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Intern Position Description

We're seeking twenty-five driven and resourceful Fundraising & Grant Writer Interns (Unpaid) to join and support our mission through strategic fundraising, grant applications, and investment.  This role is ideal for a self-starter who excels in a dynamic sales and marketing environment, striking a balance between independent work and collaboration.  You will play a key role in securing funding opportunities by supporting grant applications, refining pitch materials, and identifying potential funders and investors.

Our internships

Our internships are primarily designed for students and recent graduates seeking practical work experience to enhance their skills and career prospects.  If you are a foreign student, please check with your institution and seek legal advice to ensure compliance with the conditions of your student visa, as we don't give legal advice on student visas.

Duration:

Our internships can vary in length, ranging from six months to a year, with many lasting two years or more. Time commitment is 10-20 hours per week (flexible based on project needs).

Paid vs. Unpaid:

We only offer Unpaid internships due to financial constraints.  If you come from a low-income background or are a care leaver, please get in touch with us to discuss whether we can cover your expenses.

Intern Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Interns work under supervision and don't have full responsibilities.  You will combine studies and work to gain practical experience.

1. Grant & Funding Applications – Assist in searching, writing, editing, and submitting funding and grant proposals to secure funding.
2. Investment Opportunities – Identify and support AHO for investment programmes and funding opportunities.
3. Pitch Deck & Business Plan Enhancement – Edit and refine pitch decks, business plans, and executive summaries to make them funder and investor-ready.
4. Developing and executing marketing strategies involves researching target funders, donors, and investors; analysing market trends; and creating plans to reach potential customers. 
5. Managing marketing campaigns involves overseeing the creation of marketing materials, coordinating promotional activities, and managing budgets. 
6. Creating content involves writing website copy, blog posts, social media updates, and other marketing materials. 
7. Managing social media involves creating and scheduling posts, engaging with followers, and monitoring social media performance. 
8. Investment & Funding Sourcing – Research and identify potential investment funds and donor opportunities for AHO projects and programmes.
9. Content & Proposal Development – Tailor responses for funding applications and update existing materials to align with specific opportunities.
10. Analysing results: This involves tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) and reporting on the effectiveness of marketing campaigns

Training and Personal Development

We will enrol you on the following courses during your time with us:

1. Level 1: Award in Volunteering (Ofqual, Gateway Qualifications accredited)
2. Certificate in Grant Writing for Non-Profits (Training Express, CPD)
3. Graduate Certificate in Grant Writing (London School of International Business)
4. Professional Certificate in Healthcare Grant Writing, London School of Business and Administration
5. Workshops, webinars, and boot camps in fundraising and grant writing as part of your continuous professional development.

Qualifications and Experience

No prior experience in fundraising and grant writing is required, but you must possess the following to be accepted:

1. Qualification: Studying or a recent graduate in any subject at an accredited UK university or college
2. Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential for interacting with funders, potential donors, and investors, as well as for creating marketing materials and communicating effectively with stakeholders. 
3. Persuasion and Negotiation: The ability to influence funders, potential donors, and investors and secure deals is crucial. 
4. Creativity: Developing innovative marketing campaigns and content requires a creative approach. 
5. Interpersonal Skills: Building rapport and establishing strong relationships with clients, colleagues, and other stakeholders is vital. 
6. Sales and Marketing Techniques: Understanding and applying various sales and marketing techniques to achieve targets. 
7. Product Knowledge: Having a thorough understanding of the products or services being sold. 
8. Analytical skills: The ability to analyse data and track campaign performance is crucial. 
9. Adaptability: Being able to adjust to changing market conditions and customer needs
10. Organisational skills: Managing multiple tasks and campaigns requires strong organisational skills. 
11. Pitch deck: Crafting compelling business plans and pitch decks
12. Accelerator and Investment: Completing startups for accelerators or investments
13. Copywriting: Strong copywriting and business writing skills with exceptional attention to detail
14. Time Management: Effectively managing their time and workload to meet deadlines. 

This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about fundraising, social impact, and business development.  If you're eager to apply your skills to drive meaningful change, we'd love to hear from you!

Closing Date:

We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis and applications will be reviewed as they are received.

The Role:

We are currently seeking a Finance Trustee to join our Board as Treasurer. It’s a voluntary role that requires a committed individual with financial expertise to take a collaborative approach, supporting our Trustees, our Head of Finance and Governance, and our management team to oversee the financial affairs of our charity and ensure that they are legal, constitutional, and within accepted accounting practice.

Our Organisation:

Greener and Cleaner delivers locally but thinks, and influences, nationally. Our vision is greener, healthier, better connected communities across the UK. We seek to achieve this through normalising 360-degree sustainable living, bringing the community together to make changes that can deliver a big impact. We have a non-judgemental peer-to-peer approach, so that all elements of the community feel empowered to take action in how they live, work, and play and in how they use their voice to push for change.

Treasurer Role:

The primary role is to ensure alongside other Trustees that they accept ultimate responsibility for the affairs of G&C and ensure that it is solvent, well run, and delivering the charitable outcomes for which it has been set up. As well as fulfilling the duties of a Trustee, 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.

• Overseeing the presentation of budgets, internal management accounts, and annual financial statements, as produced by the finance team or others where appropriate, to the Board of Trustees
• Ensuring that proper accounting records are kept, and that appropriate accounting procedures and controls are in place. 
• Liaising with any paid staff about financial matters, as appropriate.
• Ensuring that robust and comprehensive financial policies are in place and being implemented, and supporting the development of policies covering financial reserves, and cost management. 
• Overseeing financial controls and adherence to systems. 
• Drawing any major financial concerns to the attention of the trustee and the management team.
• Ensuring that the charity has appropriate reserves in line with its reserves policy, and monitoring and advising on the financial viability of the charity. 
• Advising on the financial implications of the charity’s strategic plan, including overseeing the charity’s financial risk-management process.
• Ensuring that the charity has an appropriate investment policy and that investments and assets are maximised.
• Leading on the appointment of and liaison with external auditors. 
• Overseeing the development and implementation of systems for appraising, mitigating, and reporting corporate risk. 
• Ensuring that the accounts are prepared and disclosed in the form required by relevant statutory bodies – for example, the Charity Commission and/or the Registrar of Companies.
• Keeping the board informed about its financial duties and responsibilities.
• Supporting other Trustees in understanding the charity’s financial position and decision making.
• Contributing to the fundraising strategy of the charity and its ethical fundraising policy.
• Making a formal presentation of the accounts at the Annual General Meeting and drawing attention to important points in a coherent and easily understandable way.

