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Are you passionate about making a difference? We're looking for a dedicated Honorary Treasurer to oversee the financial well-being of our charity.
The Honorary Treasurer will monitor the financial standing of the charity and support the Board in the review of all financial matters and the overarching strategic management of the organisation’s financial resources.
They will Chair the Finance & Resources Sub-committee and feed into the charity’s financial risk-management process, reporting financial health to the Board of trustees at regular intervals. They will also advise on fundraising, income, and development of unrestricted funds of the charity.
The Treasurer will act as a counter signatory on payments and applications to funders, and work with the Accountants and Executive Team to ensure that annual accounts are submitted to all relevant regulators in a timely fashion.
They will provide input to ensure the organisation’s finances are responsibly managed and invested for the betterment of the organisation’s work and for the beneficiaries it serves
Qualities of a Treasurer
Essential
- Qualified accountant
- Knowledge of charity SORP
- Competent use of IT skills
- Proven ability to communicate and explain financial information to members of the Board and other stakeholders
- Analytical and evaluation skills, demonstrating good judgement
- Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship
- Good communication and leadership skills
Desirable
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience of charity fundraising and finance practices
- Committed to our cause and objectives and willing to act as the charity’s ambassador to external bodies, charities and companies
- Skills and experience in one or more areas of non-executive governance and management e.g. strategic planning, business management, financial/accountancy, understanding of HR issues, experience of Trusts or other grant giving bodies particularly fundraising and legal knowledge
- A team-oriented approach to problem solving and to management
Time commitment and location
- Currently the Board meets at least six times a year and the Treasurer is expected to be available at key points in the accounting cycle
- Board meetings are every 2 months (2-3 hours approx. per meeting)
- You will chair the Finance & Resources sub-committee which meet at least quarterly, online (1-2 hours approx. per meeting)
- Ideally meetings will take place in person although online and hybrid options are available
To express an interest in this role or have an informal discussion please contact us directly.
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Introduction
Thank you so much for your interest in becoming a Non-Executive Director for Elizabeth Finn Homes. The company is at an incredibly exciting moment in our journey to become the UK’s most loved care homes – filling later life and care careers with joy, community and kindness. This is a unique opportunity to contribute your expertise to a leading provider of high quality care for the elderly, while supporting a vital mission to combat poverty across the UK.
Elizabeth Finn Homes is not just a care provider that fills later life with joy, community and kindness. Our mission extends far beyond the grounds of our homes. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Turn2us, a national charity building financial security for some of the most vulnerable in the UK, Elizabeth Finn Homes plays a crucial role in this cause. The profits and rental income generated by our homes go straight to Turn2us so that it can offer direct financial support, high quality information and strengthen communities.
We are looking for two experienced and enterprising Non-Executive Directors (NEDs) to join our Board of Directors who have a passion for elderly care and a commitment to social impact. You could bring your expertise in clinical excellence, strategic insight, financial strategy and performance and be instrumental in our growth, development and maximising our contribution to Turn2us. Our new NEDs will play a pivotal role in guiding the company's strategic direction, ensuring robust governance, and upholding the values and standards that are integral to our operations.
In particular, we are seeking a clinical candidate and a finance candidate who may each enhance our Board’s experience and expertise in order to support our clinical governance and dementia strategy, and our financial oversight and business growth. We are looking for people who would join our clinical governance subcommittee and chair our finance subcommittee of the board.
Equity, inclusion and diversity are critical to our ability to deliver excellence. We need our board to be diverse, inclusive and to reflect our communities of staff, residents and their families. If you’d like to be part of a team determined to do our very best for our residents, staff, and in the fight against poverty, we’d be thrilled to hear from you.
Thank you for considering this opportunity to join Elizabeth Finn Homes. Together we can build a brighter future for all of us.
Warm regards
Thomas Lawson, Chair
Company Overview:
Our Vision at Elizabeth Finn Homes is to be the UK’s most loved care homes, filling later life with joy, community and kindness. Our Purpose is to create loving homes where people in later life and those who care for them can flourish, working together for a fairer society. We are an optimistic, future facing company, excited about our next chapter where we can continue to build our services, lead innovation in the care sector and ensure our homes are inclusive places to live and work. We have recently finalised an ambitious new five-year strategy which sets out our plan to work even more closely with our charity owner Turn2us, and become a highly profitable values-led care home business with social purpose at its heart.
