Operation Manager Volunteer Roles in Manchester
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Are you an experienced HR professional looking to make a meaningful impact? We are seeking a dedicated and efficient Human Resources Manager to support our charity in developing and managing our HR strategy, policies and processes.
About Us
Emerge Worldwide's work involves raising awareness surrounding some of the key issues that lead to sexual exploitation and sex trafficking, and its destructive consequences. The work focuses on prevention of the issues, victim identification and support through advocacy, public support and empowerment of communities.
We make an impactful difference in the lives of children, young people, women and professionals as well as organisations and businesses through education and support. There has been a 10% increase in sexual exploitation and sex trafficking against children, and 99% of victims in the commercial sex industry are female.
How you can help
It is a great opening to gain valuable experience in the human trafficking sector through Emerge Worldwide. As HR Manager, you will crucially ensure ethical, professional and effective management of volunteers and staff is maintained.
The positive impact of the HR Manager role ensures that the organisation can better serve its mission to combat sexual exploitation and sex trafficking.
What are we looking for?
We are looking for an individual with the passion and drive for Human Resources, who will play a key role in shaping our HR policies, supporting our team, and ensuring a positive and effective work environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and retention of volunteers and staff
- Develop HR policies and procedures aligned with best practices
- Manage performance management and Development
- Provide guidance on employment law and HR compliance
- Foster a positive and productive organisational culture
- Deliver on training and development initiatives
Who We’re Looking For
- Proven HR experience (manager level desirable)
- Knowledge of HR policies, employment law, and best practices
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Passion for charitable work and making a difference in people’s lives for a great cause
Time Commitment
Up to 5 hours per week
What you will gain:
- Make a real difference in people’s lives and gain valuable experience in a charitable organisation
- Be part of bringing positive change to women & girls lives, and our communities
- Work with a passionate and supportive team
- Utilise your HR experience and skills in an organisation advocating for a great cause
We are a welcoming team, dedicated to creating a positive and engaging volunteer experience where you’ll feel valued, inspired, and empowered to bring your ideas to life.
If you're interested in using your HR skills for a great mission, we'd love to hear from you!
Before you apply
The recruitment process includes an interview, and we will request references and a DBS on successful appointment.
Raising awareness and prevention on sexual exploitation & sex trafficking. Amplifying our voice until freedom is experienced for all women and girls.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you a finance professional with a passion for making a difference?
CMV Action are seeking a proactive and committed treasurer to join our board of trustees, bringing financial expertise and strategic guidance to help our charity navigate a challenging period.
About CMV Action
CMV Action is the only charity in the UK providing support and information to families affected by congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV). Congenital CMV is the most common viral infection that can affect babies before birth, with potential long-term health impacts such as hearing loss, developmental delays and vision loss. It can also cause miscarriage and stillbirth.
As many as 1 in 200 newborn babies are born with congenital CMV. The majority of these will not have any symptoms. However, around 1 in 1,000 born in the UK every year will have permanent disabilities as a result of congenital CMV – around 900 children every year. As congenital CMV is a relatively unknown condition, it is a common misconception that it is rare. It is in fact more common than Down’s syndrome, Toxoplasmosis, Spina Bifida or Cystic Fibrosis.
Despite the prevalence and potential severity of congenital CMV, awareness and knowledge are alarmingly low among healthcare professionals, parents and the general public. One of our key roles, therefore, is to develop and deliver resources and training for healthcare professionals, run public awareness campaigns, and collaborate with researchers and policy makers to improve outcomes for those affected by congenital CMV.
The Role
As treasurer, you will play a key role in overseeing the financial health of our charity and ensuring we are well-positioned to continue our work. You will work with us to ensure that the charity complies with its governing document, charity law, and any other relevant legislation or regulations.This is an opportunity to make a significant difference by contributing your financial expertise to help us develop and implement a sustainable funding strategy.
What we are looking for
We are seeking a Treasurer who shares our values and can bring the following skills and experience to our board:
- Background in finance, accounting or financial management with a relevant professional qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW); charity finance experience is highly desirable.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to explore new financial pathways and drive change for long-term viability.