The Person We’re Looking For:

• A finance professional with a firm understanding of charity finance and some experience of fundraising and pension schemes.
• Knowledge of charity fundraising, bid writing, and/or other income generation and/or securing funding through creation or leveraging of partnerships and networks (at a national or local level).
• A strategic thinker with an ability to balance risk and opportunity and the skills to analyse proposals and examine their financial consequences.
• Clear communicator with the ability to explain financial information to members of the Board and other stakeholders.
• Willing to play an active role in areas such as forecasting, setting budgets, and liaising with auditors.

In addition, the Treasurer will also have the responsibilities and qualities of all Trustees.

Responsibilities of All Trustees:

• Demonstrating a commitment to G&C’s objectives
• Contributing to setting the strategic goals and monitoring performance by active participation in Board discussions and decision-making
• Actively assisting the charity to build their connections and partnerships for the purposes of most effectively delivering their goals and fundraising
• Ensuring that G&C complies with its governing documents, the law, and all other relevant documentation
• Helping to identify risks and ensuring appropriate controls are in place
• Helping the Board to make sound decisions by making available their own personal knowledge and experience
• Assisting the Chair to appoint and appraise the performance of the Senior Leadership Team members
• Sharing relevant skills and expertise with the Senior Leadership Team members
• Making all reasonable efforts to attend Board meetings, away days, development meetings, publicity events, and other such public functions as requested by the Chair
• Ensuring the charity’s focus on equality, diversity, and inclusion remains at the heart of its strategy and delivery

Trustee Person Specification:

In addition to the Treasurer role specific above, our Trustees will ideally also demonstrate the following:

• A commitment to the objectives and activities of G&C
• A willingness to devote time and effort to G&C beyond attending board meetings
• Have strategic vision, an ability to think creatively, and an appropriate level of financial literacy
• Understanding of and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities, and liabilities of their position
• Have good independent judgement
• Be willing to effectively act as part of a team
• Adhere to the Nolan Principles of public office: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty, and leadership
• A willingness to allow the Employee/s to make reasonable decisions and to act within the limits prescribed by the Board

To Apply:

To see the full job advertisement with details on how to apply, and to learn more about the role and our organisation, please see the attached supporting documents.

�� BOARD EXPECTATIONS (Applies to ALL Members)

Every GLF board member plays a direct role in the success and sustainability of the organisation.

�� Core Expectations

• Fundraising Commitment:
  Every board member must actively participate in fundraising campaigns, donor outreach, and sponsorship drives.
  Each member is required to make a personal monthly donation to the organisation (amount optional but meaningful).

• Time Commitment:
  Minimum of 20 hours per month, including board meetings, subcommittee work, fundraising events, and strategic planning.

• Ambassadorship:
  Represent GLF publicly as a visible ambassador at community events, speaking engagements, and networking functions.

• Governance & Accountability:
  Ensure the organisation operates ethically, transparently, and in alignment with its mission and legal obligations.

• Strategic Leadership:
  Contribute skills, knowledge, and professional networks to advance the organisation’s growth, partnerships, and visibility.

• Passion for the Mission:
  Demonstrated commitment to supporting children, teenagers, and single-parent families experiencing hardship.

�� OVERALL BOARD MEMBER BENEFITS

• Prestige: Founding member of a ground-breaking national social enterprise.

• Networking: Exclusive access to philanthropists, public officials, and corporate leaders.

• Leadership Development: Gain board-level governance and strategic experience.

• Impact Legacy: Directly shape programs that provide homes, hope, and opportunity for hundreds of lives.

• Visibility: Public recognition through GLF website, media, and national campaigns.

• Personal Fulfilment: Be part of a purpose-driven organisation changing the narrative for children and families in need.

�� IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE (For All Roles)

We are looking for leaders who are:

• Deeply passionate about social impact, youth empowerment, and family stability.

• Professionally experienced (1+ years) in their area of expertise.

• Team players who bring creativity, positivity, and initiative.

• Connected and influential, willing to open doors and amplify GLF’s message.

• Dedicated, committing time, expertise, and monthly donations.

Position: Board of Director - Program & Impact Expert (Unpaid Volunteer Role)

Reports to: Board Chairperson

Location: Hybrid (remote + in-person events as needed)

Purpose: To oversee program design, evaluation, and delivery quality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Guide development of youth and family support programs.

• Ensure alignment between mission, outcomes, and measurable impact.

• Oversee safeguarding and quality assurance standards.

• Provide expertise in social work, education, or community development.

• Mentor staff to maintain high ethical and service standards.

Requirements/Skills:

• Background in social work, education, youth engagement, or nonprofit program management.

• Strong understanding of safeguarding, wellbeing, and inclusion.

• Data-driven mindset with empathy and creativity.

Benefits:

• Direct influence on the lives of vulnerable youth and families.

• Leadership in creating innovative, measurable community impact.

• Recognition as a founding architect of transformative social programs.

Director of Marketing & Communications (Board Director)
Organisation: ThriveSpark CIC Limited (Southampton – hybrid)
Type: Voluntary (expenses reimbursed) with potential to become paid as income grows
Time commitment: ~4–6 hrs/week + quarterly board meetings

About ThriveSpark

ThriveSpark CIC Limited helps people with ADHD and their communities to flourish through school and employer programmes, 1:1 coaching, and monthly peer-meetups. Our approach is practical, evidence-informed, and proudly accessible. Slogan: “Empowering minds, igniting potential.”

The role

You will lead ThriveSpark’s brand, marketing and communications so more people hear about our work and take action—whether that’s booking training, buying tickets to peer-meetups, or commissioning projects. This is a hands-on board role: you’ll set strategy and also deliver a simple, repeatable comms rhythm across web, social, email and media.

Key responsibilities

• Own the annual marketing & comms plan, content calendar and core messages.

• Produce clear, accessible copy for web, social, email and press; ensure plain English and alt-text.

• Run campaigns that grow enquiries for schools/employer programmes, coaching and peer-meetups.

• Lead media relations: create a press list, issue releases, handle enquiries, brief spokespeople.

• Safeguard brand identity and tone; maintain basic brand guidance and approval routes.

• Manage email updates/newsletters and simple landing pages (co-ordinating with our web support—no heavy design required).

• Co-ordinate partner/sponsor communications and produce short case studies/impact stories.

• Track and report monthly KPIs (reach, engagement, ticket clicks/sales, enquiries, press mentions) and recommend improvements.

• Support basic reputation and incident comms with the Director of Compliance where required.

• Line-manage/coordinate any volunteers contributing to content or outreach.

