The Gestalt Centre Description

Gestalt is a life-changing approach to life, counselling and psychotherapy. It enables people to develop meaningful relationships, navigate change and lead fulfilling lives by creatively utilising their own resources, skills and strengths.

As an organisation, we greatly value

• the Gestalt approach and practice
• enhanced awareness of self and others
• different voices, both our own and others
• the view that we are all connected and therefore together responsible for our communities 

Our vision is a world were meaningful and fulfilling relationships lead to wellbeing and positive change in people’s lives

We promote the mental and psychological well-being of individuals, groups and organisations through Gestalt education, training and practice.

We are a dynamic organisation that runs, accommodates and supports a number of counselling, psychotherapy, personal and professional development courses and a range of therapeutic practices that enhance mental and psychological well-being.

The Trustee Role

The Gestalt Centre Strategy is inspired by Gestalt and our valuing awareness and change, collaborative working and openness to diversity of voices, and the view that we are all connected and therefore together responsible for our communities.

In the current fluid and changing world, our approach is

• Staying tuned into developments around us 
• Responding to challenges and opportunities as they arise with awareness and creativity 
• Evolving as an organisation in the current changing context and to thrive in the post pandemic world. 

We’re looking for a new Trustee to join and work with our existing Board and the Executive team to drive the organisation forward. We are particularly interested in someone with a financial or fund-raising background and welcome applications from those in under-represented demographics.

Purpose of the role

Trustees are legally responsible for all aspects of the Charity including:

• agreeing the purpose and strategy
• ensuring the Charity is financially viable
• making sure a charity does what it was set up to, which includes making decisions about how it is run.

Operational matters are delegated to the CEO and the Executive of the Gestalt Centre. 

Occasionally, meetings may be held online.

Othona provides experiences of community, based on Christian values, open to people of all faiths and none. Othona's two community/retreat centres, in Essex and Dorset, offer family holidays, retreats, courses and other activities affordable to a wide client base. They provide meeting places and spiritual refreshment for many people who would not readily contact churches or traditional faith organisations

Our vision is to be a place for both green and inclusive Christian theology, experienced by the way we live, the programme of events that we hold and how we run and renew the buildings and land. Practical hope in action.

Use your energy and team leadership skills to lead the management committee at our centre on the Dorset Coast. 

What will you be doing?

We are looking for someone who will enjoy being part of our community and who has the drive to renew the work at our Dorset retreat centre.

We are looking to recruit a Trustee chair who can lead a team of people with varied expertise to make steady and sustained progress to ensure that our much loved centre, with 100 years of history, in an exceptional location, is a treasured resource for the next generation.

The charity is well governed with specialist Trustees taking responsibility for the finances, safety, including health and safety and safeguarding. We have good accountancy support. Our financial reserves are adequate.

As chair of the Dorset management committee you have responsibility for the Dorset centre, but also as a Trustee of the whole charity responsibilities across the two centres, for governance and strategic direction of the whole charity.

What are we looking for?

• Participation in a Christian faith based community
• One or more of the following would be helpful:
• Board level experience
• Previous Trustee experience or similar e.g. school governor 
• Strategic understanding of organisational management
• Experience of working within Charity Commission guidelines

What difference will you make?

As chair of the Dorset management committee you will support and shape the staff team and oversee the further development of the site. 

People of all ages come to Othona to be themselves, valued for who they are. They find support through difficult times e.g. bereavement, family breakdown, ill health, find a new direction, feel restored. This experience of community, affirms people whatever their age, gender, religion or ethnicity and contributes to social re-connection while at Othona and back home. People make friendships at Othona that last for years.

Time commitment

The management committee meet quarterly in person at the centre, currently for a residential weekend. The whole board of Trustee/Directors meet quarterly virtually (weekday evening 1.5 hours) and has two residential meetings per year, one at each centre (Bradwell on Sea Essex and the Dorset centre) in February and November.

Our AGM is held virtually on a Saturday morning at the end of September

The charity covers all out of pocket expenses.

