Education And Training Officer Volunteer Roles

Make a lasting impact on future generations and your community, by becoming a governor for your local college.

Peridot Partners have partnered with the Department of Education to revolutionise the education governance sector, by appointing 137 new governors to college boards across England.

Education governors come from all backgrounds and sectors with either professional or lived experience that can help the board to make their decisions. A passion for education and future generations is a must, but you don’t need to have any experience in the education sector to become a governor.

Being an education governor or trustee is a rewarding and fulfilling venture for any of us. You don’t need to be a Chief Executive, a senior leader or even an educationalist to join the ever-growing pool of people who regularly attend board and committee meetings to influence and impact the quality of education delivered by our schools, sixth forms, further education colleges and universities. 

As an education governor, you will draw on the professional experience of your working career and your own life experiences to support and challenge the strategic direction of the organisation. You will reflect on the lessons that you have learnt through education, work and life to ask questions and understand how decisions being made on an operational level will and could impact the students and their potential for achievement.

Peridot Partners and the Department of Education are, together, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and our client expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate(s) will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references before any final offer can be made.

Please click 'Apply via website’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can see the available opportunities and register your interest. 

Position Overview

Based in the coastal town of Fort Dauphin in the southeast of Madagascar, this post will provide support to the WASH and Schools projects implemented by the NGO. The successful candidate will work within a combined national and international team to assist in the development of projects, from initial planning stages to final evaluations. 

Primary responsibilities include the writing of donor reports and proposals, providing additional support to the project team surrounding project management and monitoring and evaluation. The role is predominantly office-based with some bush travel. The diversity of activities undertaken will provide a wide-ranging experience for an early career development professional who can effectively and efficiently deal with a comprehensive range of tasks related to the complex world of overseas development. 

It is essential that the post holder is able to work in English to a high standard and have at least intermediate French.  Candidates who do not meet these criteria will not be considered.

Location: Fort Dauphin, Anosy Region, Madagascar
Timeframe: 1 year, extendable
Terms and conditions: Voluntary with local monthly stipend towards accommodation and contribution to insurance of £650
 

Duties and responsibilities:

• Write project reports, to a high standard of English, that clearly demonstrate the successes and challenges of the WASH and Education infrastructure projects, learning from the project and providing clear budgetary information

• Compile funding proposals based on past evaluation, team discussion and International best practice in an engaging and professional manner 

• Conduct internet searches and searches through SEED’s funder database for potential donors to fund projects 

• Take a leading role in gathering statistics and ensure that all existing statistics relating to the projects are accurate 

• Work alongside the Communications and Media Officer writing regular Facebook, blog posts and website copy 

• Support the development of projects that fulfill local need and sit within the aims of SEED taking into account research findings, local needs and constraints, government objectives and SEED’s previous experience 

• Conduct research into international best practice with regard to Community Health, WASH and Education infrastructure programmes and take the lead in discussing these with the team

• Monitor and update project trackers according to project activities, ensuring the project is on track to meet project indicators and objectives 

• Take an active role in project management meetings, leading these where appropriate 

• Take an active part in international team meetings and support to other members of the team 

• Work with national staff in increasing their skills and capacity, providing mentoring or training where appropriate 

• Assist in data collection and basic analysis where required and where there is an Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Specialist in post assist them in developing monitoring and evaluation tools and completing MEL reports for projects 

• Work alongside the Head of Project Development and Head of Finance in developing and managing the budgets relating to projects 

• Maintain a database of projects and funders alongside the UK team in London 

• Form part of the team representing projects or SEED when required

• Liaise with the UK team in London ensuring clear communication at all times

• Ensure all of SEED’s policies and procedures are evident throughout the work of the department, including those for safeguarding, whistleblowing and anticorruption, and undertake continual training to ensure these are promoted at all times 

• Complete other ad-hoc tasks as required by the WASH and Schools Programme Coordinators, Head of Project Development or Director of Operations and Heads of Departments to further the aims and work of the organisation.