Our Homes
We run eight high-quality residential and nursing care homes across England – including homes in Devon, Kent, Oxfordshire, Surrey, Suffolk and Worcestershire. We are proud that 100% of our homes are rated Outstanding or Good by the CQC, and our group holds a 9.8 average customer review rating on carehome. co . uk . With a commitment to excellence in care, we aim to provide a supportive, nurturing environment where residents can enjoy the highest standard of living. Our homes offer a range of services tailored to meet individual needs, delivered by dedicated and compassionate professionals.
Our People
Our c700 staff based across England are led by an experienced and talented senior leadership team and work within a company that has a reputation for excellence and great working conditions. Our regular staff surveys report high levels of employee satisfaction, as does our rising Glassdoor rating of 4.2/5.
Our Values
In early 2024 we launched our new values, co-produced with our staff and residents.
Bring love. We’re always here for each other, giving and receiving meaning through warmth, kindness and compassion, treating everybody with loving care and keeping everyone’s happiness close to heart.
Welcome all. We all have something valuable to offer, so we celebrate differences and encourage individuality, in a place of community, support and respect, where everyone feels they truly belong.
Inspire more. We’re motivated by an ambitious determination to achieve more every day, creating inclusive places to live and work, spurred on by an infectious energy to help everybody feel more joy and live better – You’re our inspiration.
Act with purpose. We take responsibility and do exceptional work for the most important of reasons – enriching the wellbeing of everyone we care for and giving back to the society we all share – You matter.
Our Guiding Principles
Our guiding principles provide a lens through which we make our decisions and deliver our objectives. These echo and build on the guiding principles of our charity owner, Turn2us. They are:
· EDIB: we champion equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging.
· Human rights: we uphold human rights.
· Net Zero: we are environmentally conscious and ambition in our decisions.
· Celebrating Age: we celebrate age all ages and stages of life.
· Turn2us: we amplify and uphold the work and values of Turn2us.
Our unique charity ownership model
Elizabeth Finn Homes is a wholly owned subsidiary of Turn2us, a national charity providing practical help to people who are struggling financially. Each year, we support the charity with 100% of our profits, as well as paying rent to deliver care in their beautiful properties.
The Turn2us story began in 1897, when Elizabeth Finn set out to help people struggling to make ends meet. 125 years later, the charity still works with and for people experiencing financial insecurity by offering high quality information and support, strengthening communities through place-based programmes and helping to build a fair economy through systems change.
Over the last ten years, Elizabeth Finn Homes has returned rent and annual profits totalling an average of £4million each year to the charity, underpinning its vital work supporting struggling families across the UK. We’re proud that although we are run on a commercial basis, at Elizabeth Finn Homes, business success translates directly into social good.
Job Description: Non-Executive Director (NED) - Elizabeth Finn Homes
Position: Non-Executive Director (NED)
Company: Elizabeth Finn Homes
Location: Hybrid: We hold meetings at our eight homes across London, at our Central London offices, and virtually
Type: Voluntary, part-time – approximately eight days per year.
Remuneration: This is an unremunerated voluntary role. All reasonable expenses are reimbursed.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Oversight: Provide independent oversight and contribute to the development of the company’s long-term strategy, ensuring alignment with its purpose, values, and business objectives.
- Governance: Uphold the highest standards of corporate governance, integrity and ethics, including compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, the highest standards of safeguarding practice and oversight, and effective risk management.
- Performance Monitoring: Oversee the performance of the executive management team, offering support and constructive challenge to ensure the company meets its strategic goals.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Act as an ambassador for Elizabeth Finn Homes and Turn2us, engaging with key stakeholders including residents, families, regulators, and partners to promote the organisation’s vision and reputation.
- Financial Stewardship: Contribute to financial oversight, ensuring that the company’s financial resources are managed effectively and sustainably.
- Quality Assurance: Champion high standards of care and ensure continuous improvement in the quality of services provided across all homes.
- Ethical Leadership: Uphold and promote the company’s commitment to our values and guiding principles alongside ethical practices, inclusivity, and resident-focused care.
Required Skills and Experience
- Board-Level Experience: Previous experience as a Non-Executive Director or similar senior leadership role, preferably within the commercial healthcare, social care, or not-for-profit sectors.
- Strategic Insight: Demonstrated ability to contribute to the development and implementation of organisational strategies.
- Governance Expertise: Strong understanding of corporate governance principles and practices, with experience in risk management, compliance, and financial oversight.
- Sector Knowledge: Deep understanding of the commercial health and social care sector, including current trends, challenges, and regulatory environment.
- Leadership: Proven ability to influence and provide constructive challenge and support to senior executives, combined with a collaborative approach to decision-making.
- Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Commitment to Values: Alignment with the purpose, vision and values of Elizabeth Finn Homes, with a genuine passion for improving the quality of life for residents.
