Human Resources Volunteer Roles

Looking to Make a Difference? Join Where Next as a Trustee!

Are you a passionate professional who wants to make an impact beyond the workplace?
Where Next—a charity supporting adults with learning disabilities—is seeking driven individuals to join our board of trustees. This is your chance to use your professional skills for a meaningful cause and contribute to a thriving charity, all while gaining valuable experience and expanding your leadership abilities.

Why Become a Trustee While Working Full-Time?

• Enhance Your Professional Skills: Gain leadership, governance, and strategic experience that complements your career development.
• Broaden Your Network: Collaborate with like-minded professionals, build relationships across sectors, and expand your influence.
• Flexible Commitment: We understand your time is valuable. Our trustee roles are designed to fit alongside your job, with regular meetings and flexible involvement options.
• Make a Real Difference: Your expertise can shape the future of a charity that empowers individuals with learning disabilities to lead fulfilling lives.

We Are Looking for Trustees With Skills In:

• Marketing & Communications: Bring innovative ideas to expand our reach and connect more people with our cause.
• Human Resources: Ensure our charity's staff and volunteers are supported and motivated to deliver their best.
• Health & Social Care: Offer insights to help us maintain the highest standards in the services we provide.
• Legal & Governance: Ensure compliance and guide us through the legal complexities of running a charity.
• Digital & IT: Lead our digital transformation, helping us use technology more effectively to deliver our services.

What’s Involved?

• Board Meetings: Attend approximately 4 meetings per year (held in person and/or virtually).
• Strategic Guidance: Work with fellow trustees to set the long-term vision and strategy of "Where Next?" and oversee its implementation.
• Support & Advice: Provide expertise in your specific area while supporting the leadership team on key decisions and projects.
• Advocacy: Use your professional network to champion our cause and help us grow.

Who Should Apply?

We’re looking for professionals at all stages of their careers who are excited by the opportunity to contribute to a great cause. If you have skills in marketing, HR, IT, health and social care, and legal fields—or if you’re eager to use your career experience in a meaningful way—this is your chance to make a lasting difference.

Trustee with a passion for our mission and values and a Treasurer in waiting

International charity finance management, Risk Management & Human Resources

Everyday women, girls and people with diverse gender identities face intersecting forms of discrimination, poverty and violence. Founded over 30 years ago, Womankind is a vibrant and successful international feminist organisation working hard, in collaboration with our partners and allies worldwide, to change that. Our focus countries are currently Afghanistan and Nepal in South Asia and Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Africa. Our Vision is a world where women, girls and people of all genders enjoy equal rights and freedoms and live with joy, choice and dignity.

We are optimistic, positive and forward-looking and we care deeply about overcoming structural inequalities, including as a result of colonialism. We are looking for passionate and enthusiastic feminists who share our values. Womankind is in a period of exciting and positive change. The organisation is well financed and has a highly skilled workforce and Board of Trustees. We are in the early stages of implementing a dynamic, forward looking Strategy to 2030 which has been well received by partners and other stakeholders: 

Role Purpose:

Trustees are responsible for the governance of Womankind Worldwide and for making sure it is doing what it was set up to do, as outlined in the Articles of Association. This means ensuring it is delivering its charitable objectives and is financially sound and compliant.

The Board benefits from Trustees’ wide range of differing skills, expertise and lived experience which they each contribute to support the charity and help it to achieve its aims.

Term of office: Trustees are appointed for a three-year term that are renewable, after review, for a further three years.

Trustee Responsibilities:

• Contribute their skills, expertise, experience and views to help Womankind to implement its exciting 2030 strategy over the coming years, including together fostering a culture of constructively challenging ourselves, each other, and the organisation’s thinking;
• Act in the best interest of the organisation at all times, which includes working together and not pursuing personal or sectional interests at the expense of the organisation’s interests;
• Monitor and react to the changing external environment in which Womankind operates;
• Ensure that Womankind has sufficient financial resources to deliver its vision, mission and strategy;
• Ensure that all Womankind’s resources are managed in line with statutory requirements and best practice;
• Ensure that Womankind demonstrates the impact of its work and meets its commitment as a learning organisation;
• Contribute to fundraising and promoting the work of Womankind.

Trustee Role Description:

All trustees must have integrity and commitment and align with the values and aims of Womankind.

