Appointment Of Non Member Trustee Volunteer Roles

AUGIS is a surgical association for members who work within UGI surgery in the UK and we are looking for a Lay Trustee Member (who does not work in the field of surgery) to join our Council to help develop our strategy and development for both the short and long term. 

The objectives of AUGIS is to improve the delivery, the results and outcome of conditions of the oesophagus, stomach, duodenum, pancreas, liver and biliary tract requiring surgical treatment, through training objectives, fostering developments in Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery, promoting educational and academic objectives and liaising with other surgical and academic bodies. The establishment of high quality training programmes throughout the UK as a fundamental component of the Association’s activities.

Lay Trustee Role 

Responsibilities

• ensure that Council exercises control over the strategic direction of the AUGIS, and that the performance of the association against its strategic objectives is properly assessed on a regular basis
• ensure that the AUGIS maintains its long-term financial sustainability, safeguards its assets, and operates proper mechanisms to ensure effective internal control, risk management and value for money
• contribute to debate and to make their knowledge, insight and expertise available to Council as needs and opportunities arise
• act fairly and impartially at all times, in the interests of the AUGIS as a whole, using independent judgement and maintaining confidentiality as appropriate
• ensure AUGIS’ growth and regular review of Equality, Diversity, Inclusivity and Sustainability policies and strategy
• ensure that the AUGIS conducts its affairs in accordance with its status as a charity and its public benefit objectives
• accept collective responsibility for the decisions reached by Council.

Expectations:

The Lay Trustee member of Council, acting in a non-executive capacity, are expected to:

• attend meetings of Council and participate in discussions, acting as a “critical friend”, contributing to the development, implementation and monitoring of AUGIS strategy going forward
• question intelligently, debate constructively, challenge rigorously and decide dispassionately, listening respectfully to the views of others, inside and outside meetings of the Executive/Council
• serve as a Trustee and attend meetings of at least two Council Meetings per year and when requested Executive Meetings
• attend some of the formal or informal events of the AUGIS, as may be organised from time to time
• act as an ambassador for the AUGIS, promoting its activities in the wider community including, for example, assisting with legacy activity and corporate interaction
• attend any induction and training as may be required by the AUGIS to carry out effectively the role of a member of Council
• contribute to regular reviews of the effectiveness of Council, both collectively and individually
• submit an annual Register of Interests and Statement of Edibility declaration, and ensure that the AUGIS is notified promptly of any material changes to these details as may arise during the year.

Person Specification:

• Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship and an understanding of the respective roles of the Chair, Trustees and Chief Executive. (Essential)
• Understanding and commitment to promoting and improving Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in all sectors. (Essential)
• Understanding of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) and commitment to promoting and improving sustainability and development. 
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a diverse team whilst maintaining an independent perspective. (Essential)
• An understanding of, and commitment to, the values of accountability, probity and openness. (Essential)
• Confident and effective communication skills. (Essential)
• A track record of being able to process details quickly and get to the heart of an issue. (Essential)
• Significant experience of board or committee membership in a charitable, public  sector or commercial organisation. (Desirable)
• Demonstrable knowledge of financial matters and accountancy. (Desirable)
• A proven track record of achievement within a related business environment.(Desirable)
• Experience of guiding and directing an organisation through strategic and structural growth during a period of significant external pressures and change (Desirable)

Experience and skills

• Senior level experience in a charitable, public sector or commercial organisation;
• Board membership experience
• Strategic leadership
• Confident and effective communicator
• Knowledge and experience of the healthcare sector (not essential)

Practicalities of Appointment

Term of office: Three years.

Time commitment: Estimated to total the equivalent of 3-5 full days per year, including any involvement in the work of relevant Council committees.

Remuneration: Appointments to Council are in the nature of public service appointments and no remuneration is made.

Expenses: Lay members of Council are eligible to claim reimbursement of travelling expenses for attendance at meetings of Council and any committee or other body to which they are appointed. In addition to the above, travelling expenses will also be reimbursed in respect of any necessary duties arising from membership of Council or other bodies. This would include, for example, fact-finding visits to another institution, participation in induction and development events, and attendance at briefing meetings with officers. All claims will be dealt with on the same terms and conditions as apply to AUGIS staff.

Application Process

We will require all applicants to complete an application form setting out how they meet the required qualities of the role, and return it with a CV to Nichola Bartlett at AUGIS.  We will convene a shortlisting panel to consider who will be invited for interview, with the candidate who best fits the criteria will be recommended for appointment, with Council making the final decision.

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 31st July 2024

Interview date: 14th August 2024

Location: London/Online

Job title: Trustee / Non-Executive Director 

Salary: Voluntary - reasonable expenses are reimbursed 

Location: Remote – Quarterly Board meetings are a mix of in person and online.

A full list of duties and responsibilities are available in the Trustee recruitment pack. 

About us

The Emerging Futures CIC and Thrive Social Housing group inspire and empower people affected by addiction to make positive changes to their lives. We believe in equality, social justice, and strive to overcome the stigma associated with substance misuse so that everyone feels valued and respected.  

We provide people with safe homes where they can connect with others, find rewarding things to do and be motivated to pay it forward. 

The Emerging Futures behaviour change programmes provide a confidential space to share the lived experiences of addiction, which build confidence and resilience. 

Our accredited coach training develops passionate and skilled volunteers, helping people reconnect with their community and achieve a better future. 

