Campaigning Volunteer Roles

This is an exciting opportunity to help lead Big Leaf Foundation in the next phase of its development, as we transition our self-employed contractors to employee contracts and explore new multi-year core funding opportunities to build greater sustainability in our work. We are looking for someone with direct experience in financial management and/or charity finance and fundraising to fill this role. Ideally you will have experience of moving people onto employee contracts. You will use your skills and knowledge to make a lasting difference to the lives of displaced young people in Surrey.

In addition to the general responsibilities of a trustee, duties of the treasurer include:

• Overseeing, approving and presenting budgets, accounts and financial statements.
• Being assured that the financial resources of the organisation meet its present and future needs.
• Ensuring that the charity has an appropriate reserves policy.
• Preparing and presenting financial reports to the board.
• Ensuring that appropriate accounting procedures and controls are in place.
• Liaising with any paid staff and volunteers about financial matters.
• Advising on the financial implications of the organisation’s strategic plans.
• Ensuring that the charity has an appropriate ethical funding policy.
• Ensuring that there is no conflict between any funding sources and the aims and objects of the charity.
• Ensuring that the accounts are prepared and disclosed in the form required by funders and the relevant statutory bodies, for example the Charity Commission.
• Ensuring that the accounts are scrutinised in the manner required (independent examination or audit) and any recommendations are implemented.
• Keeping the board informed about its financial duties and responsibilities.
• Contributing to the fundraising strategy of the organisation.
• Ensuring the accounts are presented in a coherent and easily understandable way in our annual review.
• Sitting on appraisal, recruitment and disciplinary panels as required.

In addition, with other trustees to hold the charity “in trust” for current and future beneficiaries by:

• Ensuring that the charity has a clear vision, mission and strategic direction and is focused on achieving these.
• Being responsible for the performance of the charity and for its “corporate” behaviour; ensuring that the charity complies with all legal and regulatory requirements.
• Acting as guardians of the charity’s assets, both tangible and intangible, taking all due care over their security, deployment and proper application.
• Ensuring that the charity’s governance is of the highest possible standard.

Want to be an invaluable part of a fun, committed and friendly team and support families affected by childhood cancer? We're looking for a Front of House Volunteer to help our team and welcome families visiting our family support centre. We offer fun, relaxed training, a chance to meet new people, great support and we reimburse out-of-pocket expenses.

Volunteer Role: Front of House Volunteer

Hours: Every other Thursday, 4-8pm (on a fortnightly basis)

Location: The Square, Woodhouse Square, Leeds, LS3 1AD

Families who have been affected by children’s cancer (including patients, parents, siblings and grandparents) can come to The Square for a coffee and a chat, as well as book and access a variety of support services, including:

• Wellbeing Services & Activities
• Specialist 1:1 Support
• Family Support Groups and Events

Key Activities:
As a Front of House Volunteer you will support the Family Support team with a variety of tasks including:

• Meeting and greeting families and other visitors
• Making drinks for families and visitors
• Answering the telephone, transferring calls and taking messages
• Making bookings and updating our database
• Setting up rooms for meetings and events

This role is subject to an enhanced criminal record check.

We're looking for volunteers who:

• Have experience of working in a customer service environment
• Are confident, friendly and approachable
• Have good IT skills and experience of using a database
• Are able to move furniture (tables and chairs) and boxes
• Are able to climb multiple flights of stairs
• Are able to manage own emotions when working with families affected by childhood cancer
• Are able to maintain professional boundaries and follow Candlelighters Policies and Procedures

Why Volunteer with Candlelighters?

• Learn new skills and boost your CV
• Ongoing support from our friendly Family Support and HR teams
• Reimbursement for certain expenses, including travel
• Charity Worker Discount Card and access to The Company Shop
• Access to a mental health hotline for when you need a little extra support
• The heart-warming feeling of knowing you’ve made a difference in the lives of children and families affected by childhood cancer

Join us in bringing hope and joy to families facing childhood cancer.

Are you a UCL graduate who completed their studies at least five years ago? We’re looking for an outstanding UCL alumnus who is a bold and visionary leader in their field to join our Board of Trustees. You will help us achieve our vision of making sure our members have an outstanding experience during their time at UCL and at one of the best student unions in the world. We’re looking for an inspirational leader in a field related to one of our services or values to join us in our mission. That mission is to build a vibrant and empowered student community with real influence in UCL and beyond, that enables students to enjoy their time at university; pursue their interests and passions; see the world in new ways; and develop the skills and experience to change the world for better.