Person specification

• Hold an undergraduate in or relating to community health, WASH, general development or have transferable skills or equivalent experience

• Minimum of 1-3 years professional experience of securing funding, project management, donor compliance and donor reporting 

• Demonstrate strong writing skills. Previous experience in grant-writing is an asset

• Demonstrate sound knowledge and keen interest in Environment and Sustainable Livelihoods, Community Health, WASH and Education infrastructure and its interface with international development; previous experience of WASH, education or community-based work would be an asset

• Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to SEED’s ethos and approach and be a good ambassador for SEED at all times

• Have passion, curiosity and motivation for the job and the ability to enthuse others

• Have the ability and desire to work with teams from different economic and cultural backgrounds and across multiple language barriers

• Intermediate French is essential and be able to hold meetings and read reports in French

• Have the ability and desire to build capacity and share skills across cultures and work with teams from different economic and cultural backgrounds and across multiple language barriers

• Demonstrate proven ability to recognise and appropriately deal with challenging situations

• Demonstrate an awareness of and comfort with increased social and professional responsibility, working at all times with cultural sensitivity and respect

• Demonstrate the ability, social skills and confidence to give clear guidance and support to other members of the team in respect of the philosophy and procedures of SEED in order to protect both their safety and the reputation of the NGO

• Be able to work to and advocate for all of SEED’s policies and procedures, safeguarding those that SEED works with and reporting any concerns appropriately

• Be punctual and be able to work to tight deadlines in an organised manner and to a high standard

• Have a flexible and patient attitude

• Have excellent problem-solving skills

• Be able to work both independently and as part of a team.

About the organisation 

SEED Madagascar is a British Charity working in partnership with communities in the southeast of Madagascar.  We integrate high-quality community health, sustainable livelihoods, education infrastructure and conservation programmes to support long term, sustainable change while adding to International best practice through research and publication. 

More information on the work of SEED can be found at www.madagascar.co. uk
 

Application procedure

Interested applicants should send a CV and covering letter in English outlining why they wish to take up this position and how their skills and experience match the requirements in the job description criteria to SEED Madagascar Director of Programmes and Operations, Lisa Bass by email on lisa@seedmadagascar. org.

Please note: AI generated cover letters and recruitment exercises will not be processed. 

Application Deadline: Monday 21st October 2024 at 23:59 GMT. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis throughout this period.

Candidates will complete an exercise, long-listed applicants will have an initial informal interview with Madagascar based staff and short-listed applicants will then be offered an interview with the London team.

*Please note that the expected in-country start date for this position is 13th January.

SEED Madagascar actively encourages equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace and aims to create a working environment free of bullying, harassment, victimisation, and unlawful discrimination, where individual differences and the contributions of all staff are recognised and valued.

Mentor Liaison Officer - Youth Mix Mentor Programme 

Are you passionate about giving hope to young people who have been through the justice system?

We need a Mentor Liaison Officer to join our award-winning small voluntary education charity, to support our exciting new mentor programme, Brighter Tomorrow, linking with our two partner charities, Women in Prison and Together - for Mental Wellbeing.

Youth Mix is a young people’s award-winning charity that’s about “Inspiring A Generation” empowering young people to be change-makers in their communities, as well as through projects that UNITE communities, EDUCATE on social issues, INSPIRE a generation of leaders and CREATE active citizens. 

ROLE SUMMARY  

We are looking for a Mentor Liaision Officer to join our team supporting our exciting new mentor programme.  This role will be reporting to the Operations Manager but will also work closely with the HR Manager as well as other key project people.

This volunteer will be our key contact for our Youth Mix Mentors. They will provide regular communication between Youth Mix and mentors, such as induction emails and meetings to confirm expectations as a mentor, monitoring the completion of mandatory training, updating them on progress of the project, updates on assigning a mentee and supporting their needs as required.

ROLE TITLE:  

Mentor Liaison Officer 

HOURS:  

4 to 8 hours per week.

COMMITMENT PERIOD: 

Minimum 18 months (ideally)

RESPONSIBLE TO:  

Operations Manager / HR Manager 

LOCATION:  

Remote with in person meetings in London 

Key duties will include the following: 

• Work with the HR Manager to complete the onboarding of mentors.   

• Work with the team to ensure timely allocation of mentee to mentor. 

• Work with the team to actively resolve any issues that prevent mentors from performing their duties.  

• Ensure mentors complete mandatory training. Check on progress, assign the right courses, collect and store certificates, updating the tracker and ensure timely reimbursements as necessary.  

• Keep up to date with any changes required to training courses and/or processes to ensure they are relevant. Suggest updates and improvements to mentor documentation as required.  

• Obtain feedback from mentors to improve the Mentoring Programme as appropriate.  

• Support the charity (from a mentor lens) as required by the Programme Manager/HR Manager and CEO to achieve the objectives of the project.  