About the role

We are recruiting new trustees and non-executive directors to our Board to play a vital role in making sure that the group achieves its core purpose.

Our trustees and non-executive directors oversee the overall management and administration of the charity. They also ensure that there is a clear strategy and that our work and goals are in line with our vision.

Just as importantly, they support and challenge the CEO and executive team in the exercise of their delegated authority and affairs, to enable Thrive Social Housing and Emerging Futures CIC to grow and thrive, and through this, achieve our mission. 

For more information on Emerging Futures, the role of our trustees and non executive directors, and a person specification, please download the recruitment pack below. 

How to apply

To apply, please send your CV and covering letter detailing your suitability for the role via our website.

Key dates and deadlines

This is a two-stage process.

The initial stage will involve meeting CEO and executive team, with a final interview with board members to be confirmed with shortlisted candidates.

Sunday 4th August - Deadline for applications

Thursday 8th August – Longlisted candidate invitations to interview issued 

Monday 12th August – Longlisted candidate interviews 

Friday 16th August – Interview feedback, shortlisted candidates given date for final interview 

NUS Charity’s mission is that every post-16 student in the UK has an amazing students’ union.

NUS Charity provides the foundations for SUs to thrive. We coach, fund, facilitate and advise to empower SUs across the UK. Our events, programmes and support are designed for members to expand reach, grow income and SUs to provide the best possible student experience.

We are seeking two new Trustees to join our Board to support this work. We’re looking for independently minded people who can offer insight and leadership scrutinize our work and champion what we do.

We are seeking two Trustees to join on a three-year term. The NUS Charity Board consists of 12 members in total, four member Trustees from students’ unions elected by NUS UK members, four members of NUS UK Board, and four Independent Trustees. Trustees would also serve on the board of our trading subsidiary NUS Services.

As a trustee you’ll attend board meetings, scrutinise finances, feed into strategy for the Charity and make sure we are fulfilling our Charitable objects.

We are seeking to recruit the widest possible pool of talent to be NUS Charity Independent Trustees.  We need people who can perform the role of a Trustee in overseeing finance, risk, and delivering our strategy, but we also need a bit more than that. 

Fundamentally, we’re interested in people who can support NUS Charity to be sustainable and thereby support the success of its members.  Some of the skills that we’re interested in are listed below – this is non-exhaustive and we wouldn’t expect one candidate to possess all of them!

· Experience in acting as Trustees or non-executive directors

· An awareness of the work of membership organisations and being led by members

· Commercial expertise and an interest in growing our commercial offer

· An excellent track record in supporting organisations to deliver positive outcomes on diversity, equality, and social justice

· Wide ranging knowledge in building links with public sector organisations

· Professional expertise i.e. accountant or lawyer

But we also need a bit more than that. As a Trustee you’ll be an active listener, someone who can interact with a range of stakeholders, holding to account and getting your point across with tact and clarity. We’re looking for people who actively live our values to be students’ union focussed, collective and anti-oppression in everything we do.

We want a wide range of applicants with a diverse range of skills who share a common belief in the ability of students’ unions to affect change.  This is open to anyone who believes they can volunteer to take NUS Charity on the next steps of its journey.

We’re totally committed to equality of opportunity for all. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of their age, disability, ethnicity, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation. We particularly welcome applications from black, asian and minority ethnic candidates, as they are currently under-represented as Trustees of NUS Charity and within the charity sector more broadly.

People and Nominations Committee Members (x2)
Circa 6 days per year
Voluntary, with expenses

We are delighted to introduce our newly formed People and Nominations Committee and are seeking two passionate individuals to join us.

As part of the People and Nominations Committee, you will have an important dual role to:

· oversee our people strategy to ensure alignment with our organisational values and guide us towards long-term success

· support our governing bodies in electing and recruiting talented individuals, succession planning, appraising their own performance and embedding strong, transparent procedures in support of all these activities.

Who can apply

Both BAOT/RCOT members and non-members with relevant experience are welcome to apply.

‘Whether you’ve got extensive experience in committee work or are just starting your journey in community engagement, the People and Nominations Committee welcomes your interest.’ – Odeth Richardson, BAOT/RCOT Chair of Council

Read more information about the person specification in our candidate information pack.

Why join us?

Our newly formed People and Nominations Committee will play a key part in our organisation’s governance, supporting both the BAOT Council (union and parent company) and RCOT Board of Trustees (charity and subsidiary).  

By joining the People and Nominations Committee, you’ll:

· play a key role in shaping the future of our Council and Board of Trustees

· develop valuable leadership and committee skills

· network with dedicated and passionate individuals.

How to apply

In this candidate pack, you’ll find detailed information about the Committee’s responsibilities, the benefits of working on the committee and how to apply.

To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter explaining why you’re interested in and suitable for this role to our People and Culture team via the application link by end of day, Thursday 15 August 2024. 

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 3 September 2pm-5pm and Thursday 5 September 10am-1pm.

The first Committee meeting will be held on Thursday 26 September 10am-12pm.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? Do you have experience or interest in financial strategy and management for small charities? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join St Luke's Advice Service (SLAS) as our treasurer.

What we're looking for:

We're looking for a trustee who, along with their trustee duties, will actively oversee the finances for the Service, from operational, strategic and governance perspectives. As our charity treasurer you will enable the trustees to maintain effective governance of the organisation’s affairs, ensuring its financial viability and ensuring that proper processes and procedures exist for assuring all financial records, decisions and delegations are maintained. You’ll advise the Board on their financial responsibilities, produce financial strategies and plans,  and liaise with professional advisors, such as auditors.