Person specification

Essential

• Experience planning and delivering marketing/communications for a mission-driven organisation or SME.

• Excellent copywriting and editing skills; confident across web, social and press.

• Able to turn outcomes and testimonials into concise case studies that convert.

• Comfortable with light analytics (e.g., post performance, email open/click rates) and reporting.

• Organised, reliable, and inclusive communicator; aligns with our values and safeguarding approach.

Desirable

• Knowledge of neurodiversity/ADHD, education or workplace inclusion.

• Existing local networks (Southampton/solent) across VCSE, schools, employers or media.

• Familiarity with simple email tools and social scheduling; ability to brief designers/creatives.

What we offer

• A meaningful board role shaping an ambitious community-interest company.

• Out-of-pocket expenses reimbursed.

• Supportive, flexible working pattern around other commitments.

• Pathway to paid: subject to agreed income milestones (e.g., sustained growth in enquiries, ticketed attendance and sponsorship), the board may convert the role to a paid part-time position.

Safeguarding, EDI & eligibility

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and actively welcome neurodivergent applicants. The role may involve attendance at community events with adults; references will be taken and a basic DBS check may be requested. Applicants must have the right to volunteer/work in the UK.

Indo Naturals
Indo Naturals develops plastic-free and synthetic-free natural products for everyday living, demonstrating a commitment to ethical production and consumption. The startup addresses the dual challenges of increasing synthetic consumption, which harms the planet and people, and rising global inequality.

The solution is to partner with artisans and social production units in rural India to craft products using abundant renewable natural materials. Operating on a WFTO certified fair trade system, Indo Naturals ensures production partners are empowered through fair wages, ethical conditions, and capacity building.

The startup’s model aims to create a synergy between natural wellness, social impact, and environmental responsibility, showing that an alternative to the current "broken system" is possible. By sharing the story and impact behind each product, Indo Naturals seeks to strengthen communities—both producers and consumers—with the larger vision of a new economic system where people and planet are prioritised.

Marketing Manager

Do you have a talent for social media, graphic design, content creation, e-commerce, and ads? Do you want to show your skills to the world and help us create impact? Do you also think it’s time for a new way of producing, trading, and consuming where people and planet come first?

We’re on a mission to change how we produce goods and consume, making it easy to live mindfully and naturally while respecting the natural world and contributing to equality and strengthening people.

Our brand Indo Naturals, delivers natural everyday products free from plastic and synthetics. They are made ethically in rural India using mainly local raw materials.

In the position you will work independently with weekly meetings, creating content for social media, newsletter, and website blog, showcasing our products, spreading awareness,
The tasks largely revolve around Social Media planning, creating, and scheduling. It's a part-time, flexible, and remote position where independent thinking and strategic planning are important. The volunteer is encouraged to take charge of their own role and come up with new ideas and recommendations to continuously improve our marketing.

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• Start: November
• Work times: partly flexible
• Work location: flexible (remote working/digital)
• Duration: 6+ months
• Workload: 12+ hours / week
• Meetings: about 1 / week (1 hour)

Skills:

• Driven on Social Media content creation
• Strategic thinker (works towards goals and can set up strategies to reach them)
• Detail-oriented (in the form of text writing and visual content)
• Text editor (like to look through texts and improve it)
• Experience with design on Canva
• Team player (active listening, active communicator, accepting that others edit your text and content)
• Ability to work independently
• Experience using Meta

Tasks - SOME:

• Actively use our marketing strategy and branding kit
• Strategic content creation
• Text editing and storytelling
• Simple photo editing and graphic designing (Canva)
• Posting on SoMe (Meta)
• Blog writing, planning, and posting
• Small webpage updates
• Possibly: photo content creation
• Actively use our marketing strategy and branding kit
• Text editing and storytelling
• Simple photo editing and graphic designing (Canva)
• Updating our profiles on different website marketing platforms
• Photo editing and graphic designing (Canva)
• Manage Ads (Google Merchant Center, Google Ads, Google tags, FB Ads)

What you get:

• A highly independent and flexible role that welcomes creativity and initiative
• Learn about product impact
• A steep learning curve - working in a start-up will give you both the freedom and responsibility to be innovative, yet follow a strategy and planning tool
• A reference letter for your CV

Application process:

• Share the link to your updated LinkedIn profile
• Answer a few questions
• Interviews on a running basis

Minimum Hours per Week:

10+ hours per week

Duration:

6+ months

�� Guardian Light Foundation Board of Directors – Roles, Expectations & Benefits �� Our Mission

Guardian Light Foundation (GLF) is a for-profit social enterprise dedicated to transforming the lives of homeless and abused children, teenagers, and struggling single-parent families. We provide safe housing, education, career pathways, legal aid, and life-skills support to help individuals rebuild their lives with dignity and independence.

We are building not just an organisation — but a movement of hope, empowerment, and social impact.

�� BOARD EXPECTATIONS (Applies to ALL Members)

Every GLF board member plays a direct role in the success and sustainability of the organisation.

�� Core Expectations

• Fundraising Commitment:
  Every board member must actively participate in fundraising campaigns, donor outreach, and sponsorship drives.
  Each member is required to make a personal monthly donation to the organisation (amount optional but meaningful).

• Time Commitment:
  Minimum of 20 hours per month, including board meetings, subcommittee work, fundraising events, and strategic planning.

• Ambassadorship:
  Represent GLF publicly as a visible ambassador at community events, speaking engagements, and networking functions.

• Governance & Accountability:
  Ensure the organisation operates ethically, transparently, and in alignment with its mission and legal obligations.

• Strategic Leadership:
  Contribute skills, knowledge, and professional networks to advance the organisation’s growth, partnerships, and visibility.

• Passion for the Mission:
  Demonstrated commitment to supporting children, teenagers, and single-parent families experiencing hardship.

�� OVERALL BOARD MEMBER BENEFITS

• Prestige: Founding member of a ground-breaking national social enterprise.

• Networking: Exclusive access to philanthropists, public officials, and corporate leaders.

• Leadership Development: Gain board-level governance and strategic experience.

• Impact Legacy: Directly shape programs that provide homes, hope, and opportunity for hundreds of lives.

• Visibility: Public recognition through GLF website, media, and national campaigns.

• Personal Fulfilment: Be part of a purpose-driven organisation changing the narrative for children and families in need.

�� IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE (For All Roles)

We are looking for leaders who are:

• Deeply passionate about social impact, youth empowerment, and family stability.

• Professionally experienced (1+ years) in their area of expertise.

• Team players who bring creativity, positivity, and initiative.