You must have: 

• Experience of working in a mentoring-based position 

• UK Charity experience and or experience of working in the UK with young people 

• Experience of onboarding new entrants  

• Good administration and record keeping skills 

How to apply  

Email us your CV with the reference MLO924, via the Charity Jobs button and once your application has been reviewed and if you are successful, we will contact you to arrange an interview.  

PLEASE NOTE: Due to the high number of applications we are expecting to receive for this role, we are not able to respond individually to candidates concerning their applications.

Therefore, if after the application stage of the process, if you do not hear from us 4 weeks from the date of submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion. We will then send you a short application form for you to complete and email back to us. Once your application has been reviewed and if you are successful we will contact you to arrange a telephone interview.

Volunteer Officers are a key part of our team, working with young people and the local community at Skelton Grange Environment Centre. You will be trained and supported by experienced project staff and work as part of a team with paid staff, trainees and Volunteer Officers.

Typical activities for a Volunteer Officer include:
- Running environmental education, play and engagement activities for groups of children and young people on the Skelton Grange Environment Centre site.
- Leading or assisting groups of volunteers on practical conservation tasks, including preparing and organising activities, supporting and training volunteers (including some with additional support needs), looking after tools, refreshments and group welfare.
- Assisting with public events and related activities.
- Working to develop and maintain the wildlife area as an exciting and inspiring location for visitors to get a hands on experience with nature. This will include both development work and routine maintenance.
- Helping with the general running of the centre and the project.

Benefits to you:
We will aim to train Volunteer Officers in:
- Running a range of outdoor education and play activities and events with schools and community groups on the Skelton Grange Environment Centre site.
- All the necessary skills and knowledge to be able to run the sessions, from bushcraft skills to plant identification to working with children.
- Leading a range of practical tasks and events with volunteers on the Skelton Grange Environment Centre site.
- Practical development and maintenance of the wildlife area at Skelton Grange - including habitat management, practical conservation and surveying skills.
-Planning, risk assessing and running safe and engaging activities outside.

The role will give you real responsibility in a supportive environment and aims to support you into being able to run activities and lead groups independently.
As well as valuable practical experience with an organisation recognised for its quality by employers in the environmental field, we will provide you with a range of useful training courses, job opportunity information, interview guidance and references. It's also a chance to do something very satisfying and worthwhile and have lots of fun with some great people!

We will provide expenses to cover volunteer travel costs.

What you need:
We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are keen to work with young people and to connect people with green spaces.
People volunteer with us for all sorts of reasons: you might be wanting to launch a career in the environment sector, or you may have lots of skills that you are keen to share, or you might be looking for something worthwhile to do with your time.

Outdoor Learning Volunteer Officers are a key part of our team at Skelton Grange Environment Centre and are involved in:
- Supporting and leading environmental activities with young people and the local community.
- Planning and preparing sessions - and sometimes even developing new activities to help young people connect with nature.
- You will be trained and supported by experienced project staff and work as part of a team with paid staff, trainees and other Volunteers.

Typical activities for the Outdoor Learning Volunteer role include:
- Running environmental education sessions for school visits during term time.
- Running play activities for groups of children and young people during the school holidays.
- Keeping education day resources up to date and developing new resources, activities or materials as required.
- Helping with the general running of the centre and the project, including both development work and routine maintenance to ensure we are an inspiring location for visitors to experience nature.

Benefits to you:
We aim to involve our Outdoor Learning Volunteer Officers in:
- Running a range of outdoor education and play activities and events with schools and community groups on the Skelton Grange Environment Centre site.
- Planning, risk assessing and running safe and engaging activities outside for children.
- All the necessary skills and knowledge to be able to run the sessions, from bushcraft skills to plant identification to working with children.

The role will give you the opportunity to use your skills and experience in a supportive environment and aims to support you into being able to run activities and lead groups independently.
It's a chance to do something very satisfying and worthwhile and have lots of fun with some great people!
If you want to use this role to move on into employment in the environmental sector we can also provide you with a range of useful training courses, job opportunity information, interview guidance and references.

We will provide expenses to cover volunteer travel costs.

What you need:
We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are keen to work with young people and to connect people with green spaces.
People volunteer with us for all sorts of reasons: you may have lots of skills that you are keen to share, or you might be looking for something worthwhile to do with your time, or you might be wanting to launch a career in the environment sector.

About Roots Academy

At Roots Academy, we’ve built a learning experience that’s changing the lives of the ummah’s future leaders, change-makers and visionaries.