As we are a small charity the role will include some hands-on responsibilities. This can be quite flexible as the appointee is likely to oversee the transition to of operational bookkeeping and banking to the operational staff enabling the Treasurer to ensure the integrity of financial management. As a consequence you will support our Service Delivery Manager on the financial duties such as payroll, supplier payment and find raising administration. Critical to the Board is financial reporting so that non-financial co trustees can discharge financial responsibilities and monitor the monetary aspects of annual and three year strategic plans. 

We are looking for people willing to bring energy, enthusiasm and commitment to the role, and who will broaden the diversity of thinking on our board.

Key responsibilities as SLAS Treasurer:

• Provide leadership, as part of the trustee team, on SLAS's purpose, vision, and core activities, with particular regard to ensuring that the charity has the resources to deliver the strategy.
• Ensure that the Board is aware of its financial duties and responsibilities and the need to comply with all legislation.
• Produce the finance strategy and plans for the Board’s approval and oversee financial plans and budgets.
• Ensure that the Board receives appropriate budgetary and financial information on the activities of the charity including Annual Accounts
• · Ensure that all accounts are prepared and disclosed in the form required by
• · funders and the relevant statutory bodies
• · Recommend to the Board appropriate accounting procedures, controls and
• policies consistent with the scheme of delegation, reviewing the latter on a regular basis.
• ·Oversee the appointment of auditors and review on a regular basis.
• Ensure that all equipment and assets are adequately maintained and accounted for.
• Help to secure funding to sustain our service and act as an ambassador.

General responsibilities of a SLAS Trustee:

In addition to the responsibilities outlined above, the Treasurer as a Trustee has the following general responsibilities: 

• Contribute actively to the Board of Trustees' role in giving strategic direction to the charity, setting overall strategy and policy, setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets.
• Ensure the financial stability of the organisation and the proper management of the charity's funds. 
• Ensure the charity applies its resources exclusively in pursuing its objectives.
• Ensure the effective and efficient administration of SLAS.
• Be collectively responsible for the actions of the charity and other Trustees; 
• Participate in other tasks as arise from time to time, such as interviewing new staff, helping with fundraising.
• Attend Trustee Committee meetings, adequately prepared to contribute to discussions and making balanced and well-informed decisions, considering short- and long-term objectives.
• Use independent judgment, acting legally and in good faith to promote and protect charity’s interests, to the exclusion of personal and/or any third-party interests.
• Contribute to the broader promotion of St Luke’s Advice Service’s objectives, aims and reputation by applying your skills, expertise, knowledge and contacts.
• Keep informed about the activities of the charity and wider issues which affect its work. 

What we are looking for:

• A finance professional. A knowledge of charity finance is an advantage, otherwise an enthusiasm to learn, drawing from sound commercial experience and an understanding of SMEs.
• A strategic thinker with an ability to balance risk and opportunity.
• Clear communicator with the ability to bring the financial information alive to non-finance specialists.
• Willingness to play an active role in areas such as forecasting, setting and monitoring budgets, liaising with auditors and preparing insightful reports.

Personal skills and qualities:

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

Terms of appointment: This is a voluntary and unpaid position.

Job Title:  Member of the Listed Buildings Advisory Committee

Seeking volunteers with a special interest in the Conservation of Historic Places of Worship for the Methodist Church’s Connexional Listed Buildings Advisory Committee.

Do you have expert knowledge of the ecclesiastical historic built environment? Non-conformist architecture and heritage? Expert knowledge of the conservation of our fixtures of architectural and historic significance? Or knowledge of Methodist liturgy and worship in a historic Place of Worship? Do you want to be part of an expert group and use your skills and gifts to help reimagine and re-purpose our historic places of worship for growth and sustainability? 

About the role

The Listed Buildings Advisory Committee (LBAC) is a long – established Committee of the Methodist Church whose primary purpose is to fulfil the responsibilities set out by the relevant Standing Orders (980) and statutory responsibilities and provide expert knowledge on all matters relating to historic church buildings.

Members of the Committee reflect a wide spectrum of interest; some are professionally concerned with the conservation of listed buildings, others have a special interest in the history of Methodist chapels and churches, or archaeology, whilst others are Methodist ministers or church members.

Strong emphasis is placed on a church being the people of God and the Calling of the Methodist Church with the building being there to serve a living church within a changing community. Membership of the LBAC therefore reflects the balance between the need for rigorous conservation and the necessary adaptation of listed church buildings to meet changing needs.

Sympathy with these aims is desirable but membership of the Methodist Church is not essential. 

About You

As a member of the LBAC you will contribute to the review, evaluation and recommendation process for proposals relating to works of alteration to listed buildings owned by the Methodist Church. The primary duty is to provide expert guidance and advice on conservation and development of historic church buildings and have a specialist knowledge in one or more than one of the following areas:

· knowledge of the history, development and use of Methodist chapels;

· knowledge of Methodist liturgy and worship;

· knowledge of archaeology;

· knowledge of the history and development of architecture and the visual arts; and

· experience of the care of historic buildings and their contents.

We advise you to review the candidate pack, the role description and person specification ahead of completing and submitting your online expression of interest form. The candidate pack includes some useful information about our processes. 