- Strong interpersonal skills and dedication to collaborative, sustainable funding strategies.
- Commitment to honest, transparent and ethical financial management and reporting.
- Analytical mindset, using data and research to inform mission-driven financial decisions.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Little Cell of Mine Foundation
Little Cell of Mine Foundation, based in Nigeria, empowers individuals with sickle cell disease through healthcare, mental health support, and entrepreneurial training.
Little Cell of Mine Foundation addresses the multifaceted challenges faced by individuals living with sickle cell disease. These include limited and often inadequate access to specialized healthcare, recurrent pain crises that disrupt daily life and productivity, and the financial burden associated with ongoing medical expenses. Additionally, the foundation recognizes the psychological impact of the disease, including isolation, anxiety, and depression. By providing comprehensive support, from healthcare and mental health services to economic empowerment programs, we aim to improve the overall quality of life for those affected by sickle cell disease.
To combat the issue of limited healthcare access, we collaborate with medical professionals to provide essential healthcare services, including regular check-ups, pain management, and access to specialized treatments. We also advocate for increased government support for sickle cell disease care.
To alleviate the financial burden, we offer financial assistance for medical expenses and provide entrepreneurial training through our Empowering Warriors program, enabling individuals to generate sustainable income.
Recognizing the psychological impact of the disease, we provide free mental health services, including counseling and support groups, to foster emotional well-being and resilience.
By addressing these challenges holistically, we aim to improve the overall quality of life for individuals with sickle cell disease.
Join us in making a difference! Become a volunteer at Little Cell of Mine Foundation and help us empower individuals with sickle cell disease. Your skills and compassion can change lives.
Operations Coordinator
Volunteer Role Description (remote, unpaid)
Are you a systems thinker who loves organizing and optimizing workflows? Little Cell of Mine Foundation is looking for a Remote Operations Coordinator to help improve and streamline our internal processes.
What You’ll Do: Assess our current operations, workflows, and reporting structures. Identify areas for improvement and implement better systems. Help ensure smooth communication between teams. Support project coordination and documentation. Assist in setting up more efficient tracking and reporting methods.
What We’re Looking For: Someone with a passion for operations and efficiency. Strong organizational and problem-solving skills. Experience in operations, project management, or administration (a plus, but not required). A proactive and detail-oriented mindset.
Weekly Time Commitment
4-6 hours per week
Duration of Volunteer Role (remote)
6+ months
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job description
Fantastic opportunity to make an impactful difference in women and girls lives by leading our social media department and content for the charity's social media platforms, monitoring performance and establishing and/or maintaining active social media accounts, in addition to researching and creating creative content for different social media channels.
What will you be doing?
- Creating and managing social media posts across all social media platforms e.g. Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube,TikTok, and X.
- Develop new, engaging informative content to educate, raise awareness and prevention, increase interest, attract supporters and encourage ambassadors.
- Working in conjunction with the Operations Manager, be responsible for posting original, high-quality content (three times per week) to improve our brand presence, grab the attention of our target audience and drive engagement.
- Assist with creating our new social media strategy
What are we looking for?
- Commitment and passion to advocate and fight to end sexual exploitation and sex trafficking
- Clear understanding of social media platforms
- Innovative and creative leader
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Highly motivated, enthusiastic and a positive can-do attitude.
- Knowledge of marketing is also desirable.
Skills, experience and qualities needed
- Creative Skills
- Canva Experience
- Commercial Awareness
- Creating Calendar
- Customer Service
- IT Skills
- Marketing and PR
- Research
- Team Working
- Written Communication Skills
- Up to 5 hours per week (remote)
- We request a minimum commitment of 1 year volunteering.
What difference will you make?
Joining our team will give you the opportunity to:
- Contribute to a good cause that makes a real difference to lives
- Make a lasting impact in lives and communities
- Provide education and information on a topic where the silence needs to be broken
- Be a voice for women and girls who cannot speak
- Use and share your skills and gain new skills and experience
- Be part of a friendly team of people
Please note that we will request references.