Our vision is enabling university students to live God-centred lives, so we teach structured, engaging and transformative face-to-face foundational Islamic education to over 1,800 students across the UK.

Role Summary

As the grants officer, you will work closely with the fundraising team and the academic team, to write proposals and apply for funding. This will involve research into grants offered by trusts, foundations and institutions, identifying which opportunities Roots Academy would be eligible for, and playing a key role in developing proposals for grant applications.

Key tasks

- Research:

○ Research trusts, foundations, institutions and other funding bodies that offer funding for Islamic education, BAME education, other faith based or inter-faith work, building community cohesion, or other areas which would be applicable to Roots Academy.

○ Identify key funding opportunities and calls for applications.

- Grant Writing and Coordination:

○ Plan and oversee the proposal development process, working closely with the academic team to collate relevant planning and impact information for proposal narrative, and with the finance team to prepare budget requirements.

○ Ensure proposals are written in line with the relevant proposal guidelines.

○ Submit grant applications.

- Donor Relations:

○ Act as the main point of contact for trusts, foundations, institutions and other funding bodies.

What we’re looking for

• Experience grant writing and/or proposal development
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong understanding of the Muslim community and Islamic education

What we have to offer

• Be part of a team of 40+ dedicated volunteers from across the country.
• Receive continuous rewards for those that seek Islamic knowledge from the Roots platform.
• Be a part of a growing organisation that aims to revive and educate Muslims from a grassroots perspective.
• Receive in-house tarbiyah sessions to develop your deen.

Please note this is an unpaid volunteer position.

Volunteers are entitled to claim expenses incurred for food, travel and equipment, in line with our Expenses policy.

SATRO is an education charity with a mission to inspire young people about the possibilities of STEM careers, and through access to inspiring people from a wide range of businesses help them develop employability skills, broaden horizons and give them the confidence to pursue their goals.

We deliver our mission by partnering with schools and employers to bring challenges, workshops, events and learning experiences to students of all abilities and backgrounds, with three key areas of focus:

· STEM Education

· Vocational Construction

· Employability & Skills

 We are based in Surrey and work across South Central England.

Who are we looking for?

We have to up three roles available and are particularly looking for people with experience in the following areas:

· The Education System, and in particular:

• Direct experience of working in a school and, ideally, of careers education 
• An understanding of the school curriculum
• An understanding of school budgets

· Corporate Social Responsibility / Social Value Programmes, and in particular:

• An understanding, gained through your professional role(s) of developing corporate partnerships to achieve social value or social responsibility programmes
• Experience of working with not-for-profit organisations to deliver those programmes

· The Construction Industry, and in particular:

• An understanding of the pathways into the construction industry and the ways in which the skills needed will change and develop

This is a voluntary position open to all applicants, with a particular focus on expanding the diversity of our Board. 

We would also welcome expressions of interest from anyone who wants to develop their future career skills, such as governance and strategy, and in addition to recruiting new Trustees would be open to a discussion about a more informal observer status as a step towards trusteeship in future. 

Commitment

Trustees are appointed for three years, with the option of a second three-year term.  The full Board meets quarterly at our offices in Guildford.  There are also sub-committees for finance & operations, risk and staffing which meet throughout the year.

Trustees are asked to take a special interest in an area of our work, and outside of board and committee meetings staff may consult with you on particular subjects, especially within your own area of expertise. 

We encourage Trustees to attend and volunteer at SATRO events, including our multi-school events such as STEMfest, ConstructionFest, and our Problem Solving Challenge.

The role is unpaid, however reasonable expenses are paid in line with the Charity’s expenses policy.

Appointment as a Trustee is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

You can find more information about the requirements of the role in the attached specification, and about SATRO on our website.

Position Overview

Based in the coastal town of Fort Dauphin in the southeast of Madagascar, this post will provide support to our Environment and Conservation projects implemented by the NGO. The successful candidate will work within a combined national and international team to assist in the development of projects, from initial planning stages to final evaluations. Primary responsibilities include the writing of donor reports and proposals, providing additional support to the project team surrounding project management and monitoring and evaluation. The role is predominantly office-based with some bush travel. The diversity of activities undertaken will provide a wide-ranging experience for an early career development professional who can effectively and efficiently deal with a comprehensive range of tasks related to the complex world of overseas development.