Please note that where appropriate, successful nominees will be asked to undertake further checks, including references and a DBS check.

Indicative Recruitment Timetable:

Closing date: August 25th 2024: 23:59

Shortlisting Date: August 30th 2024

Interviews Date: September 13th 2024

Provisional appointment start date: 20th September 2024

This is a voluntary unpaid position; however, some additional expenses can be agreed. All appointments shall be notified to the relevant amenity societies and statutory bodies.

Environment and Sustainability Lay Member to the Safety, Standards, Envirnment and Sustainability Committee

About the Association

• The Association of Anaesthetists (the Association) represents the life-changing, life-saving profession of anaesthesia – by supporting, informing and inspiring a worldwide community of over 10,000 members.
• Our mission is to safeguard patients by educating, supporting, and inspiring every anaesthetist throughout their career, enabling them to provide the best care in every healthcare setting.
• Founded in 1932, the Association is the only anaesthesia membership association covering the whole of Great Britain and Ireland and represents the largest medical specialty in the NHS. We are an organisation of, and for, anaesthetists, providing member services at all career stages from medical student through training, to becoming and working as a consultant or SAS doctor, and finally to retirement. The Association acts as an influential voice for the specialty regarding health and public policy. Our strategic priorities include patient safety and safety; education and research; advocacy and support; and innovation and growth.
• The Association provides education, research funding, produces best practice guidelines, offers wellbeing support and provides grant-funding for international work in low-income countries. We also publish the world’s leading anaesthetic journal Anaesthesia and maintain a renowned Heritage Centre at our head office at 21 Portland Place, London.

Environment and Sustainability Lay Member role description:

The Association is seeking to appoint a lay member with expertise in the environment and sustainability to join its Safety, Standards, Environment and Sustainability Committee which plays a key role in the driving the sustainability strategy and workstream for the organisation.

The committee actively promotes safe, carbon friendly healthcare across the profession and internationally. It has supported a national fellowship in environmentally sustainable anaesthesia in partnership with Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and the Centre for Sustainable Healthcare, and offers awards to recognise excellence in sustainability in the specialty.

The Association also supports a network of environment champions across hospitals in the United Kingdom and Ireland to encourage collaboration and share examples of best practice. Alongside the Greener NHS Team, the Association is part of a joint task group to achieve the goals related to anaesthesia that have been set out in the NHS long term plan, of which a particular focus is reducing the impact of anaesthetic gases. In January 2023 a joint statement was issued with NHS England (NHSE) and the Royal College of Anaesthetists supporting NHSE’s plan to decommission desflurane by early 2024. Work continues on reducing nitrous oxide waste.

Lay members bring expertise, judgment and balance which complement the skills of the elected directors and trustees. Their principal assets will be their independence and non-clinical expertise.

Purpose of the role:

We are keen to appoint a lay member with a background in one or more of the following areas:

• Environment and sustainability in a public or charity sector context.
• Patient and public advocacy and engagement in the environment.
• The use of advocacy in political and media arenas.
• Evaluation and impact measurement relating to environment and sustainability including the use of high-quality science

Responsible to: Chair of the Safety, Standards, Environment & Sustainability Committee

Key relationships:

• Chair of the Safety, Standards, Environment & Sustainability Committee
• All Officers and committee members
• Chief Executive Officer and Senior Management
• Other staff as required

Time commitment

The dates for committee meetings are set 12 months in advance.

• The Safety, Standards, Environment and Sustainability Committee meets three a year as via videoconference. Meetings are held on a Friday, either via videoconference or at 21 Portland Place, London
• The lay member is expected to attend each committee meeting
• Some correspondence in between meetings is likely

In addition, lay members may be asked from time to time to represent the Association with external organisations.

Person specification:

Essential experience and desirable skills are shown below.

Expertise of environmental and sustainability work in a public or charity sector contextEssentialObjectivity in environment and sustainability mattersEssentialKnowledge of patient and public engagement in the environmentEssentialAbility to contribute ideas and constructive challenge at a time of modernisation and developmentEssentialEnthusiasm and commitment to advancing the environmental and sustainability agendaEssentialA commitment to public service values of accountability, probity, openness and equality of opportunity.EssentialExperience in the use of advocacy in political and media arenasDesirableExperience of evaluation and impact measurement relating to environment and sustainability including the use of high-quality scienceDesirable

Terms and conditions of appointment:

• Appointments are for an initial one year term, renewable for up to four years in total.
• The lay member will be a full member of the relevant committee
• Appointment will be subject to an application process which includes interviews and two references will be required for the successful candidate
• This is a voluntary role (unremunerated except for out of pocket expenses)
• The lay member must complete a declaration of conflicts of interest

How to apply:

Please submit a CV along with a cover letter by 17:00 on Friday 16 August 2024. Interviews will be held on Thursday 5 September 2024 via videoconference.

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.

Our partner, a US 501(c)(3) non-profit, is a movement of solidarity and action that brings people from all backgrounds together with programs designed to reach out to and engage with people living in persistent poverty.

The Board wants to strengthen its financial oversight of their operations, through the appointment of a finance professional based in the USA, with a keen interest in eliminating poverty, as Treasurer.

The post holder will provide strategic oversight and advice in financial matters, including the annual and medium-term budgets, financial administration and controls, financial reporting, the annual audit, and, if possible, fundraising.