Before you apply

Interested applicants please message via REACH without obligation. Application is by letter accompanied by a CV. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to visit the retreat centre. Interview will be by 2 Trustees. References will be required, as will a basic level DBS check, a declaration that you have not been barred from becoming a Trustee or Director. It will be necessary to complete our register of interests. Role description is attached.

Deadline: 26 June 2022

Our partner uses theatre to activate social change, by empowering homeless people and changing perceptions of communities touched by homelessness, poverty and inequity.

It's a very special time to join the organisation, as they have recently appointed a new Artistic Director and Joint CEO and are refreshing what they do in terms of theatre, art, training and support.

The Treasurer is a key role on the Board, and the post holder will also chair the Finance Committee. You will be responsible for reviewing financial performance, monitoring financial controls and processes, recommending the annual budget and monitoring the production of management accounts.

This is a great opportunity for someone with a financial qualification to support the development of a brilliant organisation. There will be a handover period with the existing Treasurer who is stepping down after eight years of service with the organisation.

Kidney Research UK has been at the forefront of pioneering research for six decades, investing in talented researchers and funding work that could ultimately lead to a cure. We have made remarkable progress but there is still much to do. The number of people living with kidney failure continues to rise and we must go further to drive innovation and increase investment in renal research. 

An opportunity has now arisen as chair of our Research Strategy Committee to provide leadership and direction, working with the team, to drive the charity’s research strategy. We would welcome applications from those interested in joining our Trustee Board to take on this exciting role. 

Role Summary

The Chair of Kidney Research UK’s Research Strategy Committee (RSC) provides leadership and direction on the charity’s research strategy and works in partnership with the Executive Director of Research, Innovation and Policy and the full board to achieve the charity’s research aims. 

Key accountabilities 

To lead the RSC in ensuring that it fulfils its responsibilities for the delivery of the organisation’s research strategy. To work in partnership with the Executive Director of Research, Innovation and Policy to ensure the RSC supports the delivery of the research vision and achieves the mission of the organisation.

In addition to the general responsibilities of a trustee, duties of the RSC Chair include the following. 

Leadership and Strategy 

• Providing leadership to the RSC to ensure Kidney Research UK is focused on the delivery of the organisation’s research strategy and charitable purposes to provide greater public benefit.
• Provide clear strategic research driven direction for the charity.
• Liaising with the Executive Director of Research, Innovation and Policy to keep an overview of the organisation’s research affairs and to provide support as appropriate. 
• Act as an ambassador for the charity and a spokesperson for the organisation when appropriate.
• Chairing and facilitating RSC meetings, which are held at least bi-annually in Spring and Autumn.
• Giving direction to the Board on research policymaking.
• Checking that decisions agreed at meetings are implemented.
• Address and resolve any conflicts within the RSC. 
• To assist in developing and maintaining effective relationships with partner organisations and wider stakeholders to progress delivery of the charity’s Research Strategy. 

Research Governance  

• Develop the knowledge and capability of the RSC
• Ensure that the membership of the RSC is in line with the charity’s Diversity & Inclusion Strategy and that the committee incorporates the right balance of skills, knowledge, and experience required. 
• Keep the Trustee Board appraised of activity of the RSC through regular updates and attendance at quarterly Trustee meetings. 
• Ensure that the Board regularly reviews risks to the research strategy and satisfies itself that systems are in place to manage and mitigate risks. 
• Bring impartiality and objectivity to decision-making 
• Submit an annual report to the Trustee Board in September of each year. 

Essential criteria: 

Excellent record of personal achievement in your field.

Clinical or laboratory science background. 

Ability to read and understand detailed information and bring a pragmatic approach to discussion. 

Strong leadership skills, ability to motivate and bring people together. 

Experience of chairing meetings, either in a professional or voluntary context. 

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 

Galvanise external relationships and build support for Kidney Research UK. 

A strategic thinker, able to support delivery of the charity’s research strategy. 

Able to represent the charity at research network opportunities. 

