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We are seeking passionate, dynamic individuals to join our Board of Trustees at York Childcare.
As a trustee, you will play a vital role in guiding our organisation, ensuring we continue to make a positive impact in our community and beyond.
Why become a Trustee?
- Make a difference: Use your expertise to influence key decisions and help us achieve our mission.
- Gain experience: Enhance your leadership, governance and strategic planning skills.
- Collaborate: Work alongside a diverse team of professionals who share your passion for change.
What we are looking for:
- Commitment to our values and mission.
- Skills in areas such as; Finance, HR, legal, Ofsted, childcare and early years and Out of School Clubs.
- Willingness to dedicate time for meetings and strategic planning.
No previous trustee experience is required- just enthusiasm, fresh perspectives and a desire to contribute!
Our board meetings are held on the 3rd Wednesday of every month for a couple of hours in the evening either at our Head Office in York or online. You do not need to be located in or near York (expenses can be covered for transport).
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- The Board of Trustees work with the Chief Executive at a strategic level to ensure the organisation is effective within its aims and objectives.
- The Board, made up of 6 Trustees, meet with the Chief Executive and Deputy Chief Executive, approximately every two months, to discuss the wider obligations and challenges of the specific sector in which we work
- The Board have a joint responsibility with the Chief Executive to ensure the charity complies with good practice and legal obligations.
- The Board through the Chairman and Treasurer work with the Chief Executive and their Deputy to ensure finance and resources are adequate for the needs of the organisation
- The Board support the Chief Executive through the Chairman, in order for her to carry out the management of the Charity
- Trustees should act with integrity and in the interests of the organisation and its clients and staff
- The Board takes and gives advice and guidance to and from the Chief Executive as required.
We are especially interested in applications from people with some experience working or have worked in the following sectors:
- Medicine
- Social Work
- Local Government
- Religion
Please contact Jo Rising in the first instance for further information.
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At Emmaus we're working together to end homelessness.
Whether you're an experienced Trustee or wanting to take your first step at board level we want to hear from you.
Emmaus Gloucestershire supports formerly homeless people by giving them a home, meaningful work in a social enterprise and an opportunity to get themselves back on their feet again.
For many people who experience homelessness, one of the biggest obstacles they must overcome is a loss of self-esteem. Emmaus provides an opportunity to regain this, with a chance to make a real contribution to their community.
Emmaus communities are not hostels for the homeless; they provide a home for as long as someone needs it. For many, this support and stability is like the family they don’t have, providing a safe environment in which to settle and re-build their lives. Often this is an opportunity to overcome issues such as addiction, get support with mental health issues or rebuild relationships with estranged family.
Like all charities, Emmaus Gloucestershire relies on a diverse group of people to become trustees and deliver good governance.
We aim to maintain a board of trustees which has people with individual expertise in leadership, organisation development, housing, marketing, fundraising, health and safety, legal and finance.
Alongside the usual duties of a trustee – including giving long term strategic direction to the charity, setting overall policy, ensuring effective and efficient administration and financial stability – Emmaus Gloucestershire’s trustees are expected to play a role in the life of the Emmaus Gloucestershire community.
It’s a unique community of people, with a shared goal in delivering financial sustainability and success for and with our companions. Trustees are encouraged to visit and maintain regular contact with the community, and where possible, spend time working alongside companions and join companions, staff, and volunteers for lunch.
The Emmaus Gloucestershire Board of Trustees meet quarterly in the evening, from 6.30pm, allowing those trustees who work during the day to participate and attend meetings. There are also occasional away days and potential opportunities to represent the community on a local, national, and international level.
This is an unsalaried volunteer role; however, we can pay travel expenses if required.
This is an in-person opportunity and applications are welcome from individuals living in Gloucestershire and it's neighbouring counties.
Request a Trustee Information Pack
Please request a Trustee Information Pack via email .
Application Process
If on reading the information pack you would like to express an interest in becoming a trustee at Emmaus Gloucestershire, please send your CV and covering letter via email.
On receipt, you will be invited to an initial meeting at a mutually convenient time. Where possible, we do prefer trustee applicants to visit our community to meet with one or two trustees, staff and companions in person.