• Connected and influential, willing to open doors and amplify GLF’s message.

• Dedicated, committing time, expertise, and monthly donations.

Position: Board of Director - Secretary (Unpaid Volunteer Role)

Reports to: Board Chairperson

Location: Hybrid (remote + in-person events as needed)

Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate records of board meetings and decisions.

• Distribute meeting agendas, minutes, and materials.

• Ensure all governance documents are up to date and compliant.

• Manage board communication and information flow.

• File all necessary regulatory documents (e.g., Companies House, Charity Commission).

Requirements:

• Strong administrative and organisational skills.

• Familiarity with governance documentation and compliance procedures.

Benefits:

• Central role in maintaining organisational transparency and accountability.

• Opportunity to establish best-practice systems and governance procedures.

Main Responsibilities

• Helping support UI creation in the long term

• Maintaining product integrite

• Ensuring productivity within Easing Anxeities’ product creation 

• Clear communication with all other trustee members 

Qualities of a UI/UX

• A clear understanding of app design with a clear passion to 

• Having a long term strategy for the future UI/UX of Easing Axieites with a passion to progress

• Clear communication with expectations set for all trustees and volunteers

• A willingness to progress their skill set throughout the future of Easing Anxieites

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Responsibilities of all trustees

• Support and provide advice on Easing Anxieties’ purpose, vision, goals and activities. 

• Approve operational strategies and policies, and monitor and evaluate their implementation.

• Oversee Easing Anxieties’ financial plans and budgets, and monitor and evaluate progress. 

• Ensure the effective and efficient administration of the organisation.

• Ensure that key risks are being identified, monitore,d and controlled effectively.

• Review and approve Easing Anxieties financial statements.

• Provide support and challenge to Easing Anxieties CEO in the exercise of their delegated authority and affairs.

• Keep abreast of changes in Easing Anxieites’ operating environment.

•  Contribute to regular reviews of Easing Anxieties own governance.

• Attend Board meetings, adequately prepared to contribute to discussions.

• Use independent judgment, acting legally and in good faith to promote and protect Easing Anxieties’ interests, to the exclusion of their own personal and/or any third party interests.

• Contribute to the broader promotion of Easing Anxieites’ objects, aims and reputation by applying your skills, expertise, knowledge and contacts.

 Essential qualities and attributes of all trustees

• Willingness and ability to understand and accept their responsibilities and liabilities as  trustees 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 discussion. 

• A strong personal commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

• Enthusiasm for our vision and mission.

• Willingness to lead according to our values, Easing Anxieties. 

• Commitment to Nolan’s seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership

Terms of appointment

Terms of office

• Trustees are appointed for a [2] year term of office, renewal for [2] further terms to a maximum of [10] years.

• This is a voluntary position, but reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.

Time commitment

• Attending [4] Board meetings annually. Currently meetings are held remotely.

• You will be a member of a sub-committee which will meet [6] times in a year.

Who we are:

The Humane League UK (THL UK) is dedicated to ending the abuse of animals raised for food by influencing the policies of leading food companies, advocating for stronger animal protection laws, and encouraging individuals to take action. We are part of a global network of organisations working to create a future where all animals are treated with respect and compassion.

Thanks to our effectiveness, The Humane League has been named Top Charity by the independent evaluator Animal Charity Evaluators for every rating period since 2012.

THL UK is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to furthering equity and inclusion, and we value diversity. We seek people from a wide range of backgrounds who will bring a fresh perspective to the team, not just because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger. 

​We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer, demonstrating our commitment to recruiting, retaining, and supporting disabled people and people with health conditions, based on their skills and talent.

You can read more about how The Humane League UK is working on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion via our website.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding accessibility, please contact us via our website and we will be happy to discuss, via email or telephone, reasonable adjustments that you may require throughout the process.

The Position

We are seeking two new Trustees to add to the current Board of five voluntary members.

Board members (trustees) of THL UK are responsible for providing strategic leadership, ensuring strong governance, and safeguarding the organisation’s mission, values, and financial sustainability. This is a voluntary position, and trustees are expected to act in the best interests of the charity and in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements.
 

Whether you are an experienced charity trustee or looking for your first board position; if you believe you can share our commitment for ending the abuse of animals raised for food and have the qualities, knowledge and experience we are looking for, then we’d love to hear from you.

For full details on the role of trustees please view our information pack which is available in the application resources.

We will be holding a webinar on Thursday 6th November at 7pm GMT for you to find out more about the role and ask any questions you may have. The webinar will be hosted by Sean Gifford, Managing Director and our Board Chair Ben Wickham. If you’re interested, please visit our website via the 'Redirect to recruiter' button.

As it’s a webinar you’ll only be able to see the presenter and not others watching. The webinar will be recorded and available on our website, with captions, within 48 hours of the event.

Person specification and requirements for this role

While specific experience in animal protection is not essential, all Board members must:

• Demonstrate a commitment to the aims and values of THL UK.

• Understand and accept the legal duties, responsibilities, and liabilities of trusteeship.

• Bring a strategic mindset and the ability to make well-reasoned, independent decisions.

• Be able to communicate in ways that build understanding and trust, and contribute positively to collaborative team working.

• Be willing to devote the necessary time and effort to the role.

• Be committed to moving forward with Diversity, Equity and Inclusion best practices.

Specialist Expertise Sought

In addition to the general requirements above, we are particularly seeking candidates who can bring expertise in one or more of the following areas:

1. Charity Governance

• In-depth knowledge of charity governance best practice, preferably gained through prior trustee, board, or senior charity leadership experience.

• Understanding of regulatory compliance and governance frameworks for UK charities.

• Legal skills relating to charity law, contracts, risk management, or related fields (desirable).

2. Charity and Fundraising Finance

• Experience in charity finance, fundraising finance, or non-profit financial management.

• Ability to read and interpret management accounts, budgets, and forecasts.

• Understanding of financial controls, audit processes, and risk management within a charitable context.

We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds and with a range of perspectives. Having reviewed existing Trustees' diversity we would particularly welcome applications from ethnic minorities, disabled people and marginalised groups.

Where candidates bring similar skills and experience, we may take lived experience or background into account to help us build a more representative and inclusive board.
 

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute actively to the Board’s role in giving strategic direction, setting overall policy, defining goals, and evaluating performance.

• Ensure that THL UK complies with its governing document, charity law, and any other relevant legislation or regulations.

• Oversee the financial health of the charity, approving annual budgets and monitoring financial performance.

• Champion the fundraising work of THL UK in various ways–for example by introducing new donors from your network, actively promoting THL UK’s fundraising initiatives (like our end of year appeal), or by donating directly if you have the means to do so.

