To this end, their duties are similar in that the Vice Chair will be expected to provide leadership in giving firm strategic direction to the charity and will be responsible for ensuring that the board meets regularly, keeps transparent records, agrees priorities, and ensures that the charity’s income sources, and expenditure allow it to meet its charitable aims. This includes:
- Ensuring the Chair has all information he/she requires in order to carry out their role to the best of their ability.
- The Vice Chair will discuss and offer his/her advice to the Chair based on her understandingof the charity’s’ vision, values, mission, strategy and policy when the documents are due to be reviewed.
- The Vice Chair may be, on occasion expected to represent the Chair at external functions and events. The Vice Chair must always act in the best interest of the charity.
- The Vice Chair will act as a point of contact for the trustees and others between formal meetings when the chair is unavailable.
- The Vice Chair will ensure that regular meetings are held between the Chair and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to discuss any managerial issues and strategy.
- The Vice Chair must remain abreast of the laws and regulations relating to the charity’s’ activities.
- The Vice Chair will support the Chair in monitoring the financial stability of the charity.
At Teenage Helpline, we are a tight-knit community of people who are passionate about make a difference in the lives of young people across the UK
Teenage Helpline is an online peer-to-peer mentoring service for young people. We can act as the first stepping-stone for young people who do not feel comfortable seeking support for themselves, or who need a listening ear to help them cope with personal issues.
All of our volunteers and employees are remote workers. We have great systems in place to allow our employees and volunteers to get to know each other, work effectively together and do great work!
We are a flexible organisation that values the contributions of everyone. We will never ask more from our volunteers and employees than they can give, but we are sure to celebrate and recognise their efforts.
About the role
The CFO holds the overall responsibility of the financial health of Teenage Helpline. Their role is to drive growth in income and manage expenditure to a high level, whilst holding the team to account for their actions. Your role is to maintain professional customs, enforce ethical practices, meet targets, and manage organisation budgets.
Responsibilities
- Act as a Director of Teenage Helpline with direct oversight of the Board of Directors. Your key responsibility is always to protect and uphold the reputation and principles of the organisation.
- Delegate job activities effectively to ensure optimal performance of all operations departments.
- Design roles as needed and ensure the effective recruitment of individuals to fill those roles successfully.
- Analyse, review, and develop organisation strategies to ensure their ongoing effectiveness and improvement.
- Develop and drive key performance indicators that evaluate the success and effectiveness of Teenage Helpline finances.
- Hold all departments responsible for the financial health of Teenage Helpline accountable for their results.
- Think at a strategic level with the intent to continuously improve and grow the financial health and position of Teenage Helpline and drive industry best practices. Strategic thinking should involve both continuous development and a growth mindset.
- Continue to define the roles and responsibilities of the finance departments at all time to ensure they are suitable for the context that Teenage Helpline is operating in.
- Ensure that all statutory and regulatory reporting is completed.
Skills
- All directors should be overachievers, successful in business and strong capable, leaders.
- Exceptional leadership, business, and interpersonal proficiency.
- Prior thriving managerial experience.
- Be able to set business/financial targets, timelines and plans.
- Be able to stimulate and motivate the finance department.
- Demonstrate a sound ability to network, negotiate and lead.
- Demonstrate a sound ability to be successful, self-directed, flexible and tactical.
- Excellent computer and technology skills.
- Be a visionary and inspirational leader and pioneer the organisation from the top.
- Demonstrate sound communication and presentation skills.
Our mission is to make Teenage Helpline the best charity in the UK. To build inclusive processes, we need to build an inclusive team. Please know that this list is indicative and that we would still love to hear from you even if you feel you only are a 75% match. Skills can be learned, but diversity cannot. We promote a diverse and inclusive culture at TeenageHelpline.
The Process
Our hiring process typically has three stages
- Video or Written Application (when applicable)
- Interview with the Talent Team
- Interview with the Hiring Manager
Some roles will have extra stages but we’ll let you know as early as possible if so.
Please let us know if you require any accommodations for the interview process, and we’ll do our best to assist.
Welcome to Team BSO (British Scouting Overseas), where we're embarking on an exhilarating journey to empower the next generation through our Skills for Life strategy. Our mission is to shape brighter futures and equip young individuals in Scouting with invaluable life skills.
At the heart of the BSO lies the pivotal role of the Area Lead Volunteer (previously called Area Commissioner). As the guiding force, you'll spearhead the BSO Leadership Team, inspiring and mobilising volunteers to provide exceptional experiences and life-enriching skills to our youth. Your mandate includes ensuring a well-organised and adequately staffed Area team capable of delivering outstanding programmes.
Your pivotal responsibility involves implementing the Area’s 2018-25 Strategy. You will be rallying Area, District and Group Lead Volunteers and their teams to align with its objectives. This entails motivating and supporting volunteers to achieve the Growth, Youth Shaped, Community Impact, and Inclusivity targets outlined in our strategy.
As the leader of the BSO Team, you will bolster Scouting throughout the Area by nurturing volunteer development, enriching section programmes, and providing operational support. Additionally, you'll maintain a vibrant volunteer cohort in the Explorer and Network sections, establishing a well-regarded 14-24 provision within our multiple international communities.