Following the initial meeting, the board will invite you to be an observer at one of the trustee meeting, prior to a decision made and confirmation of your appointment.
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About Edge Hill Students Union
Edge Hill Students’ Union works with students to make their University experience all they want it to be.
Whatever a students’ needs, situation or background; we empower them through partnership.
We deliver events, empower societies, and support individuals with whatever they need to have a great experience whilst fulfilling their ambitions.
We bring creativity, innovation and freedom to the student community, and work with Edge Hill to bring about our shared goal of enabling every student to be the best version of themselves.
About the Role
Trustees have responsibility for:
- Directing the affairs of the Union.
- Ensuring that it is legal, solvent, well-run, and delivering its charitable objectives.
- Ensuring that the charity adheres to charity law and other relevant legislation.
- Always acting in the students’ union best interests.
- The Trustees are also the Directors of the Students’ Union which is a registered charity and company limited by guarantee. Some of our Trustees are also directors of our subsidiary companies.
Person Specification
Essential
- A good understanding of the issues affecting all students
- An interest in the role of boards, committees trustees and effective governance in organisations
- Sound judgement and ability to think strategically and make informed decisions
- Strong communication skills with the ability to relate to and communicate effectively with people at all levels and from all backgrounds
- The ability to challenge the status quo and a willingness to speak their mind.
- Impartiality and fairness
- A determined individual who is positive and resilient enough to balance being a trustee with other responsibilities e.g. studies.
- Confident to hold senior staff members to account
- Experience of coaching and willing to extend this to student trustees
For more information about the role, please visit our website @ Edge Hill Students' Union.
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With a commitment to excellence and a focus on closing the achievement gap for vulnerable learners, The De Curci Trust seeks new Trustees ready to collaborate with us in driving continuous improvement and ensuring our schools offer the best possible educational outcomes. Join us to make a lasting impact on the lives of children in our care.
Location: Portsmouth
Time commitment: 8 meetings / academic year + ad hoc visits and conversations
Closing date: 9 a.m. Sunday 17th November
The De Curci Trust is a multi-academy trust based in Portsmouth, committed to providing high-quality education to over 1,700 students across its schools. Our focus is on promoting high aspirations and delivering excellent outcomes for all children, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds. We are proud to serve the local community, offering a comprehensive and inclusive education that meets the diverse needs of our students.
We are passionate about transforming the educational landscape for students of all ages across our schools. We aim to provide vibrant, inclusive learning environments that foster creativity, curiosity, and a love of learning.
About the role.
As a Trustee at The De Curci Trust, you will hold a pivotal position in the governance and strategic oversight of our three schools. This role is essential for ensuring that our schools maintain a high standard of education while fostering an inclusive, nurturing environment for all students.
Trustees have strategic oversight of the Trust and collaborate with the executive leadership team, ensuring compliance with the Trust’s charitable objectives and fulfilling legal obligations under charity and company law. You will work with fellow Trustees, Local Governors, and School Leaders to monitor performance, drive improvements, and support the achievement of educational objectives. Your input will guide the Trust in implementing effective policies and strategies that align with our commitment to high-quality education and holistic outcomes for all children.
Who we are looking for.
We are particularly keen to find candidates committed to holistic and inclusive education who uphold the Nolan Principles of Public Life. We hope to appoint collaborative “critical friends” who will work collegiately with us as we continue our progression as a Trust.
Successful candidates will demonstrate integrity, professionalism, and diligence, with the ability to make impartial decisions that serve the best interests of all students and stakeholders. Our Board aims to reflect the diversity of our community, and we specifically encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds.
We are open to a wide range of professional experiences for our new Trustees. We particularly welcome expertise in the following areas:
- Education (all phases)
- Finance
- Risk and audit
- Legal
- Human Resources
- Marketing
- Safeguarding
- Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
- Business leadership and operations
- Health / Social care
We seek individuals who can act as a “critical friend,” offering both support and constructive challenge to the executive team. Your willingness to engage with the Trust’s strategic goals and contribute to the ongoing development of our schools will be vital to your success in this role. A commitment to attending meetings and visiting our schools is also essential, as these interactions will enhance your understanding of our operations and the unique needs of our schools.
