Non Exec Directors Volunteer Roles in Manchester
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Altus Education Partnership is seeking two educationalists with specialisms in primary and secondary (including post-16) education to join the board of Trustees. The candidate/s should have a strong understanding of school improvement, and an understanding of the latest Ofsted framework would be an advantage. The Trust welcomes applications from all backgrounds but would particularly welcome applications from those from traditionally under-represented backgrounds.
Trust Board meetings are held four times a year on a Wednesday, typically 5pm-7pm. Meetings are held in-person at the Trust’s Headquarters in Rochdale centre, although the option to join remotely can be facilitated in exceptional circumstances. Occasionally meetings will be held at one of the schools to align with Trustee site visits. The Trust board also have the following committees:
- Finance & Resources (x3 meetings per year)
- Audit & Risk (x3 meetings per year)
- Education Standards (x5 meetings per year)
It is expected that the new Trustee will bring their expertise to the Education Standards committee. The new Trustee would not be expected to Chair the committee.
A full induction programme with meetings with the CEO, CFO and Chair of the Board along with a full training package will be available online and via local providers for the new Trustees joining the board. Successful applicants will also receive access to Governors for Schools ‘The First 100 Days as a Trustee’ eLearning, devised in partnership with CST.
About Altus Education Partnership
Altus Education Partnership is a four school Trust based in Rochdale (two secondary schools, one primary and Rochdale Sixth Form College). The Trust aims to build a family of inclusive academies from early years to 18 in Rochdale and its surrounds, with the memorandum between Rochdale Sixth Form College and Hopwood Hall College forming the cornerstone of the Trust’s strategy. The Trust has an ‘all-through’ strategy, with the vision of there being one 'level three' provider (Rochdale Sixth Form College) with a number of secondary and primary schools operating as main feeder schools. The Trust has formed an eligibility criteria to assess schools waiting to the join the Trust against and are mindful that educational and economic efficiency remain a priority.
The Trust has a commitment to working with Rochdale schools, regularly working with local schools in various supporting capacities. The Trust is due to expand to five schools in 2025 with an Outstanding primary school joining, and a further two schools in current talks about joining Altus. Altus also enjoy good relationships with Rochdale Local Authority.
Current priorities for the Trust include focused support for it’s secondary schools, one of which is currently graded ‘Requires Improvement’ by Ofsted and another is overdue it’s inspection and both schools serve areas of considerable deprivation. The Trust has a dedicated school improvement team to provide additional support alongside the Education and Standards Committee.
What difference will you make? What’s in it for the volunteer?
Volunteering on an academy trust board is deeply rewarding and impacts the lives of hundreds, even thousands, of young people. Academy trusts support schools to give children a better future. For young people to have the best possible opportunities in later life, it’s vital we have individuals with the right expertise leading schools and holding executive teams accountable. Becoming a Trustee is a fantastic opportunity to give back to communities by strengthening education.
Becoming a Trustee is also an opportunity for you to build your experience in strategic decision-making at senior level or demonstrate your ability to perform in a non-executive position as part of a portfolio career.
All roles are volunteer/pro bono in nature.
Governing boards should represent the communities they serve, as well as wider society. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply to ensure academy trust boards are diverse in background, skillset, and thought.
Diversity is a powerful instrument for effective governance. Trustees are required to make choices that impact the daily lives of students, from school finance all the way through to staff recruitment and pupil admissions. We believe that true representation at board level enables all students to fulfil their potential.
Further Information
We strongly recommend that you review information about the trust both via their website, and also on Companies House, Get Information About Schools and the Schools Financial Benchmarking Service.
For essential reading, please visit the resources for academy trustees section of Governors for Schools website, where you will find the Academy Trust Governance Guide, Academy Trust Handbook and the free eLearning, ‘Becoming a Trustee’.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Level= are delighted to be supporting a pioneering charity based in Manchester, in their search for a dedicated Chair to steer the governance and strategic direction of the organisation.
Founded in 2005, the charity is dedicated to harnessing the power of sport to uplift disadvantaged communities. They partner with Sport England and Sport Wales, supporting a network of over 1600 organisations to provide accessible sports opportunities. Their vision is to create healthier, safer, and more successful communities through sport, with a focus on equity and inclusion.
Role Overview:
This is an unpaid, strategic leadership role with reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses. As Chair, you will play a key role in ensuring effective governance, supporting the Executive team in setting vision and policy, and promoting impactful change within the organisation.
As Chair you will:
- Lead the Board of Trustees, ensuring effective governance and strategic oversight.
- Create a culture of inclusivity, collaboration, and shared decision-making among trustees.
- Collaborate with the Executive to set vision, values, and strategic policies
- Monitor organisational performance and ensure financial sustainability
- Safeguard the culture, reputation, and values of the organisation.
