Do you want to help prevent Breast Cancer? Are you a scientific or medical professional with strong networks and you want to use your skills to help a fantastic charity build their scientific expertise and authority in the field of primary breast cancer prevention? 

We are looking for an individual with a strong scientific or medical background who has considerable research/ epidemiology experience to join our Board of Trustees. As a member of the Board’s science sub-committee, you will support the CEO and the Head of Science in supporting the growth and evolution of our scientific programme and in strengthening our scientific authority.

ABOUT US 

Breast Cancer UK's mission is to prevent breast cancer through scientific understanding, education, collaboration, and policy change.

We are the only UK breast cancer charity focused entirely on the primary prevention of breast cancer by campaigning to reduce risk, using traditional and digital channels to extend reach. Today 1 in 7 women will be diagnosed with the disease at some point in their lives but at least 1 in 4 breast cancers is thought to be preventable. 

• We fund scientific research that will help to understand and address the preventable risk factors for breast cancer.

• We educate and raise awareness of the preventable risk factors for breast cancer and provide practical information to help people reduce their risk 

We campaign for policy changes that promote the prevention of breast cancer and promote breast cancer prevention communication between scientists, consumers and industry 

Our research focuses on environmental and chemical causes of breast cancer but our education and advice includes all preventable risk factors. 

Breast Cancer UK’s income has grown from £107,000 (31.3.2014) to £397,846 (31.3.2020). With a newly appointed dynamic CEO and a highly engaged Board, we have ambitious plans set out in our strategic plan to expand still further.

THE ROLE 

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Board and support the CEO and wider staff team to deliver our vision and strategy.

As well as a scientific research or medical background, you will have outstanding communication skills and be able to support, challenge and scrutinise the charity’s science programme, as well as constructively contribute fully to wider issues considered by the Board.  While you may not have personal or family experience of breast cancer, you will need to have a passion for what we do. 

KEY REQUIREMENTS 

You will: 

• have experience and skills in research, epidemiology, ideally in breast cancer research or research that focuses on the health effects of environmental chemicals, especially endocrine disrupting chemicals; 

• have strong networks and contacts with scientists and academic or research institutions. 

• Be a cancer specialist, cancer researcher or environmental health scientist with a strong epidemiology background. 

• Have effective listening, communicating and influencing skills with an ability to build relationships and work collaboratively and effectively as part of a board of trustees. 

OTHER INFORMATION 

Time Commitment 

The Board holds meetings via video conference and face to face in London (when it is safe to resume face to face meetings) on a quarterly basis in the evenings. Ideally, the post holder will willing to attend board meetings in London when face to face meetings are able to resume. The successful candidate will also be expected to attend one annual strategy planning day and some informal meetings with Trustees either in London or by video conference. The successful candidate will also be a member of the Board’s Science Committee which meets once a quarter in the evening by video conference. 

Breast Cancer UK is committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone, regardless of background. Breast cancer affects all people and we welcome applications from all genders. Please help us monitor the effectiveness of our equal opportunities policy by completing our Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form.This will be separated from your application on receipt and any information gathered anonymised and used only for statistical purposes.  

Application Process  

To apply for this position, please submit:  

• A comprehensive CV, including names and contact details of two referees (who will only be contacted if you reach final interview stage). Please ensure you include your full name and contact details (including e-mail address)  

• A supporting statement setting out why you are applying for this role and how you meet the requirements of this role (no more than 2 sides of A4, 12 point font)  

• Confirmation that you consent to the application process and retention of your personal data in line with our data policy set out in the Person Specification  

• Completed equal opportunities monitoring form  

Please submit your applications marked Science Trustee in the subject  by 5pm  Friday 19th March 2021

Please let us know if you have any disability (as defined by the Disability Discrimination Act 1995) and/or if you require any special provision should you be called for an interview. 

Timetable 

Closing dates for applications: 19th March 2021

Interviews - (to be held in evening by Microsoft Teams): Week of 29th of March 2021 

Due to limited resources we are unable to give detailed feedback to applicants.