Peridot Partners and The De Curci Trust 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 at 9 a.m. Sunday 17th November
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Are you a senior strategic leader with expertise in finance or audit, estates and property, or higher education, seeking an opportunity to contribute your skills and time to enhance the experience of thousands of students every year? Bournemouth University is seeking Members to join the Board and its Committees or to be co-opted onto a specific Committee to offer support, challenge and scrutiny as critical friends of the institution.
Location: Bournemouth, Dorset
Time commitment: Board: up to 12 days per year / Committee: up to 5 days per year
Closing date: 9 a.m. Monday 18th November
Who we are.
Bournemouth University‘s vision is to be recognised worldwide as a leading university for inspiring learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society through the fusion of education, research and practice.
The Board of Governors is looking forward to working with our new Vice Chancellor and CEO, Professor Alison Honour and the Executive Team on the creation and approval of the University’s next strategic plan. This plan will focus on refreshing the vision of the institution and will drive the continued sustainability and success of the University over the next 10 years for the benefit of our students, staff and the communities we serve.
About the role.
The University is seeking to appoint two full Board Members and three co-opted Committee Members to join them and contribute their expertise and time to support and enable the effective governance of the University.
We are seeking the following:
- 1 x Board Member (with finance/audit expertise who will also serve on the Audit, Risk and Governance Committee)
- 1 x Board Member (with estates/property expertise who will also serve on the Finance and Resources Committee)
- 2 x Co-opted Members (with finance/audit expertise to join the Audit, Risk and Governance Committee or the Finance and Resources Committee)
- 1 x Co-opted Member (with higher education expertise to join the Student Experience, Quality and Standards Committee)
Board Members:
Board Members will play an appropriate part in ensuring that the necessary business of the Board is carried on efficiently, effectively and in a manner appropriate for the proper conduct of public business. You will have a responsibility for ensuring the Board acts in accordance with the instruments of governance of the University and its internal rules and regulations.
The Board acts as a corporate body and Members are required to accept collective responsibility for the decisions reached.
Board Members will have collective responsibility for ensuring that the Board exercises control over the strategic direction of the University through an effective planning process and that the performance of the University is assessed against objectives approved by the Board.
Both Board and Committee Members:
You will be expected to act independently, making rational and constructive contributions to debate and making your knowledge and expertise available to the Board and/or Committee as opportunities arise. Members should establish constructive, supportive, but challenging working relationships with University employees, recognising the proper separation between governance and executive management.
Members may be asked to represent the Board and University externally and to use their personal influence and networking skills on behalf of the University.
Who we are looking for.
Bournemouth University is seeking experts in finance and audit, estates and property, and higher education to join them as Board and/or Committee Members.
Candidates must bring a successful track record of senior or executive strategic leadership experience in their chosen field, sector or industry and demonstrate a strong commitment to the mission and values of Bournemouth University and higher education in general. The University is a complex and multi-faceted business operating within a highly regulated sector subject to policy change. Therefore, we are keen to engage candidates who are able to demonstrate their experience of operating at this level within similarly sized and complex organisations.
All Members will be provided with a full induction, including mandatory training in areas such as safeguarding and IT Security. Further training opportunities are provided to develop in the role. You will also be invited to attend University events throughout the year, such as graduation.
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 at 9 a.m. Monday 18th November.
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Are you interested in the personal and professional development of local young people?
Play an important role in the functioning of our Trustee board.
We are looking for a new Trustee Safeguarding Lead.
Overview
Esteem works with young adults aged 14 - 26 to build lasting self-Esteem and stronger communities through group activities and 1-2-1 support.
Esteem creates spaces where everyone matters.
Esteem works with over 200 young adults annually across all of Sussex who face barriers to achieving their life goals. We have a base in Shoreham and offer a variety of different opportunities, including social drop-in sessions, mentoring, wellbeing sessions, volunteering and counselling. We have a dedicated staff team with various backgrounds and a commitment to championing the views of young adults throughout the organisation.
This is an exciting opportunity to volunteer for a charity that is passionate about giving young adults the chance to develop their skills and confidence, both for their own benefit and for that of society as a whole. Esteem works with young adults to run Wellbeing, Social, Mentoring and Volunteering opportunities, with a youth-led and asset-based approach.