Title: Programme Intern for initial three months, change of title and responsibilities to Programme Officer subject to passing probationary review
Location: Fort Dauphin, Anosy Region, Madagascar
Probationary Period: Three months
Contract: Voluntary for twelve months; contribution to accommodation and insurance costs
 

Duties and responsibilities

• Write project reports, to a high standard of English, that clearly demonstrate the successes and challenges of the Environment and Conservation projects, learning and providing clear budgetary information 

• Compile funding proposals based on past evaluation, team discussion and International best practice in an engaging and professional manner 

• Conduct internet searches and searches through SEED’s funder database for potential donors to fund projects 

• Take a leading role in gathering statistics and ensure that all existing statistics relating to the projects are accurate 

• Work alongside the Communications and Media Officer to build a communications plan for the Conservation and Rural Livelihoods projects, writing regular Facebook, blog posts and website copy 

• Support the development of projects that fulfil local need and sit within the aims of SEED taking into account research findings, local needs and constraints, government objectives and SEED’s previous experience 

• Conduct research into international best practice with regard to Conservation and Rural Livelihoods programmes and take the lead in discussing these with the team

• Monitor and update project trackers according to project activities, ensuring the project is on track to meet project indicators and objectives 

• Take an active role in project management meetings, leading these where appropriate 

• Take an active part in international team meetings and support to other members of the team

• Work with national staff in increasing their skills and capacity, providing mentoring or training where appropriate 

• Assist in data collection and basic analysis where required and where there is an Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Officer in post assist them in developing monitoring and evaluation tools and completing MEL reports for projects 

• Work alongside the Head of Programmes and Head of Finance in developing and managing the budgets relating to projects 

• Maintain a database of projects and funders alongside the UK team in London 

• Form part of the team representing projects or SEED when required

• Liaise with the UK team in London ensuring clear communication at all times 

• Ensure all of SEED’s policies and procedures are evident throughout the work of the department, including those for safeguarding, whistleblowing, and anticorruption, and undertake continual training to ensure these are promoted at all times 

• Complete other ad-hoc tasks as required by the Conservation and Rural Livelihoods Project Coordinators, Head of Department, Head of Programmes, or Director of Programmes and Operations to further the aims and work of the organisation

Person specification

• Hold an undergraduate in or relating to conservation, environmental studies, related disciplines or have equivalent experience

• Demonstrate strong writing skills. Previous experience in grant-writing is an asset

• Demonstrate sound knowledge and keen interest in Conservation and its interface with international development; previous experience of Conservation or community-based work would be an asset

• Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to SEED’s ethos and approach and be a good ambassador for SEED at all times

• Have passion, curiosity and motivation for the job and the ability to enthuse others

• Have the ability and desire to work with teams from different economic and cultural backgrounds and across multiple language barriers

• Demonstrate proven ability to recognise and appropriately deal with challenging situations

• Demonstrate an awareness of and comfort with increased social and professional responsibility, working at all times with cultural sensitivity and respect

• Demonstrate the ability, social skills and confidence to give clear guidance and support to other members of the team in respect of the philosophy and procedures of SEED in order to protect both their safety and the reputation of the NGO

• Be able to work to and advocate for all of SEED’s policies and procedures, safeguarding those that SEED works with and reporting any concerns appropriately

• Be punctual and be able to work to tight deadlines in an organised manner and to a high standard

• Have a flexible and patient attitude

• Have excellent problem-solving skills

• Be able to work both independently and as part of a team

Practicalities

The successful candidate will be able to financially support themselves for the full duration of this post 

About the Organisation

SEED Madagascar is a British Charity working in partnership with communities in the southeast of Madagascar. We integrate high quality community health, rural livelihoods; education infrastructure and conservation programmes to support long term, sustainable change and add to international best practice through research and publication across all programmatic areas. We are now looking for entry level interns and officers to work alongside national staff and expand our team.

Application Procedure

Interested applicants should send a CV and covering letter in English outlining why they wish to take up this position and how their skills and experience match the requirements in the job description criteria to SEED Madagascar Director of Programmes and Operations, Lisa Bass by email on lisa@seedmadagascar. org.

Please note: AI generated cover letters and recruitment exercises will not be processed. 

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Candidates will complete an exercise, long-listed applicants will have an initial informal interview with Madagascar based staff and short-listed applicants will then be offered an interview with the London team.

*Please note that the expected in-country start date for this position is 13th January.

SEED Madagascar actively encourages equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace and aims to create a working environment free of bullying, harassment, victimisation, and unlawful discrimination, where individual differences and the contributions of all staff are recognised and valued.