Trustee with Marketing, PR or Communications Experience wanted at Ranger Cadets - VOLUNTEER ROLE

• Hours: 6 hours per month (evening and weekend day based)
• Location: Home based (You will be required to attend a few events each year, including locally to you to network and promote the Ranger Cadets).

You must have good working computer, internet connection and the ability to sign documents electronically.

We are a NEW start-up uniformed youth development organisation looking to make a difference in the lives of young people aged 13 to 25 years old across England (starting in London and then growing outwards). Our mission is to prepare young people for life, by giving them new opportunities and experiences to learn and discover themselves and the world around them, while boosting their confidence, skills for life and resilience.

Cadets meet up at weekly unit cadet meet ups which take place one night per week usually held between 7pm and 9pm in which Cadets (young people) take part in fun, challenging and rewarding activities that are aimed to boost confidence and self-esteem and grow skills and gain different opportunities and experiences. Cadets also get to complete missions, challenges, and activities to earn badges for their uniform, gain accreditations in a wide range of topics and feel a sense of belonging and achievement. We aim to ensure young people are “Prepared for Life”.

As well as attending weekly cadet meet ups, Cadets take part in weekend public duties supporting their local community at events and local fates, as well as attending camps, residentials, trips and other youth development activities aimed to build positive futures for young people.

We’re recruiting a Trustee with Marketing, PR or Communications Experience to join our new Board of Trustees at Ranger Cadets, where you will lead the board and direct the board in our marketing, PR and communications efforts to increase our profile and raise awareness of the Ranger Cadets to achieve its mission to prepare young people for life.

As Trustee you will also be involved in the overall strategic planning and direction, and also good governance to ensure that the Ranger Cadets is a successful and well received uniformed youth development organisation. This will include assisting in the creation of a 3-year business plan and strategy, writing funding grants and applications, promoting Ranger Cadets to ensure we get the resources and support needed to run and help us in creating project plans, writing, reviewing, and adopting policies and being an ambassador for the organisation.

We are looking for Trustees to take an active role rather than just turn up to meetings and who are committed and dedicated to the role, who can put in the time and effort to help us and who understands what needs to be done without waiting to be told what to do. We are also looking for those who are very organised, approachable, a people person and who has passion for what our organisation is trying to achieve.

We are accepting CV’s and Cover Letters as Applications. Please outline your experience and what you would bring to the role and to the Ranger Cadets.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a NON-Uniform Role.

Thank you for your time and we look forward to receiving your completed application as detailed above.

The Ranger Cadets

#PreparedForLife

Trustee with Fundraising Experience wanted at Ranger Cadets - VOLUNTEER ROLE

• Hours: 6 hours per month (evening and weekend day based)
• Location: Home based (You will be required to attend a few events each year, including locally to you to network and promote the Ranger Cadets).

You must have good working computer, internet connection and the ability to sign documents electronically.

We are a NEW start-up uniformed youth development organisation looking to make a difference in the lives of young people aged 13 to 25 years old across England (starting in London and then growing outwards). Our mission is to prepare young people for life, by giving them new opportunities and experiences to learn and discover themselves and the world around them, while boosting their confidence, skills for life and resilience.

Cadets meet up at weekly unit cadet meet ups which take place one night per week usually held between 7pm and 9pm in which Cadets (young people) take part in fun, challenging and rewarding activities that are aimed to boost confidence and self-esteem and grow skills and gain different opportunities and experiences. Cadets also get to complete missions, challenges, and activities to earn badges for their uniform, gain accreditations in a wide range of topics and feel a sense of belonging and achievement. We aim to ensure young people are “Prepared for Life”.

As well as attending weekly cadet meet ups, Cadets take part in weekend public duties supporting their local community at events and local fates, as well as attending camps, residentials, trips and other youth development activities aimed to build positive futures for young people.

We’re recruiting a Trustee with Fundraising Experience to join our new Board of Trustees at Ranger Cadets, where you will lead the board and direct the board in our fundraising efforts to generate income for Ranger Cadets to achieve its mission to prepare young people for life.