This voluntary role of Trustee Safeguarding Lead is responsible for overseeing and ensuring the effective implementation of safeguarding policies and procedures within Esteem. The role requires a commitment to protecting the welfare of all beneficiaries, volunteers, and staff, ensuring that the organisation meets its legal and moral obligations to safeguard vulnerable individuals.
As part of the Board of Trustees you will be jointly and severally responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of the charity, its financial health, the probity of its activities and developing the organisation’s aims, objectives and goals in accordance with the governing document, legal and regulatory guidelines. All trustees should also be aware of, and understand, their individual and collective responsibilities, and should not be overly reliant on one or more individual trustees in any particular aspect of the governance of the charity.
Individuals are sought who have a strong empathy with Esteem’s goal of enabling young adults to flourish. The Trustee Safeguarding Lead will be expected to contribute around 6 hours per month to the organisation, including board meetings, which run for two hours every two months, from 6-8pm at The Old School House, Shoreham. A minimum commitment of two years would be preferable. This post requires some flexibility due to the nature of Esteem being a growing organisation.
Your regular tasks and responsibilities will include:
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Attend Board meetings on Tuesday evenings every 8 weeks at Esteem, from 6-8pm
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Read meeting minutes and pre-reading documents ahead of meeting (sent at least 1 week before the meeting)
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Contribute to all aspects of Esteems Strategy and maintain oversight of the organisation
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Provide strategic oversight and guidance on all safeguarding matters at governance level
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Ensure safeguarding is embedded in the organisation’s culture, practices, and decision-making processes
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Develop, review, and update safeguarding policies and procedures to comply with legal requirements and best practices
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Ensure that these policies are effectively communicated and implemented across the organisation
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Promote awareness and understanding of safeguarding policies among trustees
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Ensure that appropriate safeguarding training programs are developed and delivered regularly
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Monitor compliance with safeguarding policies and procedures
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Ensure that safeguarding incidents are appropriately recorded, investigated, and reported
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Work alongside the DSL to report on safeguarding issues to the board of trustee, highlighting any risks or areas for improvement
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Work with DSL to prepare and present regular safeguarding reports and updates to the board
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Keep abreast of developments in safeguarding legislation, guidance, and best practices
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Recommend improvements to safeguarding policies and practices
Person Specification
Essential:
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Experience in a safeguarding role within a similar organisation or setting
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Knowledge of UK safeguarding legislation, guidance, and best practices
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Strong understanding of the safeguarding needs of vulnerable individuals
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently
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Strong organisational and leadership skills
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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Commitment to working towards Esteem’s values of Trust, Support, and Respect
Desirable:
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Professional qualification in social work, education, healthcare, or a related field.
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Experience in a trustee or governance role.
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Knowledge of Charity law and the voluntary sector.
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Knowledge and understanding of issues affecting young adults.
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Have knowledge of Google Drive
Appointment to this role is subject to satisfactory vetting and barring checks.
What we offer
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A Diverse and Inclusive Environment: Equality, diversity and inclusion are central to Esteem’s values and how we work. We are proud of our commitment to diversity and inclusion and support young adults and staff from different backgrounds so they can be their best selves. Our networks include All Sorts (LGBTQIA+), Adur Refugees and Possibility People.
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Wellbeing Activities: You will be invited to attend wellbeing activities that our staff team and young adults enjoy every three months in our Wellbeing Week.
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Training Opportunities: You will be invited to training opportunities.
Applicants that are offered an interview will be asked to provide two referees and bring ID to the interview to enable us to take up references and undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Esteem welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We value diversity and promote inclusion through our activities, as well as in our policies and practices. Our culture and values reinforce this. We seek to create an inspiring and inclusive environment where all feel valued and able to contribute to the organisation.
If you have the skills, knowledge and drive that we are looking for, and are passionate about making a real difference in young adults' lives, we would love to hear from you.
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Open Up Music is an organisation with a simple but powerful mission: to open up music to young disabled musicians. We work alongside those young people to tackle musical inequality - inspiring new instruments and creating new musical forms for the 21st century. We are looking to recruit trustees to help support the organisation through its next, exciting stage of development.