Trustees will also each bring different specific skills and experience to the Board of Trustees. Each trustee is expected to:

• Show commitment to the aims and work of Womankind, in particular women’s rights, gender equality and anti-racism, and a clear commitment to intersectional feminist values and principles.

• Work as part of a team, in a culture of learning and change, and contribute to a board culture of inclusive, honest, constructive dialogue.

• Demonstrate strategic vision and think creatively.

• Be willing to speak their mind, whilst operating with tact and diplomacy, and exercise independent judgement.

• Support the senior management team and staff in the implementation of strategy.

• Understand the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship of a UK charity (induction training will be provided).

• Have the availability and commitment to perform the functions of the role and dedicate the time required. This includes preparing for and attending at least three of four Board meetings per year.

• Be willing to support, directly or indirectly, Womankind’s fundraising activities.

We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience across intersectional feminism. We also welcome and encourage applications from LGBTQIA+ people, people with disabilities, and black and people of colour, including people who are located in the regions of our focus countries.

Skills and Person Specification:

Womankind is currently seeking Trustees with experience in the following areas:

• International charity finance management, including financial accounting and budgeting.
• Risk management and/or internal control, regulatory and compliance skills.
• Human resource management, including working internationally across different jurisdictions with an approach rooted in equity and anti-racism

Trustees would be strongly encouraged to also consider joining the Finance & Resources Sub-Committee (FRC) of the Board.

Previous experience on a charity board – or engaging with a board in a leadership position – is advantageous, but not required.

Term of office & estimated time commitment

Trustees are appointed for a three-year term that are renewable, after review, for a further three years.

The Board typically meets four times a year, with all Trustees expected to participate in scheduled Board Meetings. These meetings are virtual or hybrid, with one in person meeting held per year. This is usually held in London, with Womankind facilitating and paying for in-person attendance.

The Finance & Resources Sub-Committee (FRC) meets an additional four to five times per year. The Treasurer chairs FRC meetings. Trustees with financial management, risk management and human resource management skills and experience are encouraged to join FRC.

In addition, Trustees are expected to assist with relevant matters between meetings, for example strategic planning or fundraising activities, and to participate in working groups dedicated to specific issues, particularly where this aligns with the Trustee’s area of interest and experience.

How to Apply

Please apply with a Letter of interest and your CV.

Your letter of interest should include your motivation for joining our board in general as well as detailing your skills and experience that make you ideally suited to becoming a trustee.

Deadline: Sunday January 5th 2025

Interviews for shortlisted applicants will be held from 3rd - 6th February 2025. 

We are a Kingston-based social marketing enterprise using creative thinking to build community cohesion.

We aim to attract knowledgeable individuals encouraging different cultures to unite which enables us to share and celebrate essential lessons.

Partnering with local organisations, we put on programmes of training, workshops and other events that promote unity and tolerance.

We conduct research to support our cause to challenge preconceptions around race and stereotyping. As well as delivering workshops on unconscious bias in the workplace.

The Personal Assistant role offers a great opportunity for the right person who is looking to:

• Gain experience in the Third Sector.
• Develop their skills and management experience; or just simply 'give something back to their community'.

The role provides you with flexibility and autonomy at work. Where necessary, specific training will also be provided to help you develop and grow your skill set.

Main Responsibilities

• Managing organisation of meetings and appointment
• Organising events and conferences
• Managing databases
• Implementing and maintaining procedures and administrative systems
• Liaising with staff
• Miscellaneous tasks to support the team.

General tasks

• Contribute to staff meetings and other internal meetings with views and suggestions etc.

Essential:

• You will need to have good written skills.
• Well-organised, proactive, and able to deliver tasks efficiently.
• Good time management
• To show professionalism at all levels and in all environments
• Strong team player
• Ability to work independently and ask for clarification when needed.
• Able to participate at least 12 hours a week (2 days, 6 hours each day)

Desirable

• Committed to working with the community with a passion for helping others less fortunate.
• Proficiency in Microsoft and Excel.

The Professional Development Programme with Quilombo UK runs over a period of 16 weeks, is UNPAID and requires a minimum of 12 hours of commitment per week across Monday and Friday.

Upon successful application, our HR team will contact you to arrange an interview. Following a successful interview, we'll initiate the onboarding process by sending you the necessary documents. Once your onboarding and identification documents are received and verified, you'll be invited to a 6-hour HR and System Induction. Subsequently, you'll meet with your Head of Department or Assistant Manager for your First Day.

