Database Officer Volunteer Roles in Manchester
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Zambia Orphans Aid UK (ZOA-UK) is looking for part-time volunteers to support our Digital & Communications work by giving three hours a week. The ideal candidate/s will have a passion for all things digital and an interest in international development. We are seeking people who have good digital understanding, a flare for design and experience of creating social media content across a range of platforms.
You will possess a positive attitude together with a proactive approach to problem solving. You will be home-based and have the freedom to set your own hours, so self-motivation is essential.
This post will support ZOA-UK’s communications and digital activities to increase the reach, profile and influence of the charity and build our brand as a leading charity supporting orphans and vulnerable children in Africa. Our volunteers support the small team to create a cohesive and effective approach to delivering our messages to target audiences, driving supporter engagement and donations, and raising awareness of the needs of orphans and vulnerable children in Zambia.
Range of likely duties to include:
1. Write up case studies and stories of change and ensure they and accompanying photographs and video footage are stored securely in our image and case study database
2. Help build our social media activity to achieve measurable outcomes in terms of raising awareness, and increasing numbers of supporters who convert to become donors
3. Use Canva to create inspiring content for social media channels – Instagram, facebook, X, linkedin etc
4. Create blogs, infographics and other content for the website, ZOA-UK’s supporter newsletters and annual report
Registered Charity
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To give orphans, vulnerable children and young people in Zambia the tools to change their future.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Volunteers are an integral part of Human Appeal’s success. They are the ones that create real change for those most in need. This is your chance to meet new people, gain new skills and experience and have fun whilst being part of a great cause. We are looking for a Volunteers Administration intern to assist the Volunteering team in administrative tasks. This is a perfect role for someone looking for office experience, who is interested in a career concerning Volunteer Management, Administration, or Human Resources. Please note this role will be mostly remote however, on occasion, you may be required to be on-site.
Main tasks:
- Registering volunteers in the onboarding process
- Assisting the volunteers officer in database migration to salesforce
- Entering volunteer hours, and updating volunteer records
- Offering feedback input into meetings about upcoming campaigns and processes
- Organising, completing, sending, and chasing vetting checks for volunteers
Skills and Abilities:
- Honest, self-motivated, and hard working
- Highly organised with the ability to multitask and work as part of a team
- Skilled Microsoft Office, especially excel.
- Strong motivation and empathy towards the aims and objectives of Human Appeal
Benefits of volunteering with us:
- Experience of volunteering in an international charity
- Great experience for gaining employment
- Experience of operating within the outreach division of a large organisation
- Excellent training opportunities
- Opportunity to develop knowledge and skills within community engagement and outreach
- Offer to provide references after 3 months of volunteering
- Support in developing your CV (should you want it)
- Opportunities to take part in Human Appeal events
Learning & Development:
To enable you to take part in this opportunity Human Appeal will provide:
- This is an unpaid position but we will pay for your “out of pocket” expenses in line with Human Appeal’s volunteer expenses policy
- A detailed induction and training, providing all the information and skills needed
- A dedicated member of staff to provide ongoing support and supervision
- A volunteer handbook that outlines all of the policies and procedures you will need to be aware of whilst volunteering
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Reports to: Chief Development Officer
We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Head of Governance & Legal Support to lead the governance and legal functions of Youth Advantage UK. The Head of Governance & Legal Support will oversee compliance, risk management, and legal operations to ensure the charity operates within all applicable regulations and ethical standards. Managing the Governance & Legal Support Manager, this role will also involve developing and implementing governance frameworks that support organisational growth and sustainability.
Key Responsibilities:
● Manage Governance & Legal Support Team: Provide leadership and guidance to the Governance & Legal Support Manager and ensure the team operates effectively.
● Develop Governance Frameworks: Create and implement policies, procedures, and systems to strengthen the charity’s governance structure.
● Ensure Regulatory Compliance: Monitor and ensure adherence to all relevant laws, regulations, and ethical standards, including charity law, data protection, and safeguarding.
● Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate risks, maintaining a comprehensive risk register and working with leadership to address potential challenges.
● Support the Board of Trustees: Act as a key liaison for the Board, preparing meeting agendas, maintaining minutes, and ensuring timely submission of governance reports.
● Legal Oversight: Manage contracts, agreements, and other legal documents, ensuring accuracy and compliance with legal requirements.
● Training & Development: Provide training and resources to staff and volunteers on governance and compliance matters, ensuring understanding and adherence to policies.
● Partnerships: Build and maintain relationships with legal advisors, regulators, and other stakeholders to support organisational compliance.
● Drive Organisational Values: Promote a culture of accountability, transparency, and ethical practice across the organisation.
Ideal Candidate:
● Experience: At least six months in a senior governance, legal, or compliance-focused leadership role within the charity sector or a similar organisation.
● Leadership Skills: Proven ability to manage and develop teams, fostering a high-performance culture.
● Legal Knowledge: Strong understanding of charity law, governance best practices, and regulatory compliance.
● Risk Management Expertise: Experience in identifying and mitigating risks in a complex organisational environment.
● Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
● Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with governance and compliance tools, systems, and processes.
● Commitment to Diversity: Understanding and experience in embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion within governance practices.
● Passion for Youth Development: Genuine enthusiasm for supporting young people and advancing the mission of Youth Advantage UK.
Day-to-day Tasks:
● Managing the Governance & Legal Support team, including sharing best practices and ensuring professional standards are met.