This academic year, we are providing accessible musical progression opportunities to over 600 of the most marginalised young musicians in the UK. We do this through our award-winning programmes, including Open Orchestras (the largest network of inclusive ensembles in the UK) and the National Open Youth Orchestra (the world’s first disabled-led national youth ensemble). Over the next 5 years, in partnership with some of the UK’s leading arts and cultural organisations, we have plans to increase the scale and geographic range of our programmes.
As a trustee, you will use your skills, experience, and insight to ensure the charity is run in a way that is responsible, effective and meets its legal and statutory requirements. You will help ensure that we deliver on what we say we will do, and use the money we raise as effectively as possible. You will also work with our wonderful staff team to set the future direction of the charity.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of who we are. We take our responsibility to acknowledge, challenge and dismantle barriers within music and our organisation extremely seriously. We know that a key part of this is having a Board that reflects the diversity of the young people we work alongside. To that end, we are only accepting applications from disabled and neurodivergent people at this time.
We recognise that systems of privilege, structural disadvantage and barriers to participation often intersect with one another, and so we welcome applications from disabled and neurodivergent people who are also members of other structurally disadvantaged groups. This may include people from the Global Majority, LGBTQIA+ people, and/or people from economically disadvantaged backgrounds
We are keen to hear from people with experience in the following areas:
- Marketing, including campaigning, digital marketing, and education.
- Business development, including social enterprise, software, and environmental sustainability.
- Operations and management, including HR, legal, and safeguarding.
- Finance, including financial management, budgeting, compliance and risk management
- Fundraising, including corporate partnerships and individual donors.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are recruiting for a new Trustee to contribute generally to the strategic decision making and medium-term planning. We are particularly interested in hearing from young people from all backgrounds and all experiences and welcome individuals who want to apply their knowledge and learn from our young people, staff and fellow Board members. A full induction and training on the work of Sculpt will be provided.
Ideally, we are looking for someone with demonstrable experience in any of the following:
- Business Development
- Legal / Compliance
- Third sector/ charity sector
Role Description
· Key tasks:
- Assist in ensuring that the organisation pursues its objectives as defined in its governing document and legally operates
- Contribute actively to the Board of Trustees’ role in giving firm strategic direction to the organisation, setting overall policy, defining goals, setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets
- Safeguard the good name and values of the organisation
- Represent the organisation at functions and meetings as appropriate
- Declare any conflict of interest whilst carrying out the duties of a trustee
- Take collectively responsible for the actions of the organisation and other trustees
- Ensure the effective and efficient administration of the organisation
- Abide by all relevant policies and procedures
- Ensure the financial stability of the organisation
- Protect and manage the property of the organisation and ensure the proper investment of the organisation’s funds
- Ensure the organisation is properly insured against all reasonable liabilities
- Assist in the appointment and support Senior Managers and monitor their performance
- Provide feedback on board papers, lead discussions, focus on key issues, provide advice and guidance on new initiatives
- Attend meetings and to read papers in advance of meetings
- Attend sub-committee meetings as appropriate
- Participate in other task as arise from time to time, such as interviewing new staff, helping with fundraising
About Us
Sculpt is a UK-based charity with over 20 years’ experience of working with young people aged 14-25 empowering them to shape their futures. Sculpt works with disadvantaged young people in their transition to adulthood, equipping them with life-skills, knowledge and practical work experience to support them to shape their futures. We work directly with young people and professionals/employers to break down barriers to opportunity.
All our work is guided by young people themselves and based on carefully researched evidence. We:
· Facilitate forums for young people to make their needs and their voices heard
· Conduct research to uncover young people’s real needs and what works to empower and support them
· Deliver training to build young people’s confidence, skills, ambition, resilience and sense of responsibility, so they can shape their futures and change their communities for the better, as leaders, social entrepreneurs and active participants in civic life
· Deliver training for professionals who work with young people, drawing on our research and expertise
· Engage with employers to facilitate work experience and employment opportunities for young people to develop skills and access diverse jobs
· Facilitate international exchange opportunities to encourage and enable young people to experience and appreciate other cultures, perspectives and ways of life.