Job Types: Part-time, Volunteer

Expected hours: No less than 12 per week

Benefits: Work from home

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Remote

We are a Kingston-based social marketing enterprise using creative thinking to build community cohesion.

We aim to attract knowledgeable individuals encouraging different cultures to unite which enables us to share and celebrate essential lessons. Partnering with local organisations, we put on programmes of training, workshops and other events that promote unity and tolerance. We conduct research to support our cause to challenge preconceptions around race and stereotyping. As well as delivering workshops on unconscious bias in the workplace.

Join us in leading positive change!

Main Responsibilities

• Ensure all computers and other electrical equipment is updated.
• Ensure the safety of electrical equipment.
• Respond to breakdowns of electrical equipment.
• Assist in the functions of IT-packages.

General tasks

• Contribute to staff meetings and other internal meetings with views and suggestions etc.

Essential:

• IT skills.
• Health and Safety of electrical equipment
• Knowledge about different IT-packages
• Has the ability to deliver tasks in a timely manner.
• Handles difficult situations well.

Desirable

• Committed to working with the community with a passion for helping others less fortunate.
• Proficiency in Microsoft and Excel

The Professional Development Programme with Quilombo UK runs over a period of 16 weeks, is UNPAID and requires a minimum of 12 hours commitment per week across Monday to Friday.

Upon successful application, our HR team will contact you to arrange an interview. Following a successful interview, we'll initiate the onboarding process by sending you the necessary documents. Once your onboarding and identification documents are received and verified, you'll be invited to a 6-hour HR and System Induction. Subsequently, you'll meet with your Head of Department or Assistant Manager for your First Day.

We are a charity that focuses on education and campaigning to support the needs wider community and of people seeking sanctuary primarily within Swindon but also considering the national situation too.

The Chair should be able to lead the charity over the next 3-5 years and empower the trustees and paid members of staff to work towards achieving all of our charitable objectives.  We are looking for an individual with a passion for the fair treatment of people seeking sanctuary within Swindon and for the education of the town's population as to the value of this group to our wider community.

What are we looking for?

A commitment to the vision and mission of Swindon City of Sanctuary.

Successful experience of operating effectively in leadership roles, ideally leading diverse teams, within a charitable, public sector or commercial organisation.

An understanding of the respective roles of the Chair, Trustees and Charity Manager and acceptance of the legal dues, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship.

Demonstrable ability and experience of building and sustaining relationships with stakeholders and colleagues to achieve organisational objectives.

Knowledge of current global/national/local context relating to migration and seeking sanctuary

An ability to work effectively as a member of a team Preparedness to make difficult  recommendations to the Board, when necessary, with diplomacy.

A history of impartiality, fairness and the ability to respect confidences.

Willingness to be available to staff for advice and enquiries when required.

Lived experience of migration or seeking sanctuary would be welcomed.

Specific skills, experiences or areas of expertise to complement the existing members of the Board.

Knowledge of the Swindon community

Previous chairing experience and human resources knowledge

The full list of skills, experience and qualities are listed on the attached Job Description.

Generally we are looking for someone with leadership experience/skills, who can plan strategically taking the rest of the team with them.

What difference will you make?

This position will give the successful individual a chance to lead a well respected local charity and develop its influence over the next 5 years.  You will be able to see Swindon further develop as a safe place for people seeking sanctuary and a local population who fully understand their role in being part of the process.

With our links to the national City of Sanctuary organisation you will be able to lead campaigns that will help to shape government policy on all areas of immigration policy.

Before you apply

Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining why you feel you are suitable for the post.   You will then be contacted and an informal meeting will be arranged.

Organization: International Humanity Foundation (IHF)

Location:Remote

Online Volunteer Opportunity with International Humanity Foundation (IHF)

Online Tasks:

- Find secure and reliable websites to post ads

- Post ads

- Social media campaigns and fundraising

- Newsletter and website development

- Human Resources

Requirements:

- College diploma or University degree

- Minimum 6-month commitment (up to 1 year)

- Basic English language skills

- Passion for international development and education

- Career goals aligned with IHF's mission

Benefits:

- Certificate of completion

- Letter of recommendation

- Leadership and management skills

- Practical NGO experience

- Global network connections

- Monthly per diem (increasing every 3 months)

Note: A clean criminal background check (less than 1-year-old) is required.