The Board meets monthly, for approximately 90 minutes, online.

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For more Trustee and Treasurer roles please visit the AfID website.

The Association is seeking to appoint a lay member to join its Safety, Standards, Environment and Sustainability Committee which plays a key role in the driving the sustainability strategy and workstream for the organisation.

Sustainability is a strategic priority for the Association and we seek to lead the specialty on environmental matters and ‘green’ anaesthesia, working closely with other agencies and stakeholders. The lay member will help develop the environment and sustainability strategy for the Association, offering their professional expertise and their independent perspective.

Lay members bring expertise, judgment and balance which complement the skills of the elected directors and trustees. Their principal assets will be their independence and non-clinical expertise.

Purpose of the role:
We are keen to appoint a lay member with a background in one or more of the following areas: 

• Environment and sustainability in a public or charity sector context.
• Patient and public advocacy and engagement in the environment.
• The use of advocacy in political and media arenas.
• Evaluation and impact measurement relating to environment and sustainability including the use of high-quality science

Are you passionate about making a positive impact in your community? Do you believe in empowering survivors of domestic abuse? If so, we invite you to become the chair of trustees for our well-established domestic abuse charity.

About Us:

Independent Choices Greater Manchester provides advice and support for survivors of domestic abuse in Greater Manchester. We offer a confidential helpline that offers survivors information about their legal options for safety, housing options, refuge availability, safety planning, contacting, and reporting to the police as well as emotional support, aimed at breaking the cycle of abuse and empowering survivors to take control of their lives through informed choices. Our helpline is accessed by survivors, friends and family and professionals who support survivors.

Position Overview:

As a chair, you will play a pivotal role in setting the strategic direction and governance of our organisation. Your insights, expertise, and commitment will direct us to fulfil our missions and aims. There will be a supportive onboarding process from the existing long-standing and experienced chair and continual support from the well-established board members.

You will:

• Provide leadership to the board of trustees, ensuring effective governance and oversight.
• Ensure we comply with our governing document, charity law, and any other relevant legislation or regulations.
• Oversee our financial health and sustainability, alongside the manager and treasurer.
• Support and appraise the performance of the manager.
• Lead the organisation to develop our vision, mission and values and help identify new opportunities to meet these.
• Develop the board of trustees to make the most of existing skills and experience and build capability and diversity.
• Champion evidence-based approaches to decision-making using data and evaluation from our programs to meet the needs of survivors and provide feedback to funders.
• Where relevant use your network to raise awareness of our work and advocate for the needs of domestic abuse survivors within the community.
• Collaborate with trustees to provide strategic direction regarding the charity’s services, finances, legal, HR, communication, and partners/ stakeholders engagement.
• Ensure the board of trustees uphold the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and accountability in all aspects of governance and decision-making.
• Liaise regularly with the Manager

Knowledge and Experience:

• Proven experience in a leadership role, preferably within the charity or non-profit sector.
• Experience in governance and working with or on a board of trustees.
• Understanding of the charity sector.
• Experience and a thorough comprehension of the trustee role, coupled with the readiness and dedication to invest the required time, preparation, and effort to fulfill trustee duties effectively.
• Understanding or openness to learning about the intricate nature of domestic abuse and its effects on individuals, families and communities.
• Creativity and innovation in problem-solving, with a focus on driving continuous improvement and excellence.

Abilities and skills:

• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• A proactive mindset, with the willingness to dedicate time and effort to furthering the charity’s mission.
• Have a commitment to the role for at least 36 months.
• Ability to give around 8 hours per month, additional to the role.

Join Us:

If you share our vision and are ready to make a difference, we welcome your application to join our board of trustees as a chair.

Our Vision Every parent has the support they need to give their children the best start in life. 

Home start West Berkshire is looking to recruit 2 or 3 new Trustees to join our Board.  We have been supporting families in West Berkshire since 1997 using a volunteer model that allows us to reach  families with children under five at what can be a difficult and stressful time. If you think you could help us with this important work in a time of growing need, we’d love to hear from you. 

Home-Start West Berkshire is a registered charity, a company limited by guarantee and a member of the Home-Start UK federation. Our trustees are responsible for setting strategy, monitoring performance, ensuring that the Charity is financially sound, and ensuring that we meet all legal and regulatory requirements in the delivery of our mission. 

What we do.

We provide support for families with children aged 0 to 5 who may be facing physical or emotional issues and who are finding the challenge of bringing up young children overwhelming. By offering support to families through their toughest times we ensure that parents have the support they need to give their children the best start in life. Home-Start’s ethos is to empower and enable, allowing families to develop self-resilience and confidence in their ability to cope with challenging situations and integrate more within their own communities. 

How We Do It. 

Using a volunteer led model, we provide support to parents through home visits, family and post natal depression groups and a baby bank. A nurturing and caring culture is central to our work. Our volunteers are invited in to their homes by families, building empathy and trust to help provide community centred, accessible, non-judgmental relational support. We believe that engaging and embracing a broad spectrum of diverse lived experience is fundamental to our shared learning experience. Our trustees, staff and volunteers are committed to living and learning the values and behaviours which best facilitate this approach.

The commitment.

Our board of trustees meets four times each year with at least one additional date set aside for strategy review and development. Trustees are alo encouraged to spend time getting to know other Trustees, staff and volunteers, hearing from those who use our services and learning from each other. We are a comparatively small charity and whilst we will not ask you to get involved in the day to day running of our of the Charity we are looking for people who are prepared to spend time supporting some of the aspects of the Charity where you may have skills or experience, or a particular interest.