Raising awareness and prevention on sexual exploitation & sex trafficking. Amplifying our voice until freedom is experienced for all women and girls.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you enjoy organising things and making this happen?
Are you able to volunteer a few hours a week?
Yes? We’d love to hear from you.
We’re looking for admin volunteers to help with our daily operations. We have a variety of ways you can get involved:
- Responding to client requests and enquiries
- Fundrasing and partnership management
- Managing and updating company databases
- Keeping track of partnership enquiries
- Maintaining internal, volunteer, and client records
- Drafting and mailing client correspondence and newsletters
- Organising events, scheduling meetings, and making travel arrangements
- Providing administrative support to other departments or projects as needed
- Performing other duties as agreed in advance
We’ve designed our volunteering programme to be flexible and adaptive to you. All volunteering is 100% remote and you’re supported fully by our team. You control what you do and how many hours per week you want to volunteer. Some roles may require an Enhanced DBS check. If your application is successful, we will ask for a donation towards the cost of your enhanced DBS check if it's required for your role. This cost is £20.60.
Here’s some further information on what’s needed:
Are you over 18 and living in the UK?
You must be over the 18 years of age and live permanently in the UK. You must be a UK resident to apply for this role.
Do you have a laptop?
A laptop and a quiet space to volunteer is essential.
How much time can you give?
A minimum of 2 hours per week is required. We are flexible and like to work around you.
Training
We provide CPD accredited training with 3 short courses needing to be completed prior starting your volunteer role. After, you’ll have access to over 90 CPD accredited courses should you want to study further.
To always be ‘by your side’ when you need mental health peer support.
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Ignite Youth Future
Ignite Youth Future (IYF) addresses Tanzania’s high youth unemployment by equipping A-Level students, university students, and recent graduates with essential skills to navigate the job market. Many young people struggle with career uncertainty, lack of professional networks, and limited access to mentorship. IYF tackles these challenges through career exploration workshops, résumé writing training, soft skills development, and networking opportunities. Additionally, we promote mental and physical well-being to ensure holistic growth. By bridging the gap between education and employment, IYF empowers youth with the tools and connections needed for sustainable careers, ultimately fostering economic resilience and reducing unemployment rates.
IYF tackles youth unemployment by providing career readiness training, mentorship, and networking opportunities. Through structured workshops, we equip A-Level and university students with essential job market skills, including résumé writing, interview preparation, and soft skills development. Our mentorship program connects youth with industry professionals for guidance and career insights. We also facilitate corporate headshots to enhance professional branding. By partnering with HR professionals and companies, we create direct links to employment opportunities. Additionally, we integrate mental and physical well-being programs to build resilience. Through these initiatives, IYF empowers youth with practical skills, confidence, and networks for career success.
Project Manager
Volunteer Role Description (remote, unpaid)
Manage our programs ensuring they meet goals and delivers impact.
Weekly Time Commitment
2-3 hours per week
Duration of Volunteer Role (remote)
3-5 months
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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East London Waterworks Park is looking for volunteer managers to develop and manage meaningful and sustainable volunteer experiences.
East London Waterworks Park is a volunteer-led charity that has won a 2024 New London Architecture award and raised £2m towards buying land from the Department for Education to transform the 14-acre Thames Water Depot on Lea Bridge Road on the border of Waltham Forest and Hackney, into a new biodiverse park with natural swimming ponds, forest schools and community spaces.
We are looking for volunteer managers to contribute to our community-led working group who are developing and managing meaningful and sustainable volunteer experiences within East London Waterworks Park.
There is opportunity to lead on projects in communications and governance, and facilitate the direction of the working group.
The Comms Circle currently meets fortnightly on a Tuesday evening on Google Meet and spends voluntary time outside of the meeting completing agreed tasks remotely.
You should be experienced in developing and managing meaningful and sustainable volunteer experiences with a range of different roles. Strong organisational and interpersonal skills are essential. We also value your ability to think strategically and build relationships within the community. Experience in managing and motivating volunteer teams is important and a strong understanding of volunteer engagement and the ability to create a positive and inclusive environment will be invaluable. You should be comfortable with community-led processes. Our roles are quite flexible. We hope that people bring radical imagination, peace with nature, and courageous inclusiveness to the role.