Honorary Treasurer (trustee position) – British Institute of Radiology (BIR)

We are a charity and professional society providing support, information, and education to front line healthcare professionals. As the membership organisation for everyone working in imaging, radiation oncology and the underlying sciences, our mission is to help improve medicine, health and patient care through the science and practice of imaging and radiation oncology.

We are looking for an Honorary Treasurer to join our board of trustees (Council).

• The ideal candidate will be a finance professional with experience of the overall management of a finance department, including management and financial reporting, as well as strategic decision making.
• You will have excellent analytical skills
• The ability to understand the bigger picture, a collaborative and supportive approach
• Excellent listening skills, a constructive attitude
• The ability to problem solve as part of a team.

About the role

This is a supervisory and governance role. Along with your fellow trustees, and as chair of the Finance & Investment Committee, you will help set the vision and strategic direction for the organisation, take part in the big strategic decisions, and monitor key risks. It is not a hands-on role, and you will be supported by the Head of Finance & Operations, CEO, and an expert and experienced management team who perform the operational functions of the Institute.

Term

The commitment is for a three-year term, starting from 1 October 2022. It involves attending four Council meetings per year in London, and three Finance, Investment & Audit Committee meetings (these are often on the same day as Council meetings), and the Annual General Meeting which is online. There are also occasional events such as strategy days or social events, occasional correspondence by email, and you may be consulted on important matters of strategy, risk, or financial good practice by the Head of Finance or CEO.

It is an exciting time for the Institute. Over the past five years we have turned around our financial position and achieved operating surpluses for the past three years, driven by income growth and good financial stewardship. We have achieved record membership levels, conference delegates and journal readership and are now pursuing a strategy of accelerated growth, backed by very healthy reserves and an enthusiastic and experienced board and management team.

This is a voluntary post and is therefore unremunerated.  Travel and subsistence expenses will be paid in line with the Institute’s T&S policy.

Trustees Wanted For

Into The Light Counselling And Support For Survivors Of Sexual Abuse: Could This Be You??

We are a small organisation currently transitioning from Community Interest Company to Charity.  

We offer:

Counselling, Group work, Psycho-educational ​courses, Workshops, Training and more for people who have been sexually abused and those who support them.

Our model of healing and recovery from Sexual Abuse is through:

Giving Information, Breaking Isolation, Sharing Experience

We have been working in this sector since 1993 and currently we are looking for New Trustees to support the organisation.

We need Voluntary Trustees who are willing to use their skills and knowledge to support ongoing growth in our organisation and ensure we are offering an effective service.

We are especially keen to recruit people who have ​skills in Leadership, Teamwork, and Governance  and, if possible, the experience of supporting vulnerable people and care giving professionals.

Trustees​' meetings are held four to six times per year for one and a half hours per meeting.  Other meetings may be required at times. 

The Trustees are responsible for setting the strategic direction, finances, policies,  future proofing delivery of Into The Light and supporting the staff.

Could that person be you? ???

Or do you know someone that may be interested?

Nova Education Trust provides aspirant educational opportunities for over 10,000 children across its 15 primary and secondary schools in the East Midlands. The Trust is seeking to appoint two high profile and influential leaders with excellent links to the area. They will require regional insight of current and future skills needs in order to be an effective governance guardian and passionate ambassador for our Trust.

The Nova Education Trust governance structure is made up of Members, and the Board of Trustees. Trustees are accountable to the Members and responsible for the Trust’s oversight of core governance functions, the development of strategy and conducting the business of the Trust. Each of our 15 schools benefit from their own local governing body (LGB) and the LGB Chairs meet with the Chair of Trustees on a termly basis.

Members are guardians of the Trust’s governance rather than key decision-makers and sit at the top of the governance structure. They are essential to the integrity of the organisation’s governance, as they hold the Board to account for the effective strategic oversight of the Trust.

At Nova Education Trust, and in line with Department for Education guidance, we have five Members who have the collective ability to control changes to the Constitution, subject to DfE approval, and the right to remove Trustees. Members are an essential function to prevent the failure of a Trust and ensure good and effective governance. New Members are appointed by the current serving Members and there is no fixed term of office for the role.