The responsibility.

The duties of a trustee are to:

• ensure that the Charity pursues its stated objects (purposes), as defined in its governing document, by developing and agreeing a long-term strategy and that it complies with its legal and regulatory obligations

• ensure that the Charity spends its funding carrying out its charitable objects for the benefit of the public

• ensure that the Charity defines its goals and evaluates performance against agreed targets

• safeguard the good name and values of the organisation

• ensure the effective and efficient administration of the Charity including having appropriate policies and procedures in place

• ensure the financial stability and sustainability of the Charity

• protect and manage the property of the Charity and ensure the proper investment of the Charity’s funds; and

• put in place and monitor arrangements for the appointment, supervision, support, appraisal and remuneration of the Charity’s Executive Director. 

In addition to the above statutory duties, trustees are expected to 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. 

Person specification 

You will join a committed Board of Trustees to further the breadth of experience that we currently have.  Specific skills and experiences that we are looking for includes: 

 Expertise in fundraising, marketing or  events management, which may have been in the charitable sector but could also come from a commercial environment

 Experience of Home-Start’s work in supporting familities, which may as a family member who we have supported, a commissioner of our services, or a former staff member or volunteer

 A background in people management and development to support the ongoing development of our staff (8 part time) and our volunteers (60)

 Experience in legal, governance or business management In the commercial or charitable sector.

You will also need to demonstrate: 

A commitment to the Charity

A willingness to devote the necessary time and effort to the role

Good, independent judgement 

An ability to think creatively 

A willingness to speak your mind and share your views

An ability to work effectively as a member of a team 

You do not have to have been a trustee before. If you are passionate about making a difference for families, we can provide a supportive environment for you to step  into your first trustee role. 

Applications will be considered as they are received. Closing Date:     30th September  2024

Thank you for your interest in becoming a board trustee of Great Britain Wheelchair Rugby Limited (GBWR), and chair of its governance and finance committee (GFC). 

Wheelchair rugby is an exhilarating sport played by athletes with often severe physical impairments. It has grown rapidly in recent years, overseen by a dedicated team of GBWR staff, trustees, and volunteers.

The board is now looking to appoint a new trustee to join us and help steer the sport through to the LA28 Paralympic Games and beyond. This follows the departure of our longest-serving board member at the end of her third term, and the current GFC chair stepping into her role of senior independent director. This new appointee will have responsibility at board level for matters relating to finance and governance.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

In addition to the duties and responsibilities imposed on all charity trustees by charity and company law:
 

• Chair the GFC
• Report to the board of trustees and to the GFC on all matters relating to the oversight of GBWR’s financial performance and position (actual and against budget), preparation and agreement of annual budget, developments in financial reporting, and elements of governance which relate to the role
• Liaise with the CEO, head of business operations, outsourced financial services provider, and external auditor in respect of all the above
• Supervise preparation of the annual report and financial statements for the GBWR group of companies, where the charity is the parent company of a trading subsidiary which is being wound down with a view to being made dormant in financial year 2025/26
• Act as a signatory, alongside the chair of the board, on the annual statutory accounts
• Ensure that high standards of governance, robust internal control systems, and risk management procedures are maintained and regularly reviewed, and compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements
• Participate as a signatory in procedures for incurring expenditure and authorising payments to suppliers in accordance with established tiers of responsibility
• Support and challenge the CEO and the senior leadership team as necessary and appropriate
• Meet with the CEO and chair of the board as and when required
   

PERSON SPECIFICATION

 All successful candidates will need to demonstrate how they meet the following essential criteria:
 

• Hold a relevant qualification(s) demonstrating financial skills relevant to the role, or be able to demonstrate skills through experience
• Current or recent experience of working, or as a board member, within a corporate or charitable environment
• Thorough knowledge and experience of governance and regulatory framework for corporates and charities
• Be able to demonstrate governance skills through experience; a relevant qualification, eg ICSA, would also be desirable
• Exhibit the highest standards of personal integrity
• Ability to support and challenge the CEO and senior leadership team
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written) 

It would be desirable for candidates to have knowledge, understanding, and/or experience in a sporting and/or disability environment.
 

TERMS OF APPOINTMENT

Time commitment

 It is expected that the chair of the GFC will undertake the following: 
 

• Attend four board meetings per year
• Attend a board strategy day
• Chair four GFC meetings per year
• Attend one subsidiary board meeting per year
• Engage in regular communications with, and support of, the chair, both in person and by phone
• Attend events in an ambassadorial capacity
• Be available for other meetings and/or functions where representation on behalf of GBWR is required

Remuneration and expenses

The role is non-remunerated. Reasonable expenses incurred on official GBWR business will be reimbursed according to the GBWR expense policy.

Term of appointment

The term of appointment is for three years, with a maximum of three terms permitted.

Location

Board and GFC meetings take place in central London. The head office of GBWR is at Twickenham Stadium, Greater London.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

The closing date for applications is Friday, 2 August 2024.

In order to shortlist, the nominations committee of GBWR will assess each application against the person specification and select who to invite for interview.

Candidates will be notified that they have been shortlisted for interview by email no later than Friday, 16 August 2024.

Further details about the date(s) and format of the interview will be provided to shortlisted candidates.