Contribute to the creation of a new biodiverse community-owned park with free access natural swimming ponds. Your leadership and organisational skills will be instrumental in coordinating the efforts of our diverse team of volunteers, including architects, ecologists, teachers, community researchers, and communications strategists. By effectively managing and motivating our volunteer base, you'll ensure that their contributions are aligned with the park's goals and maximise their impact on our community and the environment.
East London Waterworks Park is a charity campaigning to create a new biodiverse park with natural swimming ponds, forest schools and community spaces




As a Business Development Manager you will be the front of the charity by helping to create opportunities when engaging small, medium and large enterprises. The role will provide effective day-to-day management relating to all aspects of the charity’s set up and operations.
The role will ensure financial sustainability by assisting the CEO, Marketing Lead and fundraisers identify and secure appropriate funding that supports the values of the charity, and to clearly demonstrate and promote the positive impact of the charity.
What will you be doing?
- To manage all operational activity of the charity according to the strategic direction provided by the CEO and Trustees.
- Where required to undertake aspects of business development including identification of funding opportunities, bid writing and tender submissions.
- To assist the CEO with updating and revising the charity’s business plan and fundraising strategy in accordance with the Trustees’ strategic direction.
- Contacting potential partners to establish rapport and arrange meetings.
- Researching organisations and individuals to find new opportunities.
- Where appropriate attend conferences, meetings, and charity events.
- Develop a growth strategy focused both on financial gain and stakeholders’ satisfaction.
- To undertake any other relevant duties within the overall scope of the role, as requested by the CEO and Trustees of the charity.
- Lobby government and other policy makers on behalf of the charity’s cause or client group.
What are we looking for?
- Bachelor’s degree in business, sales and marketing or related field.
- Highly competent IT skills
- Proven customer service skills
- The ability to prioritise and manager own workload
- Understanding of data protection and confidentiality
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Ability to motivate and empower people
- High levels of commitment, reliability and motivation
- Flexible and adaptable approach
- Ability to learn quickly and take on tasks outside of current skill set.
Time commitment and expenses:
- 1-3 hours per week, either in or out of office hours.
- We request a minimum commitment of 3 months volunteering.
What difference will you make?
- Share your knowledge and experience.
- Learn new skills.
- Shape how the charity presents itself to service users, stakeholders, funders and the general public.
- Network with a friendly team of people.
- Make a difference to the charity and the lives of others.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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JOIN OUR NEW ADVENTURE!
Are you passionate about making a difference in your community?
Do you believe in the power of human connection and the importance of combating loneliness?
If so, our new community-based charity, SUNSHINE, is looking for an enthusiastic and creative volunteer to join us as our Marketing and Communications Manager. Our mission is to make a significant impact on the lives of people aged 18 and above who are experiencing loneliness and social isolation in London, with plans to expand beyond the London area.
Role Overview:
As our Marketing and Communications Manager, you will play a key role in creating a real buzz around SUNSHINE. You’ll help us raise awareness of our new charity, lead our social media strategy, and manage all marketing and communications functions. Your work will ensure SUNSHINE becomes a well-known and trusted name in the community.
Key Responsibilities:
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Develop and implement a comprehensive marketing and communications strategy.
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Create and manage engaging content for social media platforms, email campaigns, and our website.
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Build relationships with local media outlets, councils, organisations and businesses to promote our cause and initiatives.
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Design and execute campaigns to raise awareness of SUNSHINE and its mission.
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Collaborate with the team to ensure consistent branding and messaging.
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Monitor the performance of marketing efforts and adjust strategies as needed.
What We Offer:
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The chance to join and make a meaningful contribution to a grassroots initiative in its start-up phase.
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The opportunity to use your creativity and expertise to support a worthy cause.
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The ability to make a tangible difference in the lives of those experiencing social isolation.
