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About us
now-u is a non-profit that aims to inform, inspire and empower people to help tackle pressing social and environmental issues, in partnership with charities. People can often feel overwhelmed by large-scale problems and powerless to help, but all of us have huge power to drive change. This is where now-u comes in. We connect people looking for ways to make a difference with impactful organisations and actions, enabling regular learning and action to tackle key local and global issues. By combining the actions of each of us, the now-u community can play a huge part in driving positive change.
The role
You will be responsible for implementing a comprehensive social media strategy to increase brand awareness, grow our user base, enhance engagement, and support our fundraising and advocacy efforts. This role requires a strong understanding of social media platforms, content creation, and community management. This would be a long term project of at least 6 months +
What we are looking for
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Proven experience managing social media accounts for an organization or brand
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Strong understanding of social media platforms (including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, TikTok, YouTube)
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Excellent writing and presentation skill
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Demonstrable social networking experience
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Social analytics tool and SEO knowledge is desirable
We're looking for an experienced social media manager with experience in driving engagement growth, good knowledge of SEO and excellent organisational skills. You will collaborate with the Head of Marketing & Communications to develop our strategy and take ownership of building our social media presence and cultivating a strong connection between our brand and our target market. Your ambition and creativity will help us reach even more users and to ultimately raise awareness of the causes we champion.
Your role
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Work with the Head of Marketing & Communications in creating and implementing a social media strategy aligned with the organization's goals and target audience.
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Maintain a social media calendar.
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Create engaging and compelling content for various social media platforms.
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Manage and maintain social media accounts, ensuring consistent branding and messaging.
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Schedule and publish content across platforms.
Qualifications/Experience
You would need to have experience in creating social media content as well as have good writing and communication skills. If you have a proven record in growing a social media community and SEO knowledge that would be beneficial but not essential.
This is an opportunity to provide really important support to a new project that we hope could really make a positive difference in the world. You would also become part of a small friendly volunteer team who would love to work collaboratively on any other ideas you may have regarding the app.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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Are you a passionate advocate for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities and their families?
Do you want to play a pivotal role in helping our organisation to move forward as we become a registered charity?
Then we’d love to hear from you!
Our Voice are the parent carer forum for the London Borough of Enfield – a parent-led organisation whose work supports the families of children and young people aged 0 -25 with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, living or attending school in our borough.
We are currently in the process of applying to become a Registered Charity (Charitable Incorporated Organisation or CIO). This is a really important step to enable us to continue to grow and develop so that we can effectively support the families of Enfield.
We are seeking our first three trustees ready for our registration, and to help us ensure the good governance of our organisation once the registration has been completed. Trustees will play an absolutely critical role in helping us to move forward.
Might be Interested?
If you think you might like to apply to become one of the first three Our Voice trustees, please have a look at our Trustee information pack, trustee role description and introduction to Our Voice. If you would like to go ahead with an application please complete our application form including a personal statement setting out why you are interested in the role, what skills and experience you bring, and any other relevant information.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
5 x Trustee Position including one Treasurer Role
3ST (Third Sector Together) North West London Voluntary and Community Sector Alliance
About Us
3ST is the alliance of the voluntary and community sector across North West London's Integrated Care Board (ICB) region. We support the voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sector in influencing and engaging with our health system while supporting the delivery of meaningful services. Our mission is to increase the VCSE sector's contribution to addressing health inequalities, improving service quality, and supporting healthier lives across North West London.
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced professional to join our Board of Trustees, bringing expertise in one or more of the following areas:
• Financial Management and Accounting
• Procurement and Contract Management
• Human Resources
• Corporate Governance
Key Responsibilities
1. Governance
· Ensure the charity is carrying out its purposes for the public benefit.
· Safeguard the charity’s reputation, values, and mission.
· Ensure compliance with the Charity Commission’s regulations, the charity’s governing document, and relevant UK laws.
· Support the development and monitoring of organisational policies and procedures
2. Strategic Oversight
· Contribute to the strategic direction of 3ST, ensuring alignment with our mission and values
· Monitor the implementation and effectiveness of agreed strategies and objectives.
· Guide the development of procurement and contract management processes
3. Financial Management
· Approve budgets and ensure proper financial oversight, including adherence to charity accounting standards.
· Ensure the charity has sufficient resources to operate sustainably and responsibly.
· Assess and manage financial risks appropriately.
4. Risk Management
· Identify and evaluate potential risks, ensuring appropriate measures are in place to mitigate them.
· Maintain safeguarding practices to protect beneficiaries, staff, and the reputation of the charity.
5. Legal Compliance
· Ensure the charity meets its legal and regulatory requirements, including filing annual returns and accounts.
· Ensure adherence to data protection and equality legislation.
6. Advocacy and Representation
· Act as an ambassador for the charity, fostering positive relationships with key stakeholders and partners
· Uphold and actively promote the charity’s values and aims.
· Support the Alliance's representation and influencing work across the health system
· Champion the role of the VCSE sector in addressing health inequalities
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Person Specification
Essential Experience and Skills
· Senior-level experience in either finance, procurement, or governance within the public, private, or voluntary sector
· Understanding of charity governance and trustee responsibilities
· Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
· Experience in strategic planning and risk management
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
· An understanding of or connection with North West London.
Desirable Experience
· Knowledge of the health and social care landscape in North West London
· Understanding of integrated care systems and NHS structures
· Previous board or trustee experience
Personal Qualities
· Commitment to reducing health inequalities and improving community wellbeing
· Strong ethical principles and commitment to public service
· Ability to work collaboratively as part of a diverse board
· Strategic thinking and ability to analyse complex information
Time Commitment
· Board meetings bi-monthly (6 per year)
· Annual Board Strategy Away Day
· Additional time for document review and strategic planning sessions
Remuneration
This is a voluntary position. Reasonable expenses will be reimbursed according to our trustee expenses policy.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Award-winning inclusion charity seeks Co-Chair to shape and lead next phase of growth
WAVE (We’re All Valued Equally) for Change inspires, encourages and enables people with and without learning disabilities to enjoy working together, creating genuinely inclusive worship and social places in the heart of their communities. You will be co-leading our Board of Trustees in North London and supporting our CEO to ensure that our mixed-ability groups and activities positively change experience and attitudes around learning disability.
Registered Charity
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We inspire, encourage and enable places where people with and without learning disabilities can comfortably mix - growing in confidence and friendship
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
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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!
Join us as Dog A.I.D.'s new Honorary Secretary and you would be joining the Board at an exciting time as we have launched the charity’s Strategic Plan with a new CEO supported by a small but strong team, which we will be building further this year. As Honorary Secretary you would be using your skills and experience to support the leadership and strategic direction of our charity as we look to achieve ambitious strategic growth targets over the coming years, becoming a larger, more robust charity with increased profile and reach.
Dog A.I.D. empowers physically disabled people by coaching them to train their own pet dog to become an accredited Assistance Dog. By focusing on the existing pet/owner bond, outcomes for our clients include:
· increased independence and self-confidence
· improved mental well-being
· reduction in social isolation
· reduced reliance on family members and/or carers.
· increased opportunities, with many of our clients being able to return to work or education, supported by their accredited Assistance Dog.
We are looking for an active and well-organised Secretary who can provide support for our governance functions. You will be required to attend and minute online quarterly Board meetings and other ad-hoc meetings and strategic discussions.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.