The Board of Trustees is responsible for setting the mission, vision and values of the Students’ Union and for ensuring the delivery of organisational purpose through our 2024-2029 Strategy, Making More Happen. The Trustees ensure development of, and agree, a long-term strategy and approve and monitor plans and budgets to deliver the strategy. There are five meetings a year, and as an External Trustee you will work with our Board and Senior Management Team to affect change and ensure everything we do for our 50,000 members is led by our values to be Community Building, Empowering, Inclusive, Democratic, Bold, Sustainable and Fun.

Applications close at midnight on Friday 4 April 2025. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview on Thursday 1 May 2025 and will join our Board for a four-year term beginning in May 2025.

Please note that this position is only open to graduates of University College London who completed their studies at least five years prior to appointment.

Are you passionate about improving later life outcomes?

Do you want to be involved with an institute that strives to facilitate these improvements?

Do you want to actively support shaping better policy? 

If you have answered yes to these questions, then apply to join us and we can provide you with the opportunity to work towards these aims.  We believe that high quality information and understanding will lead to a more effective policy framework and a better provision of retirement income for all. Our mission is to promote informed, evidence-based policies and decisions for financial provision in later life through independent, impartial research and analysis.

We are a registered charity, and we are looking for a new trustee to fill the current vacancy.

A trustee is a volunteer who shares responsibility for ensuring the institute is working effectively and within the law.

The Board meets quarterly in addition to an Annual General Meeting (AGM) and an annual strategy meeting. You are likely to be asked to serve on one of our committees which also meet regularly throughout the year. The time commitment is expected to be one day per month on average. The initial term of appointment is three years, with a maximum of three terms.

We have recently completed a strategic review, so it is an exciting time to join us. Further details are included in the attached pack.

If you would like to volunteer your time for a relatively small, highly respected organisation, we would like to hear from you. We particularly welcome applications from anyone at any point in their career who:

• Is actively involved in conducting academic research or teaching in a higher education institution in a relevant field such as (but not limited to) pensions policy, pensions economics, social policy, gerontology, income/living standards/inequality, behavioural finance, consumer behaviour (a Professor, Research Fellow for example);

OR

• Has a good overview of the academic and non-commercial research funding landscape and/or research development (e.g. someone working in professional services in a higher education institution or at a social science research council or foundation) in order to help the PPI better identify and pursue relevant opportunities to apply for grant funding, either as the lead organisation or collaboratively with others.

We are keen to have a diverse range of skills and outlooks on the Board and welcome interest from people of all ages, backgrounds, and communities (aged 18 and above). Previous Trustee experience is not essential; you will be supported by our executive team and learn more about the role over time.

Trustee Person Specification

We are looking for individuals with honesty and integrity, who align with our values and are willing to devote the necessary time and effort to the duties of a Trustee. We seek to increase the diversity, collective skills, and experience of the Board. You will have many of the characteristics below, and a willingness to learn those that are new to you.

Qualities

· A commitment to the PPI’s vision and mission.

· Exhibit good inter-personal and relationship building abilities.

· Ability to foster and promote a collaborative team environment.

· Comfortable in an ambassadorial role.

· Understanding of the legal responsibilities and liabilities of a Trustee.

· A commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Experience

· Promoting the interests of an organisation through networking and public speaking.

· Conducting academic research or teaching in a higher education institution in a relevant field.

· Research development.

Knowledge

· Understanding of a research organisation.

· Understanding of pensions policy, pensions economics, financial services industry, social policy, gerontology, income/living standards/inequality, behavioural finance, consumer behaviour.

· Understanding of Charity/Corporate governance.

· A good overview of the academic and non-commercial research funding landscape.

We are keen to have a diverse range of skills and outlooks on the Board and welcome interest from people of all ages, backgrounds, and communities (aged 18 and above). Previous trustee experience is not essential as you will be supported.

Any significant political affiliations or other conflicts of interest could compromise the independent nature of the PPI’s work. An affiliation would not automatically rule out any candidate but would need to be declared at the earliest opportunity.

Trustee Responsibilities

Trustees are appointed by the Governors. Trustees are known as trustees for the purposes of Charity Law and directors of the Institute for the purposes of company law.

The time commitment is expected to be about one day a month, including active participation and attendance at Board meetings, Committee meetings, attending PPI functions, acting as a Review Board member for PPI publications on occasion, speaking in support of the PPI and acting as “ambassador”.