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Buglife searches for young trustees (18-30)
Position: Young trustee
Location: UK (Remote/Hybrid meetings)
Application Deadline: 17 November 11.59pm GMT
Salary: Volunteer role
Join us in our mission to protect invertebrate species and promote a wildlife-rich planet. We are seeking young trustees (18-30) for a year long shadow trusteeship on Buglife’s board, after which you can choose to become a permanent board member.
About Buglife
Buglife is Europe’s only charity dedicated to the conservation of all invertebrates. We aim to stop the extinction of these vital species and foster sustainable populations through habitat protection, species recovery, and advocacy.
Role overview
We would love to hear from young people interested in gaining experience as trustees of a charity board. As part of our commitment to diversifying our board, but recognising the barriers to young people interested in trusteeship due to the time commitment, lack of financial compensation, and the support required for young people with less experience, we are committing to taking on two young people as shadow trustees.
As a shadow trustee, you will play a crucial role in overseeing the organisation’s management and administration, contributing to strategic decisions that support our vision of a thriving natural world. The successful candidates will help us shape the shadow trusteeships in terms of the time commitment they can make to the boardand the areas of governance they would like to be more engaged in. This will be discussed during the interview.
Please see the Trustee Recruitment Pack for more details on our website.
Skills specification
We are looking for a diverse range of skills to enrich our board. While previous trusteeship experience is not required for our young trusteeships, any of the following areas of expertise would be valuable:
- Change management: Revising and recreating strategies; changes in leadership, restructuring organisations; globalisation.
- Community engagement: Engaging communities in rural and urban areas; developing memberships.
- Conservation: Studies and/or practical experience of conservation in the UK, particularly invertebrates.
- Digital communications: Digital communications and/or marketing; social media growth; digital campaigns.
- Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI): Lived experience of an identity marginalised in the UK; developing or contributing to better EDI practice both internally within an organisation and/or wider engagement and communications.
· Financial skills and business planning experience including accounts, year end audit, investments, finance systems and compliance.
· An understanding of charity finance and its regulatory environment and experience of organisation finance and fundraising.
- HR: HR management and expertise; organisational procedures; employment law.
- Legal: Legal duties of trustees and best practice in governance; charity law and compliance.
Role commitment
The time commitments for shadow trustees will be finalised with the successful candidates, but as a guideline, this is the commitment for our current trustees:
- Attend three half-day meetings and one full-day meeting per year, along with preparation time for board materials.
- Participate in occasional additional meetings and committees.
Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to attracting a diverse board and encourage applications from young people, people of colour, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and people with disabilities.
As part of our commitment to attracting and considering a diverse pool of candidates, we are operating a Guaranteed Interview Scheme which means that all candidates who are people of colour and/or people with disabilities, who share this information with us via the candidate survey on our website and opt in to the scheme will be met for a first stage interview if they have experience or training in any of the skills specified. This will be a 15-minute online interview with one of the recruitment team.
How to Apply
Please complete the candidate survey on our website to help us measure diversity (and opt in to the Guaranteed Interview Scheme if you are eligible)
- We invite you to apply for these rolesvia our website in your own unique way be that cover letter (no more than 450 words) or something more creative letting us know what skills or experience you have that aligns with the ‘skills specification’ above.
- A CV (no longer than two sides of A4).
Webinar
We will be holding a webinar to talk to interested candidates and answer your questions about trusteeship on 10 November, online at 6-7pm BST, before the application deadline 17 November 11.59pm BST. This will be an opportunity to ask us questions about Buglife and trusteeship and figure out if we would be a good fit for you.
Register for the webinar here via the website.
If you cannot make this webinar but would still like to find out more before applying, please email us and we will do our best to arrange an alternative opportunity.
Expenses
While this role is unpaid, Buglife will cover travel expenses to meetings, overnight accommodation, and other necessary costs incurred while fulfilling trustee duties.
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Help us save the small things that run the planet. Your expertise can make a significant difference in conservation efforts.
Please see the Trustee Recruitment Pack on our website for more details
For any questions or to request further information, please contact us.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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The role of the Treasurer is to maintain an overview of the financial, fundraising, and resources of the charity and to report to the Board of Trustees at regular intervals on these matters in line with best practice, and in compliance with CJA charitable objectives, governing document and other legal requirements.