Would you like to help govern and shape the work of your local Wildlife Trust whilst being part of a federation of 46 Wildlife Trusts in the UK and Wildlife Trusts Wales?

We are looking for people who share our vision and commitment of nature recovery to take up vacant positions on Gwent Wildlife Trust’s board of trustees. In particular, we are looking for a Company Secretary as well as trustees with financial oversight skills to succeed to Treasurer, however these are not the only requirements, applications for general trustee positions are also welcome.

· Are you committed to protecting and restoring our natural world?

· Do you enjoy working as part of a diverse team?

· Do you share our core values of commitment, integrity and inclusiveness?

· Are you willing to play your part in collaborating with other Wildlife Trusts?

· And are you able to give at least half a day of your time each month as a volunteer?

We’d love to hear from you if so.

Our activities and the communities we serve across Gwent are diverse and we want our Board to reflect this, and include a diversity of gender, colour, age, ethnicity, physical ability, sexual orientation and religious belief. We particularly need people with specific skills or experience including financial, secretarial, legal, governance, fundraising/marketing, people engagement, business and social partnerships, farming and conservation.

The Board is responsible for governance and the strategic matters facing the Trust, including finance and funding, programme development and HR with operational matters delegated to the CEO and our professional and committed staff team. Our Board meets every two months; a mix of in person and remotely or hybrid. Trustees need to devote some time in advance of these to read relevant papers so they can ask questions and provide strategic direction on plans and issues. In addition there are sub committees where trustees advise staff on key policy and operational matters.

If you join us, you will be part of a friendly and positive group of Trustees, helping to ensure a better future for the wildlife and people of Gwent as well as contribute to the Federation of Wildlife Trusts’ 2030 Strategy.

The Trust is a charity and a Company Limited by Guarantee. Trustees must be members of the Trust. Trustee appointments are voluntary and decided by the Trustees following a process outlined in our constitutional document.

Quilombo Marcus Cabeça (QMC) is a Capoeira school based in South and West London, offering classes for all ages and abilities, including children, teens, adults, and veterans. The school promotes the Afro-Brazilian martial art of Capoeira, combining elements of dance, acrobatics, and music. It provides a range of services such as life coaching, private sessions, performances, and workshops, while also being involved in international events.

The Admin Assistant role offers a great opportunity for the right person who is looking to:

• Gain experience in the Third Sector.
• Develop their skills and management experience; or just simply 'give something back to their community'.

The role provides you with flexibility and autonomy at work. Where necessary, specific training will also be provided to help you develop and grow your skill set.

Main Responsibilities

• Managing organisation of meetings and appointment
• Organising events and conferences
• Managing databases
• Implementing and maintaining procedures and administrative systems
• Liaising with staff
• Miscellaneous tasks to support the team.

General tasks

• Contribute to staff meetings and other internal meetings with views and suggestions etc.

Essential:

• You will need to have good written skills.
• Well organised, proactive, and able to deliver tasks efficiently.
• Good time management
• To show professionalism at all levels and in all environments
• Strong team player
• Ability to work independently and ask for clarification when needed.
• Able to participate at least 12 hours a week (2 days, 6 hours each day)

Desirable

• Committed to working with the community with a passion for helping others less fortunate.
• Proficiency in Microsoft and Excel

The Professional Development Programme with Quilombo UK and QMC Capoeira School runs over a period of 16 weeks, is UNPAID and requires a minimum of 12 hours commitment per week across Monday to Friday.

Upon successful application, our HR team will contact you to arrange an interview. Following a successful interview, we'll initiate the onboarding process by sending you the necessary documents. Once your onboarding and identification documents are received and verified, you'll be invited to a 6-hour HR and System Induction. Subsequently, you'll meet with your Head of Department or Assistant Manager for your First Day.

Job Types: Part-time, Volunteer

Expected hours: No less than 12 per week

Benefits:

• Flexitime
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Remote

Organization: International Humanity Foundation (IHF)

Location:Remote

Online Volunteer Opportunity with International Humanity Foundation (IHF)

Online Tasks:

- Find secure and reliable websites to post ads

- Post ads

- Social media campaigns and fundraising

- Newsletter and website development

- Human Resources

Requirements:

- College diploma or University degree

- Minimum 6-month commitment (up to 1 year)

- Basic English language skills

- Passion for international development and education

- Career goals aligned with IHF's mission

Benefits:

- Certificate of completion

- Letter of recommendation

- Leadership and management skills

- Practical NGO experience

- Global network connections

- Monthly per diem (increasing every 3 months)

Note: A clean criminal background check (less than 1-year-old) is required.