Overall purpose - The Board is collectively responsible for overseeing the management of the PPI. 

General duties within charity law:

· To ensure the charity is carrying out its purposes for the public benefit

· To comply with the charity’s governing documents and the law

· To act in the charity’s best interests

· To manage the charity’s resources responsibly

· To act with reasonable care and skill

· To ensure the charity is accountable

General duties under the Companies Act 2006:

· To promote the success of the company

· To exercise independent judgement

· To exercise reasonable care, skill and diligence

· To avoid conflicts of interest (a conflict situation)

· Not accept benefits from third parties offered by reason of being a director

· To declare interests in proposed or existing transactions or arrangements with the company

Trustees do not represent any particular interest on the Board but are expected to act in what they think are the best interests of the PPI.

Length of service

Trustees can serve for a maximum of three terms. The three terms are made up of three or four years depending on rotation.

About the PPI

The Pensions Policy Institute (PPI) is an independent research institute established in 2001 to help improve later life outcomes by providing evidence to shape policy. We provide fact-based evidence to inform policy discussions on pensions and retirement income provision. We have a proven track record in analysing future trends within the policy landscape including social, economic, technological, and demographic changes. 

While there is never a single direct link between any one research institute and policy changes made by government, for over twenty years the Pensions Policy Institute (PPI) has been has been at the forefront of shaping evidence-based pensions policy and has been influential in policy developments covering a multitude of areas including, single tier pensions, automatic enrolment, freedom and choice, Collective Defined Contribution schemes, the under-pensioned, women and pensions, tax relief and ESG. The work the Institute undertakes is highly respected within many areas, including, Parliament, The Regulator, Government, industry, and academia.

The scale and scope of policy change creates even more need for objective and evidence-based analysis. We remain committed to our vision “better informed policies and decisions that improve later life outcomes” which supported by our mission “to promote evidence-based policies and decisions for financial provision in later life through independent research and analysis” underpins all activities undertaken by the Institute.

We have recently completed a strategic review and identified that our research plays a key role in the agenda setting and policy formulation areas of the policy cycle. Our voice is heard through this research, but we could improve the level of dissemination.  The Board has agreed to adopt a six-year strategy to amplify the PPI’s voice to cement our position as the UK’s pensions experts. The aim is to increase our profile and further enhance our stakeholder relations resulting in better-informed policies and decisions that improve later life outcomes. Implementing this strategy will impact the way we work, what we produce and how we share it. It is an exciting time for us.

In the last twelve months, we have informed the policy debate around many areas within our industry including: topics related to the General Election 2024, what effective engagement looks like, the impact of a Lifetime Provider Model, how the current UK pensions system supports positive later life outcomes, how retirement planning has transformed over the past 50 years, collective defined contribution in collaboration with Kings College London and two new outputs from our PPI Digests Series following the 2024 Budget and Mansion House speech. The research can be found on the PPI website in our Research Library.

Our Governors are the voting members of the charitable company, and they have a fiduciary duty to the PPI’s objects and are responsible for preserving its independence and impartiality and ensuring that no interest group exerts undue influence on its work. There are around 100 Governors, who have been appointed on individual merit.

The Board of Trustees is a subset of the Governor body and Trustees are appointed by the Governors. Trustees are also directors of the Institute for the purposes of company law. There are four Committees of the Board with their own Terms of References (Finance, Audit and Risk Committee, External Relations Committee, Governance and Nominations Committee and the Remuneration Committee).

Our office is in Central London and currently facilitates a mixture of virtual and in-person meetings. The post of Trustee is a voluntary unpaid appointment.  Reasonable expenses on official PPI business will be reimbursed.

Closing date for applications 28 March 2025. 

Inclusive Boards are delighted to be working with Canterbury Cathedral in their search for a new Non Executive Member of Chapter and Lay Canon.

About the Opportunity

Being a member of Chapter is equivalent to being a charity trustee and puts you at the heart of our team of nearly 600 volunteers, staff, and clergy as well as our worshipping congregations: local, regional, and international. As a member of Chapter you will have the opportunity to contribute to the long-term vision, strategy, and sustainability not only of one of the truly great buildings of our nation, but also to a centre of Christian spirituality, worship, and heritage spanning over a thousand years.

​We are particularly interested to hear from candidates with marketing and communications acumen and experience, particularly in the area of visitor development and promotion.

All Chapter members must either be an actual communicant (within the meaning given in Rule 83(2) of the Church of England’s Church Representation Rules) or a communicant member of a Church which is not in communion with the Church of England but subscribes to the doctrine of the Holy Trinity.