As Trustee you will also be involved in the overall strategic planning and direction, and also good governance to ensure that the Ranger Cadets is a successful and well received uniformed youth development organisation. This will include assisting in the creation of a 3-year business plan and strategy, writing funding grants and applications, promoting Ranger Cadets to ensure we get the resources and support needed to run and help us in creating project plans, writing, reviewing, and adopting policies and being an ambassador for the organisation.

We are looking for Trustees to take an active role rather than just turn up to meetings and who are committed and dedicated to the role, who can put in the time and effort to help us and who understands what needs to be done without waiting to be told what to do. We are also looking for those who are very organised, approachable, a people person and who has passion for what our organisation is trying to achieve.

We are accepting CV’s and Cover Letters as Applications. Please outline your experience and what you would bring to the role and to the Ranger Cadets.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a NON-Uniform Role.

Thank you for your time and we look forward to receiving your completed application as detailed above.

The Ranger Cadets

#PreparedForLife

CHAIR OF WATERWISE

Who we are:

Waterwise is the leading UK authority on water efficiency - we are thought leaders and campaigners, challenging and supporting the water sector and beyond to aim high on water efficiency. Waterwise was founded in 2005 and is an independent, not-for-profit organisation, receiving funding from supporters inside and outside the water sector, sponsorship, research projects and corporate services. We like to be at the front, leading and supporting innovative efforts to realise our vision; that water will be used wisely, every day, everywhere.

Our values are purpose, pioneer, passion and purpose.

Our impact:

Our UK and advocacy work has driven much higher policy, regulatory and industry ambition on water efficiency and new commitment to measures such as a water efficiency label for products. Our 2019 annual conference hit the front page of the Guardian, the Today programme and Channel 4 News, when Sir James Bevan, Environment Agency Chief Executive, made his ‘Jaws of Death’ speech. Our campaigns have reached over 23.9 million people in the last year – some have been Waterwise alone, others have been with partners including Water UK, Consumer Council for Water, Citizens Advice Scotland and Consumer Council NI. We carry out groundbreaking research that is driving greater acceptance for greywater and rainwater recycling. We have successfully mainstreamed water efficiency into the ambition for the water retail market in England. We are influential and high-profile in the sector, and beyond, and regularly are asked for our views by leaders and ministers. We have developed new funding streams to drive water efficiency, such as the Waterwise Checkmark and Waterwise Training. We have secured water efficiency a place in the Net Zero debate for the water sector and the UK as a whole, beyond its role in adaptation to the climate emergency. Our Managing Director is a regular on national broadcast media and select committee evidence panels and is a highly-sought-after speaker.

The role:

Due to the incumbent coming to the end of his term, we are seeking a new Chair with the ability to lead the organisation in partnership with the Managing Director. This is an exceptional opportunity for the right person to play a part in making a positive contribution towards increased water conservation and positive action on climate change.

The successful individual will be a non-partisan leader with a proven track record of leadership or operating at senior level within an organisation. Understanding the nature of a non-executive role, they will ensure that the values of the organisation are embraced by both the Board and the executive team, whom they will hold to account through a process of inclusive leadership.

The Chair will develop and maintain a relationship with the Managing Director and with each of the other non-executive directors, and will work to ensure that the Board achieves consensus as a high-performing unit. They will support and, where appropriate, challenge the Managing Director as well as ensuring the functioning and good governance of the board.

They will establish and maintain close relationships with political figures and influencers as appropriate. The Chair will also act as an ambassador for the organisation and as the public face, spokesperson and representative of Waterwise, in partnership with the Managing Director.

Essential skills:

Board experience.

Knowledge of good governance.

Experience of operating at every level, including being comfortable in a political environment.

Knowledge of the water industry or another highly regulated industry.

Clear understanding of the work and needs of a Managing Director, with the ability to effectively support and complement their work.

Understanding of environmental issues.

Commitment to diversity and inclusion and wellbeing.

Desirable skills (not all of these need to be in place):

Experience in the charitable or not-for-profit sector.

Experience of campaigning.

Experience in the corporate world.

Strong network - ideally relevant to our work.