- Professional Expertise: Relevant clinical, care or financial qualifications or experience.
Key Competencies:
- Compassion and emotional intelligence
- Strategic thinking and planning
- Financial management
- Regulatory compliance
- Quality assurance and improvement
- Problem-solving and decision-making
- Exceptional communication and relationship-building
- Professional and personal integrity and a deep commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
Time Commitment
The role requires a commitment of 0.5-1 days per month, including attendance at board meetings, sub-committee meetings, and occasional visits to care homes.
Application Process
To apply for this position, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in joining Elizabeth Finn Homes as a Non-Executive Director.
Deadline for applications: 4pm on the 17th September 2024
First interview dates (virtual): 25th September, 30th September, 2nd October
Second interview date (in person, London): 7th October
This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the role and responsibilities of a Non-Executive Director at Elizabeth Finn Homes. It is not exhaustive and may be subject to change as the company continues to evolve and grow.
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We are currently recruiting for a Chair of the Thames Chase Trust Board of Trustees. Our new Chair will help continue to develop and strengthen the organisation, share our vision and support enrichment, preservation, and stewardship of the Thames Chase Community Forest. Collaborating with the Board of Trustees, Deputy Chair, Staff and Volunteers their role will help shape the long-term sustainable future of Thames Chase Trust as a charity and serve as an ambassador for our cause.
We are also seeking to recruit new Trustee Board members. Candidates with a professional background and accustomed to and acting as an advocate along with an interest/concern for the green environment to complement the commercial, educational, and charitable experience of existing board members.
If you are interested in applying to become Chair of the Thames Chase Trust, or applying to become a trustee please submit a covering letter and CV outlining why you are interested, your experience and interests.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Do you have a head for numbers? Could you use your financial skills to support your local Parkinson’s community?We’re looking for people who like being part of a team and want to make a difference. Would you like a flexible role, where much of it can be done from home at a time that suits you? In this role you’ll be working with staff and volunteers, fostering connections, meeting new people in your local area, all whilst making a difference to those living with Parkinson's.
Why we want you:
This vital role supports local groups across the UK which are run by volunteers, offering friendship and support to people living with Parkinson's, their families and friends. As a pivotal part of the local volunteer team, you will help plan group spending for the benefit of people affected by Parkinson's in your community.
What you will be doing
- Be an ambassador for Team Parkinson’s - engaging with local staff, volunteers, and your local community, to ensure the group has the greatest possible impact on those affected by Parkinson's in your area
- Accurately record financial activity, keeping the group and the Parkinson's UK local networks finance team informed of the group's financial position
- With support from your local staff, stay up to date with Parkinson's UK's financial policies actively sharing them with the group and supporting the group to operate within them
- Provide regular reports to the committee on the financial status of the group including final accounts at the Annual General Meeting
- Deal with financial administration for the group, from annual reports to legacy spending, and ensuring volunteer expenses are paid accurately in line with our volunteer expenses policy
- Be a signatory on the group's bank accounts
The skills you need
- Previous experience in finance, accountancy or bookkeeping can be valuable, but is not essential
- Confident with numbers and able to take the lead on the group’s finances
- Have confident computer and email skills - be open to using new systems and other digital tools
- Have a commitment to the wider charity’s aims and values
- Be able to contribute to balanced decisions that take into account multiple views, and to do so in a collaborative, open and inclusive way with committee and local staff
What's in it for you
- Develop valuable leadership, teamwork and people skills
- Play a crucial role in the local Parkinson's community, Team Parkinson’s, and wider local planning, making new friends and building connections
- Develop / maintain your accountancy or bookkeeping skills, along with administrative and communication skills - we are happy to provide references
We're the Parkinson's research and support charity. Because we're here, no-one has to face Parkinson's alone.
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About Us
Mary Ward Settlement was founded in 1895, and today is a multi-service charity that focuses on empowering people to enrich and transform their lives by offering inclusive education opportunities, legal advice, and community support services. Advancing equality and diversity remains at the heart of Mary Ward Settlement, born from its inception in the Settler’s Movement, and our founder Mary Ward’s vision of ‘equalisation’ for adult learning to open up educational opportunities for all. In 2018 we merged with Blackfriars Settlement, sharing a common vision and foundation, which has strengthened our offering to the communities we support in London.
We deliver our services from our newly opened, purpose-built Mary Ward Centre, and from Blackfriars Settlement in Southwark. It's an exciting time for Mary Ward as we now look forward to fully utilising both our new facility and increased outreach as focal points in our communities.