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The opportunity to get hands on and use your skills, experience and expertise for a good cause.
Who We Are:
We are SUNSHINE, a new community-based charity with a mission to make a BIG impact. We aim to bring people together, spread happiness, and nurture community spirit through initiatives that build relationships, enhance wellbeing, and transform lives.
At SUNSHINE, we’re more than a charity; we’re a movement built on compassion, dedication, and a shared vision. Our goal? To change the world—one smile at a time—with passionate people like you at the heart of everything we do.
To Apply:
Please send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you want to volunteer with us. Include your availability.
Let’s make a difference, one connection at a time.
SUNSHINE
Fostering Connections - Enhancing Wellbeing - Transforming Lives
SUNSHINE is London based dedicated to bringing people together, fostering connections, enhancing wellbeing and transforming lives.

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After 3 years of sustained growth, NW Hearts Charity is seeking to recruit an additional trustee to complement our dedicated Board. We are looking specifically with for someone with marketing skills and experience.
Who we are
NW Hearts charity works across the 10 boroughs of Greater Manchester to improve the heart health outcomes for our local population.
Greater Manchester has the worst incidence of heart disease in England, with almost 1 in 3 people living with cardiac conditions, and many facing inequality of access to services, equipment and expertise.
NW Hearts charity supports and funds a wide range of services, above and beyond what the NHS can provide.
The role
NW Hearts is a dynamic charity with a big ambition.
We are seeking an individual with the energy, enthusiasm and commitment to become a trustee, alongside specialist skills within the digital marketing, social media or advertising fields.
Your Commitment
- Attend the majority of the 10-12 Board Meetings throughout the year – mainly held on-line in the evening and lasting for 90 minutes.
- Attend the 2-3 in-person meetings in the year. One is usually an all-day meeting held in central Manchester, and the other is a slightly extended evening meeting within any of the Greater Manchester Boroughs.
- Liaise by phone, e-meeting or 1-to-1 meeting with the Operations Manager on occasion, where activities are pertinent to your area of knowledge, interest or expertise.
- Participate in email communications, seeking your ideas, viewpoints or agreement.
- Represent the charity at large scale public events, such as our annual Heart Care celebration.
The Rewards from NW Hearts Charity
- Use your experience and skills to support a local charity that is dedicated to improving heart health outcomes in Greater Manchester.
- Learn new skills.
- Join a small, welcoming and committed board.
- This is an unpaid position and all trustee roles are voluntary, but reasonable out-of-pocket expenses can be claimed
- We are happy to discuss training needs and provide training for board members where this will benefit the charity.
We welcome enquiries and applications from individuals who may never have considered becoming a trustee before, as well as experienced trustees, governors or directors.
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An opportunity to join the teams behind Saltdean Lido - an iconic and award winning building, a leisure and dining destinatiion venue for visitors, and a vibrant hub delivering, social welfare, lesiure facilities and general.enjoyment to the wider community.
We are looking for Trustees with a particular expertise and expereince in fundraising to support the Lido's operations and meet our charitable aims to provide or assist in the provision of facilities for recreation or other leisure time occupation of individuals who have need of such facilities or for the public at large in the interests of social welfare, and to advance the education of the public in the history and heritage of Saltdean by preserving and maintaining the building.
Learn more about Saltdean Lido at our website and see the attached job description.
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The Secretary provides administrative support to the operations of the ADH and advises the
Trustee and Executive Committee towards upholding UK Charity Commission guidelines. The
role ensures that ADH adheres to requirements of record keeping and data protection of
members. It provides the point of contact for Executive Committee team members and
Trustees to check and maintain UK policy relating to volunteer-led organisations, recruitment,
equality and safeguarding standards.
The role supports the Executive Committee Chair and Trustees in ensuring ADH team members
are treated fairly, with high standards of respect, dignity and inclusion, and in support of
upholding ADH charitable aims.
Key tasks:
● To maintain an accurate and high standard of records relating to ADH operations.
● To organize and minute a minimum of three Executive Committee meetings per year.
● To advise ADH Trustees on Charity Commission guidelines.