Statement on diversity:

Waterwise is committed to valuing diversity and to equality of opportunity for employment, career and personal development. We believe that people from different backgrounds bring perspectives and skills that create fresh ideas, thinking and approaches which make the way work is undertaken more effective and efficient. We know that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

Remuneration:

This is a voluntary role although reasonable expenses for travel may be claimed.

Location:

Currently remote working.

Physical meetings, when possible, will be held in Central London.

Time commitment:

Four board meetings per year.

Overall commitment: one to two days per month. 

Term is 3 years and may be extended by a further three years.

How to apply:

Please send a CV of maximum two sides, and a covering letter of maximum one side (stating where you saw the job advertised). We also encourage you to complete the diversity monitoring form which can be found here – this is optional but completing it will help us track our progress towards diversity. Diversity information will be received and stored separately to application details and will not in any way be used in the selection or decision-making process.

If candidates would like an informal discussion with the outgoing Chair Martin Bradbury they should contact us – having a call of this kind will not influence the success or otherwise of the application.

Closing date:

Closing date for applications is Friday 26th March 2021.

Interviews will be held virtually on Wednesday 21st April 2021.

The remaining Waterwise Board dates for 2021 are Thursday 24th June (virtual), Thursday 23rd September (virtual or in-person, tbc) and Thursday 16th December (virtual or in-person, tbc).

Spike Island is looking for a new Chair of the Board

Spike Island is a dynamic arts centre that supports, produces and presents contemporary art and culture. We engage audiences in our work through a diverse programme of exhibitions and events; and we directly support artists and artist-led organisations through new commissions, subsidised studio provision and critically-engaged artist development opportunities that widen access to our programme and facilities.

Spike Island is looking for an exceptional individual to lead the organisation as Chair of the Board. The ideal candidate will already have charity experience as a Trustee/Company Director, a full understanding of the requirements required for good governance, financial acumen, excellent relationship building skills and a passion for the arts.

As Chair, you will work closely with the Executive Team and fellow Trustees to develop the business plan to ensure that Spike Island continues to thrive and that its reputation as a centre of artistic excellence receives regional, national and international recognition.

For further information and to download a Chair of the Board Recruitment pack, please visit our website.

The deadline to apply is 12 noon, Friday 23 April 2021. 

We are looking for a Branch Secretary to act as principal communications Trustee, managing and maintaining the administrative affairs of the Buckinghamshire South Branch. Our RSPCA branches rely on volunteers to undertake a wide range of animal welfare work in their local area, and by joining the South Bucks Branch you will have the chance to influence how we care for and prevent cruelty to animals. 

Main duties and responsibilities

• To act as the main contact point for all branch communications with the National Society and the branch committee.
• Arrange branch meetings, ensure accurate minutes are taken and distributed in accordance with branch rules.
• Ensure all branch committee decisions are implemented and actions completed.
• Arrange the branch AGM, including the compilation and distribution of the annual report, nominations and agenda in line with the strict timetable laid down in the branch rules.
• Liaise with the Branch Partnership Manager and group chief inspector and notify them of all branch meetings.

What are we looking for?

• Commitment to the aims, principles and policies of the RSPCA South Bucks.
• Willingness and ability to understand and accept your responsibilities and liabilities as a Trustee and to act in the best interests of the organisation.
• Ability to think creatively and strategically, exercise good, independent judgement and work effectively as a committee member.
• Strong administrative & interpersonal skills, and a good telephone manner.

RSPCA South Bucks Branch is looking for new trustees who will add to the broad range of skills and expertise on our existing Board. Our branches rely on volunteers to undertake a wide range of animal welfare work in their local area, and as a trustee of a branch, you will have the chance to influence how we care for and prevent cruelty to animals.

Main duties and responsibilities

Each trustee contributes to discharging the board's duties by:

• Actively contributing to setting policy and strategic direction, defining goals, setting targets and evaluating performance.
• Actively seeking to further the strategic objectives of RSPCA South Bucks, and acting in the best interests of the organisation at all time.
• Monitoring whether the service complies with its governing document.
• Monitoring the financial position of the organisation and ensuring that it operates within its means and objects, and that there are clear lines of accountability for day-to-day financial management.
• Supporting the development of the organisation through participation in agreed projects.