If you can spend time with us, we can offer lots of opportunities to help our cadets and gain your own skills and experiences too.

We meet twice a week and we’re always looking for volunteers who are willing to try their hand at anything. You could find yourself teaching skills, running activities, or providing encouragement and moral support. If you have specialist skills, we can use them. If you want to learn new skills like rock climbing or gliding, we can train you.

Benefits of being a volunteer

Being a volunteer is rewarding and has a lot of different benefits.

• learn skills in a range of areas
• develop leadership qualities
• personal development
• gain qualifications in areas like mountain leadership, first aid and NVQs

Whatever you decide to focus on, all volunteers gain a huge sense of achievement from helping young people realise their potential.

To be a volunteer you need to

• Be aged 20 years or more (uniformed officers serve up to age 65)
• have lived in the UK for a minimum of 3 years
• commit to a certain number of hours
• understand young people and their needs
• be patient, responsible and kind
• have a good level of fitness, but by no means be an athlete

We know our volunteers may have families, jobs and hobbies, so we can be flexible and work around other areas of your lives. All we expect in return is clear communication, good organisation and commitment to your squadron.

You do not need

• a military background or experience
• experience of working with young people
• relevant skills like flying or gliding

If you choose to progress into a uniformed role, we provide uniforms and all the training you’ll require and there are opportunities to move up through the ranks as an officer or senior non-commissioned officer (SNCO). You’ll be guided through the process of interviews at Wing HQs and Regional HQs.

While our volunteers don’t get paid, if you progress to be an officer or non-commissioned officer you can claim for up to 28 days’ volunteer allowance.

Typical joining process

• Submit an expression of interest
• Visit the squadron
• You’ll have an informal interview (usually when you make the first visit)
• Invited to complete an online application
• Get access to the RAF Air Cadets online system to complete the final forms
• Have a DBS check

After your DBS is successful, you’ll be able to attend the squadron and help with activities on a 6-month probation. During this time you’ll complete our mandatory Adult Volunteer Induction Course. After your 6 months, you can then attend external activities too.

The time from initial enquiry through to starting as a volunteer can vary depending on the availability of current volunteers, but on average it takes around three months. This is due to the enquiries that need to be made, including a DBS, as part of our safeguarding checks.

Change lives through learning. Opportunities are now available to join the Board of Chichester College Group, the leading provider of FE & skills provision across West Sussex, Brighton and Hove. Do you have the skills and experience needed to support the next step of their impressive journey?

Closing date: 9 a.m. Monday 18th November

Who we are.

Chichester College Group is the largest and most diverse college group in Sussex, with a forecast turnover of approximately £110m in 2023/24.

We offer learning opportunities for all ages, including nursery provision and 14-16, and for all levels, from foundation/entry to university level and professional qualifications. Our offer covers all 15 subject sector areas with a full ladder of learning in the majority of vocational areas enabling students to progress from Level 1 to Level 3 and beyond.

About the role.

Chichester College Group have been on an impressive yet complex journey over the last seven years. The Group has been formed through Chichester College merging with a number of like-minded providers from across the region; Central Sussex College (2017), Worthing College (2019), and Greater Brighton Metropolitan College (2022). Haywards Heath became part of the Group when it opened in 2020. Also, during this time, we have recruited new senior leaders including our CEO, Andy Green and our Chair, Steve Cooper who are both committed to the development of our Group and vision to change lives through learning in support of the communities that we serve and the people that work for us.

Our Board has been focused and dedicated in its support of the college during this period of growth and transition. Indeed, a vital component of our success during this period has been the stability that our Board has provided us. We have now come to a point where a number of our members have served their maximum period as a governor and so we need to appoint new members to bring their expertise to our Board. Given that we are one year post-merger, and with a new strategic plan soon to be launched, this will be an exciting time to join the College as a member of our Board.

As a Governor and Board member, your experience and external expertise will contribute to the successes of our Group, students and people by providing scrutiny, challenge and support in achieving our strategic goals and enabling the continued improvement of learning.

Who we are looking for.

Following recent changes and developments across the Group, we have now entered a period of consolidation for our Board, allowing us to reflect on recent successes whilst moving forward with both ambition and stability. Having reflected on the talents and skills of our Board members, we have identified a number of areas which we feel we need to strengthen, given ongoing development and the upcoming launch of a new long-term strategy. As such, we seek to appoint four new governors to our Board, each with a specific skill set to help us grow and develop in different ways:

• Finance – strategic oversight and professionally qualified
• Capital development, estates management and/or facilities management

All of our governors share a passion for self-development through education and an understanding of the important role that Chichester College Group plays in developing local individuals and bringing prosperity to our region.