● To maintain and update ADH Charity Commission information.
● To work with the Treasurer to draft the Annual Report.
● To organize the AGM and communicate with members in relation to the AGM, reporting,
voting matters and policy changes.
● To support the Mentoring Coordinator in maintaining records and procedure and
covering for that role when required.
● To act as safeguarding point of contact for Sub-Committee teams and Executive
Committee members.
● To work alongside the Treasurer and Executive Committee Chair to ensure essential
ADH administration is undertaken in a timely manner.
● To offer an open and friendly point of contact across ADH Executive Committee and
Sub-Committee teams to support and facilitate operations.
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Social Friday reinvents the end of the workweek by transforming unproductive Friday hours into a global tradition of purpose, teamwork, and impact—connecting businesses, nonprofits, and communities through hands-on engagement.
Fridays are the least productive time of the week. Work slows down, focus fades, and hours are lost. Social Friday isn’t just a project—it’s a movement. A global tradition in the making that transforms the least productive hours of the week into moments of connection, impact, and purpose, where doing good becomes a habit. Beyond one-time events, Social Friday is designed to scale into a lasting global movement, embedding social impact into work culture and everyday life.
Project Coordinator - Social Friday
Volunteer Role Description (remote, unpaid)
MASTER OF DETAILS, LOVER OF PURPOSE? TIME TO TURN VISION INTO ACTION. If you’re the person who thrives at connecting the dots, keeping projects on track, and making big ideas happen—this is your stage.
At Social Friday, we’re not just running events. We’re building a global culture shift. We turn Friday afternoons into moments of purpose, connection, and impact. Think of it as the Olympics of Giving Back—and we’re looking for someone who can keep the torch lit and the team moving forward.
As our Project Coordinator, you’ll be the glue that holds everything together. You’ll work directly with the founder of Social Friday and coordinate across departments—from design and storytelling to partnerships and events. You’ll keep timelines tight, communication clear, and energy high.
This isn’t about micromanaging. It’s about leading from behind the scenes, creating clarity, and ensuring that every moving part works toward the same bold mission.
ABOUT THE MISSION Social Friday is here to transform the least productive time of the workweek into something extraordinary. We connect nonprofits, companies, and individuals in moments of shared purpose and social engagement—redefining how we spend our time and why it matters.
This mission takes alignment, coordination, and trust. That’s where you come in.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Coordinate internal workflows across design, content, events, partnerships, and outreach
- Serve as the primary point of contact for the founder, managing priorities, follow-ups, and communication flow
- Oversee project timelines, deadlines, and deliverables, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks
- Prepare and organize internal team meetings, agendas, and key action points
- Help maintain project management tools, task boards, and documentation
- Communicate updates clearly across the team and proactively spot roadblocks
- Keep the team focused, motivated, and aligned with Social Friday’s mission and goals
QUALIFICATIONS
- Proven experience in project coordination, operations, or team management
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills—you’re the kind of person who brings order to chaos
- Clear, confident communicator with a solution-oriented mindset
- Comfortable using project management tools (e.g. Notion, Trello, Asana, or similar)
- Able to work closely and professionally with leadership and cross-functional teams
- Passion for purpose-driven work and a genuine interest in impact, connection, and positive change
- Bonus if you’ve worked in social enterprises, NGOs, or creative environments
JOIN THE MOVEMENT This is more than task management. It’s about helping a global idea come to life, week after week.
This is the Olympics of Giving Back. And you’re the mastermind keeping it all on track.
Ready to lead with purpose and bring the pieces together?
Weekly Time Commitment
7-9 hours per week
Duration of Volunteer Role (remote)
1-2 weeks
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Position: Chair of Trustees
The Board of Trustees is the ultimate governance body for the organisation, serving as stewards of the organisation’s resources, and is ultimately responsible for Self Help UK’s strategy, operations, adherence to law and regulation, and financial management. The Trustees serve on a voluntary basis and currently meet virtually every 6 weeks.