Key responsibilities
Strategy and Governance
- To advise in the development and evolvement of the CJA’s strategy and work with particular regard to ensuring that the organisation has resources to deliver the strategy.
- Ensure that the Board is aware of its financial duties and responsibilities and the need to comply with relevant charitable and company legislation.
- Ensure healthy management by the Board of agreed risks by overseeing the maintenance of the risk register.
- Ensure compliance with the Memorandum and Articles of Association, the Charities Statement of Recommended practices (SORP), and other application legislation including Company and Charity law.
Financial Management
- Ensure that the Board receives appropriate budgetary and financial information on the activities of the organisation.
- Monitor the financial management of the CJA and report to the Board regularly and in line with best practice, on the robustness of internal controls, management accounting and budgeting.
- Recommend to the Board appropriate accounting procedures, controls and policies.
- Provide financial advice and guidance to the Board on strategic finance and investment issues.
- • Work in close partnership with the Director in executing the CJA’s fundraising strategy.
General responsibilities
- Chair the Finance and Resources sub-committee in line with its terms of reference.
- Act as a counter signatory on bank accounts and relevant applications to funders or other legal documents.
- Present the CJA’s statutory accounts at the Annual General Meeting.
- Oversee the appointment of the Independent Examiner annually.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Join Addiction Family Support
Addiction Family Support is a UK-based charity dedicated to supporting adults affected or bereaved by a loved one's harmful use of alcohol, drugs, or gambling.
The Role: Trustee
As a Trustee at Addiction Family Support, you will play a key role in shaping the strategic direction of the charity, ensuring it remains financially stable and compliant with legal obligations while maximising resources to support those affected by addiction. Your insights and expertise will help keep our services innovative and responsive to the changing needs of our beneficiaries.
This is a rewarding opportunity to contribute your skills to a meaningful cause and work alongside like-minded individuals committed to making a lasting impact.
Responsibilities
- Guide the charity’s strategic vision and long-term goals.
- Ensure financial stability and compliance with legal requirements.
- Bring fresh perspectives to help innovate and evolve our services.
- Collaborate with fellow trustees and senior leadership to ensure the charity’s operations align with its mission and values.
Training and Development
All Trustees will receive an induction and have access to ongoing training and development opportunities. Support is provided to ensure you can fulfil your role effectively and make a positive contribution to the charity’s work.
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Registered Charity
21 - 50
Supporting people affected or bereaved by a loved one's harmful use of alcohol, drugs or gambling.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Key responsibilities:
- To oversee and provide leadership to the governance team
- To guide and support senior governance volunteers
- To provide strategic leadership and management within the organisations governance function
- To ensure of ethical and legal application of the governing document
- To ensure the governing body is appropriately supported to fulfil their functions
- To manage the dealing of legal and data protection matters
- To lead the registration of the organisation as a charity with the Charity Commission(s)
- To lead governance and legal compliance work across the organisation
Duties:
- To ensure appropriate policy and process is in place
- To meet regularly with direct reports
- To lead governance management meetings
- To register and maintain the registration of the organisation as a charity
- To provide progress updates to C Level Executives
- To set departmental process, policy, objectives and goals which allow departmental management to receive and set tasks
- To update relevant policy and the governing document
Requirements:
- To have 3 years of experience in governance
- To have some experience in charity registration
- To be legally qualified
- To have management experience
Skills:
- IT skills
- Communication skills
- Policy and legal drafting skills
A Little About Us!
Youth Advantage UK is a research-led, un incorporated un registered charitable organization. We use a research-led approach to protect the rights and interests of young people through positive action such as projects, policy work, research, services, events. We promote and empower change.
Why we need you!
Youth Advantage UK are in our early stages but are growing and looking for volunteers to help achieve our aims to become a registered charitable organization. Your skills and expertise are what we need to continue to grow. Without our volunteers we cannot grow and appreciate those who apply with us!
What we offer!