Organization: International Humanity Foundation 

Location:Remote

Online Volunteer Opportunity with International Humanity Foundation (IHF)

Online Tasks:

- Find secure and reliable websites to post ads

- Post ads

- Social media campaigns and fundraising

- Newsletter and website development

- Human Resources

Requirements:

- College diploma or University degree

- Minimum 6-month commitment (up to 1 year)

- Basic English language skills

- Passion for international development and education

- Career goals aligned with IHF's mission

Benefits:

- Certificate of completion

- Letter of recommendation

- Leadership and management skills

- Practical NGO experience

- Global network connections

- Monthly per diem (increasing every 3 months)

Note: A clean criminal background check (less than 1-year-old) is required.

Chair of the West of England Music Hub

Location: West of England (Bristol, South Gloucestershire, Bath & Northeast Somerset, and North Somerset) 

Role Type: Voluntary (Part-time, Quarterly Meetings) 

Application Deadline: Monday 27th January 2025, 9am

The West of England Music Hub is seeking to appoint an Independent Chair for its newly established West of England Music Hub Committee. This voluntary role presents a unique opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the strategic development of music education for children and young people across the region. Working with key organisations including Bristol Beacon and West of England Music and Arts, the Chair will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of music education in the area. 

We welcome applications from a diverse range of individuals who are passionate about music education and have relevant experience.

How to Apply:

When you are ready to make your application, please send us:

• a statement, telling us why you want to be the Chair of the West of England Music Hub Committee, outlining the skills and experiences you would bring to the role, and how these meet the person specification. 
• your CV (maximum 2 pages) with the names and contact details of two referees.

OR

• a 5 minute video (if you would like to send us a video, please email HR to discuss this)

For monitoring and application tracking purposes, please also complete our short application and equal opportunities monitoring data on our StaffSavvy recruitment portal, this should take no more than 15 minutes of your time. 

Please send your application by email, with the Subject Title: HLO Application to HR by the closing date Monday 27th January 2025, 9am.

Interviews will be held w/c 17th February.

For more information, and details on how to apply please visit the Bristol Beacon website - jobs & opportunites page.

We reserve the right to close applications a week before the deadline if a suitable number of applications are received.

Bristol Beacon recognise, respect and value individual difference.  We are committed to the wellbeing of our staff and to being an Equal Opportunities employer and attracting diverse talent from sections of the community currently underrepresented in the culture sector to help us to develop a more diverse workforce.  We hold silver status for the Charter of Best Practice from Attitude is Everything, and we are Disability Confident Committed. 

We are inviting new trustees to join our board and support CASPA’s strategic plans to expand our services and strengthen autism accessibility in all areas of our work.

CASPA is a passionate local charity that encourages autistic pride, self-advocacy, life skills and safe, inclusive community connections. We aim to build a society in which autistic people feel understood and empowered to be their full self and live their best life.

We aim to recruit up to 9 new trustees over the next 2 years with a background in HR, finance, fundraising, safeguarding, business development, marketing, social care or law.

Previous trustee experience is not essential. Training and support will be provided. We are also keen to attract candidates with lived experience of autistic neurodiversity.

Download our Trustee Recruitment Brief for further information about CASPA, the role description and specification, and how to apply from our website.

Deadline for applications: 10th January 2025
 

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After the retirement of our current Chair, David Hardie, the Board of Trustees is looking for a new leader.

The successful candidate will enjoy operating at a strategic level, working 3-4 days per month with the Board and the operational team of staff and volunteers to ensure the Garden continues to thrive both now and into the future.

With excellent people skills, diplomacy, strong local connections and a passion for the Garden, this is a role for a personable, adaptable and resilient individual.

The deadline for applications is Tuesday 21 January 2025.

Trustees that bring experience with intersectional feminism, gender justice, and/or women’s rights work within South Asia, including strong connections to feminist movements and organisations in the region.

Everyday women, girls and people with diverse gender identities face intersecting forms of discrimination, poverty and violence. Founded over 30 years ago, Womankind is a vibrant and successful international feminist organisation working hard, in collaboration with our partners and allies worldwide, to change that. Our focus countries are currently Afghanistan and Nepal in South Asia and Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda and Zimbabwe in Africa. Our Vision is a world where women, girls and people of all genders enjoy equal rights and freedoms and live with joy, choice and dignity.