Members meet three times a year, including the annual general meeting, to review the performance of the Trust as set out in the Articles of Association.

Nova Education Trust is seeking to appoint two locally connected leaders with a high profile within their area of expertise and strong personal or professional links to the East Midlands. As ‘guardians of governance’, both Members must have significant leadership and governance experience in order to effectively oversee the work of the Trustee Board. It is important that both Members are able to demonstrate a passion for supporting the delivery of exceptional standards of education and excellent outcomes for children.

With significant experience of education and educational leadership already represented within the current group of Members, we are now seeking to appoint influential leaders from significant regional businesses or industry. We welcome their leadership expertise, experience of the East Midlands regional economy, and their wider business and community networks for the benefit of the Trust and its young people.

The Trust aspires to provide the highest standards of education and best pathways into further and higher education, training and employment for their 10,000 strong and growing cohort of children. The leadership team, Members and Trustees are committed to building a culture of civic partnerships, collaborations with other academy trusts and schools, the local authorities, community organisations and employers. Through working in true partnership, the Trust can provide opportunities that secure successful futures for our young people.

Who we are looking for

As well as being able to commit to attending three meetings a year, you must also be a willing and passionate advocate and ambassador for the Trust, committed to understanding and promoting its educational mission to Work Hard and Be Kind.

We strongly encourage applications from a diverse range of candidates who reflect the different communities across the East Midlands region.

Closing date: by 9 a.m. Monday 6th June 2022

Please click 'Apply via Website' to be directed to the Peridot Partners website and contact the advising consultant for further information about this role. 

We are looking to recruit a new committed Trustee as our Finance Lead who can use their financial experience and expertise to guide and drive the charity forwards on the next stage of its important journey.

Every year, around 200,000 children, disproportionately from disadvantaged backgrounds, miss out on gateway qualifications for further study or the world of work. Without GCSES in English and maths at the expected standard, young people are drastically more likely to drop out of education and are locked out of many university courses, apprenticeships and key professions. On average, they will lose out on £100,000 in earnings over their lifetime which raises a significant challenge for social mobility in our country.

We know that having a tutor to provide tailored support and rebuild confidence can get students back on track –but too often, the cost of private tuition is out of reach for many young people in further education. Get Further exists to change this. We are the first charity dedicated to helping students in further education to gain gateway qualifications and get back on track by running innovative catch-up tuition programmes to young people from disadvantaged backgrounds studying in further education.

It is an exciting time to join our Board of Trustees.The charity formedin 2018, after winning the Teach First Innovation Award – a nationwide competition to find the best new ideas to tackle education inequality. From a small successful pilot in 2018-19, we have grown our reach to over 1,700 students in 21-22 and are now delivering our programmes in four regions. We have and are continuing to play a critical role in delivering extra, high-quality tutoring to young people who missed out on the grades they need but would otherwise not be able to access this support. As you can see, we have an ambitious mission. If you would like to help us achieve this mission, then please consider this role.

Essential Requirements:

• Commitment to Get Further’s mission and values, including passionate about tackling educational inequality
• Financial qualifications and experience within a charity, not for profit or business in a senior financial role.
• Proven ability to communicate and explain financial information to members of the Board and other stakeholders.
• Analytical and evaluation skills, demonstrating good judgement.
• Understanding/willingness to learn and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship.
• Good communication and leadership skills.
• Creative thinking, especially in ensuring equality, diversity and inclusion considerations are part of the charity’s decision making and strategy
• An openness to challenge and question others
• Willing to act as an ambassador to external bodies, charities and companies.
• A team-oriented approach to problem solving and management.

Desirable:

• Qualified accountant.
• Knowledge of charity SORP and aware of impending changes.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience of charity fundraising and finance practices.
• An understanding of the education landscape in the UK.

Would you like to play a key role in a charitable foundation committed to tackling social and environmental issues? If so, we are looking for one or two Trustees to join the Samworth Foundation, a grant-making charity, to help us invest our resources in organisations working to bring about positive change.