Skills and personal qualities

• Commitment to the aims, principles and policies of the RSPCA South Bucks.
• Willingness and ability to understand and accept you responsibilities and liabilities as a Trustee and to act in the best interests of the organisation.
• Ability to think creatively and strategically, exercise good, independent judgement and work effectively as a board member.
• Effective communication skills and willingness to participate actively in discussions and numeracy to the extent required to understand financial records and accounts.

We are particularly interested in candidates who have experience or skills related to HR, legal, fundraising, Governance / GDPR or company secretarial.

Most people aged 18+ are eligible to become a trustee. All trustees must be a member of the RSPCA South Bucks branch.

Crowthorne Old Age to Teen Society (COATS) was set up in 1966 to support older people living in and around the area of Crowthorne in Berkshire.  We own and run The COATS Centre, recently totally refurbished through the “Building a Better COATS Programme”.  The charity employs staff to run the Centre, together with many volunteers, who also help in the well-equipped kitchen and drive the charity-owned minibus.

Why are we looking for new trustees? 

Following the centre refurbishment, our trustee Board is now looking to the future, with some more-longstanding trustees feeling the time is right to pass on their responsibilities to another generation.

COATS is thus looking to recruit new trustees with any of the following interests, skills and expertise:

1. Human Resources – acting as the lead for our HR strategy and support to our employees, including producing & updating our HR policies and procedures.
    
2. Honorary Secretary – support to the Board, arranging meetings, producing Minutes, keeping and updating Membership details, managing generic trustee correspondence.
    
3. Health, Wellbeing or Social Care liaison – providing your specialist knowledge and expertise in developing our relationships with Health and Social Care agencies, and in the health & wellbeing agendas.

What do you get as a volunteer Trustee of our organisation?

• An opportunity to exercise your specialist experience, skills and knowledge (as above), possibly in a different environment or context
• A chance to augment your experience of charities
• A boost to your career and CV, if appropriate
• Helping equip COATS for the future and shape our vision
• Satisfaction of helping the older people of Crowthorne, and giving something back to your community
• Induction, training, support from us and other charity-support organisations

What do we get?

• Your skills, experience and knowledge in one of: HR, charity administration and secretarial, or Social Care & Wellbeing
• Your abilities to help our charity grow in line with our strategic plans
• Enhancement to our governance and the Board of trustees
• Your participation in our collective decision-making, contributing to all areas of our charity work
• Your enthusiasm

What do our beneficiaries get?

• The ability to increase activities and support for more older people in the area
• A well-governed charity, sustainable for the future
• A forward-looking and agile organisation, with a well-informed Board of Trustees

How do I apply?

For a Role Description and Person Specification and more details about each specialist trustee role, please contact The Honorary Secretary via CharityJob

We are here to make society fairer. Coventry Citizens Advice does that one person at a time, helping people solve their individual problems and build resilience for the future. We provide free, impartial, independent, and confidential advice to the people of Coventry online, over the phone, and face-to-face. At the heart of our service is the direct support we give through advice and information to anyone who contacts us and needs our help.

Our services are wide ranging. For example, we support people in need with advice and we campaign in the following areas: access to justice; employment; housing and homelessness; family; health and community care; money; debt and financial inclusion, and consumer empowerment.

Never have we been more needed or undergone such transformation as we have during the Covid-19 pandemic. We have continued to provide much needed information, advice and guidance to those who need it and have found there has been a surge of people seeking support. This is likely to increase and continue increasing for the foreseeable future as life becomes even more complicated with increased social anxiety and economic uncertainty. In 2019-20 through our generalist and specialist advice services, we supported over 10,800 unique clients with more than 50,000 issues: more people and issues than ever before.

We are at a vital point as an organisation if we are to continue to support more people in more ways. With this in mind we are looking to appoint a new Treasurer who can support us as we evolve.

We are looking for a financially qualified person who shares our values and can support, challenge, and advise us on our strategic direction. You will support our executive finance lead and help develop better financial insight for fellow board members.