Chair Responsibilities: The Chair leads the Board of Trustees and works closely with the Charity’s Chief Executive and Senior Management Team to achieve its goals. The Chair is responsible for key areas, including:
Strategy and Governance
• Ensuring that the Board operates effectively in the consideration, iteration, and approval of the organisational strategy in support of the charity’s mission and values.
• With Trustees, ensuring that the charity operates efficiently and effectively to fulfil its objectives
• Safeguarding the interests of the charity’s beneficiaries and providing oversight of stakeholder interests • Maintaining high standards of governance and risk management.
• Ensuring that the Board is as diverse as possible and provides the range of knowledge, skills, and experience necessary to deliver the charity’s aims.
• Ensuring the organisation is accountable and transparent in its activities.
• Maintaining compliance with relevant charitable and company legislation.
• Oversight of the Sub Committees of the board.
• Ensuring a high-performing and effective board by committing to regular appraisal and review of Trustees and board performance (including managing retirements and resignations of Trustees).
Guidance and support to the Chief Executive
• Appointment of the Chief Executive and approval of Chief Executive’s salary with the Trustees.
• Line management of and work in partnership with the Chief Executive to support them in achieving the aims of the charity.
• Support and guidance on operations, including personnel management.
Financial
• Ensuring, with the Board, sound financial oversight, including review and approval of the annual budget
• Oversight of high standards of financial management
Advocacy and fundraising
• Using personal and professional networks to help the executive with access to potential donors and supporters, including governments, international bodies, corporations, trusts and foundations, NGOs, and individuals.
• Advise and assist in raising and maintaining the charity’s profile in the UK and internationally.
Lead Board Meetings:
• Lead all aspects of meeting management.
• Encouraging discussion at Board meetings, summarising key points and ensuring decisions are made and implemented.
Remuneration: Unremunerated, but reasonable travel expenses will be reimbursed
Time Commitment: Estimated at 2 days per month, but some flexibility and the ability to offer more time on occasion are required.
Standard commitments include:
• Attending Board meetings every 6 weeks. Currently, meetings are held via Zoom
• Attendance at subcommittee meetings as necessary
• Monthly scheduled meeting with the CEO, with flexibility to respond swiftly to the occasional ad hoc issue.
• Attending, as a minimum, an annual half-day strategy session and other face-to-face events as required.
Qualities of a Chair
Essential
• Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities, and liabilities of Trusteeship and adhering to Nolan’s seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty, and leadership.
• Commitment to the charity’s objects, aims, and values and willingness to devote time to carry out responsibilities. • Strategic and forward-looking vision in relation to the charity’s objects and aims.
• Good, independent judgement, political impartiality and the ability to think creatively in the context of the organisation and external environment.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to respect the confidences of colleagues.
• Balancing tact and diplomacy with willingness to challenge and constructively criticise.
Desirable
• Prior experience of committee/trustee work.
• Knowledge of the type of work undertaken by the organisation.
• A wider involvement with the voluntary sector.
• Experience of chairing meetings, committee work, some experience of charity finance, charity fundraising.
• Leadership skills exercised through a period change.
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The Deputy Chief Executive Officer will be second in charge of the organization and will support the management of other executives through directly overseeing the c level team and by overseeing the general operations of the organization to ensure it runs smoothly. They will also carry out tasks to support the CEO and contribute effectively towards the development of the organization.
Key responsibilities:
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To oversee other c level executives
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To oversee and manage the general operations of the organization
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To carry out tasks as delegated by the Chief Executive Officer
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To provide senior leadership resilience, supporting the CEO and other c level officers ensuring the organizations runs smoothly
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Contribute to the organization's strategic planning and development
Requirements
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Ability to communicate effectively with others
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Capable of contributing to the development of the organization
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Excellent management skills
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Previous experience in c level or director level positions
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Experience in the charity sector
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Ability to manage a large workload through the use of task systems and IT
Candidates who wish to be considered must submit a cover letter and this must include no more than 100 words regarding their suitability for the role inline with the requirements and an indication of their ability to receive a phone call to discuss the role further. Anyone wishing to be considered must include their phone number on either their CV or in the cover letter.