The Samworth Foundation is a family grant-making charitable trust. Its two main work streams relate to addressing the root causes of sexual exploitation, and to combating climate change and environmental degradation. The Foundation supports projects across the globe as well as in the UK.

We are seeking people with a commitment to the aims and objectives of the Foundation, who have good strategic thinking skills, sound judgement, and the ability to work effectively as part of a small team, to become Trustees. 

The Samworth Foundation

Established in 1973, the Samworth Foundation is a family grant-making charitable trust. As a funder, we aim to bring lasting change to issues that impact on people, communities, and the environment, in the UK and internationally.

Our two main work streams relate to addressing the root causes of sexual exploitation, and to combating climate change and environmental degradation, and we look to fund exceptional organisations who are working to tackle these issues. We are a proactive grant-maker, identifying potential grantees and inviting them to submit applications.

The Trustee role

Trustees share responsibility for governing the Foundation and directing how it is managed and run. You will help us effectively distribute our resources to organisations working to address issues of social and environmental concern in the UK and overseas.

About you

We are looking for people with a commitment to the vision of the Samworth Foundation, who have good strategic thinking skills, sound judgement, and the ability to work effectively as part of a small team.

We are particularly interested in hearing from people who have experience working or volunteering in the climate change sector, and/or those who have been involved in/with organisations working to tackle exploitation (Modern Slavery, Violence Against Women and Girls, child exploitation etc.).  We welcome knowledge and skills gained from across the sectors (private, public, or charity), or through lived experience.

We are looking for people who may be considering taking their first step into a Trustee role or who have been involved with trusteeships previously.

Person specification

The following skills, knowledge, and experience, would be helpful for the role of Trustee:

• A commitment to the aims and objectives of the Foundation.
• An understanding of the charity sector.
• Experience of working within (voluntary or paid) the climate change sector and/or exploitation field (Modern Slavery, Violence Against Women and Girls, child exploitation etc.). 

• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good, independent judgement and strategic vision.
• The confidence to constructively express your views.
• Politically astute, with the ability to grasp relevant issues and understand relationships between interested parties.
• An ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
• Willingness to learn about and take responsibility for the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of being a trustee.

Sandwell Advocacy is recruiting new Trustees to strengthen their existing Board in line with the current implementation phase of their Business strategy Plan. The charity have been Advocacy have been providing independent advocacy throughout Sandwell since 1993 and were established to support vulnerable individuals who feel that their needs, rights and wishes have not been taken into account when planning and devliering health and social care services.

 As a Trustee you will be involved in the governance of the charity, setting the strategic direction as well as supporting the Project Coordinator who is delegated the management of the organisation. The expectation is that trustees will:

Determine Mission and Strategy –  set the organisation’s direction and determine how it will get there.

Be Accountable – act with integrity, being held to account for the actions of the organisation to maintain public confidence and trust.

Make effective decisions – we should be informed and rigorous, debating the issues effectingthe operation of the organisation.

Manage Risk – monitor systems which identify risks and control the use of assets including finances.

Sandwell Advocacy are keen to hear from anyone who shares their passion and values and feels they could be of benefit to the Board. You do not need previous governance experience – a full induction will be provided. The charity are also particularly interested in applications from people with experience in Human Resources and Fundraising.

The board meet every 6-8 weeks. The board currently meet remotely and remote attendance can be supported going forward.

What is in it for the volunteer

As a trustee you will be able to use your skills and experience and have a direct influence over the direction and management of this vital charity that has supported people in Sandwell for over 25years. Sandwell Advocacy recently implemented a new strategic business plan so it is an exciting time to join.

How to apply

Reach Volunteering are supporting Sandwell Advocacy with their trustee recruitment and applications should be made via Reach in the first instance.

Please provide a CV or similar (LinkedIn profile, portfolio etc) and a supporting statement explaining your suitability for the role. This should include why you are interested in the role, how your skills and experience match the role description, and any other relevant details.

If you would like to have an informal chat with the charity about the role please get in touch to request this.