• Protect and promote the charity’s values, reputation, and effectiveness.

• Support and challenge the executive team to achieve the organisation’s objectives.

• Act as an ambassador for THL UK, promoting its work to stakeholders and the public.

• Participate in Board meetings (typically four per year) and occasional sub-committee meetings, as well as contributing advice and guidance outside formal meetings when required.

Key competencies

• Strategic thinker: Looks at consequences, implications, interdependencies, and indirect effects, all in both the short and longer term. Looks beyond the immediate goal or issue and with the greater context, not just the content of the moment. Is able to think and act creatively in difficult situations.

• Problem solver: Identifies issues, effectively structures problems, analyses information to produce insights and generates wise, actionable recommendations. A forward-looking thinker who anticipates the needs of the organisation.

• Effective: Strategically able to focus our energy, resources and talent toward impactful actions that will reduce, and ultimately end, the abuse of animals for food.

• Communication and strong interpersonal skills: Ability to communicate in ways that build understanding and trust and can adapt to different tones and styles and be able to engage with people from all walks of life.

The commitment

We are looking for trustees that are able to commit the time needed to support the growth and aims of our charity.  You should be able to spend about four hours per month on regular trustee business. In addition to this, we also ask trustees to commit to: 

• Four quarterly Board meetings per year, plus preparation time. Quarterly board meetings tend to happen in the evenings between 6:30 - 9 pm. 

• Two other ad hoc board meetings throughout the year, which may happen in the evenings or during regular working hours. 

• Participation in sub-committees or working groups where relevant.

• Attendance at our in person all team summer workshop, held at the end of July.

• Occasional attendance at in-person fundraising or public engagement events.

The Interview Process

• The closing date for applications is Sunday 23rd November 2025.

• We will be carrying out telephone screening calls from Monday 24th November to Thursday 11th December 2025.

• We will inform all candidates if they will be invited to interview by Thursday 18th December 2025.

• Interviews will be held remotely from Monday 12th to Thursday 22nd January 2025.

• The successful candidates will be invited to attend a board meeting in February 2026 before being voted in.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding accessibility, please contact us via our website and we will be happy to discuss, via email or telephone, reasonable adjustments that you may require throughout the process.

Treasurer - ARFID Awareness UK

This is a fully remote role

Remuneration

Travel and subsistence will be paid for attendance at meetings in accordance with the ARFID Awareness UK expense policy where required. Board members are not remunerated for their Board/trustee work.

Responsible to:

Chair of Board of Trustees

Regular liaison with:

• Board of Trustees
• Executive Director/s
• Motion Accountancy

Duration of appointment:

Three-year term (with a possible extension of a further three years)

Overview:

Established in 2019 and supporting a community of over 30,000 families ARFID Awareness UK is the only registered UK charity dedicated to raising awareness and further information about Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder.  As a not-for-profit, we work to provide individuals, parents, carers and medical professionals with up-to-date relevant information, research and support.

We are equally committed to supporting medical professionals across varying specialities, by equipping them with the information they need to ensure that their patients receive an early diagnosis and have access to appropriate care.

Our charitable aims are to:

1. Raising awareness about the condition within the medical and associated professions and the general public in such ways as the trustees shall determine;
2. Providing advice and information in such ways as the trustees shall determine to enable and empower parents and carers to advocate for the children in their care;
3. Facilitating research into the condition, the useful results of which will be published for the public benefit;
4. Potentially providing grants of financial assistance to enable economically disadvantaged families to obtain necessary treatment and medication unavailable via the NHS.
5. Advancing the education of the public in the subject of ARFID.

With regards to our structure, we are a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO). As a CIO, our Charity Trustees are protected with limited liability, and whilst they are responsible for helping to manage the organisation, they do not hold dual roles of Company Director as they might with other charity structures.

Time commitment:

Trustees meet twice a year virtually. Meetings last approximately 2 hours.

The Remuneration and Finance, Risk and Investment Committee meet once a year virtually. Meetings last approximately 1 hour.

In addition, Trustees are expected to allow time for reading of papers and preparation for meetings, attending events training and induction.  As a small charity there may also be the requirement for additional input up to 10 hours per annum as required specifically to your professional background and expertise

Purpose of the role:

Trustee (general)

The overall aim of the trustee role is to provide strong leadership, direction and expertise to the governance of ARFID Awareness UK. 

The Board of trustees (‘the Board’) is the body with the legal duty to protect the mission and vision of the FSRH and to ensure that it is run in accordance with legal requirements.

The role of the Board is to provide good governance and leadership by: 

• Shaping ARFID Awareness UK’s organisational strategy 
• Approving organisational statutory policy
• Ensuring the organisation’s financial stability and sustainability, and agreeing the annual operational budget 
• Appointing the Executive Director/s (who is overseen by the Chair of the Board on behalf of the Board) 
• Providing support and constructive challenge to the Executive Director/s and their staff team 
• Setting and monitoring procedures for assessing and managing risk 
• Taking advice from Board members and external specialist advisors 
• Ensuring oversight of the financial position of the charity and providing updates to the Board where appropriate.

As a charity and CIO Board members are charity trustees only. They do not represent any group or organisation in this role, and they must act in good faith and in the best interests of ARFID Awareness UK.

Treasurer

• Chair the Remuneration and Finance, Risk and Investment Committee (FR&IC):
• To review progress of financial elements of the operational plan and make recommendations to the Board of Trustees.
• To review the strategic plan in context of financial and budgetary impact. 
• To review the annual budget and make recommendations to the trustees
• To receive and review proposals for new expenditure outside of the annual budget
• Advise the Remuneration Committee on the affordability of any changes to pay and or benefits.
• To receive reports at each meeting on financial performance and report as required to the Trustees
• To develop an Investment Policy and strategy
• To review the draft annual accounts along with the audit report, ensuring they are in accordance with relevant accounting standards and Charity Commission guidance

Person specification:

Essential:

• A financial accountancy qualification or equivalent experience (eg ACA, CIMA)
• Experience of investment, strategic planning and budgetary planning 
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a diverse team whilst keeping in mind the responsibility of being an individual trustee
• Experience of guiding an organisation through growth and change
• Confident and effective communication skills including listening skills
• Understanding of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship 

Desirable:

• Knowledge or experience of the charity sector 
• Knowledge of the healthcare sector and/or ARFID
• Experience of board or committee membership in a charity, public sector or commercial organisation.

This role is advertised as part of TPP's Free Giving Back Services. This volunteer advertisement copy has been supplied to TPP and applicants apply direct to the organisation. Please contact the organisation directly if you have any questions about this volunteer role.