References will be taken up for the successful candidate.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please submit: 

• A CV of no more than two sides of A4;
• A supporting statement of no more than two sides of A4, giving specific evidence of your ability to meet the key responsibilities and person specification and your reason for application;
• Names and contact details, including email addresses, for two referees and in what capacity you know them; and
• A completed diversity monitoring form 

Completed applications should be sent by Friday, 2 August 2024. Please put ‘Trustee appointment’ in the subject title.

CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

You must provide details in your supporting statement if you have any interests that might be relevant to the work of GBWR and which could lead to a real or perceived conflict of interest should you be appointed.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION

GBWR is an equal opportunities organisation and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified and experienced people regardless of race, religion/belief, gender, gender reassignment, disability, sexual orientation, age, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy/maternity.

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Role Summary:

The Chair of the Board of Trustees will provide strategic leadership to Hidayah, ensuring the organization remains aligned with its mission to support and advocate for LGBTQ+ Muslims. The Chair will guide the Board of Trustees in effective governance and act as an ambassador for the charity within both the Muslim and LGBTQ+ communities.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Leadership and Governance:
   • Provide leadership to the Board, ensuring that Trustees fulfil their duties and responsibilities for the effective governance of the charity.
   • Oversee the Board of Trustees’ operation, ensuring its members work collaboratively and effectively.
   • Ensure the charity complies with its constitution, governing documents, charity law, and other relevant legislation/regulations.

1. Strategy and Planning:
   • Lead the development and implementation of the charity’s annual strategic plan, ensuring alignment with the needs of LGBTQ+ Muslims.
   • Write the annual report outlining Hidayah’s impact and achievements
   • Work with the Board of Trustees to ensure that strategic objectives are effectively executed and serve the community
   • Write and develop a portfolio of policies to ensure the smooth running of Hidayah

1. Board of Trustees Management:
   • Chair monthly Board meetings effectively, ensuring decisions are taken in a timely manner and that actions are followed up.
   • Facilitate a positive and inclusive Board culture where diverse viewpoints are encouraged and respected.
   • Manage all volunteers taken on by Hidayah

1. Advocacy and Representation:
   • Act as an ambassador for the charity, promoting its work within both the Muslim and LGBTQ+ communities and to a wider audience.
   • Represent the charity at key events, meetings, and functions, and develop relationships with key stakeholders and partners.

1. Financial Oversight:
   • Oversee the charity’s financial health, ensuring it operates within its means and maintains proper financial control and accountability.
   • Work with the Treasurer and the finance team to ensure the Board of Trustees receives accurate and timely financial information.
   • Act as a signatory for Hidayah’s bank account and financial operations.
   • To seek out partnerships, sponsors and endorsements from individuals and organisations.

1. Risk Management:
   • Ensure appropriate risk management policies and procedures are in place and adhered to.
   • Regularly review and address potential risks to the charity’s operations and reputation.

Person Specification:

Essential:

• Demonstrable experience in a leadership role within a charity, non-profit, or similar organization.
• Strong understanding of governance best practices and charity law.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to foster a collaborative and inclusive culture.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into actionable plans.
• Strong financial acumen and experience overseeing budgets and financial planning.
• Passion for the charity’s mission and commitment to its values, with a deep understanding of the challenges faced by LGBTQ+ Muslims.

Desirable:

• Previous experience as a Chair or in a senior non-executive role.
• Experience in fundraising and development activities.
• Established network within the Muslim and LGBTQ+ communities and among relevant stakeholders.

Terms of Appointment:

• The Chair will be appointed for an initial term of 3 years, which may be renewed for a further term(s).
• This is a voluntary position; however, expenses incurred in fulfilling the role will be reimbursed as approved by the Board of Trustees in line with Hidayah’s policies.

Board and Committee Recruitment

About Us

Day One Trust’s mission is to help young people from every background to succeed in the creative industries.  Currently the Trust operates two free-to-attend academies – East London Arts & Music (ELAM - opened 2014) and London Screen Academy (LSA - opened 2019). They already have an impressive track record in getting young people from disadvantaged and underrepresented backgrounds into creative industry careers. Our alumni include winners of the BRIT Rising Star and BAFTA Young Game Designer awards, and they are working across the UK games, music and screen industries.

We are supported by the largest players in the creative economy including YouTube, Working Title Films, EON Productions, Universal Music Group and Heyday Films.

Both our Academies are judged outstanding by OFSTED and the Trust’s finances are healthy. From these secure foundations we want to grow the organisation and expand our impact. We are considering projects to expand our existing academies, open new academies and find other ways to spread our unique approach to vocational education for the creative industries so that it is available to more young people. Our ambition is to do whatever it takes to future proof our creative industries and ensure that young people, no matter their background, have the foot-up that they need to make their greatest possible contribution.

About our boards

It is an exciting time to become a Board or Committee member at Day One Trust (DOT) as we look to increase the impact of our existing academies, ensuring their excellence is secured for the long term and explore opportunities to grow our impact beyond them, so young people everywhere, whatever their background, can benefit from the access to the creative industries, The Trust Board and its committees have oversight of the Trust and its academies, and are responsible for making sure it’s doing what it was set up to do. Our board and committees’ strengths come from the range of different skills, experiences, backgrounds and perspectives of their members. A diagram of our board and committee structure is at the end of this document.