Please let us know if you need any support with your application or to apply in a different way and we will be pleased to work with you to ensure this is possible.

Generating income from our portfolio of Commercial and Industrial property, Ormiston Trust is a charity dedicated to improving the life chances of children and young people. 

What will you be doing?

We are looking to recruit two new Directors/Trustees to our board. 

• For the first position, we are looking for someone with a sound knowledge of commercial / industrial property investment and ideally holding a chartered suveyor qualification.
• For the second position, we are looking for someone with experience of working with secondary school age children, perhaps in or with schools or children's services, and ideally in a senior role.  We are particularly keen to hear from candidates with experience supporting students' personal development and/or wellbeing.
• Previous experience as a trustee is not necessary.

Based in Bell’s Yard, London WC2, board meetings are held at least four times per year.  In addition there are two sub-committees.  You will likely be asked to engage in one of these committees which meets four times a year usually in the form of a teleconference call.  Other contact between meetings may be necessary to make ad hoc decisions as appropriate.  You will be encouraged to visit projects around the country to meet young people and see the impact of our funded work.

The role of director is to ensure Ormiston Trust fulfils its duty to its beneficiaries through its giving of grants and that it delivers on its mission.

These are voluntary positions.  Expenses for travel can be claimed.

Closing date for applications is 28th February 2022

What are we looking for?

Based on the current Board of Trustees’ skills set, we are looking for two new trustees.

• One would ideally have experience of working within the children’s sector (i.e. schools, children’s services etc). The other would have significant experience of the Investment Property Market. Experience in the children’s sector might include a Principal, School Governor or teacher preferably with an interest in pastoral care, careers, pshe or other wider curricular activities.
• Ormiston Trust is mainly funded through its portfolio of properties, therefore the investment focused role might include someone with experience as a commercial/industrial property investor, property developer or chartered surveyor.

What difference will you make?

Each year the Trust supports approximately 50 individual projects in some of the most deprived areas of the country.

The role of Director is to ensure that Ormiston Trust fulfils its duty to its beneficiaries through it’s giving of grants and delivers on our vision, mission and values.

What's in it for the volunteer?

This is an opportunity to be part of our friendly team who oversee this charity which makes a real difference to the life chances of children and young people.

Before you apply

Please apply through Reach in the first instance.

Deadline: 30th May 2022.

East Midlands Academy Trust  is seeking dedicated individuals who can offer their time and expertise to sit on the Trust Board. EMAT's intention is to further build professionalism within their governance functions and are looking for knowledgeable people with a social conscience to strengthen their highly performing board.

First established in 2012, EMAT now has seven schools across Northamptonshire andMilton Keynes, educating approximately 5,000 children and young people between theages of three and 19. The  family of schools includes Northampton International Academy, the largest free school in the country and an award-winning urbanregeneration project.

What will you be doing?

Non-executive directors will be responsible for maintaining stability during a period of growth and the management of a dynamic structure. The role also includes contributing to financial planning for sustainability and growth and holding the CEO to account.

Meetings can be hybrid but ability to attend in person occasionally is needed.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for up to four trustees with a range of skills, including:

Audit and Risk

The ideal candidate will have a background in audit and risk with a sound understanding of governance. They will bring their expertise to monitoring the internal audit process and will chair the Audit and Risk Committee.

Education

Expertise in the current educational landscape with a strong emphasis in safeguarding knowledge.

Data Analysis

Demonstrated ability to both understand data and to translate effectively to non-specialists.

Change/Growth Management

Ideally having made a significant contribution to growing a business as well as experience of head office and organisational development including driving up business efficiency in central services.

Time commitment

5-6 Board meetings per year. Board meetings are usually held at EMAT central offices during the daytime. The board is currently meeting remotely and can be hybrid going forward allowing for remote attendance. The trustee must be able to travel for occasional board strategy days. They also may be asked to attend panels, for example for exclusions, sometimes in different schools across the Trust. Each trustee also sits on one of the three committees.