Director of HR — Detailed Job Description (Voluntary)

Status: Voluntary (expenses reimbursed)
Reports to: Managing Director
Liaises with: Director of Compliance, Company Secretary, Head of Programmes, Sales & Partnerships Lead
Direct reports: None initially; matrix influence over associate facilitators and hiring managers
Location: Hybrid (South of England preferred) with occasional travel
Time commitment: c. 6–8 hours per month; peaks during recruitment rounds and policy refreshes

Role Purpose

To design and steward the organisation’s people strategy, systems, and policies so that ThriveSpark recruits, develops, and retains a safe, capable, and inclusive workforce. The Director of HR ensures that employment practice is compliant with UK law and sector standards, integrates safeguarding and Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) into everyday operations, and provides the Board with independent, high-quality advice on culture, workforce risk, and organisational design as the charity and CIC scale.

Key Responsibilities

1) People Strategy & Governance

• Develop a light-touch but robust HR framework aligned to organisational strategy, values, and risk appetite.

• Advise the Board on workforce planning (staff vs. associates), role design, and succession; maintain an annual HR plan and KPIs.

• Ensure all HR policies are current, accessible, and applied consistently; schedule an annual policy review cycle.

2) Safer Recruitment & Onboarding

• Establish safer recruitment procedures (role profiles, adverts, shortlisting criteria, structured interview packs).

• Oversee right-to-work and enhanced DBS checks where appropriate; ensure references are verified and recorded.

• Design an onboarding pathway covering safeguarding, data protection (UK GDPR), H&S, code of conduct, and role-specific induction.

3) Performance, Supervision & Development

• Implement supervision and appraisal frameworks with clear objectives, feedback cycles, and development plans.

• Introduce role-appropriate learning pathways (safeguarding refreshers, EDI, delivery quality, leadership skills).

• Promote reflective practice and coaching for associate facilitators and line managers.

4) Employee Relations, Culture & Wellbeing

• Provide early, proportionate advice on capability, conduct, grievance, and whistleblowing; ensure fair and timely resolution.

• Champion an inclusive, psychologically safe culture; lead pulse surveys and action plans on engagement and wellbeing.

• Embed reasonable adjustments processes and guidance for neuro-inclusive practice across teams.

5) Pay, Contracts & Working Practices

• Advise on contracts for employment and associate agreements (with legal support where necessary).

• Set and maintain clear Delegations of Authority for HR decisions; document version control and audit trails.

• Provide pragmatic guidance on flexible working, TUPE (if applicable), volunteering, and use of contractors.

6) Compliance & Risk

• Ensure HR practice complies with UK employment law, charity/CIC regulation, and sector safeguarding standards.

• Maintain accurate, secure personnel records; ensure privacy notices, retention schedules, and DPIAs are in place for HR systems.

• Contribute to the risk register; report workforce risks, incidents, and mitigations to the Board each quarter.

7) Collaboration & Advisory

• Work closely with the Director of Compliance on safeguarding training coverage, incident learning, and policy alignment.

• Support the Head of Programmes on capacity planning, supervision cadence, and quality assurance for delivery staff.

• Partner with Finance on workforce budgeting, recruitment costs, and any contingent liabilities.

Success Measures (Illustrative)

• All statutory and safeguarding checks completed and evidenced for 100% of staff/associates before start.

• Induction completion ≥ 95% within 30 days; mandatory training (safeguarding, UK GDPR, EDI) ≥ 95% within 60 days.

• Supervision/appraisal completion ≥ 90% on cycle; documented development plans in place for all staff.

• Recruitment SLAs met (time-to-hire within target, diverse shortlists monitored), with candidate experience ≥ agreed threshold.

• Pulse survey participation ≥ 70% and positive movement on inclusion and wellbeing indicators.

• Zero missed HR compliance deadlines; personnel records and retention schedules audit-ready.

Person Specification

Essential

• Senior experience in HR/People Operations within education, health, social impact, or professional services.

• Demonstrable track record establishing HR policies and implementing safer recruitment and induction at pace.

• Strong working knowledge of UK employment law, safeguarding responsibilities, and UK GDPR in HR contexts.

• Skilled in employee relations with balanced, evidence-led judgement and clear written/oral communication.

• Commitment to EDI and neuro-inclusive practice; able to turn principles into workable, proportionate processes.

• High integrity, discretion, and independence of mind; comfortable advising a Board/Chair.

Desirable

• Experience supporting a mixed workforce (staff plus associates/contractors/volunteers).

• Exposure to TUPE, restructuring, or scaling organisations.

• Credential(s) such as CIPD (Level 5/7) or equivalent experience.

• Familiarity with lean policy design, HRIS selection, and light-touch analytics for KPIs.

Safeguarding, Data Protection & Health and Safety

This role is subject to enhanced DBS (depending on access to beneficiaries) and ongoing safeguarding refreshers. All activity must comply with ThriveSpark’s policies (Safeguarding, Data Protection/UK GDPR, Health & Safety, EDI, Code of Conduct). The Director of HR is accountable for ensuring safer recruitment is applied consistently and that HR data processing is lawful, minimised, secure, and time-limited.

Terms of Appointment

This is a voluntary position during the initial phase. Expenses reasonably incurred in the course of duties will be reimbursed in line with policy. As the organisation scales, the Board will review the HR leadership structure and may consider a remunerated appointment subject to resources and need.

Director of Finance & Resources

(Initially voluntary; with a clear pathway to a salaried position, subject to funding and Board approval)

Purpose of the role

To provide strategic and operational leadership of the Company’s finance and corporate resources, with primary focus on (i) securing and stewarding capital to fund growth (grants, contracts, social investment, loans and—if applicable—dividend-capped equity), and (ii) ensuring that statutory accounts and regulatory returns are produced accurately and on time. The post-holder will advise the Board on financial strategy, risk, and organisational resilience.

Status
This appointment is initially voluntary (reasonable out-of-pocket expenses reimbursed). It is intended to convert to a salaried position once sustainable funding is secured and subject to Board approval, organisational need, and satisfactory performance. A formal review point will be held within 12 months of appointment.

Key outcomes (first 12 months)

• A funded capital plan approved by the Board and funds secured across diversified sources.

• Unqualified, on-time year-end accounts filed; all Companies House/CIC Regulator/HMRC deadlines met.

• Robust monthly management accounts, cash-flow forecasting and KPI reporting delivered to schedule.

• Fit-for-purpose finance policies, internal controls and delegated authorities embedded.