We are optimistic, positive and forward-looking and we care deeply about overcoming structural inequalities, including as a result of colonialism. We are looking for passionate and enthusiastic feminists who share our values. Womankind is in a period of exciting and positive change. The organisation is well financed and has a highly skilled workforce and Board of Trustees. We are in the early stages of implementing a dynamic, forward looking Strategy to 2030 which has been well received by partners and other stakeholders.

Role Purpose:

Trustees are responsible for the governance of Womankind Worldwide and for making sure it is doing what it was set up to do, as outlined in the Articles of Association. This means ensuring it is delivering its charitable objectives and is financially sound and compliant.

The Board benefits from Trustees’ wide range of differing skills, expertise and lived experience which they each contribute to support the charity and help it to achieve its aims.

Term of office: Trustees are appointed for a three-year term that are renewable, after review, for a further three years.

Trustee’s Responsibilities:

a. Contribute their skills, expertise, experience and views to help Womankind to implement its exciting 2030 strategy over the coming years, including together fostering a culture of constructively challenging ourselves, each other, and the organisation’s thinking;

b. Act in the best interest of the organisation at all times, which includes working together and not pursuing personal or sectional interests at the expense of the organisation’s interests;

c. Monitor and react to the changing external environment in which Womankind operates;

d. Ensure that Womankind has sufficient financial resources to deliver its vision, mission and strategy;

e. Ensure that all Womankind’s resources are managed in line with statutory requirements and best practice;

f. Ensure that Womankind demonstrates the impact of its work and meets its commitment as a learning organisation;

g. Contribute to fundraising and promoting the work of Womankind.

Trustee Role Description:

All trustees must have integrity and commitment and align with the values and aims of Womankind.

Trustees will also each bring different specific skills and experience to the Board of Trustees. Each trustee is expected to:

· Show commitment to the aims and work of Womankind, in particular women’s rights, gender equality, anti-racism and decolonisation, and a clear commitment to intersectional feminist values and principles.

· Work as part of a team, in a culture of learning and change, and contribute to a board culture of inclusive, honest, constructive dialogue.

· Demonstrate strategic vision and think creatively.

· Be willing to speak their mind, whilst operating with tact and diplomacy, and exercise independent judgement.

· Support the senior management team and staff in the implementation of strategy.

· Understand the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship of a UK charity (induction training will be provided).

· Have the availability and commitment to perform the functions of the role and dedicate the time required. This includes preparing for and attending at least three of four Board meetings per year.

· Be willing to support, directly or indirectly, Womankind’s fundraising activities.

We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience across intersectional feminism. We also welcome and encourage applications from LGBTQIA+ people, people with disabilities, and black and people of colour, including people who are located in the regions of our focus countries.

Skills and Person Specification:

Womankind is currently seeking Trustees that bring experience with intersectional feminism, gender justice, and/or women’s rights work within South Asia, including strong connections to feminist movements and organisations in the region.

Previous experience on a charity board – or engaging with a board in a leadership position – is advantageous, but not required.

Any skills or experience in the following areas would be useful to indicate in your letter of interest but are neither necessary nor required: grant-making; advocacy and policy engagement; fundraising; communications; human resources management; finance and accounting; risk management; UK charity law; and organisational development, including decolonising practice.

Time commitment:

The Board typically meets four times a year, with all Trustees expected to participate in scheduled Board Meetings. These meetings are virtual or hybrid, with one all day In-person meeting held per year. This is usually held in London, with Womankind facilitating and paying for in-person attendance.

The Finance & Resources Sub-Committee (FRC) meets an additional four to five times per year. The Treasurer chairs FRC meetings. Trustees with financial management, risk management and human resource management skills and experience are encouraged to join FRC.

In addition, Trustees are expected to assist with relevant matters between meetings, for example strategic planning or fundraising activities, and to participate in working groups dedicated to specific issues, particularly where this aligns with the Trustee’s area of interest and experience.

Salary:

This is an unpaid voluntary position. Reasonable travel expenses, including required travel from international home locations, are covered, in line with Womankind’s travel policy.

How to apply:

To apply for this position please include a Letter of Interest along with your CV.

Deadline for applications:  5th January 2025

Interviews to be scheduled:  10th – 14th February 2025