Previous governance experience and an understanding of boardroom behaviours and governance processes are important as this will allow you to get up to speed quickly and ensure you can be effective from day one. We do, of course, offer a full induction process and constant support throughout your time on our Board. As we are sure you’d expect, there are parts of our training which are mandatory – such as safeguarding training.

We are looking for people who are comfortable in offering constructive feedback, happy to ask those difficult questions that help us think differently, and individuals who are willing to make a commitment to be visible and supportive advocates of our Group.

You will need to have the capacity and time to commit to this opportunity with a busy meetings schedule and an array of events that Governors are invited to take part in as part of the academic calendar. In return, Chichester College Group provide a comprehensive induction programme, development opportunities for all governors and, most importantly, the chance to impact the lives of all our students through being part of our ambitious and impactful institution.

Peridot Partners and Chichester College Group are, together, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and our client expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references before any final offer can be made.

Please click 'Apply via website’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the candidate profile and register your interest to apply.

Applications for this role close on Monday 18th November. 

We are currently looking for a Governor (Chair of Residential Care Sub-Committee) to join our governing body at St John's College.

All Governors are expected to play their part in contributing to the overall work of St John's College's aims and goals in raising its standards for all. We are seeking Governors for St John's College Governing Body to play a vital part in supporting autistic children and young people.

We are looking for individuals that have experience in either special educational provision or adult social care provision. However we would encourage any individual applying for this role, if they are interested in becoming a Governor, as we will be able to offer a number of training.

The role of a Governor is to:

• Determine what education and training the college will provide.
• Agree the strategy for delivering it.
• Lead the drive for improved standards in teaching and learning by ensuring good control systems.
• Challenge areas for improvement.

Each individual Governor has a responsibility, working alongside other members of the Governing Body, to learners, staff of the school and the wider community.

We offer all our Governors an in-depth induction, termly training sessions and a variety of online training courses to ensure they can make the most of their time on the Governing Body. In addition, there are opportunities for Governors to take on more responsibility as a Link Governor in a specific topic area they are interested in.

If you would like to discover more about this exciting opportunity, need any further information or you wish to have an informal discussion, please contact James Axford, Recruitment Officer.

Ambitious about Autism is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we warmly welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search maybe carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.

Overview - This is a Senior Leadership team role.

The Deputy Chief Leader (DCL) role varies on each expedition. The DCL will work closely with
the expedition’s Chief Leader to take a prominent role in planning and training before & during
expedition, and in post expedition reporting. On larger expeditions, this is a Leader position in its own right whilst in others it may be an additional responsibility allocated to an existing Leader position i.e. you could be both a group (‘Fire’) Leader or Base Camp Manager as well as the DCL.

We are looking for applicants who are:

• Comfortable spending extended periods in remote and sometimes harsh environments.
• Able to commit to all pre-expedition training events. 

As a charity, all Leader positions are undertaken on a voluntary basis and Leaders join for the intrinsic value of adventure, education, and personal development of young people. You do not have to fundraise to lead on our expeditions.

Responsible to: Chair of Trustees 

Start date: November/December

Who We Are

M4RD is a UK charity that is advancing rare disease training for medical professionals. The aim of our work is to help reduce diagnostic delay and improve patient experience for those impacted by rare conditions.

We work with an extensive network of patients, carers, advocates and advocacy groups to deliver training to medical schools, foundation schools, royal colleges, hospitals and trusts.

The charity is small and consists of a friendly group of staff and Trustees. The work can be intense but is very rewarding, as the charity responds to the needs of the rare disease political landscape.  

Please take a look at the M4RD website for more information on our team, and our work. You can also find more details on this position here.  

Why Join Us

At M4RD we are not just talking about change; we are making it happen - as evidenced by the attitude change towards rare disease training in healthcare driven by M4RD for the last five years. By becoming a Trustee, you will play a vital role in shaping the future of healthcare for people with rare conditions. Working with a dedicated team committed to systemic change in medical education, you will bring skills, experience, and knowledge that will support M4RD in achieving their objectives. 