About the role
The Board of Trustees is an integrated Board, offering strategic oversight and professional expertise across the three charities that make up Mary Ward. The Chair of Mary Ward is more than a conduit between our Board of Trustees and our Senior Management team. The Chair orchestrates support from our trustees which recognises skills and experience, provides guidance and challenge to the management team, and is a visible connector, champion, and leader of our inclusive and warm culture. Our organisation is inquisitive and reflective, excited about learning, committed to community, and our Chair helps us reflect this passion across the group and to our wider community.
Requirements/Person Specification
- Working knowledge of good governance principles
- Strong interpersonal skills grounded in supportive and positive values
- Strong leadership skills including those of diplomacy, influence, and mediating
- General business senior management experience which includes financial understanding, staff management, operational efficiency and effectiveness
- Commitment to a truly inclusive organisation, understanding equality, diversity, and inclusion has a wide application to reach all of our communities we serve.
How to apply
Eastside People is supporting Mary Ward Settlement in the recruitment for this role. Please apply by submitting your CV and covering letter.
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 Chair role, and why with Mary Ward Settlement?
- How can you contribute to Mary Ward Settlement as our Chair? Please highlight relevant experience you would like to share with us.
We welcome applications from anyone with a passion for our mission, and from a wide range of skills and experience, and we particularly welcome applications from members of underrepresented groups e.g. candidates bringing diversity in terms of age; ethnicity; socio-economic status and disability.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential. Please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustments so that we can help with making the application process work for you. We would discourage you from deselecting yourself if you are in doubt about meeting all the criteria. Instead, if you have specific questions about the role, please get in touch with Melissa.
Please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustments so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
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We are seeking up to 4 new members for the Edinburgh and Lothians Greenspace Trust (ELGT) Board. Our Non-Executive Directors perform a vital role, overseeing the management of the Charity and acting as ambassadors for our work.
For over 30 years ELGT has been delivering inspiring, groundbreaking, and imaginative programmes of environmental and community projects that benefit local people, wildlife, landscape, and heritage. Our Board is vital in supporting ELGT to realise its vision of providing quality greenspaces to people in Edinburgh and the Lothians to improve their health and wellbeing. We are seeking skilled, committed and engaged people who want to act as a catalyst for change and support ELGT through being part of our Board.
What we are looking for:
- Ability to contribute to Board insight and scrutiny, helping to deliver ELGT’s vision and strategy
- Good knowledge of the issues facing local communities and confidence you can make a valuable contribution to our work.
- The ability to contribute professional and expert knowledge in the following areas: health benefits of greenspace and green active travel, biodiversity and climate change policy, fundraising and income generation and urban renewal.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Vacancy - Trustee
Are you passionate about issues affecting women and want to work to make a real difference to the community?
Anawim – Birmingham’s Centre for Women – is looking for an inspiring and dynamic individual to join our board of Trustees.
Anawim is a Birmingham charity committed to working with and for women.
We offer gender responsive and trauma-informed support, to enable women to reach their potential. We do this through wraparound services including long-term specialist provisions alongside other practical resources, both in the community and in prison.
Our vision is for a world where women and girls are safe, free, valued, and empowered members of society.
We are based in a diverse area and seek to represent the women we work with, so we particularly welcome applicants from the Global majority.
Role: Trustees are pivotal in guiding Anawim’s strategic direction and ensuring we achieve our goals. You will provide strong governance, oversight, and support to the senior leaders.
Key Responsibilities:
• Ensure the charity is compliant with all legal and regulatory requirements.
• Support the CEO and senior management in delivering Anawim’s strategic objectives.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive board culture.
• Act as an ambassador for Anawim, promoting our work and expanding our network of supporters and partners.
• Oversee the financial health and sustainability of the organisation.
What We Are Looking For:
• Understanding of governance, finance, and strategic planning.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for women’s rights and social justice.
• Ability to commit time to read papers in advance, attend board meetings and events and provide guidance as needed.
Why Join Anawim?
• Be part of a transformative organisation that makes a real impact in women's lives.
• Work with a dedicated and passionate team of staff and volunteers.
• Support an organisation with a strong reputation and a supportive community.
• Develop and share your expertise while contributing to meaningful change.
We would love to hear from you if you are ready to make a difference.
How to Apply:
Please email joy doal@ anawim .co .uk If you would like to visit and have an informal chat, or send your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to recruitment @ anawim .co . uk.
Join us at Anawim and help us continue to provide hope, support, and opportunities for women, and to advocate for them, in Birmingham and beyond.
Anawim is committed to promoting equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community, particularly those from underrepresented groups. We believe in the power of diverse perspectives and lived experience and strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. For more information about Anawim, please visit our website.
The board meets quarterly, sometimes hybrid but preferably in person.