The foundations of both DOT academies were laid by leaders in the creative industries, spanning music, film & television; most of our founders still work closely with the academies and serve on the DOT board or on one of its committees, which include the governing bodies of the academies. They are joined by others who bring expertise in Education, finance, operations, and other areas. All of our board and committee members share a passion and commitment for the organisation’s work.

Is this for you?

Our mission is to help young people from every background to succeed in the creative industries, so representation is central to our work. We are always looking to improve the diversity of our board and committees and we want to make them as representative as possible of the characteristics and lived experiences of the young people attending our academies. We strive to make our boards inclusive spaces and welcoming to different voices and perspectives. 

Whether you are an experienced trustee or wanting to take your first step at a non-executive level, we want to hear from you. We are looking for individuals with a passion for education, the creative industries & inclusion who want to use their skills and expertise or lived experiences to strengthen our governance. Candidates do not need to have previous experience of being a trustee or serving on a board. We will support you in learning about the role and the organisation through your induction and by providing ongoing support from an established board or committee member.

Commitment: For each board or committee that you join, you would be expected to attend four meetings a year as well as an annual strategy day. In addition, you would be expected to engage with the academies between meetings, using your skills, experience and expertise in the most appropriate way to have maximum impact on their success. Typically this will mean three visits to the Academies per year, which could be timed to coincide with board meetings.

Skills and knowledge we are seeking

In this recruitment round we are particularly keen to recruit people with knowledge or experience in the following areas, but we welcome applications from anyone who is passionate about what we do and able to make a contribution.

• Educational standards and quality, with an academy trust, school or FE background

• Safeguarding in post-16 education

• Special Educational Needs

• Marketing to young people and employers, especially through social media

• Leadership in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

• Building and property management, including construction projects

• Fundraising

Roles available

1. Trustee to chair the Safeguarding and Wellbeing Committee

The Safeguarding and Wellbeing Committee is responsible for ensuring that the Trust safeguards all of the young people in its academies and equips them to succeed in the creative industries or their chosen careers after leaving us. Our mission is to create pathways for under-represented and disadvantaged young people into those industries. Enabling them to overcome the challenges they may face in life while at our academies and afterwards is essential to that mission and we take it just as seriously as our responsibility to keep them safe from harm. We are currently seeking a dynamic individual to assume the role of the Chair of the Committee, who would also join our Trust Board.

2. Trustee to chair the Standards and Teaching Committee

The Standards and Teaching Committee is responsible for ensuring that the Trust’s educational outcomes and the quality of educational experience it provides match that mission. We want young people, whatever their background or circumstances, to make excellent progress in our academies, to experience excellent teaching, and as a result to go on to successful careers in the creative industry, either directly after leaving or after further study. We want to recruit a chair of this committee with experience of leadership in a multi-academy trust or of academy leadership, who can help us strengthen our practice and provide support and challenge to our academy and trust staff and governors. The chair would also join our Trust Board and report on the work of the committee as well as contributing to the overall strategic direction of the Trust.

3. Members of the Standards and Teaching Committee, with one also joining the ELAM Governing body

We want to grow the membership of the Trust’s Standards and Teaching Committee with 3-4 new members to broaden the range of educational expertise in the group. The Standards and Teaching Committee is responsible for ensuring that the Trust’s educational outcomes and the quality of educational experience it provides match that mission. Your educational expertise will be instrumental in enriching the overall educational experience in the academy.

Our first priority is for one of the new members to also join the ELAM Governing Body. In this role, you will play a key part in upholding the highest education standards at  ELAM. As a Member of the ELAM Governing Body, you will report on the Standards and Teaching Committee’s scrutiny of educational standards at the academy, and actively contribute to governance discussions and decision-making processes. 

4. Property or Estates professional to join the Finance, Audit, Operations and Risk Committee

We want to extend the Finance, Audit, Operations and Risk  Committee’s knowledge and experience in property matters by recruiting individuals with experience in property development or estate management. The Trust is responsible for two unique academy buildings which provide industry standard equipment in exciting learning environments. They are now 5 and 8 years old respectively. As they begin to mature, the trust must ensure that the buildings and their facilities continue to meet the needs of students and provide an authentic industry experience for them. In addition, the Trust is planning significant expansion of the ELAM site and is exploring other growth projects, including opening new schools, which will involve constructing new buildings or converting existing sites. Ensuring that these buildings are well designed, securely funded and successfully delivered will be essential to the success of any of these future projects

Appointment Process

Closing date: 23rd August 2024

Shortlisting date: 30th August 2024

Interviews: 23rd September - 11th October 2024

To apply: please send your CV and an email explaining which role you are interested in (Chairing a particular committee, or joining as a member of the  local governor body and committee), why you are interested and what you think you would bring to the role.

Day One Trust values equality, diversity and inclusion. We exist to ensure that young people from every background can succeed in the creative industries. Our staff and students are from very diverse backgrounds  and we want our Board to reflect this. We welcome applications from anyone regardless of their age, disability, ethnicity, heritage, sexuality, gender and socio-economic background. We particularly encourage applications from disabled candidates, and black, Asian, and minority ethnic candidates, as these groups are underrepresented within our organisation.

This post is unpaid, but we are committed to ensuring that people  from all backgrounds are able to contribute to our boards. We are happy to pay reasonable standard class travel expenses for any applicant and we will pay the same travel costs and any childcare costs for any board members so that these are not a barrier to taking part.