Person Specification

We are particularly interested to hear from candidates who have a communications background, with experience of promotion through different methods of marketing, and communication through the press and social media.

We are also seeking candidates who:

• Are committed to the Cathedral’s Christian vision, mission and ministry.
• Are able to reflect the ethos set out in the Nolan Principles within our charitable context.
• Show demonstrable strategic leadership and management skills and able to provide effective strategic guidance.
• Have strong intellectual and analytical skills with a broad based and long term view of strategic and organisational goals.
• Have the ability to gain the trust, respect and support of fellow members of Chapter and the wider Cathedral community.
• Have knowledge of principles and processes in equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI).
• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of relating well to diverse stakeholder groups.

Art History Link-Up (AHLU) is a registered charity dedicated to making art history accessible to young people from diverse backgrounds. We provide free accredited art history courses to state school students, equipping them with skills that enhance their academic and professional futures. Our mission is to foster a more inclusive and equitable art world by breaking down barriers to participation.

AHLU has been transforming Art History education since 2016 through its flagship ‘Art History for Everyone’ programme. These free-of-charge hybrid courses, taught in partnership with major cultural institutions including The Courtauld and The National Gallery, enable state school sixth-form students to gain an Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) and/or an A Level in Art History. Each year, demand for these courses significantly exceeds available places. Our students consistently achieve high grades in their A Level and EPQ qualifications.

Over 600 students from over 300 state schools across the UK have studied with AHLU. Many of our students are now studying Art History at Russell Group universities, including significant numbers at the University of Oxford, the University of Cambridge, and the Courtauld Institute, reflecting the impact of our programme on widening access to higher education. Alumni of our programmes have secured roles at leading cultural institutions, including Christie’s and the National Portrait Gallery, illustrating the professional impact of our programmes.

From 2022 onwards, AHLU piloted Introduction to Art History courses for 13- to-15 year olds in museums and galleries, including Dulwich Picture Gallery, the National Gallery, Sir John Soane’s Museum, the Courtauld and Waddesdon Manor. By 2024, it was clear that students wanted an accredited award as a potential outcome to their studies. In response to this, we began offering Art History Higher Project Qualification (HPQ) courses, which are equivalent to half a GCSE.

AHLU will teach in excess of 200 state students in 2024-5. We have over 80 students on our free Art History A Level and EPQ (Extended Project Qualification) courses for state sixth form students, and c.120 students studying on our free Art History HPQ (Higher Project Qualification) courses for Y9/10 state students this year.

While AHLU fills a considerable skills gap, our charity only hints at the demand: currently thousands of young people who love art, and have much to contribute, are missing out on opportunities. No other charity is doing this work. We are seeking a Chair with the relevant experience and determination who will relish the challenge of making our mission of ‘Art History for everyone’ a reality.

Role Summary 

The Chair of Art History Link-Up will provide strategic leadership, governance, and oversight to ensure the charity fulfills its mission effectively. Working closely with the Board of Trustees, the CEO, and key stakeholders, the Chair will support the charity’s growth and impact while maintaining strong governance and financial sustainability.

Key Responsibilities 

● Provide leadership to the Board of Trustees, ensuring effective governance and compliance with regulatory requirements.

● Support and oversee the strategic direction of the Charity, ensuring alignment with its mission and values.

● Act as an ambassador for AHLU, fostering relationships with key stakeholders, including funders, educational institutions, and cultural organisations.

● Work collaboratively with the CEO, providing guidance and support, while maintaining appropriate governance oversight.

● Oversee financial sustainability, supporting fundraising initiatives and ensuring sound financial management.

● Lead and facilitate board meetings, ensuring that trustees are involved, informed, and contribute effectively to decision-making.

● Ensure the Charity meets its legal and ethical obligations, maintaining high standards of transparency and accountability.

● Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion across all aspects of AHLU’s work.

Person Specification  

Essential: 

● A commitment to the mission and values of Art History Link-Up.

● Experience of a founder-led organisation

● Leadership experience at board or senior executive level.

● Knowledge of charity governance and regulatory frameworks.

● Strong strategic thinking and decision-making skills.

● Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence diverse stakeholders.

● Financial acumen and an understanding of fundraising principles.

● A collaborative and diplomatic approach, with the ability to foster an inclusive and engaged board culture.

Desirable: 

● Experience in the arts, education, or charitable sectors.