Who We're Looking For:
You'll thrive in this role if you are:
- An empathetic and inclusive leader with excellent communication skills and the ability to engage diverse stakeholders.
- Experienced in leadership roles within values-driven, charitable organisations, ideally with governance experience.
- Passionate about the role of sport in transforming young lives, particularly in disadvantaged communities.
- Committed to creating equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging, with a demonstrated ability to lead in these areas.
- Knowledgeable about the duties and legal responsibilities of trusteeship.
The Package:
The Chair role is unremunerated, but reasonable out-of-pocket expenses related to travel, subsistence, and accommodation will be covered.
This position requires a commitment of at least two days per month and involves heading three online Board meetings and three in-person awaydays annually. The Chair will also engage with the Chief Executive and other Executive team members on governance and strategy, and attend key events and gatherings.
Why Join them?
The charity's mission is to provide sporting opportunities to disadvantaged communities, ensuring that everyone has the chance to enjoy the benefits of an active lifestyle. They are a passionate team committed to making a difference.
Our Inclusive Recruitment Process:
This role is being managed by Level=. Level= is committed to ensuring fairness and transparency throughout the process:
- Your CV will be used for information purposes only and will not be a determining factor in the shortlisting process.
- Shortlisted candidates will complete a series of anonymised work-related questions designed to assess problem-solving skills, knowledge, and experience. These will be reviewed by a diverse panel.
- Feedback will be provided to all candidates at the end of the process.
If you have accessibility requirements or need further support, please contact Level=.
The closing date for applications is Wednesday 5th February 2025 at midday, and the deadline for submission of the work-related questions Thursday 6th February 2025 at midnight.
If you have any accessibility requirements or would like to understand our process further, please contact level=
Similar roles include Board Chair, Trustee Chair, Non-Executive Director, Governance Leader, or Charity Chair.
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Lead the Future of Education in Africa | Chair of the Board of Trustees
Hope Africa Trust seeks a visionary and passionate leader to chair our Board of Trustees and guide the organisation in its mission to transform education across the African continent.
About Hope Africa Trust:
Hope Africa Trust is a pioneering organisation dedicated to revolutionising education in Africa. We are driven by an unwavering belief in the transformative power of education to unlock human potential and build a brighter future for all African children. We are not just building schools; we are cultivating a generation of empowered learners, critical thinkers, and global citizens.
Mission:
To provide a world-class education for every African child, fostering an environment of excellence, equity, and opportunity.
Role Purpose:
As Chair of the Board of Trustees, you will be the visionary leader who sets the strategic direction for Hope Africa Trust. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of education in Africa, ensuring the organisation achieves its ambitious goals, and maximising its impact on the lives of countless children.
Key Responsibilities:
- Champion Transformative Education: Lead the Board in developing and implementing a bold and innovative vision for education in Africa.
- Drive Strategic Growth: Oversee the CEO and senior leadership team in the execution of the organisation's strategic plan, ensuring financial sustainability and operational excellence.
- Cultivate High-Impact Partnerships: Build and nurture strategic relationships with key stakeholders, including donors, government officials, academic institutions, and community leaders.
- Foster a Culture of Excellence: Inspire and lead a high-performing Board of Trustees, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Advocate for Change: Be a passionate advocate for quality education in Africa, raising awareness and mobilising support for the organisation's work.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Proven track record of successful leadership in the non-profit, education, or a related sector.
- Deep understanding of educational challenges and opportunities in Africa.
- Strong financial acumen and experience in fundraising and resource development.
- Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- A demonstrated commitment to social justice and a passion for improving the lives of children
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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!
About Emergency Nutrition Network (ENN)
Emergency Nutrition Network (ENN) is recognised for its work to reduce undernutrition globally. We enhance the effectiveness of nutrition policy and programming by improving knowledge, stimulating learning, connecting key actors and building evidence. We are passionate about being network-driven, independent and evidence-based.
Our vision is that every individual caught up in a nutritional emergency, or suffering from malnutrition anywhere in the world, gets the most effective help possible. We undertake knowledge management, research, and advocacy to support national governments, civil society, UN agencies, donors and academic organisations, and communities of practitioners. Through our work and collaborations, we support agencies and individuals to implement evidence-based nutrition programming, predominantly in low- and middle-income countries and in fragile and conflict-affected states.
ENN has its head office in Oxfordshire, UK. ENN is financially supported by foundations and trusts, bilateral donors, international non-governmental organisations and United Nations agencies. For more information about ENN see our website.
What we do
ENN’s work includes our “Field Exchange” publication that provides up to date information from research, programme learnings, and news from the sector, generated by practitioners, and distributed to our large network of researchers, practitioners and policy makers globally. We have projects specialising in Infant Feeding in Emergencies, Wasting and Stunting, Maternal and Adolescent Nutrition and support for Small and Nutritionally at-risk Infants under six months & their mothers and also manage a peer-to-peer forum offering timely answers to the questions challenging those on the front line of providing services to treat and prevent malnutrition in the world. ENN does not directly implement programmes but works to improve the effectiveness of all nutrition practitioners by helping to shape policy and practice at global and national levels.