Open Trustee Positions

We are expanding our board and seeking individuals with specific expertise to help us achieve our mission. Our new Trustees will be passionate about supporting the charity to deliver its objectives, and have skills and/or experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Income generation 

• Lived experience of a rare condition 

• Healthcare education 

• Clinical practice 

• Lived experience of health and/or social inequality

• Lived experience of societal marginalisation

Key Responsibilities

• Ensuring the organisation pursues its stated objects (purposes), as defined in its governing document, by supporting the development of - and agreeing - a long-term strategy

• Ensuring that the organisation complies with its CIO constitution, charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations

• Ensuring that the organisation applies its resources exclusively in pursuance of its charitable objects for the benefit of the public

• Ensuring that the organisation defines its goals and evaluates performance against agreed targets

• Safeguarding the reputation and values of the organisation

• Ensuring the effective and efficient administration of the organisation, including having appropriate policies and procedures in place

• Ensuring the financial stability of the organisation

• Protecting and managing the property of the charity and ensuring the proper investment of the charity’s funds

• Following proper and formal arrangements for the appointment, supervision, support, appraisal, and remuneration of the Chief Executive

Why this Role is for You

• You are passionate about the landscape of rare disease.

• You have the skills and experience M4RD is looking for.

• You are prepared to challenge systemic inequities within healthcare and medical education.

• You are ready to make a long-term commitment to improving the lives of people impacted by rare disease. 

Time Commitment: The expected time commitment is:

• 4 online Trustees meeting per year;

• 1 face to face strategy meeting or event; and 

• Some ad hoc committee work. 

However, we are also keen to invite those who are passionate about the charity's work and able to support in other areas.

Please take a look at the Job Description for more details on this role. 

We look forward to hearing from you!

“We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty.” Maya Angelou

Are you passionate about transforming education and championing equity? Join Class 13, an award-winning charity dedicated to revolutionising the educational system and ensuring every young person is valued and nurtured.

Who We Are: Class 13 is an education equity charity based in Brixton. Our mission is to create equitable schools where exclusions are unnecessary and teachers love their jobs. We focus on three critical challenges: improving mental health and well-being of young people, reducing exclusion rates, and increasing teacher retention. We provide comprehensive training and support to schools, promoting practices and policies that center equity and foster an inclusive environment.

Why Join Us: At Class 13, we are not just talking about change; we are making it happen. By becoming a trustee, you will play a vital role in shaping the future of education. You will work with a dedicated team committed to systemic change and join a forward-thinking organization recognized for its innovative approach to education. Are you ready to roll up your sleeves and make a difference?

Open Trustee Positions: We are expanding our board and seeking individuals with specific expertise to help us achieve our bold vision. The roles available are:

1. Chair of the Board:

   • Lead Class 13 through its next phase of growth.
   • Act as a spokesperson and champion for our mission.
   • Experience in charity or nonprofit governance is essential.
   • Drive change and ensure effective board performance.

2. Treasurer:

   • Oversee financial scrutiny and lead in approving annual accounts.
   • Experience in finance, accounting, and/or audit required.
   • Understand the importance of core funding for Black-led organizations.

3. Fundraising and Partnerships Trustee:

   • Shape and oversee our fundraising strategy.
   • Experience in building relationships with large organizations and major donors.
   • Make the case for change and expand our community of advocates.

4. Practice and Evaluation Trustee:

   • Drive the quality of our products and services.
   • Experience in academia, evaluation, learning, and/or teaching.
   • Set up and chair a new Practice Advisory Committee.

5. Experience of Teaching:

   • Bring real-world teaching experience.
   • Ensure the board understands the needs of educational professionals.
   • Voice of our primary participants – the teachers.
   • Experience in safeguarding is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure Class 13 carries out activities for public benefit and complies with governing documents and charity law.
• Maintain proper financial control and pursue objectives in line with our theory of change.
• Monitor and manage risks and opportunities.
• Meet duties as an employer and respect the roles of staff and volunteers.
• Commit to quarterly trustee meetings and additional ad hoc responsibilities.

Why This Role is for You:

• You are passionate about transforming the education system.
• You have the skills and experience relevant to one of the trustee roles.
• You are prepared to engage in critical reflection and challenge systemic inequities.
• You are ready to make a long-term commitment to driving systemic change.

Application Process: We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and particularly encourage those with lived experiences of inequity in education. To apply, please send your CV and a short letter explaining:

• Why you would like to join Class 13’s board of trustees.
• Why you think the UK education system needs to be transformed.
• Which trustee role you are interested in, and the relevant skills and experience you bring.

Join us to transform the education system and create a world where every young person has the opportunity to succeed.