We are keen to ensure our board is diverse and represents our whole society, therefore applications from people from a broad range of backgrounds, and first-time trustees are particularly of interest.

Our board meets six times a year for two hours (currently virtually) and our Finance, Risk and Audit Committee meet six times a year for an hour in the evening. We expect the time commitment to total about one day per month.

For more information and to apply, please visit the job page on Peridot Partners' website via the application method on this site.

Closing date: 9am, Monday 22nd March 2021

Are you a food waste warrior? Would you like to help us make changes to a broken food system? 

This is Rubbish (TiR) works to reduce food waste from farm to fork; using policy campaigns, values-led education, the arts and public events.

Our activity is underpinned by the three guiding values: Active citizenship, social justice and environmental justice.

Food waste is an environmental and social tragedy:
- UK businesses throw out over 7 million tonnes of food annually, that is enough to lift all the hungry people in the UK out of food poverty, and equal to about half the food wasted in the UK.
- If food waste were a country it would be the third biggest emitter of greenhouse gases. 

TiR is looking to recruit new non- executive directors to join the current team in guiding the strategic direction of the organisation and ensure that projects are working towards goals in a competent and creative manner in line with TiR ideals and standards. The organisation focuses on positive messaging around the value of food. Joining our team will mean eating a lot of delicious food and meeting a broad spectrum of inspiring people through our campaiging and events as soon as government guidelines permit.

The three keys areas of TiR's work that the directors will oversee and facilitate are;

• Affecting change thought campaigning

• Values-led Education

• Day to day management

Director role and responsibilities include;

• Defining and delivering organisational aims, objectives and strategic direction 

• Providing guidance for the organisation and specific projects 

• Providing high level organisational and project direction 

• Reviewing and upholding policies

• Signing off and being a named senior contact on funding applications 

• Ensuring that TiR, a Community Interest Company complies with its constitution, company law and reports to Companies House.

• Bringing relevant outside perspective to organisational direction, development and growth

• Safeguarding the good name and values of the organisation

• Being an advocate for This is Rubbish and its cause at all times - asking people to join, giving out leaflets, networking and talking about our work

Time Commitment

All volunteer director input in valuable. The primary requirement is for realistic commitments to enable accurate planning and achievable targets.

All directors required to attend; 

 Video calls every 2 months or when needed 

 quarterly face to face meetings 

What TiR seeks from new non- executive directors

The TiR facilitators are a motivated, passionate and creative team. We seek individuals who can demonstrate that they are driven to make a difference to social and environmental issues and will find working with the current team fun/interesting/ exciting and rewarding.

Previous engagement in social and environmental issues does not need be related to food waste but a background working or volunteering in the charitable sector is desirable.

We seek individuals with significant experience and skills which cover some of the following areas:

• Accounting and financial management

• Fundraising

• HR

• Project management

• Diversity and Inclusion

• Community and youth engagement

• Website Development

Why be a TiR non-executive director

This is an excellent opportunity to take up a senior role in a respected, national CIC which has the potential to bring about significant changes to supermarket supply chain practice. 

You will also be part of groundbreaking work to reframe the food waste narrative as a problem rooted in inequality, the legacy of colonialism and neoliberal capitalism.

The role is voluntary although we will pay all out-of-pocket expenses with prior agreement.

How to apply

Please get in touch if you have any questions before applying and submit your CV and covering letter (1 page maximum) by 05/04/21. Interviews to take place late April.

We look forward to hearing from you.

The Rubbish Team

About us  

The Kids Network is a community of children and young professionals connecting through fun, friendship and hardship for positive social change.  
 
The Kids Network values fun, diversity, and commitment – this is the culture we want embedded throughout the organisation. If you are passionate about connecting for change and share our vision, we want to hear from you. 

We are looking for a new safeguarding trustee to support the board on safeguarding matters.

The successful candidate will preferably have a background working within schools or social work.