The position is voluntary, out of pocket expenses can be covered.
A world where women are safe, free, valued and equal members of society.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Vacancy: Chair of Trustees for Anawim
Are you passionate about issues affecting women and want to work to make a real difference to the community? Anawim – Birmingham’s Centre for Women - is looking for an inspiring and dynamic individual to join us as the Chair of Trustees.
About Anawim:
Anawim is a Birmingham charity committed to working with and for women. We offer gender-responsive and trauma-informed support, to enable women to reach their potential. We do this through wraparound services including long-term specialist provisions alongside other practical resources, both in the community and in prison. Our vision is for a world where women and girls are safe, free, valued, and empowered members of society. We are based in a diverse area and seek to represent the women we work with.
Role: Chair of Trustees
As the Chair of Trustees, you will be pivotal in guiding Anawim’s strategic direction and ensuring we achieve our goals. You will lead our Board of Trustees, working closely with the Chief Executive Officer and the senior leadership team to provide strong governance, oversight, and support.
Key Responsibilities:
· Lead and inspire the Board of Trustees to fulfil its governance responsibilities.
· Ensure the charity is compliant with all legal and regulatory requirements.
· Support the CEO and senior management in delivering Anawim’s strategic objectives.
· Foster a collaborative and inclusive board culture.
· Act as an ambassador for Anawim, promoting our work and expanding our network of supporters and partners.
· Oversee the financial health and sustainability of the organisation.
What We Are Looking For:
· Proven experience in a leadership role, ideally within the charitable or public sector.
· Strong understanding of governance, finance, and strategic planning.
· Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
· Passion for women’s rights and social justice.
· Ability to commit time to attend board meetings and events and provide guidance as needed.
Why Join Anawim?
· Be part of a transformative organisation that makes a real impact in women's lives.
· Work with a dedicated and passionate team of staff and volunteers.
· Lead an organisation with a strong reputation and a supportive community.
· Develop and share your expertise while contributing to meaningful change.
A world where women are safe, free, valued and equal members of society.
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Do you - want to establish closer working relationship with the local police to improve community safety in Barnet?
Can you - spare a few hours a week to make this happen?
If so – we are looking for a Chair to lead Barnet's Safer Neighbourhood Board.
Role Overview: Lead Barnet’s Safer Neighbourhood Board, ensuring effective operation in line with MOPAC requirements. Manage all aspects of Board meetings and foster a collaborative environment.
Time Commitment: 4-5 hours per week on average
A Safer Neighbourhood Board is established in every borough giving local Londoners and victims a greater voice.
Barnet’s Safer Neighbourhood Board entails a team of volunteers and local agencies who will work together to advise the Borough Commander.
The Board consists of a wide range of individuals representing Barnet’s diverse communities alongside the statutory positions defined in the MOPAC Guidance[1], involving people of all ages and from all sections of the community. This includes those who may not have been actively involved before, who may be vulnerable or who have been a victim of crime.
Barnet’s Safer Neighbourhood Board will be required to:
Barnet’s Safer Neighbourhood Board will be required to:
· Help identify and advise on Barnet’s local policing
· Monitor police statistical data, performance and confidence
· Fulfil a range of specific functions.
For more information please visit the role profile.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Role Overview:
As a Trustee with a focus on 3rd Sector Contacts and Affiliations, you will leverage your network of strategic partners and affiliations within the third sector to support the growth and sustainability of DiMHN. Your role will involve building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, identifying partnership opportunities, and advocating for DiMHN
within the wider third sector community.
Key Responsibilities:
- Networking and Relationship Building:
- Utilise your existing network to foster relationships with key strategic partners and stakeholders within the third sector / NHS.
- Act as an ambassador for DiMHN, promoting its mission and objectives to potential partners and collaborators.
- Partnership Development:
- Identify and help the CEO develop strategic partnerships that align with DiMHN’s goals and values.
- Work closely with the Board and staff to integrate partnerships into the charity’s strategic plan and operations.
- Advocacy and Influence:
- Advocate for DiMHN’s interests within the NHS and third sector, influencing policy and practise relevant to mental health design.
- Monitor and report on developments within the NHS and third sector that may impact DiMHN’s work.
- Provide strategic advice to the Board on external trends and opportunities in the third sector.
- Trustee Responsibilities:
- Act in the best interest of DiMHN, maintaining confidentiality and integrity.
- Attend and actively participate in Board meetings and sub-committees as required.
- Ensure that DiMHN pursues its objectives as defined in its governing document.
Person Specification:
- Experience and Skills:
- Extensive network and affiliations within the mental health care, NHS and third sector, particularly with organisations relevant to mental health, design, or healthcare.