Before you apply

The Reach TrusteeWorks Team are supporting EMAT with their Board recruitment. Please submit a CV and supporting statement. In the supporting statement, please include how your skills and experience match the person specification, why you wish to join the EMAT Board and any other relevant details in support of your application.

 For an informal chat with EMAT, please contact the ReachTrusteeWorks team who will be able to arrange this.

Please contact the Reach TrusteeWorks team for any queries

Over the past few years, we have really strengthened our board and want to attract further key members to further enhance our work.

What will you be doing?

Charity trustees are the people who share ultimate responsibility for governing a charity and directing how it is managed and  run.

In addition to your statutory duties, each trustee should use any specific skills, knowledge or experience they have to help the board of trustees reach sound decisions. This may involve scrutinising board papers, leading discussions, focusing on key issues, providing advice and guidance on new initiatives, or other issues in which the trustee has special expertise.

What are we looking for?

We are currently looking for individuals with the following skills and experience:

Clinical
1) Experience as an eating disorders professional with a background in psychiatry/psychology.
2) Generic medical background with an interest in eating disorders eg. GP, Nurse, medical practitioner.

Business/finance
A knowledgeable and confident person with this area of expertise. Experience within charity finance with the view to develop this role to becoming the charity Treasurer.

Children’s/Education specialist
Experience of working with children & young people as an educator with a wide understanding of young people lives today and the pressures they are currently experiencing.

Other skills would be of interest, such as fundraising. In addition to possessing demonstrable experience of the above, the ideal trustee would also bring the following attributes:

• Good, independent judgement and strategic vision.
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
• Commitment to the organisation and a willingness to devote the necessary time and effort.
• Willingness to be available to staff for advice and enquiries on an ad-hoc basis.

The most effective boards are ones which benefit from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, experiences and skill
sets. SWEDA welcomes individuals from a range of backgrounds, including those who have had experience of eating disorders
themselves or someone close to them.

What difference will you make?

SWEDA is a charity that exists to support anyone affected by eating disorders and this is an opportunity to become part of a team committed to lead and support this vital work.

You will join a growing friendly, caring and proactive team, working within a hugely supportive environment, strengthened with a strong work ethic and desire to make people’s lives better. We strive for clinical excellence and our focus is on providing the best quality support for our clients. You will be part of a committed board of trustees, who work closely with the staff. The staff team is growing, since the pandemic this has doubled from 6 staff members to 12 led by a highly competent senior management team with more expansion in the pipeline as demand for SWEDA services grow. Our culture is inclusive and emphasises the need for wellbeing and good mental health.

Before you apply

The Reach TrusteeWorks team are supporting SWEDA with their trustee recruitment and applications should be made via Reach in the first instance.

To apply please submit your CV along with a covering letter stating why you wish to join the organisation and how your skills and experience would add value to the board. 

Tender has gone through a significant period of financial growth and is looking for a new Treasurer. You will have the opportunity to shape the future of the charity and to help us reach our goal of ending domestic abuse and violence.

Tender is an arts and education charity committed to preventing domestic abuse and sexual violence amongst young people by promoting healthy relationships. Founded in 2003, Tender has developed a wide range of award-winning arts education projects which empower young people, and the adults who work with them, to actively prevent domestic abuse and sexual violence, and promote gender equality in their schools, youth centres and communities. Through our work in London and our regional hubs, we have reached over 500,000 young people through our interactive workshops. We continue to expand; working with sixth forms, universities and corporate organisations to tackle sexual harassment.

What will you be doing?

We are looking for a Treasurer to join our Board of Trustees. As well as fulfilling the duties of a Trustee, the Treasurer maintains an overview of Tender’s financial affairs and runs the Finance & Audit Committee. The Treasurer ensures that effective and appropriate financial measures, controls and procedures are put in place and reports to the Board at regular intervals about the financial health of the organisation.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for:

• A finance professional. Knowledge of charity finance, ideally gained in a treasurer or finance role at a large or medium-sized charity is preferable.
• A strategic thinker with the ability to balance risk and opportunity.
• Clear communicator with the ability to bring the financial information alive to non-finance specialists.
• A willingness and ability to devote time each month to support the Finance & Audit Committee, CEO and Finance Manager with forecasting, setting and monitoring budgets, and liaising with auditors.