Specific Responsibilities: 

• Reviewing the policies and procedures The Kids Network has in place are creating a safer culture and keeping children safe
• Keep up to date with changes to safeguarding policy and legislation
• Champion safeguarding throughout the organisation
• Support the trustees in their responsibilities to keep children and vulnerable adults safe
• Support staff on specific safeguarding issues, as required
• Ensure the organisation’s risk register reflects safeguarding risks properly and determines which measures should be taken to mitigate risks
• Attending all People and Safeguarding Committee meetings

Core Responsibilities: 

Planning

•  Approve the organisation’s mission statement and review the staff’s performance in achieving it
•  Annually assess the changing environment and approve the organisation’s one-year plan and strategy
•  Review and approve the organisation’s three-year financial goals and budget 
•  Approve major policies

Organisation

•  Recruit, appoint, evaluate, monitor, appraise, advise, stimulate, support, reward and if necessary or desirable, change the Chief Executive of the organisation.
•  Regularly discuss with the Chief Executive matters that are of concern to him/her or to the Committee
•  Be assured that management succession is being properly provided
• Recruitment of prospective members of the trustee board and fill vacancies as needed
•  Annually approve the performance of the Board of Trustees and take steps (including composition, organisation and responsibilities) to improve its performance Operations
•  Review the results achieved by the staff team in relation to the organisation’s aims and objectives, annual and long-term goals and the performance of similar projects
•  Be certain that the financial structure of the organisation is adequate for its current needs and its long-term strategy
•  Approve major actions of the organisation, such as and major changes in activities and services.

Audit

• Be assured that the Board is adequately and currently informed – through reports and other methods – of the condition of the organisation and its operations 
• Be assured that published reports adequately reflect the nature of the services and the financial condition of the organisation
• Appoint independent auditors subject to approval by members
• Review the compliance with relevant laws affecting the organisation

Ambassador 

• Help promote the organisation to a wider audience of potential funders and supporters 
• Attend events to represent the organisation in a positive manner and expand TKN networks 

Time Commitment:

• To regularly attend all board meetings (evenings five times a year) and all People and Safeguarding subcommittee meetings (five times a year) 
• To provide input into operational projects in-between meetings, giving a minimum of 4 hours of time to follow up on actions, provide advice, and input into strategic documents/areas of work relevant to their areas of expertise and to further the aims of the board and organisation 
• This is a voluntary role

The Kids Network is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to apply for an enhanced DBS check. 
 
We particularly encourage applications from Black candidates and People of Colour to apply for this role as we continue to build our culture of inclusion and representation within our organisation.
 

Hospice Lottery Partnership is a not-for-profit social enterprise company owned by 5 hospices. We raise essential funds to help provide exceptional care to patients and their families at the end of life.

The past year has been an extremely challenging time for income generation. The hospice movement provides an invaluable service to local communities that touches everyone in some way.  During the pandemic they have continued to offer exceptional empathetic care for patients and their families, keeping people out of hospital and so supporting the NHS. Although some funding has been forthcoming from government, with the closure of charity shops and the curtailing of mass fundraising events, this has not been enough to close the gap. 

The HLP supports this essential service and has an ambition to find new beneficiary partners and so increase income in the medium term. This will help to keep the hospices and hospitals that we support sustainable.

An inspirational Chair with a strategic vision and a tenacious attitude to furthering the goals of the HLP will enable the company to develop and grow, and continue to provide much needed funds to support everyone who needs it at the end of their lives. 

This is an exciting time to become Chair because of plans to further increase the number of beneficiary partners in order to grow income and ultimately support more patients and their families.

The Chair will provide leadership and direction to the Board to develop clear strategic plans and operate within good governance. You will establish a strong, supportive relationship with the experienced Chief Executive and lead the directors and management team to develop strategic plans for the company, that will in turn lead to sustainable growth in unrestricted income for the charity partners. 

You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with the company's Articles and the legal requirements of the Gambling Commission and other regulatory authorities. This will involve strong leadership to ensure that the Board of Directors fulfils its responsibilities for the governance of the company, and in particular supporting the independent Directors. 

The Chair will constructively appraise management reports, financial information and risks and ensure that Board decisions are acted upon in a timely manner. In addition to chairing the full Board, you will also be fully involved with the Finance & General Purposes Committee.