- Proven experience in partnership development and stakeholder engagement.
- Strong understanding of the NHS and third sector landscape and key players.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Personal Attributes:
- Commitment to the mission and values of DiMHN.
- Strategic vision and independent judgement.
- Integrity, objectivity, and accountability.
- Proactive and collaborative approach.
- Willingness to devote the necessary time and effort to the role.
Time Commitment:
- Approximately 8 - 12 hours per month, including attendance at Board meetings (typically every 6 weeks).
Location:
- Most board meetings take place online, using Teams.
- We aim to have three in-person meetings - one full day strategy meeting, and two board meetings.
- You would be expected to attend our annual conference
Term:
- Trustees are appointed for a term of 3 years, with the possibility of renewal.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion:
At the Design in Mental Health Network (DiMHN), we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all individuals are valued and respected. We believe that diversity brings strength and innovation to our organisation, and we are dedicated to promoting equality of opportunity for all.
We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. We strive to ensure that our recruitment process is fair and accessible to all, and we will make reasonable adjustments to accommodate any individual needs.
We actively seek to improve representation and participation of underrepresented groups within our organisation and encourage applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences to help us better reflect the communities we serve and to enhance our understanding of the issues faced by those with lived experience of mental health challenges.
If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please contact us and we will do our best to meet your needs.
The Design in Mental Health Network (DiMHN) is a charity dedicated to improving the design of mental health environments.
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The organisation:
With over 34 years’ experience, The Welsh Refugee Council is trusted by the communities we serve and we are seen as the lead organisation in Wales for sanctuary seekers and refugees. We improve the lives of these individuals through specialised support and by influencing policy and practice. Our work supports sanctuary seekers and refugees at the most critical points in their lives, helping them find stability and start building a new life in Wales.
We help people find a place to stay, work to support themselves, access English classes, legal advice, and community networks. We provide safe spaces for young people to play with our Play Project. Our work aims to help people to feel less isolated, more informed, upskilled, integrated and empower people to speak up on the issues that affect them.
Based in the heart of our communities we deliver specialist support across Wales, from our community hubs in Cardiff, Newport, Swansea, Carmarthenshire, and Wrexham.
We partner with a wide range of community, voluntary and statutory sector bodies to increase our impact and ensure our clients can flourish.
The role:
This is an exciting opportunity to lead the Board of an ambitious organisation, dedicated to enhancing the support for refugees and people seeking safety. With healthy governance, a dedicated executive team, committed trustees and a continued passion to support our service users, we have a strong platform from which to operate and effect change in the communities we serve.
We are looking to appoint a Chair to lead and inspire, as well as to act as an ambassador for the organisation. The Chair will bring:
- Prior experience as a charity trustee and solid understanding of good governance practices
- Experience of operating at strategic leadership level
- Skills to influence positive change at a senior level
- Knowledge of refugee and asylum policy in Wales and UK
- Experience of acting as ambassador and raising the profile of an organisation, leading to positive outcomes
We are seeking a Chair who shares our values as well as our passion and commitment to the communities of Wales.
We are actively seeking to bring more diversity of perspectives and experience to our Board and welcome applications from currently underrepresented groups at board level.
Recruitment Timetable
- Closing Date: 10 September 2024
A full induction will be provided to the incoming Chair.
Age UK Sutton (AUKS) is an independent, local charity with a turnover of around £1.4m. The charity is a brand partner of Age UK, and as such benefits from membership of a network of similar independent charities across the UK, whilst being able to maintain a focus on local issues in the London Borough of Sutton. The charity delivers a mixture of ‘on demand’ services, commissioned services, social and community activities, and is increasingly involved in local influencing and strategy. In recent years, Age UK Sutton has undergone steady growth and transformation. We have a solid foundation, enjoy a positive culture where our values are central to all that we do and have consistently great feedback from our staff satisfaction surveys.