We aim to remove any barriers, bias or discrimination that prevent individuals or groups from realising their potential and contributing fully to Tender’s performance and to develop a culture that positively values diversity. We are committed wherever practicable, to achieving and maintaining a workforce that broadly reflects the local communities in which we operate. If you have the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and with all different kinds of life experiences. We ask applicants to complete an equal opportunities monitoring form.

What difference will you make?

Tender has gone through a significant period of growth, with our current annual income exceeding £2m. We now need to ensure that our financial systems and processes keep pace, so that we can manage our finances confidently and proactively. This will be lead by our Finance Manager, reporting to the CEO. We would expect the Treasurer to work closely with the Finance Manager and CEO to ensure that systems and processes are working effectively.

Time commitment

The Board meets at least four times a year, for approximately 3 hours. For further details, please see the candidate pack.

Before you apply

Reach TrusteeWorks team are supporting Tender with their board recruitment. To apply please send your CV/LinkedIn profile or similar along with a 1 – 2 page supporting statement that demonstrates how you meet the criteria for the role.

If you need more information, or would like to have an informal conversation with the Chair or the current Treasurer before applying.

Deadline: 17th June 2022.

Tender is looking for a Trustee with current teaching experience at a senior level to join the board. You will have the opportunity to shape the future of the charity and to help us reach our goal of ending domestic abuse and violence.

Tender is an arts and education charity committed to preventing domestic abuse and sexual violence amongst young people by promoting healthy relationships. Founded in 2003, Tender has developed a wide range of award-winning arts education projects which empower young people, and the adults who work with them, to actively prevent domestic abuse and sexual violence, and promote gender equality in their schools, youth centres and communities. Through our work in London and our regional hubs, we have reached over 500,000 young people through our interactive workshops. We continue to expand; working with sixth forms, universities and corporate organisations to tackle sexual harassment.

What will you be doing?

We are looking for a Trustee who is currently in a senior leadership position in a primary or secondary school in England. This vacancy arises due to the retirement from Secondary Headship of our current Trustee with educational experience.

Our Trustees are vital to us, setting the strategy for the organisation, ensuring its financial stability and offering insights that help us to ask and answer questions. The Board of Trustees lead and control Tender and are responsible for its governance, policy and affairs. Trustees have responsibilities under charity and company law, and also under Tender’s Memorandum and Articles of Association, for directing the affairs of the organisation, ensuring that it is solvent, well run and delivers Tender’s objects. The day-to-day running of the charity is delegated to the CEO and the Senior Leadership Team.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for:

Current experience in a senior leadership team in a primary or secondary school in England, ideally in a Head Teacher or Deputy Head Teacher role.

Strong understanding of safeguarding in educational and youth settings.

A strategic thinker with the ability to balance risk and opportunity.

Clear communicator with the ability to explain policy issues affecting educational settings to people from other sectors.

We aim to remove any barriers, bias or discrimination that prevent individuals or groups from realising their potential and contributing fully to Tender’s performance and to develop a culture that positively values diversity. We are committed wherever practicable, to achieving and maintaining a workforce that broadly reflects the local communities in which we operate. If you have the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and with all different kinds of life experiences. We ask applicants to complete an equal opportunities monitoring form.

What difference will you make?

You will help us to better understand the current and evolving policy framework applicable to schools and therefore better equip us to meet the needs of the schools and youth settings we work with. You will also take on the role of trustee designated safeguarding lead.

Time commitment

The Board meets at least four times a year, for approximately 3 hours. For further details, please see the candidate pack.

Before you apply

Reach TrusteeWorks team are supporting Tender with their board recruitment. To apply please send your CV/LinkedIn profile or similar along with a 1 – 2 page supporting statement that demonstrates how you meet the criteria for the role.

If you need more information, or would like to have an informal conversation with the Chair or the current Trustee with educational experience before applying.

Deadline: 17th June 2022.