Leading a team of dedicated volunteers passionate about delivering exceptional Scouting experiences to every young person is at the core of this role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Vice Chair
We have an exciting opportunity for a Vice Chair who is passionate about young people and who is willing to give their time and experience to support this organisation in enabling young people to reach their potential.
Position: Vice Chair
Location: Nottingham
Hours: Board meetings, circa 2 hours each month
Salary: Unremunerated although travel and expenditure can be reimbursed.
About the Role
The organisation is recruiting a Vice Chair who can support our transformation journey, we have an ambitious and exciting growth plan, which will provide us with long-term sustainability. During the next three years, it is essential that we build on the existing skills of our Board of Trustees, expanding these to ensure we have sound governance and oversight of new opportunities, which will include a significant partnership and facility development project. We are interested in recruiting trustees who are passionate about young people and who are willing to give their time, and experience to support the organisation in enabling young people to reach their potential and with time to oversee the organisation, develop strategy, and ensure sound governance. We aim to attract trustees from different ethnicities, genders, and experiences to reflect the communities we work with.
As Vice Chair, you will grasp the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead with vision and energy, applying your expertise to make a visible and lasting difference to the organisation. This will mean overseeing the organisation, and strategic developments and ensuring sound governance.
You will need to commit to attendance at Board meetings, currently every three months and an additional sub-group meeting, such as finance or marketing each quarter. There may be other demands on your time, especially during this coming year as we transition into a new facility, but these should not exceed on average 2 hours each month. Experience in the sector is not essential as training will be provided and you will be supported with a thorough induction to the responsibilities of a trustee and the organisation.
Specific duties for all charity trustees which are laid down by Charity Law are:
a. A duty of care, to ensure that the charity works in pursuance only of its objects and that it delivers on these.
b. A duty of compliance with all relevant legislation and regulation; and
c. A duty of prudence in respect of the charity’s assets.
ii. The organisation’s Articles of Association set out the composition of the Board of Trustees, how the Trustees are appointed and their powers.
Purpose
1.1. The Board of Trustees is ultimately responsible for the overall conduct of the organisation and all its projects and will conduct its business to ensure that the organisation is:
· financially viable;
· properly governed; and
· properly managed.
1.2. The Board of Trustees will monitor the performance of all its functions and will decide the level of resources to meet its financial and other obligations.
How to apply
If you are interested in joining the Board of Trustees, please apply in writing stating your interest, skills and experience and any particular areas you are interested in.
About the Organisation
The organisation was established in 1993 as a charity supporting young people living in the city and county of Nottingham. The overarching aim of the organisation is to provide support to young people taking a holistic approach to their health and well-being; this is provided through easy access to health, counselling, housing, and learning opportunities while providing a safe place to meet, take part in activities and use practical services such affordable meals, laundry, and showers.
Currently, the primary work of the organisation is delivered through the NGY MyPlace centre in Nottingham, bringing together a multi-disciplinary team enabling the needs of young people to be met in one place. Until 2012, the organisation operated from Glasshouse Street and in 2008 became part of the successful Nottingham bid for Myplace funding under the Government’s commitment to provide youth centres for young people. This bid brought 4.9 million into Nottingham, purchased a building and funded the refurbishment, transforming a grade2 listed Georgian townhouse into a multi-purpose centre, named NGY, run by the organisation and bringing together partners in the centre.
You may have experience in areas such as CFO, NED, Non-Exec Director, Non-Executive Director Fundraiser, Trustee, Fundraising Trustee, Fundraising Manager, Community Engagement Trustee, Community Engagement etc.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
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Home-Start Portsmouth is looking for a new Chairperson to lead our Board of Trustees and contribute to the development and success of the charity.
Home-Start Portsmouth supports families with young children through their most challenging times. Our vision is a world where no parent feels alone in the critical task of raising children.
The charity is part of the Home-Start UK federation of more than 80 Home-Starts.
Through our expert staff team and local community of more than 100 trained volunteers, we offer practical and emotional support to parents and families by spending time in their homes, running parenting programmes and offering stay and play groups, and school-readiness programmes in the community.
In 2022-23, we supported 1,394 families through projects and community groups, and 788 children. Our volunteers delivered almost 17,000 hours of support to families.
It's an exciting time to join the charity as, this year, we are on target to triple income, have doubled the staff team and are offering services to many more families in the city.
The role
We are looking for a strong and passionate Chair to lead and enable the Board of Trustees at Home-Start Portsmouth (made up of eight Trustees and CEO).
You will support us in developing and delivering a focused and robust rolling three-year business plan, to deliver on all governance requirements, and to be a highly visible member of the community.
Find out more
Please see the information document for a full role and person specification.
Home-Start Portsmouth supports a diverse range of families across the city, and we are keen to diversify our Board to reflect the families we support. We actively seek and encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) individuals, and men, as we are underrepresented in these areas.
If you have the experience we are looking for, and want to get involved in something meaningful locally, we'd love to hear from you.
For a conversation about the role or to express your interest, please contact Home-Start Portsmouth Trustee Iain Cooper before 29 February 2024.
Please email with your cv or call Iain Cooper (trustee) for an informal chat through the opportunity
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.