About the role
The Board of Age UK Sutton comprises eight Trustees including the Chair. There are currently two vacancies, providing an opportunity for new people with a desire to support a vibrant, ambitious charity to join this highly effective Board. Boards govern effectively by:
- Focusing on their governance responsibilities
- Being clear about the role of the Board vs the role of the Executives - and fostering good relationships between both
- Ensuring the Board itself operates effectively
As an Age UK Sutton Board member, you’ll be an ambassador for the organisation and its work. You’ll share our vision to help the most disadvantaged in the local community
Requirements/Person Specification
We are looking for new Trustees with experience in the following areas, to complement the broad skill base of the current Board members:
- HR and employment law
- Communications, marketing and/or PR
How to apply
Eastside People is supporting Age UK Sutton in the recruitment for this role. Please ensure you read the candidate information pack which contains important detail about the role before applying. Click here to apply by submitting your CV and cover letter. Please use the cover letter 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 Sutton
- How you can contribute to the Board as a trustee. Please highlight relevant experience and demonstrate how your skills match the specific requirements of the role as set out in the Person Specification.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential. Please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustments so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
Age UK Sutton is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity to ensure that we reflect the full breadth of the people we aim to support. We warmly welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
The closing date for applications is Monday 9 September 2024 and interviews will take place the following week.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
ABOUT SMART WORKS
Smart Works is a dynamic, high profile and fast-growing UK charity that dresses and coaches unemployed women for success at their job interview. We empower each woman by giving her the clothes and the confidence she needs to succeed.
After visiting Smart Works, 63% of clients secure a job within a month, gaining financial independence and transforming their lives. The Smart Works service is delivered in London, Manchester, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Newcastle, Reading and Leeds.
Over the past ten years, Smart Works has helped over 30,000 women. It is our mission that any woman who needs our service should be able to find her way to a Smart Works centre.
In April 2022, Smart Works launched a new Three-Year Plan that will see the charity double the number of women helped annually from 5,000 to 10,000 women a year. To achieve this, we will grow our existing centres and open new centres in areas of need.
More information about who we are can be found on our Smart Works website.
ABOUT SMART WORKS SCOTLAND
Since opening its doors in 2014, Smart Works Scotland has supported over 2,500 unemployed women who need help getting into work.
Smart Works Scotland has established itself as a leading women’s charity within Scotland and operates from two centres, in Glasgow and Edinburgh. It is a fast paced, collaborative environment with a dynamic team and ambitious local plans. All who work here describe it as being hugely fun and rewarding, with opportunities to make a life-changing difference to the women we support.
Meaningful partnerships have been developed and nurtured with fellow charities and organisations which refer women to Smart Works, as well as with a variety of businesses that support the charity.
Over the past 10 years, a dynamic calendar filled with a variety of engaging fundraising activities has been developed to support the work of the charity, with income generated through grants from trusts and foundations, community events and partnership working. Our growth has been driven by an experienced Board of Trustees, dedicated staff team of 8 and our community of 100 volunteers. The Smart Works community is well established in both Glasgow and Edinburgh and the team are excited at the amazing possibilities that exist to continue to reach more and more women across Scotland in need of our service.
Our current Chair who set up the charity all those years ago, has decided that now is the right time to recruit a new Chair who can build on her amazing legacy and steer the charity through its next phase of growth. The need for our service has never been greater and with the momentum that has been built over the years, the Charity is well poised to go from strength to strength.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The operation and success of Smart Works Scotland is overseen by a passionate and dedicated Board of Trustees, which is led by the Chair of the Board.
Working closely with their Board, the Chair is responsible for the direction, financial stability and governance of Smart Works Scotland. A key accountability will be to oversee the successful delivery of the fundraising strategy and ensure the UK-wide Smart Works strategy is effectively brought to life in the Scotland.
A key part in achieving this will be leveraging networks to raise the profile of the charity and motivating others to join the Smart Works community as volunteers, ambassadors and donors.
The successful candidate will provide mentorship to the eight members of staff and cultivate a supportive environment where the team can thrive and deliver outstanding results. The role holder will also participate in national Smart Works forums alongside other Smart Works Chairs.
The role is perfect for an experienced and purposeful leader who is passionate about supporting women to transform their lives, and wants to use their skills, professional network and experience for good.
It is a voluntary position, with reasonable travel costs and expenses being covered.
If you share our values, are deeply committed to our mission and have the leadership experience to help us deliver our ambitions, we’d love to hear from you.
PERSONAL SPECIFICATION
The Chair position is a central leadership role within the charity, with the successful candidate drawing on their skills and experience to ensure Smart Works succeeds. We are eager to hear from anyone who is passionate about our service, has time to give and feels able to lead Smart Works Scotland through the next chapter of growth. We have included a list below to guide potential applicants, with the successful candidate likely being able to demonstrate the following:
Experienced people leader, with a strong record of motivating a team, delivering results and building good working relationships.
A proven track record of sound judgement and effective decision making, with experience on a Board preferable but not essential.
Sound understanding of governance and compliance requirements in the third sector
Passion for the Smart Works mission and improving opportunities for unemployed women in Scotland.
Willingness to engage existing professional network(s) across Scotland to further the work of the charity.
Enthusiastic about fundraising and committed to ensuring Smart Works Scotland has the funds it needs to succeed.
