Volunteer project assistant volunteer roles
Join Kent Students' Union as an External Trustee
About Kent Students’ Union
Kent Students' Union (KSU) is an independent, registered charity dedicated to enhancing the student experience at the University of Kent. As they continue to evolve and strengthen their impact, they are seeking an exceptional individual with strategic vision and governance expertise to join their Board of Trustees and help guide their mission of creating a transformative university experience for all students.
Key Responsibilities:
-
Contribute to the Board's strategic oversight and decision-making processes
-
Support the CEO and elected officers in achieving organisational goals and objectives.
-
Provide strategic guidance and constructive challenge to ensure robust governance structures and financial sustainability.
-
Help build strong relationships across the KSU community and with external stakeholders.
-
Work collaboratively with the Board to prioritise student belonging, wellbeing, and success
Candidate Profile
-
Ability to demonstrate leadership skills and governance experience at a strategic level.
-
Thorough knowledge of effective governance in public or third sector organisations, with understanding of trustee duties and responsibilities.
-
Experience of change management and project management and experience within a commercial environment.
-
Commitment to collective leadership and nurturing strong relationships.
-
A personal commitment to the Seven Principles of Public Life (Nolan Principles) and dedication to equity, inclusion and diversity
KSU's Commitment to Diversity
Kent Students' Union is committed to championing diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in all aspects of their work. To ensure an inclusive and representative Trustee Board, applications are particularly encouraged from individuals from racially and ethnically marginalised backgrounds, women, non-binary candidates and candidates with disabilities. If you meet at least 80% of our essential criteria and are from a marginalised background, you'll be guaranteed an interview.
Time Commitment
-
Minimum of 6 days per year
-
3 formal Board meetings per year (November, June, plus March strategy session)
-
Encouraged to join one Board committee
How to Apply
Please click 'apply now' or contact Atkinson HR if you have any queries or would like to arrange an informal discussion. The application includes submission of a CV and short covering letter.
Key Dates
-
Applications close: noon, 25th November 2025
-
Interviews: 9th and 11th December 2025
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Are you obsessed with making short-form videos that grab attention, inspire action, and build communities? Do you thrive on creating reels, TikToks, and YouTube shorts that people actually stop scrolling for?
What will you be doing?
We’re breaking barriers to employment for jobseekers across the UK who are too often shut out because of age, background, or “imperfect” career paths. With your video skills, we can amplify their voices and show the world the value of untapped talent.
Your focus will be video-first content that connects, inspires, and drives growth:
- Filming, editing, and publishing short-form videos (reels, stories, TikTok/YouTube shorts) that showcase our work and motivate jobseekers.
- Repurposing longer content into bite-sized, shareable clips.
- Creating social-first trailers and snippets.
- Adding engaging captions, subtitles, and visuals that boost watch time and shares.
- Testing new video trends and formats to grow our reach on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook.
What are we looking for?
We’d love you to bring:
- Proven skills in video creation and editing (reels, shorts, TikTok-style).
- Experience with tools like Canva, or similar.
- A creative eye for storytelling and pacing that works in under 60 seconds.
- A collaborative, can-do mindset and great communication skills.
- The ability to adapt and deliver impactful content in a small not-for-profit environment.
What’s in it for you?
- A chance to shine as a video-first content creator with real creative freedom.
- Portfolio-worthy projects that showcase your ability to build audiences through video.
- Learning opportunities through our Practice Hub to grow your own skills.
- Collaboration with our Director, who will support you with strategy and ideas to fuel your success.
What difference will you make?
Your videos will do more than entertain; they’ll help real people get jobs, rebuild confidence, and prove that careers aren’t defined by age, background, or “perfect” CVs.
This is your chance to use your creativity, storytelling, and video skills to change lives, one reel at a time.
Please provide a brief cover letter explaining why you would like to volunteer with us. Interviews will be an informal online chat with our Director.
Must have Right to Work in the UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
RNOH Charity is a vital partner in the way the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital delivers care. Since its inception in 1997, the Charity has raised and administered millions of pounds in donations, which have funded numerous essential projects around the hospital.
We are seeking a Trustee with marketing or fundraising experience.
What will you be doing?
This is an exciting opportunity to join as a Trustee of RNOH Charity. Our Trustees play an important role in making sure that the charity is run in the interests of those we support. They strategically oversee the management and administration of the organisation. We are particularly interested in hearing from marketing or fundraising professionals with experience in developing successful fundraising or marketing campaigns.
In this role, you will:
- Provide strategic guidance on the planning and execution of marketing and fundraising campaigns, with a focus on channel strategy and donor engagement across digital, social and traditional media.
- Advise on market and competitive analysis to inform campaign development and positioning.
- Bring expertise in successful campaign delivery and marketing best practice reflecting appropriate legal and ethical considerations.
Time commitment
- Four virtual Board meetings a year, held at the end of the working day.
- Four virtual Committee meetings a year, held at the end of the working day.
- Two in-person Board Away Days per year held in the Stanmore area.
- Induction and ongoing training.
- The role of Trustee is not accompanied by any financial remuneration, although out-of pocket expenses may be claimed.
What are we looking for?
Ideally you will have experience of operating at executive director level or equivalent. If you have a track record of delivering successful marketing or fundraising initiatives, we would like to hear from you.
We would welcome applications from across both commercial and charity sectors.
- Experience of operating within a Board in a charitable, public sector or commercial organisation is desirable.
- Demonstrable experience of building and sustaining relationships with key stakeholders and colleagues to achieve organisational objectives (Not essential).
- A proven track record of sound judgement, strategic thinking and effective decision making.
- A history of impartiality, fairness and the ability to respect confidences.
- A track record of commitment to promoting equality and diversity.
The Charity particularly welcome applications from young people, women, people from black and minority ethnic communities, and disabled people who we know are under-represented in Chair and Trustee roles. Additional induction will be organised for successful candidate without previous Board experience.
What difference will you make?
You would be joining a committed and diverse Board, whose collective expertise underpins our robust governance and shared dedication to our charitable purpose. As a Trustee, your contribution will be invaluable in shaping our strategy and strengthening our fundraising efforts, serving as an advisory resource to the CEO and the Board of Trustees.
Before you apply
Reach Volunteering's TrusteeWorks team are supporting RNOH Charity with their Board recruitment. Please submit your CV, LinkedIn profile or similar along with a covering letter stating why you would like to apply to become Trustee of RNOH Charity and how your skills, abilities and experience would add value to the Board.
If you would prefer to have a chat with a current Trustee or the Chief Executive before making a formal application please get in touch to request this.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
ECT is looking for new trustees to join our existing enthusiastic and dedicated board who share our ambition to provide top-quality, safe, affordable and accessible transport services for every community we serve. The range of perspectives and experience diversity brings is an asset to ECT and we want to create an inclusive, welcoming environment. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and particularly those who share our values but may be new to a role as a trustee.
Our Board is forging exciting plans for the future, alongside our top-notch team of committed, professional managers, drivers, assistants and administrators. As new trustees, you will help steer our charity on the next stage of its important journey.
We are based in Greenford, West London, and also operate in Dorset and Cheshire. There are no specific skills required, and we are very keen to hear from people new to the role of being a trustee who are active in their local communities and we are determined to provide better representation for the people we support. ECT has been going for over 30 years and we do a lot of work with young people, the elderly, community groups and charities but we are also very keen to see what other services we might be able to offer.
We are particularly interested in hearing from you if you have experience in finance, charity management or governance, transport or have a personal connection in some way to community transport but above all else, we want you to feel motivated to be involved and make a difference.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.