• Corporate resources (people, IT, premises, procurement) aligned to budget and service needs.

Main responsibilities

1) Capital strategy and income generation

• Design and execute a capital-raising strategy spanning grants, service contracts, philanthropy, social investment, and (where appropriate) repayable finance or dividend-capped equity compliant with CIC rules.

• Cultivate funder, bank, investor and commissioner relationships; produce investment cases, decks and due-diligence packs.

• Lead pricing and full-cost-recovery modelling for traded services and bids.

2) Financial leadership, control and reporting

• Lead budgeting and medium-term financial planning; provide scenario and sensitivity analyses.

• Produce monthly management accounts, cash-flow forecasts and variance reports with actionable insights.

• Maintain accurate ledgers, reconciliations and internal controls (authorisations, procurement, segregation of duties, reserves and treasury).

• Manage the year-end process (audit/independent examination), statutory accounts preparation, and filing of the CIC34 alongside Companies House deadlines.

• Oversee payroll, pensions, expenses, VAT/Corporation Tax compliance (as applicable).

3) Governance, risk and compliance

• Act as principal adviser to the Board on financial risk; maintain the risk register and insurances.

• Ensure compliance with Companies Act, CIC Regulator requirements (including dividend caps if limited by shares), funder conditions, and data protection in finance systems.

• Be the lead interface with auditors/examiners, the bank, investment partners and HMRC.

4) Resources (people, IT, premises, procurement)

• Oversee efficient, compliant corporate services: HR administration, recruitment controls, onboarding and resource planning.

• Drive value-for-money procurement and contract management for key suppliers (finance system, IT, telephony, premises).

• Champion simple, accessible systems and reporting that support frontline delivery.

5) Leadership and culture

• Model ethical stewardship and the asset-lock; promote transparency and accountability.

• Develop finance/resources staff and volunteers; build financial literacy across teams.

• Contribute actively to Board decision-making as a statutory director.

Person specification

Essential

• Demonstrable success in raising capital (grants, contracts, social investment, loans or dividend-capped equity) within VCSE/social-enterprise contexts.

• Proven delivery of timely, accurate statutory and management accounts.

• Strong financial modelling, budgeting and cash-flow skills; ability to brief non-specialists.

• Hands-on experience with modern accounting systems (e.g., Xero/QuickBooks) and Excel.

• Sound understanding of governance, risk and internal controls for UK companies/CICs.

• Excellent stakeholder management and written communication; meticulous with deadlines.

Desirable

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA (or equivalent experience).

• Knowledge of FRS 102, Companies Act reporting, CIC dividend rules and the CIC34.

• Experience of commissioning/public-sector contracts or social-investment due diligence.

• Oversight of HR/IT/procurement in a growth environment.

Time commitment and terms

• Time: [e.g., 2–4 days per month], including Board/Finance & Resources Committee meetings.

• Status/Remuneration: Initially voluntary (expenses reimbursed). Conversion to salaried post at Board discretion, subject to secured funding, organisational need and satisfactory performance at a later review. 

• Location: Southampton or Remote

• Reports to: Managing Director; works closely with senior colleagues.

"We are looking for 3 candidates to join our volunteer enhanced professional development programme and gain real world experience in your chosen field). While we only have 3 vacancies available through this programme, other options are available if your skills match our criteria".

QuilomboUK is looking for a PR & Marketing Assistant, who would love to join a growing organization. Quilombo UK works with the objective to promote different arts, sports, and cultures to encourage an intercultural understanding between different communities and societies; To promote cultural awareness in the community and educate, regardless of nationality or origin, about race diversity and mutual respect; To promote good health and wellbeing; and run a community organisation with a strong focus on individuals, the community and society.

This role offers a great opportunity for the right person who is looking to; gain experience in marketing; develop their skills and management experience; or just simply ‘give something back to their community’. The role provides you flexibility and autonomy at work. Where necessary specific training will also be provided to help you develop and grow your skill set.

As a PR & Marketing Assistant at Quilombo UK, you will play a vital role in providing general marketing support while actively engaging in various marketing tasks to contribute to the overall success of our initiatives. This position offers opportunities for personal and professional development within the different units of Marketing, including Social Media, Images, Video, and Website. Your responsibilities will encompass a wide range of tasks, from data collection and report compilation to active participation in campaign organization and development. You will also be actively contributing to real-life marketing projects and playing a key role in planning, developing, and implementing effective marketing strategies. This role requires a proactive and creative individual who will promote our organization through various channels, manage social media presence, contribute to innovative marketing programs, and engage in comprehensive market research.

This role is perfect for an enthusiastic and creative individual who is eager to gain hands-on experience in various aspects of marketing, from strategic planning to social media management.

Main tasks:

• Working on real life marketing projects

• Planning, developing and implementing marketing strategies.

• Promote the organisation through Social Media channels , and through maintaining and updating information about the organisation. 

• Managing the organisation’s social media pages by posting updates and responding to comments and messages

• Submitting ideas for marketing programmes/campaigns designed to enhance and grow the company’s brand

• Organising marketing campaigns

• Creating, organising and delivering presentations 

• Conducting market research and analysing participants’ reports, questionnaires and surveys. 

• Using social media and website analytics to find out the effectiveness of ongoing campaigns and understand the way users interact with the site and social media posts. 

• Contribute to staff meetings, and other internal meetings with views and suggestions.

• Analyze information to provide actionable insights and recommendations to the Directors

• Receive and interpret briefings from the Directors, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of organizational objectives

• Develop and deliver clear and concise communication to internal and external stakeholders

• Translate briefings into actionable outcomes, coordinating with various teams and individuals

·

Training and support available:

• Social media

• Canvas

Skills:

Essential

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Attention to detail

• Flexibility and willingness to learn new skills

• Problem-solving, planning and creative-thinking skills

• Time management and prioritisation abilities

• Tactical understanding of all primary social media platforms

• Knowledge and understanding of online and offline marketing tactics

• Good Teamworking skills

• Strong organisational skills

• Numerical skills, which includes analysing and compiling spreadsheets

• Social Media skills.

• Office based skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Adheres to the organisation’s key objectives 

• Delivering quality work in a timely manner

• Self-driven

• Ability to multi-task and adhere to deadlines

Desirable

• Committed to working with the community with a passion for helping others less fortunate. QUILOMBO UK is dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace environment that values diversity and promotes equality for all employees. As part of our commitment to upholding these principles, we adhere to the guidelines outlined in the Equality Act 2010. We firmly believe in creating a workplace where all individuals are respected and treated fairly. Discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated.