● A network of contacts within the cultural, philanthropic, or educational fields.

● Experience with fundraising and income generation for non-profits.

How to Apply 

To find our more and to apply, visit our website to download our Chair Recruitment Pack, and / or to arrange to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact outgoing Chair, Toby Monk, or CEO Rose Aidin. Interested candidates should submit a CV and a cover letter outlining their interest and relevant experience by 7th April. 

Successful applicants will be invited to an interview with member(s) of the Board at a mutually convenient time.

We look forward to receiving your application!

About us

Age UK West Sussex, Brighton and Hove (AUKWSBH) is an independent local charity working in the local community providing a wide range of activities, information, advice and support to people across Sussex. Our mission is to be the ‘go-to’ for expert guidance and support for people as they age, including their family members, friends and carers.

We are one of the larger organisations within the Age UK family, with a turnover of just under £5m per annum. Led by our CEO and Senior Leadership Team, we employ 160 staff. They are supported to deliver services by 350 Home Helpers and over 220 volunteers. Our staff, from leadership to the front line all have an absolute commitment to making older people’s lives better.

This is an exciting time to join us as we prepare to launch our new five-year strategy in April. Developed in collaboration with key partners, our approach is rooted in real insights rather than assumptions or guesswork. That’s why we actively engaged older people throughout the process, ensuring their voices shaped our vision for the future.

Trustee roles

Our Board comprises nine Trustees including the Chair and there are currently three vacancies.

We’re especially looking for people from minority communities and are also seeking to broaden the age profile of our trustees. Previous Board experience is not essential and we offer a full induction and onboarding process. What is essential is a passion for our work and a desire to change the way we age.

We are particularly interested in people with skills and expertise to offer around:

• Strategic understanding of NHS and/or Social Care as it applies to older people
• Financial experience/and/or knowledge of charity accounting and the ability to apply this strategically
• Income generation with enterprise/commercial expertise

AUKWSBH is committed to enabling everyone, including Trustees, to participate and engage fully in the role they hold.  As such, we make accommodations where possible to fit around work and other commitments. 

How to apply

Eastside People is supporting Age UK West Sussex, Brighton and Hove in the recruitment for this role. Please ensure you read the full candidate information pack before applying. To apply please submit your CV and a cover letter (both in Word doc. format).

Please use the cover letter (max 2 pages) as an opportunity to add to the information you have shared in your CV and ensure that you cover the following:

• Why are you interested in a Trustee role at Age UK West Sussex, Brighton and Hove?
• How can you contribute to Age UK West Sussex, Brighton and Hove as a Trustee? Please highlight relevant experience and demonstrate how your skills match the specific requirements of the role as set out in the role description.

If you would like a call to discuss the role in more detail, please contact Bernice Rook to arrange a convenient time. Having a call of this kind will not influence the success or otherwise of your application.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential. If you have a disability and identify any barriers in the job description or person specification, please tell us so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

The closing date for applications is Fri 28th March with online shortlisting interviews taking place the week after. Face-to-face interviews with the recruitment panel at Age UK West Sussex, Brighton and Hove will take place on Monday 28th April.

Eastside People is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we work with our clients to ensure that we recruit inclusively, seeking to address the underrepresentation of some groups of people in leadership teams. We warmly welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

The Trafford Centre Foundation is a new charitable grant-making trust undergoing formation and approval. In the coming few months, the Foundation is aiming to distribute funding received from the Trafford Centre’s owners, employees, brand partners and visitors to support communities within the North-West.

The Foundation is a key pillar of For Our Future, the Trafford Centre ESG programme, and is being established as part of a wider commitment of the owners of The Trafford Centre to positively support the Greater Manchester community and to work with partners, suppliers and key stakeholders to reduce our environmental impact.

The Charity looking for two additional Trustees with one acting as the Chair of the Trustee Board. The role of Chair is a key leadership role and provides the successful candidate with an opportunity to help curate the strategic aspirations of the Foundation and through leadership of the trustees deliver on the Foundation’s mission and goals. The Chair will work closely with trustees, to create a culture of excellence and accountability.

The organisation is purely grant awarding with no direct operations. The second role of an Independent Trustee is to work with the appointed board to deliver on the Foundation’s mission.

Trustees must be over 18 and must not have been disqualified under the Charities Act 2011 from acting as a trustee of a charity.

Applicants must be entirely independent of the Trafford Centre Limited and the onsite management team including suppliers, consultants and professional advisors.