The relationship with the Chief Executive is key, and you will be responsible for carrying out their annual appraisal and supporting and appraising their work on a continuing basis. You will also lead on appointment and disciplinary processes as required. 

An important part of the role is to represent HLP at appropriate functions, meetings and in the media and to act as an ambassador for the company and its partners. Liaison with the Board of Trustees of our partners is also key to ensure that they have a clear understanding of HLP's vision and objectives, and can fully support the work that we do. 

Who are we?

Christians Together Calderdale is a Christian charity based in the centre of Halifax, particularly supporting some of the most vulnerable people.  We are a friendly team working very hard to run a number of projects including the well-known Food and Support Drop In Food Bank; a pay as you are able café; a homeless shelter; one-to-one support work; and also our church - Saturday Gathering.

The role:

During the present crisis we have grown significantly, and wish to continue to provide appropriate excellent oversight to this vital service.

We are currently looking for motivated and skilled individuals to expand our board. The key characteristics are people who are passionate about our aims and objectives as a charity, and who care deeply for the main client groups. General trustee experience is helpful, but we are particularly interested in people with financial management skills and strategic planning.

Trustees currently meet monthly, but some are also available for staff and volunteer support between meetings.

This is an important role in a developing charity at an exciting time!

Please note that Christians Together Calderdale is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons in line with the 2010 Equality Act. However, it is an essential requirement that all trustees support the charitable objectives of the organisation, which includes its commitment to Christian evangelism.

All applicants will be required to provide suitable names for a reference check and will be subject to an acceptable DBS check.

Introduction

Yes Futures is a multi-award winning education charity, empowering young people to be confident, resilient and lead fulfilling lives.

After an extremely successful start-up phase, in 2020 we began planning our 2025 Strategy. We have already had an incredible impact and we now want to take this to the next level – scaling our programmes to many more young people across the country in the next five years.

To support us with this new strategy, we are looking for committed, passionate individuals to join our Trustee Board. We are especially interested in individuals who can bring the following skills/experience:

• School Leadership
• Human Resources
• Fundraising
• Legal

Alongside these skills we are looking for people who have the drive to achieve ambitious growth and have real passion for our purpose – empowering all young people to believe in themselves.

We are committed to improving diversity and are particularly interested in applications from people of ethnic minority backgrounds, first-time trustees and people who can bring experience of best practice from both within and outside of the education sector.

About the role

As a Trustee, you will be responsible for the overall governance of Yes Futures, including oversight of our strategic direction, regulatory requirements and financial management.

You will contribute to shaping strategy, setting goals and monitoring performance. You will also be expected to act as an ambassador, gathering external support through championing our work.

All Trustees are expected to attend a two-hour meeting every two months and contribute additional time where the charity would benefit from their expertise.

More information

Deadline for applications: Sunday 4th April 2021

Interviews: Interviews will be held between April-May 2021.

Appointment: We aim to appoint new Trustees by the end of May 2021.

Please read the detailed Trustees Recruitment Pack for more information, inlcuding instructions on how to apply.

If you would like a confidential conversation about the role before applying, please contact us.

We hope you will be interested in joining us, as we work to make the future more positive for thousands of children and young people across the country.

Orpheus is a charity started by the entertainer Sir Richard Stilgoe to promote the independence and confidence of young disabled adults through the vehicle of the performing arts. Orpheus is a vibrant Independent Specialist college for young disabled adults who have a passion for the performing arts and a desire to live independently. Orpheus believes that disabled people should have the same opportunities as their non-disabled peers. They aim to equip young disabled people with the skills and confidence they need in order to live independent and fulfilling lives in the community.

The Board of Trustees is responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of Orpheus, developing the organisation’s aims, objectives and goals in accordance with the governing document, legal and regulatory guidelines.

Orpheus are particularly keen to hear from candidates with experience in Information Technology alongside the following essential criteria:

• Experience in SME IT procurement and planning
• Ability to advise on IT strategy and regulations
• Expertise in best procurement practice.

The following are desirable, but not essential for all new Board members:

• Knowledge with security and data protection
• Knowledge of Charity Digital Code
• Understanding of further education, care or public sector settings.