• Good Knowledge of market research techniques and database

• Previous experience working in an office environment, dealing with administrative tasks or using a product database.

When needed:

Willing to volunteer at least 12 hours a week, for a duration of 16 weeks as part of a Personal Development Program (PDP).

QUILOMBO UK is dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace environment that values diversity and promotes equality for all employees. As part of our commitment to upholding these principles, we adhere to the guidelines outlined in the Equality Act 2010. We firmly believe in creating a workplace where all individuals are respected and treated fairly. Discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated.

"We are looking for 3 candidates to join our volunteer enhanced professional development programme and gain real world experience in your chosen field). While we only have 3 vacancies available through this programme, other options are available if your skills match our criteria".

QuilomboUK is looking for a PR & Marketing Assistant, who would love to join a growing organization. Quilombo UK works with the objective to promote different arts, sports, and cultures to encourage an intercultural understanding between different communities and societies; To promote cultural awareness in the community and educate, regardless of nationality or origin, about race diversity and mutual respect; To promote good health and wellbeing; and run a community organisation with a strong focus on individuals, the community and society.

This role offers a great opportunity for the right person who is looking to; gain experience in marketing; develop their skills and management experience; or just simply ‘give something back to their community’. The role provides you flexibility and autonomy at work. Where necessary specific training will also be provided to help you develop and grow your skill set.

As a PR & Marketing Assistant at Quilombo UK, you will play a vital role in providing general marketing support while actively engaging in various marketing tasks to contribute to the overall success of our initiatives. This position offers opportunities for personal and professional development within the different units of Marketing, including Social Media, Images, Video, and Website. Your responsibilities will encompass a wide range of tasks, from data collection and report compilation to active participation in campaign organization and development. You will also be actively contributing to real-life marketing projects and playing a key role in planning, developing, and implementing effective marketing strategies. This role requires a proactive and creative individual who will promote our organization through various channels, manage social media presence, contribute to innovative marketing programs, and engage in comprehensive market research.

This role is perfect for an enthusiastic and creative individual who is eager to gain hands-on experience in various aspects of marketing, from strategic planning to social media management.

Main tasks:

• Working on real life marketing projects

• Planning, developing and implementing marketing strategies.

• Promote the organisation through Social Media channels , and through maintaining and updating information about the organisation. 

• Managing the organisation’s social media pages by posting updates and responding to comments and messages

• Submitting ideas for marketing programmes/campaigns designed to enhance and grow the company’s brand

• Organising marketing campaigns

• Creating, organising and delivering presentations 

• Conducting market research and analysing participants’ reports, questionnaires and surveys. 

• Using social media and website analytics to find out the effectiveness of ongoing campaigns and understand the way users interact with the site and social media posts. 

• Contribute to staff meetings, and other internal meetings with views and suggestions.

• Analyze information to provide actionable insights and recommendations to the Directors

• Receive and interpret briefings from the Directors, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of organizational objectives

• Develop and deliver clear and concise communication to internal and external stakeholders

• Translate briefings into actionable outcomes, coordinating with various teams and individuals

·

Training and support available:

• Social media

• Canvas

Skills:

Essential

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Attention to detail

• Flexibility and willingness to learn new skills

• Problem-solving, planning and creative-thinking skills

• Time management and prioritisation abilities

• Tactical understanding of all primary social media platforms

• Knowledge and understanding of online and offline marketing tactics

• Good Teamworking skills

• Strong organisational skills

• Numerical skills, which includes analysing and compiling spreadsheets

• Social Media skills.

• Office based skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Adheres to the organisation’s key objectives 

• Delivering quality work in a timely manner

• Self-driven

• Ability to multi-task and adhere to deadlines

Desirable

• Committed to working with the community with a passion for helping others less fortunate. QUILOMBO UK is dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace environment that values diversity and promotes equality for all employees. As part of our commitment to upholding these principles, we adhere to the guidelines outlined in the Equality Act 2010. We firmly believe in creating a workplace where all individuals are respected and treated fairly. Discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated.

• Good Knowledge of market research techniques and database

• Previous experience working in an office environment, dealing with administrative tasks or using a product database.

When needed:

Willing to volunteer at least 12 hours a week, for a duration of 16 weeks as part of a Personal Development Program (PDP).

QUILOMBO UK is dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace environment that values diversity and promotes equality for all employees. As part of our commitment to upholding these principles, we adhere to the guidelines outlined in the Equality Act 2010. We firmly believe in creating a workplace where all individuals are respected and treated fairly. Discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated.

We are New Wine

New Wine is a network of leaders and a family of churches, committed to seeing local churches thrive and communities transformed.

Our strategic priorities are:

• Equipping Leaders – Investing in current and emerging leaders through training, mentoring, gathering and practitioner-led ministry.
• Empowering Younger Generations – Investing in ministries that raise up children, youth, and young adults to know Jesus and lead with courage and conviction.
• Multiplying Churches – Supporting church plants, revitalisations, and pioneering expressions of church in diverse contexts.

Representing over 1,000 churches, 4,000 church leaders and 50,000 individuals, building networks, equipping leaders and empowering people to advance the Kingdom of God through the power of the Holy Spirit.

Jesus’ church is always facing challenges and opportunities, and it’s as true now, and for New Wine, as it’s ever been. At this time of tremendous opportunity, we are seeking a new Chair of Trustees to work with our Board and Leadership to oversee and steward our mission, people and strategic priorities.

Could you be that person?

We’re looking for an exceptional, Godly person as our next Chair who has:

• A vibrant faith in Jesus, evident in their life and leadership, who is actively engaged in a local church aligned with New Wine’s vision and values, and who is passionate about seeing the Kingdom of God advance in the power of the Holy Spirit.
• Proven governance experience, with an ability to bring wisdom, accountability, and spiritual discernment to lead the Board in fulfilling New Wine’s mission and values.
• A proven ability to bring strategic oversight and discernment, that will help shape and steward the New Wine’s vision and priorities in pursuit of its mission.
• Strong emotional intelligence, with an ability to lead collaboratively and build consensus to enable effective and unified decision-making.
• Exceptional relational and leadership abilities, with an ability to inspire, influence, and build effective working relationships across the Board and the wider New Wine network.

This is a time of amazing opportunity.

As the ‘quiet revival’ continues across our nation, New Wine’s mission of local churches changing nations feels more spiritually potent than ever. We are living in a time of exceptional opportunity for New Wine and we will need a Chair who can help us realise the full potential God has for us.

Could you be that person?

Closing date for expressions of interest is12pm GMT on Friday 21st November 2025.