Responsibilities of the Chair:

• Ensure trustees meet all legal obligations and responsibilities in accordance with charity law and governance best practices.
• Promote The Trafford Centre Foundation's strategic goals and work to develop trustee meeting agendas that support these objectives.
• Promote an inclusive and collaborative atmosphere across the Foundation.
• Uphold high standards across all areas of the Foundation’s operations, ensuring alignment with its values and goals.
• Maintain a well-planned board meetings calendar to oversee grant award operations.Chair board meetings effectively, ensuring agendas, reports, and minutes are prepared, circulated, and followed up on efficiently.Ensure timely review and approval of policies and procedures.
• Facilitate trustee involvement in all procedures of the Foundation.
• Collaborate with the delivery team to conduct regular governance reviews, ensuring the board’s size, composition, and skills are fit for purpose.
• Stay informed about the Foundation’s key risks and ensure these are reviewed and addressed regularly.
• Foster active participation from trustees in discussions and decision-making processes.

Responsibilities of all Trustees

• To set and maintain the Foundation’s vision, mission and values.
• To ensure compliance with the articles of association, charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations.
• To maintain proper financial control and ensure the Foundation applies its resources exclusively in line with its objectives.
• To monitor the implementation of internal policies and procedures. These include equity and diversity as well as safeguarding.
• To ensure that risk assessments for all aspects of the business are carried out.
• To maintain effective board performance and ensure the productive and efficient administration of the charity including funding and insurance.
• To promote the Foundation and act in the best interests of the charity, never in the interests of yourself or another organisation.

Essential Experience and Skills:

• Leadership & Governance: An ability to provide strategic direction, oversee governance and ensure compliance with the Foundation's objectives and procedures.
• Decision Making: Strong judgement to assess funding priorities and approve grants responsibly.
• Financial Acumen: Understanding of financial management, budgeting and risk assessment.
• Communication & Influence: Excellent communication skills to engage trustees, stakeholders and founders.
• Ethical & Values Driven Approach: A commitment to transparency, accountability and the Foundation's mission.
• Risk Awareness: Ability to identify, evaluate and mitigate risks effectively.

Role Location: Quarterly Board meetings are held in person, where possible, at the Trafford Centre in Manchester. Any additional board meetings will generally in person at Trafford Centre with an ability to attend virtually if required from time to time.

Duration of Board Appointments: The term of appointment is three years and you may be re-appointed for a second term subject to the continuing relevance of your skills and contribution.

Remuneration: This is a voluntary position. However, reasonable expenses incurred in the role of Chair and Trustee will be reimbursed.

Grant Panel Member

A commitment of around 15-18 days per year

Non-renumerated; paid expenses

We are the Football Foundation - the Premier League, the FA and government’s charity that delivers outstanding grassroots facilities, more and better places to play, transforming lives and communities where it is needed most. 

About the Football Foundation

Over the last 22 years, the Foundation has awarded more than 23,000 grants to deliver outstanding grassroots facilities across England worth more than £877 million. This year, the Foundation will be investing more money than ever into facilities across England and is committed to improving the experience of playing football for everyone. 

The Foundation’s goal is to unlock the power of pitches ensuring everyone has a great place to play regardless of gender, race, disability or place.  

About the role

We are looking for an exceptional candidate to join our Grants Panel. This independent panel of experts is responsible for scrutinising grant applications to ensure consistency of assessment against approved processes and criteria, value for money and the potential to achieve strategic objectives. The Panel then has the important role of approving grants and making recommendations. 

What are we looking for?

As a Member of the Grants Panel, you should have knowledge or understanding of grant management, and of assessing projects and identifying desired outcomes. You will need to demonstrate sound business judgement, effective communication and interpersonal skills, and a willingness to work as part of a team to help the Football Foundation achieve its aims.  You should also have a genuine interest in the charitable sector, as well as an interest in sports.  

Due to the current economic climate, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from candidates with excellent knowledge of delivery of capital projects, with an in-depth understanding of how best value can be achieved. 

We are looking to develop a Panel that is as inclusive as possible and which effectively represents the broad, diverse constituency that the Football Foundation is looking to support. We encourage and welcome applications from all, regardless of background. 

For full details of the role and requirements, please download our recruitment pack below.

Equality and Diversity Commitment

The Football Foundation is committed to and values the principles of diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all our team feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential. We encourage and welcome applications from all, regardless of background and are particularly interested to hear from individuals belonging to under-represented groups including diverse ethnic communities, individuals with a disability and those from the LGBTQI+ community.

Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either application or interview stage, please contact us.

The closing date for applications is: Sunday 20 April 2025 at 23:59

First interviews will be online and are currently scheduled for Tuesday 6 May 2025.

Second-stage interviews will be in person at Wembley Stadium and are currently scheduled for Tuesday 13 May 2025. 

Please note successful candidates will be invited to observe the Grants Panel meeting in Bradford, travelling late afternoon for a site visit on 21 May, with the meeting held the following day, 22 May 2025. 

All applications received will be short listed against the role requirements and person specification. Those most closely matching our requirements will be invited to take part in an interview. 

Due to the volume of applications received for most roles, the Foundation only contacts candidates if they are shortlisted for interview. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, you should assume your application has not been successful. 

Please note that you must be eligible to work in the UK to apply.

This is an exciting opportunity to get involved as a Finance Trustee in an engaging, decision making role in a charity that inspires and empowers young disabled adults to live fulfilling, independent lives – promoting personal development through the arts.

About the Orpheus Centre

The Orpheus Centre is a charity and college which supports young disabled adults aged 18-25 to learn essential life skills, gain formal qualifications and prepare for future employment.

There are currently 66 students with 21 living on site in Godstone, Surrey. Students come from across the UK and all have a love of the arts.

Started by lyricist and musician Sir Richard Stilgoe, the organisation offers learning, care and development opportunities at the college and in the wider community, working with professional artists, businesses and other charities.

The overall aim is to equip the students with the skills they need to live as independently as possible and to pursue their chosen careers.

Our core values are to be Joyful, Bold, Inclusive, Resilient and Determined. These values are the foundations for all our work and are what the organisation stands for.

Why should you apply?

Orpheus is a vibrant Independent Specialist college for young disabled adults who have a passion for the arts and a desire to live independently. Orpheus believes that disabled people should have the same opportunities as their non-disabled peers.

The Board of Trustees are looking for a new Trustee who is passionate about our vision to empower and equip young disabled people with the skills and confidence they need in order to live independent and fulfilling lives in the community.

Time commitment

The time commitment is between 7 and 12 days per annum, including four Board meetings including the AGM (mainly in person), four committee meetings (mainly virtual), one or two awaydays and ad-hoc attendance.

What will you be doing?

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

The role of the Finance Trustee includes all the above, but with a particular focus on the financial stability and wellbeing of the Orpheus Centre. As a member of that committee, you will play a full and active part in the work of the Finance and HR Committee, and in ensuring that the Board fulfils its responsibilities for the governance of the Orpheus Centre in relation to finance and HR. You will also work closely with the Chief Executive, Director of Finance & Operations and Head of HR (as well as with the Board Chair and the committee Chair) to support them in achieving the aims of the Orpheus Centre in the areas of finance and HR.

Your responsibilities will include:

• monitoring the charity’s financial management, and seeking assurance that ensuring expenditure is in line with Orpheus objects;
• liaising as necessary with the Chair of Trustees, Chair of Finance and HR Committee, Chief Executive, Head of Finance and Head of HR;
• supporting the Finance and HR Committee and Board to monitor Orpheus’ financial viability;
• monitoring the financial processes and procedures for the control of Orpheus’ assets;
• advising on the financial implications of Orpheus’ strategic plan;
• reviewing the annual accounts and, if necessary, liaising with the Orpheus Centre’s external auditors to ensure the accounts are compliant with current SORPs;
• reviewing the auditors' representation letter and monitoring and advising on any necessary remedial measures;
• ensuring that you undertake a thorough induction programme;
• monitoring progress in implementing decisions taken at committee meetings and keeping in close touch with the work of the Finance and HR Departments in general – while always respecting the boundary between the respective roles of executives and non-executives; 
• assessing and monitoring risks relevant to the finance and HR functions of the Orpheus Centre;

and

• monitoring and scrutinising performance data within the Finance and HR Departments.

How to apply

If you wish to apply for this position, please supply the following:

• A detailed CV setting out your career history, with responsibilities and achievements.
• A covering letter (maximum two sides) highlighting your suitability for the role and how you meet the person specification. Please note that the covering letter is an important part of your application.
• Contact details of two professional referees together with a brief statement of their relationship to you and over what period of time they have known you; referees will not be contacted without your prior consent.

If you have any questions or would like to arrange a call to discuss the role, please contact the Orpheus Centre to speak to our Head of HR.