● Ensuring compliance with governance frameworks, legal regulations, and internal policies.
● Preparing and distributing materials for Board of Trustee meetings, including agendas and reports.
● Reviewing and negotiating contracts, agreements, and legal documents.
● Monitoring and updating the organisation’s risk register.
● Providing guidance on data protection, safeguarding, and ethical practices.
● Maintaining organisational policies and ensuring they are up-to-date and effectively implemented.
● Building relationships with external legal advisors and regulatory bodies.
Short-term Tasks:
● Conducting a review of current governance policies and frameworks to identify areas for improvement.
● Establishing a schedule for regular governance and legal compliance audits.
● Updating the organisation’s risk register and developing mitigation plans for high-priority risks.
● Developing training materials for staff and volunteers on governance and compliance topics.
● Creating a roadmap for aligning governance practices with the organisation’s strategic goals.
Why Join Youth Advantage UK?
Youth Advantage UK is a research led organization that aims to further the rights of young people between 11 and 25 years old across the UK through policy work and projects. As the Head of Governance & Legal Support, you will play a critical role in ensuring the charity operates with integrity, accountability, and transparency. You will work with a passionate and dedicated team, contribute to meaningful initiatives, and develop frameworks that ensure the long-term sustainability of our mission. Youth Advantage UK is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment where volunteers can grow both professionally and personally.
To be considered you must provide a one page cover letter and your cv.
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The Peter Sowerby Foundation is a significant, charitable grant-maker supporting work in the fields of health, education and community, the arts, and the environment. It is seeking grant making trustees.
Registered with the Charity Commission in 2011, the Foundation aims to fulfil the charitable aims of its late settlor, Dr Peter Sowerby, a retired GP from rural North Yorkshire and founding partner in Egton Medical Information Systems (EMIS), which now provides database and records management software for over 10,000 healthcare organisations in the UK and in excess of 16M of the UK population.
The Foundation is currently managed by a board of four trustees. These are David Aspinall, Chair of Trustees; Dr David Stables, Peter Sowerby’s former GP partner and an expert in management information systems; Sara Siegel Poulios, lead partner in Deloitte’s Healthcare Strategy who has been seconded to senior positions in the Department of Health and NHS, and Dr Carole Longson, Chief Scientific Officer at the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI).
Since it was established, the Foundation has awarded hundreds of grants. Some of these have been small grants to local, grass-roots organisations, whilst others have been to large, well-established charities and educational institutions. In total, the Foundation has awarded some £15 million in grants since inception.
Principles
In keeping with the wishes and personal character of Dr Sowerby, the Foundation continues to be a funder that is distinctive in its approach to grant-making and which is prepared to push the boundaries of achievement within its chosen fields so as to make a tangible and lasting impact. The Foundation also places innovation and influence on wider policy and practice at the forefront of grant making.
In terms of geography, the Foundation largely supports UK-wide projects but has occasionally provided grants to international ventures. Trustees are particularly interested in supporting projects in Dr Sowerby’s much-loved home of North Yorkshire.
Estimate of time needed: 0-5 hours / month
What are we looking for?
The Foundation is currently seeking additional trustees to join the Foundation and is particularly looking for individuals with one or more of the following:
- experience working within the health sector/NHS in a front line capacity – we note this could be current GP, consultant, clinician or another similar post
- experience in financial management/strategic oversight – especially at Board Level
- experience in grant making and the evaluation of the impact of grant making.
The Foundation will also consider applications from potential trustees, with experience outside of the above areas, but with an interest in the work of the Foundation and its charitable endeavours.
Person Specification
The Foundation is seeking to appoint at least two trustees with skills and experience that can help us achieve our objectives, who can bring energy, enthusiasm, and commitment to the role and who will broaden the diversity of thinking on our Board.
Individuals should have the ability to exercise good, independent judgement and provide a willingness to participate actively in discussion and debate.
Knowledge of the process of charitable grant-making would be beneficial for the role but is not essential.
A comprehensive induction process will be available to the selected individual(s).
What difference will you make?
The trustees have overall control of the governance of the Foundation and are ultimately responsible for the charity. Grant solicitation and directorial support is provided under contract from Cause4, whilst an outsourced finance function is provided by FLB Accountants. The Foundation also employs a governance expert as administrator to the board.
The Foundation has an expendable endowment of some £65M and Trustees are advised by their investment consultancy, HFMC Wealth, with investment management services provided by four leading investment houses.
The Board meets virtually each quarter (for up to three hours) and, from time to time, Trustees are also asked to attend to governance and grant matters remotely between meetings. We estimate the total time commitment to be about four-six days per year.
Specific responsibilities of trustees include:
- reviewing and setting the strategic aims for the Foundation
- reviewing progress against the strategic aims
- setting annual budgets for grant-making and management
- considering operational and financial risks
- authorising grant programmes
- approving and assessing grants
- approving the investment policy and reviewing investment performance and risk
- approving annual accounts and annual report.
Before you apply
To arrange an informal conversation about the role, please contact us on the Reach platform in the first instance.
To apply for the position, submit a letter of no more than two sides showing how you satisfy the required skills and experience, together with a copy of an up-to-date CV.
The Trustees seek to make an appointment at the earliest opportunity and will assess applications as they arrive. Interviews will be arranged at a mutually convenient time.