Invested in the wider success of Smart Works across the UK, actively contributing to group-wide discussions and decision making.
Embody the values of Smart Works, with a commitment to fairness and to promoting equality and diversity, in line with our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy.
Time to give to this voluntary, unpaid role, with capacity to champion our work and lead the charity through a period of growth.
The current Chair gives an average of a day a week to Smart Works. It is expected the new Chair would commit at least a day a week, with more time being given at busier times of the year. This time can be fitted around other commitments.
“Over the last 10 years, Smart Works has grown from an idea and a passion to support unemployed women into work, into a dynamic and successful charity, transforming the lives of women and communities across the UK. The need for our services and support has never been greater and the new Chair will have a key role to play in ensuring that Smart Works Scotland continues to deliver our ambitious targets for growth, whilst ensuring that we meet and exceed the expectations of our clients. Smart Works Scotland is a unique organisation, driven by our passion and commitment to support more women into work through coaching, career advice and confidence building. The role of Chair is hugely rewarding, challenging and enjoyable in equal measure”. Maggie Darling, Chair of Smart Works Scotland
LEARN MORE & APPLICATION PROCESS
To apply, please submit a CV and a short cover letter outlining why you want to become the Chair of Smart Works Scotland, via our recruitment portal here. Your application should be addressed to the Smart Works Scotland Board of Trustees.
The closing date for this position is Friday 30th August with interviews likely to take place in early September.
We strongly encourage candidates to organise an informal conversation with Rosemary Ashworth, Chief Operating Officer of Smart Works Charity before submitting an application. This will allow potential candidates to understand more about the Charity and the role. Please find Rosemary's email address in the job pack on our website.
We exist to give unemployed women the clothing, coaching and confidence they need to succeed at interview and get the job.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Ready to make a difference to the lives of young people in Croydon?
For 180 years, Reedham Children’s Trust has provided support to the most vulnerable children and young people in Croydon through their schools and communities. We believe every child deserves to enjoy a healthy, happy, and fulfilling life. And we know when the right support is offered, family problems and disadvantage need not continue through generations. Reedham Children’s Trust enables local projects and innovative programmes to tackle the barriers and challenges which too many children and young people in Croydon face daily.
Our Trustees play an important role in helping our charity fulfil its ambitions and aspirations by supporting the strategy, providing robust governance and being ambassadors for our work.
What are we looking for in a new Trustee?
1) We want our Trustees to reflect and understand the communities we serve. Lived experience of the challenges our beneficiaries face is welcomed, as are Trustees who live/work in and around Croydon.
2) We value enthusiasm and commitment as much as experience and professional knowledge. This includes - but is not limited to - individuals early in their careers.
3) We are interested in Trustees who are open to learning as well as to contributing from their place of expertise. In particular, we are interested in candidates who understand Safeguarding.
What being a Reedham Trustee can offer you:
- · Professional development in governance, safeguarding, finance, advocacy and fundraising.
- · The opportunity to provide to support young people in Croydon and improve their life chances.
- · Friendly and supportive meetings and engagement with staff and other Trustees.
Commitment Requirements
- ·Attend four regular Board meetings a year in Purley/Croydon
- ·Regular engagement with the charity’s work through visits to projects and active participation in meetings and events.
- ·Act as a critical friend in meetings and whenever a new project or activity begins.
- ·Be an advocate for the charity in your daily life.
This is a non-remunerated positions and all Trustees are asked to give approximately 10 days per annum for meetings, preparation and events.
To apply, please visit our website for more details.
We believe every child and young person in Croydon deserves the chance to thrive and to look forward to a healthy, happy, and fulfilling adult life.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you passionate about arts and its positive impact on the next generation? Would you like to use your personal and professional skills to preserve a historic location and enhance your community? Are you interested in dynamic thinking, strategy planning, building positive relations and in expanding your network?
Wac Arts is seeking a new trustee to be part of its board of directors, helping realise the organisation’s mission to nurture children and young people’s creativity through the arts.
Job Requirements
- Ensure the organisation pursues its stated objects as defined in its governing document, by developing and agreeing a long-term strategy
- Ensure the organisation complies with its governing document, charity law, company law and relevant regulations, codes of conduct and recognised sources of good practice in the sector
- Ensure the organisation applies its resources exclusively in pursuance of its charitable objects for the benefit of the public
- Ensure that the organisation 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 organisation, including having appropriate policies and procedures in place
- Ensure the financial stability of the organisation
- Protect and manage the property of the charity and ensure the proper investment of the charity's funds
- Be an active member of the Board and any specific committees
- Approve (or not) the annual budget
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.