Our Funding
ENN receives funding from governments, UN agencies, private foundations through grants and agreements, as well as contributions from partners.
This Role
The Emergency Nutrition Network needs to expand its funding base. To do this we would like to open funding potential from the private and corporate sectors, new foundations and other funders that may have an interest in working to improve nutrition for people in emergency and high malnutrition contexts.
The work will involve identifying potential funding sources, developing relationships and helping to finesse opportunities that can match ENN with potential funders. This will be closely supported by the CEO and technical team.
The position will report to the Technical Director (Operations & Platforms)
About You
We are looking for someone who would enjoy the challenge of working with a charity to raise funds to provide support for projects and practitioners working in difficult and resource poor situations to treat and prevent malnutrition.
If you have experience in the private or corporate sector, and skills that you believe could enable you to fundraise, we would love to hear from you.
Terms and Conditions
Hours of work: fully flexible/negotiable
Location: Oxford area ideally, but the work does not need to be office based, so other locations should be workable.
Remuneration: This is a voluntary or pro bono position, however, reasonable expenses can be reimbursed for travel and subsistence in line with ENN’s policies.
To apply and For further information please see Emergency Nutrition Network's website
Please note: ENN does not intend any employment relationship to be created from this voluntary position, either now or at any time in the future.
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Emergency Nutrition Network works to reduce undernutrition globally.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About Emergency Nutrition Network (ENN)
Emergency Nutrition Network (ENN) is recognised for its work to reduce undernutrition globally. We enhance the effectiveness of nutrition policy and programming by improving knowledge, stimulating learning, connecting key actors and building evidence. We are passionate about being network-driven, independent and evidence-based.
Our vision is that every individual caught up in a nutritional emergency, or suffering from malnutrition anywhere in the world, gets the most effective help possible. We undertake knowledge management, research, and advocacy to support national governments, civil society, UN agencies, donors and academic organisations, and communities of practitioners. Through our work and collaborations, we support agencies and individuals to implement evidence-based nutrition programming, predominantly in low- and middle-income countries and in fragile and conflict-affected states.
ENN has its head office in Oxfordshire, UK. ENN is financially supported by foundations and trusts, bilateral donors, international non-governmental organisations and United Nations agencies. For more information about ENN see our website.
What we do
ENN’s work includes our “Field Exchange” publication that provides up to date information from research, programme learnings, and news from the sector, generated by practitioners, and distributed to our large network of researchers, practitioners and policy makers globally. We have projects specialising in Infant Feeding in Emergencies, Wasting and Stunting, Maternal and Adolescent Nutrition and support for Small and Nutritionally at-risk Infants under six months & their mothers and also manage a peer-to-peer forum offering timely answers to the questions challenging those on the front line of providing services to treat and prevent malnutrition in the world. ENN does not directly implement programmes but works to improve the effectiveness of all nutrition practitioners by helping to shape policy and practice at global and national levels.
Our Funding
ENN receives funding from governments, UN agencies, private foundations through grants and agreements, as well as contributions from partners.
This Role
The Emergency Nutrition Network needs to expand its funding base. To do this we would like to open funding potential from the private and corporate sectors, new foundations and other funders that may have an interest in working to improve nutrition for people in emergency and high malnutrition contexts.
The work will involve identifying potential funding sources, developing relationships and helping to finesse opportunities that can match ENN with potential funders. This will be closely supported by the CEO and technical team.
The position will report to the Technical Director (Operations & Platforms)
About You
We are looking for someone who would enjoy the challenge of working with a charity to raise funds to provide support for projects and practitioners working in difficult and resource poor situations to treat and prevent malnutrition.
If you have experience in the private or corporate sector, and skills that you believe could enable you to fundraise, we would love to hear from you.
Terms and Conditions
Hours of work: fully flexible/negotiable
Location: Oxford area ideally, but the work does not need to be office based, so other locations should be workable.
Remuneration: This is a voluntary or pro bono position, however, reasonable expenses can be reimbursed for travel and subsistence in line with ENN’s policies.
To apply
Submit a brief CV as well as a short covering letter setting out how your past experience demonstrates your suitability for the role.
For further information:
If you would like to discuss this further, please send an email to the CEO, Nigel Tricks.
Please note: ENN does not intend any employment relationship to be created from this voluntary position, either now or at any time in the future.
This role is advertised as part of TPP's Free Giving Back Services. This volunteer advertisement copy has been supplied to TPP and applicants apply direct to the organisation. Please contact the organisation directly if you have any questions about this volunteer role.