Anybody who wishes to help and contribute to a good cause are welcome to apply for one of our volunteering positions. We will speak to you about what your aims are to ensure that the volunteering position you are applying for is suitable. By volunteering you have the chance to learn something new and contribute to a successful organization who is looking to help young people in the UK.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
As a Secretary to the Stokenchurch Dog Rescue Board of Trustees, you will be able to donate your skills, time and attention to our worthwhile and rewarding cause. In return, we can offer the opportunity to be part of a small, friendly and committed team with a dedication and passion for its work and every dog that arrives in need of care and a brighter future. We would welcome someone as a trustee but it is optional for this role.
The purpose of the role is to assist the board in administrative tasks to ensure compliance with the charity's governing document as well as with the statutory and regulatory requirements. Typically this will include:
Assisting the Chairperson(s) of the board with the agenda for each board meeting;
Sending out notification of board meetings to charity trustees (and others where applicable);
Circulating board papers in advance of meetings and assisting with any issues charity trustees have regarding these;
Checking that a quorum is present (and that it is present throughout the meeting if required);
Taking the minutes at board meetings and maintaining the records of all meeting minutes;
Keeping a record of all issues discussed, decisions taken and any actions required to implement a decision;
Working with the Chairperson(s) to ensure that the draft minutes are accurate;
Issuing minutes to charity trustees after board meetings and dealing with any subsequent requests for corrections to be made before they are formally approved;
Ensuring that minutes are stored safely and are accessible by the Chairperson(s) of the board and any other charity trustee if required;
Providing support in setting up and running any Annual General Meeting (AGM) or Extraordinary General Meetings (EGMs) as required;
Maintaining the register of trustees and members;
Being familiar with the charity’s governing document, the legal responsibilities of charities under the Charities Act 2009;
Helping to ensure that charity trustees file all relevant statutory returns and information with the Charities Regulator (e.g. annual reports, changes to the charity’s details and/or trustees’ details);
Making sure any correspondence for the charity trustees is brought to the attention of the board.
Person Specification:
Relevant secretarial or equivalentexperience;
Capable of producing accurate and reliable minutes;
Adept at managing the follow up actions to support the implementation of board decisions;
Organised and methodical, with an eye for detail;
Understanding of and adherence to matters of confidentiality;
Empathy for SDR’s purpose and work and a willingness to be an ambassador for the charity;
Integrity and good judgement;
Ability to work effectively as a member of a team;
Appreciation of the need for legal and corporate governance to ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements;
Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship;
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OVERVIEW:
We are looking to invite up to 4 new Trustees to join our Board in 2024, including a Vice-Chair. NSDF is interest in meeting people who are passionate about young artists & technicians, and creating opportunity for 16-25 yr olds, from all walks of life.
Working with and to support our CEO, Keerthi Kollimada, our Board plays a vital role in delivering NSDF’s mission to empower and inspire young talent and ambition, to teach skills, help launch careers and build the audience of tomorrow. We’re looking for people who will grow in this role, as much as they give; people who are interested in playing a strategic, behind-the-scenes role in delivering this vision, and who are passionate about collaboration, diversity, inclusion and care.
This is a volunteer role to support a charity with a storied 60+ history; come join us.
REQUIREMENTS:
You don’t have to have worked in theatre, nor have experience as trustee, to apply for this role. We will give you the support you need, and we are just as interested in life experiences as we are the specific criteria.
To complement the skills and experience currently represented on our Board, we’re particularly looking for the below, as well as a Vice Chair, which will have some additional responsibilities:
>Have experience of working in technical theatre, and/or with technical theatre staff
>Work in finance or regularly work with finance as part of their job Would like to advise us regarding access to and accessibility in theatre
>Have legal expertise
>Are aged 16-25 and passionate about representing the young people that NSDF reaches.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
In this role, you’ll join us for four evening meetings per year – two in-person, and two on Zoom. These meetings take place in the early evening, and generally last up to two hours. Currently, our in-person meetings take place in London. The building is wheelchair accessible.
Additionally, throughout the year, you’ll provide advice and support to the NSDF team, based on your own experience and knowledge. For example, this might include:
Phone calls or Zoom meetings to advise staff or freelancers on planning and decision-making
Looking over and providing feedback on policy documents or marketing content
Providing legal or financial advice to the CEO.
Looking over project plans to advise us on how to ensure our work is accessible
These are only examples, and this list is not exhaustive – if you have other types of expertise that could benefit NSDF’s work, we want to hear from you.
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