The Orpheus Centre is proud to be a disability confident employer

We have made a positive commitment to employing disabled people. Reasonable adjustments will be made to the recruitment procedure as required in consultation with the applicant to ensure no-one is disadvantaged because of their disability. If a disabled person is selected for a position, reasonable adjustments will be made to the workplace, including premises and equipment, work duties and practices or policies, as appropriate. All disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role as set out in the role profile and person specification will be considered for interview.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are:

• Challenging attitudes towards disability
• Increasing understanding of disability
• Removing barriers to disabled people and those with long-term health conditions
• Ensuring that disabled people have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspiration

This is an exciting opportunity to get involved as a Learning Trustee in an engaging, decision making role in a charity that inspires and empowers young disabled adults to live fulfilling, independent lives – promoting personal development through the arts.

About the Orpheus Centre

The Orpheus Centre is a charity and college which supports young disabled adults aged 18-25 to learn essential life skills, gain formal qualifications and prepare for future employment.

There are currently 66 students with 21 living on site in Godstone, Surrey. Students come from across the UK and all have a love of the arts.

Started by lyricist and musician Sir Richard Stilgoe, the organisation offers learning, care and development opportunities at the college and in the wider community, working with professional artists, businesses and other charities.

The overall aim is to equip the students with the skills they need to live as independently as possible and to pursue their chosen careers.

Our core values are to be Joyful, Bold, Inclusive, Resilient and Determined. These values are the foundations for all our work and are what the organisation stands for.

Why should you apply?

Orpheus is a vibrant Independent Specialist college for young disabled adults who have a passion for the arts and a desire to live independently. Orpheus believes that disabled people should have the same opportunities as their non-disabled peers.

The Board of Trustees are looking for a new Trustee who is passionate about our vision to empower and equip young disabled people with the skills and confidence they need in order to live independent and fulfilling lives in the community.

Time commitment

The time commitment is between 10 and 15 days per annum, including four Board meetings including the AGM (mainly in person), four committee meetings (mainly virtual), one or two awaydays and ad-hoc attendance.

What will you be doing?

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

The role of the Learning and Care Committee Co-Chair includes but also goes beyond the role of other Trustees. So in addition to your duties as a Trustee, you will take a leadership role in ensuring that the Board fulfils its responsibilities for the governance of the Orpheus Centre in relation to Learning and Care. You will also work closely with the Chief Executive, Principal and Head of Care to support them in achieving the aims of the Orpheus Centre in the areas of Learning and Care, and will act as the channel of communication between the committee and the Board.

You will lead the committee, ensuring that it fulfils its responsibilities for good governance, and will work in partnership with the Principal and Head of Care, helping them to achieve the department’s aims.

Your responsibilities will include:

• providing effective scrutiny, challenge and questioning related to curriculum and learner progress;
• supporting the learning management team with quality activities, including annual trustee learning walks and quarterly deep dive activity;
• ensuring that you undertake a thorough induction programme;
• leading the Learning and Care Committee, including chairing committee meetings effectively;
• monitoring progress in implementing decisions taken at committee meetings and keeping in close touch with the work of the Learning and Care Departments in general – while always respecting the boundary between the respective roles of executives and non-executives; 
• acting as a spokesperson for Orpheus when requested and as appropriate;
• providing a written and oral update of the last committee meeting at each Board meeting;
• assessing and monitoring risks relevant to the Learning and Care functions of the Orpheus Centre;

and

• monitoring and scrutinising performance data within the Learning and Care Departments.

How to apply

If you wish to apply for this position, please supply the following:

• A detailed CV setting out your career history, with responsibilities and achievements.
• A covering letter (maximum two sides) highlighting your suitability for the role and how you meet the person specification. Please note that the covering letter is an important part of your application.
• Contact details of two professional referees together with a brief statement of their relationship to you and over what period of time they have known you; referees will not be contacted without your prior consent.

The Orpheus Centre is proud to be a disability confident employer

We have made a positive commitment to employing disabled people. Reasonable adjustments will be made to the recruitment procedure as required in consultation with the applicant to ensure no-one is disadvantaged because of their disability. If a disabled person is selected for a position, reasonable adjustments will be made to the workplace, including premises and equipment, work duties and practices or policies, as appropriate. All disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role as set out in the role profile and person specification will be considered for interview.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are:

• Challenging attitudes towards disability
• Increasing understanding of disability
• Removing barriers to disabled people and those with long-term health conditions
• Ensuring that disabled people have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspiration