Play Youth Volunteer Volunteer Roles

About the Project:

This exciting new project is a collaboration between Art Explora, a non-profit arts organisation, and Bright Futures UK, a charity that supports young people with long-term illness. The project aims to bring fun, lively and creative art workshops to young people in hospitals across London to children aged between 5- 8 years old.

Role Description:

Do you love art? Are you passionate about breaking down barriers to accessing arts & culture for families? Join Art Explora and Bright Futures as a Mini Art volunteer to deliver fun creative activities to children and families in a hospital setting, for children living with long-term illnesses.

As a Hospital Workshop Leader, you will play a vital role in this project by:

• Delivering one hour of creative activities to children and their families in a hospital setting. If you are a confident communicator and passionate about arts and culture, we would love to hear from you. Volunteers will have a library of simple creative activities to use at the sessions.
• You will use your creativity and passion for the arts to ensure the sessions are adaptive and accessible to cater to the interests and abilities of young people with long-term illness.
• Providing a positive and supportive learning environment: You will create a welcoming and inclusive space where young people feel comfortable expressing themselves and trying new things.
• Offering encouragement and guidance: You will support young people in exploring their artistic talents and developing new skills.
• Collaborating with Bright Futures UK Staff and healthcare staff: You will work closely with staff to ensure that the workshops are delivered in a safe and sensitive manner.

Why you will love it:

• The opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people
• Valuable experience in workshop facilitation and adaption in simple creative arts activities to provide valuable arts education.
• The chance to develop your creativity and communication skills
• Training and support from Art Explora and Bright Futures UK
• The satisfaction of being part of a meaningful project

What we are looking for:

• A passion for the arts and creativity
• Enthusiasm for working with young people
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to be flexible and adaptable
• A reliable and trustworthy nature
• A friendly and approachable manner

Time Commitment:

We ask for a minimum commitment of 3 workshops, which can be run over a period or as an ongoing

Locations:

Workshops will be held in hospitals across London, including University College London Hospital, 

Additional Notes:

• DBS check is required.
• Project begins in January 2024.
• Sessions run bi-weekly on Wednesday morning.
• Volunteer induction is held in person at Art Explora’s office in Somerset House.

SHAK (South Hampstead and Kilburn Community Partnership) is a resident led charity based on the iconic Alexandra and Ainsworth estate* in the Kilburn ward of Camden NW London, an area of high rates of deprivation and poverty but big potential. Our mission is to enable young people and adults to overcome barriers to economic and social inclusion. We engage with residents and young people through a range of activities based at the SHELL Centre (a well-equipped resource centre) and the ARC youth club and music studio. Through these we offer a range of exciting and highly creative projects working in innovative ways with the local community.

Shak was established in 2003 and has a committed board of 6 trustees, staff team and volunteers who have played a key role in supporting the community during the recent COVID 19 and cost of living crisis. Impressive recent growth means that we wish to strengthen the board through the appointment of individuals who ideally have links to the area, time and skills to contribute towards the good governance of the organisation and support our work in the local community. 

We are seeking 2-3 new trustees with skills and time to commit to fundraising.  We are particularly interested in recruiting people who live locally and increasing representation at board level from minority communities.  You would be joining at an exciting time when we are undertaking a strategic review and setting in place a new plan forward 

Appointments are initially for three years, with the opportunity for re-election, up to a maximum of nine years. Trustees are unpaid, but reasonable out of pocket expenses can be reimbursed. The board meets quarterly (every 3 months) and has an Annual General Meeting. Between meetings, you may be asked to take on one or two other commitments such as supporting specific projects or areas of work e.g. Fundraising applications 

Candidates will need to have or be willing to undertake a DBS check and child protection training. 

Trustees

Prout Bridge Project, 6 Prout Hill, Beaminster, DT8 3AY

We are expanding our Board of Trustees and looking for individuals with the following skillsets:

· Fundraising

· Marketing

· Youth Services

· Estates/Building management

The Prout Bridge Project offers youth, mental-health and community services. It was set up by the community in 2016 in response to cuts in youth and family provision. The scope of our work has evolved in response to our community’s needs through the Covid pandemic and cost-of-living crisis.

We operate from the town of Beaminster in West Dorset, supporting a wider area of villages and towns covering parts of Dorset, Somerset and Devon.

Our aim is to support children, young people and adults to participate, thrive and connect as part of an inclusive and resilient community. 

Multiple essential services are housed under one roof including:

• Safe and supportive youth clubs where our young people can thrive, in sports, music, art, outdoor and other activities. 
• Experienced youth worker mental health support in schools and one-to-one sessions for young people who are struggling + outreach in the town, skatepark and surrounding villages
• A free adult counselling service for anyone over 16 that people can turn to in crisis and time of need
• A community hub, bringing people together in local social, sports and craft groups + a baby and parent group, providing a safe warm space, and giving easy access to advice services.

We are a small but mighty charity with a dedicated and hard-working Board of Trustees and staff force looking to grow our Board. We would love you to get in touch to find out more.

The Board of Trustees meets around 4-6 times per year and is an unremunerated position.

As a small charity our Trustees play an active and hands on role across a broad spectrum of responsibilities and work closely with the staff team to deliver our charitable objectives.

The Prout Bridge Project is committed to creating an inclusive environment, promoting equality, valuing diversity, and combating unfair treatment.

As we work with young people and are fully committed to ensuring their safeguarding and welfare is always a priority. As part of our Safeguarding Policy and Procedures, all of our employees, contractors and volunteers will be expected to comply, all employees will also be required to satisfy our pre-employment screening process.

For further information please click the apply button.

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to a Board meeting on the 28th November.

                    While gaining invaluable experience, practice your passion within real-life scenarios. 

We’re looking for Social Media Manager volunteers to join our team, who will play a key role in the growth of our brand messages and visions. The ideal candidate will assist us grow our on-line presence and increase traffic to our digital channels.

Responsibilities
Increase traffic to our digital channels
Grow our brand messages, visions and on-line presence.

Requirements
Working experience with online digital marketing & Social Media
Strong verbal, written, and organisational skills.
Enthusiastic, Dedicated and willing to learn.

The role could be entirely remote and is unremunerated but all reasonable expenses will be met.

About TESYouth
TESYouth (Training, Employment Opportunities & Social Development for Youth) is a NFP social enterprise which focuses on improving the rate of youth employment, through volunteering, interactive and skill-based workshops, work-experience and training programmes. Together with our strategic partners, we collaborate with organisations to provide youth to develop their skills, and to assist in achieving their career aspirations.

Do you have lived or professional experience in homelessness?

Connection Support are seeking a Trustee that will support us in our vision of being a thought-leader in the prevention of homelessness, mental ill-health, and leading innovative services that prevent crises from happening.

About us

At Connection Support, our team of staff and volunteers work alongside people to overcome life’s challenges.  We do this through our values of empowerment, collaboration, compassion and taking a personalised approach in all aspects of our work.

We believe in a future where people are free from crisis, and effective prevention is the key. But for times when crises do happen, we’ll be there to help every step of the way.

About the role

The trustee will support the board, the CEO and wider senior team with advice, guidance and sharing their experiences specifically related to:

· Making our services as effective as they can be.

· Developing and maintaining relationships.

· Help us bid for homelessness contracts and funding.

· Advising on potential strategies/ideas that support us to grow in the sector.

· Look at ways to engage people to grow our reputation and services in this area.

This is an exciting time to join Connection Support as we start our new three year strategy.

Time commitment

The anticipated time commitment for a Trustee is up to a day a month. Approximately 2-3 hours per month in person, and then 2-3 hours of supporting with projects which can be from home.

Trustee positions are not paid but travel and subsistence expenses are reimbursed.

About you.

Our values are extremely important to us, so it is essential that your personal values align with ours, and you are passionate and motivated by the impact you can have by being part of Connection Support. We would also like you to have the following;

• Experience of homelessness. You might have experienced this personally, supported people though volunteering, or professionally.
• Knowledge of the issues impacting people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
• Awareness of homelessness projects and interventions.
• Able to connect with and listen to people.

We strongly encourage people with lived experience to apply. If you are not sure if this role is for you, we can arrange a no obligation chat with a member of the board or the CEO.

Previous experience is not necessary as we provide a full induction. We pair new Trustees with an experienced member and offer training opportunities to Board members.

                      While gaining invaluable experience, practice your passion within real-life scenarios. 

Join a group who aspire to think big, have fun, and create work that stands out. We’re looking for a passionate dedicated individual to join our team, who will play a key role in the growth of our brand messages and visions. The ideal candidate will assist us to conduct research and gather information on various projects.

Responsibilities
Conduct relevant research, gather information on various projects
Write research reports
Working closely with the communications team

Requirements
Good attention to detail.
Strong verbal, written and organisational skills.
Self-starter, dedicated and willing to learn. 
Microsoft Word and Excel skills.

Please note the role is a voluntary position and could be entirely remote. Any incurred reasonable expenses will be paid.
 
ABOUT TESYouth
TESYouth (Training, Employment Opportunities & Social Development for Youth) is a NFP social enterprise which focuses on improving the rate of youth employment, through volunteering, interactive and skill-based workshops, work-experience and training programmes. Together with our strategic partners, we collaborate with organisations to provide youth to develop their skills, and to assist in achieving their career aspirations.

Join the board of n-compass as a Finance Trustee, a dynamic charity providing exceptional support for vulnerable adults and young people across the North of England.

Applications close at 9 a.m. Tuesday 5th November 2024.

Location: Preston, Lancashire

Time commitment: Up to 1 day per month

About n-compass

n-compass provides a range of services that support vulnerable adults and young people. We operate across the North of England to help people regain control of their lives, providing hope and a sense of purpose through the provision of five main service areas: Carers, Advocacy, Well-being, Counselling and Volunteering Services.

Originally working exclusively in Lancashire, n-compass now operates in Greater Manchester, Cheshire, Merseyside, Cumbria and Staffordshire.

The charity has an annual income of around £6m. It employs 150 staff across all its sites and has an additional 200 volunteers who support people in living better-quality lives and work together to improve their well-being.

About the role

This is an exciting time to join the Board and play a significant part in supporting our three-year strategy, which focuses on continuing to help more people stay well through our five key support services.

We are keen to recruit people who share the passion, energy, and values of our unique and dynamic organisation.

As a Finance Trustee, you will be part of the Audit Committee.

Who we are looking for

We seek a professionally qualified and strategic finance leader with good business acumen.

You will be an empathetic individual with an innovative approach, bringing fresh thinking, ideas, curiosity, and healthy challenge to the Board.

Importantly, you will be passionate about improving people’s well-being.

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. Tuesday 5th November 2024.

Join our board as a treasurer: help us navigate a path to a sustainable future

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:

• Financial expertise: A background in finance, accounting, or financial management, with a qualification in line with a recognised professional body (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW). Experience in charity finance is highly desirable.
• Proactive and purposeful: Ability to think strategically, explore new financial pathways, and drive change to support the charity’s long-term viability.
• Collaborative spirit: Strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to working closely with others to build a sustainable funding strategy.
• Accountability and integrity: A commitment to honest, transparent, and ethical financial management and reporting.
• Evidence-based decision making: An analytical mindset, using data and research to guide financial decisions that support our mission.
• Commitment to inclusivity: A passion for ensuring that our work is accessible and equitable for all, embracing the diverse needs of those affected by congenital CMV.

We're excited to be recruiting a brand new PR & Communications Specialist to play a vital role in amplifying the mission and activities of The Great Friendship Project, on a voluntary basis.

This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause, gain hands-on experience in marketing and social media management for a non-profit, and make a positive impact on the lives of young people struggling with loneliness.

Key Responsibilities:

- Media Relations & Outreach: Establish and maintain strong relationships with media outlets, journalists, and influencers. Craft press releases, pitch compelling stories, and secure media coverage to enhance the visibility of our organisation and its mission.

- Media Monitoring & Reporting: Track media coverage and social media interactions, monitor public perception, and prepare regular reports to evaluate the effectiveness of our PR activities. Use insights to refine strategies and enhance our communication efforts.

- Collaborative Support: Work closely with the project team and volunteers to ensure that PR efforts are aligned with upcoming events and key organisational milestones. Provide communication support to other team members as needed.

What are we looking for?

• Passionate about the project's mission and committed to making a difference in combating loneliness among young adults.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated, well-organised, and able to work independently.
• Ability to analyse data and identify trends to support PR strategy
• Open to constructive feedback and eager to learn and grow in a collaborative environment

What difference will you make?

As a PR & Communications Specialist at The Great Friendship Project, your work will be crucial in amplifying our voice and mission.

The connections you make and the opportunities created will help raise awareness, ensuring that more young people experiencing loneliness can engage with our vital services.

Through your compelling storytelling and content creation, you will play a vital role in helping us achieve our mission to create a more socially connected future for young people both today and in the years to come.

Application Process: To apply for this opportunity, please click apply. You will then be contacted about your interest in the role and asked to answer a few questions about your time commitment, your interest in the role and how your skills align with the role.

Are you looking to use your unique skills to make a positive change in your community?

We’re recruiting Trustees to oversee the running of our award-winning cycling charity and play a key role in helping us deliver maximum social impact.

Life Cycle has a team of 37 paid staff (equivalent to 30 full-time) who run the charity on a day-to-day basis, supported by 50 freelancers and 100 volunteers.

The role of our Trustees is to:

• Contribute to strategic planning and development.
• Support the CEO and senior staff to run an effective organisation.
• Get involved with and/or provide leadership on specific developments and initiatives.
• Monitor performance against delivering our charitable objectives.
• Provide overall governance, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and Charity Commission / Companies House requirements.
•  Receive regular financial reports and oversee good financial practices.
• ·Advocate for the organisation and its work.

“I never would have been promoted to my new job if it hadn’t been for my experience as a Trustee at Life Cycle and the skills I learned as part of my involvement! The team do such great work, and I feel it’s a fantastic organisation to be involved with.” - Current Trustee

About Life Cycle

Since 1999, we’ve been guided by our mission to transform lives and the environment through cycling. We work with people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds, at every stage of their cycling journey: from learning to ride, to building a career in the cycling industry.

Our bike workshops (Hubs) are based in Bristol and Derby, we’ve also run projects across the West of England, Derbyshire, and Swindon. As a charity, our work is guided by a team of dedicated volunteer Trustees. With their support, we’ve been able to grow and transform thousands of lives.

How to apply: please download the recruitment pack and apply via our website.

Job Title: Content Creation and Media Intern
Location: Remote, with occasional travel
Role Type: Volunteer, expenses paid

Job Description:
Penificent is looking for a talented and enthusiastic Content Creation and Media Intern to join our growing team. This role offers a unique chance to document our impactful work through photography and digital media. You’ll play a key role in creating visual content that captures the essence of our workshops, comics, and community events, helping us share our story with a wider audience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Content Creation: Photograph and film events, workshops, and interviews with participants, capturing the journey from preparation to delivery.
• Media Production: Edit videos and photos to create engaging content for social media, our website, and promotional materials.
• Interviews and Storytelling: Conduct brief interviews with workshop participants to share their experiences and stories, creating a narrative that showcases the impact of Penificent’s work.
• Event Documentation: Document travel and location setups, ensuring all aspects of the event journey are captured visually.
• Collaboration: Work closely with our team to align content with Penificent’s mission and goals.

Skills and Requirements:

• Photography and Videography: Proven experience or coursework in photography and digital media. Proficiency with cameras and editing software like Adobe Photoshop, Premiere Pro, or similar tools.
• Digital Storytelling: Strong understanding of storytelling through visual media, with an eye for compelling imagery and narrative flow.
• Communication Skills: Ability to conduct brief, friendly interviews and connect with participants in a comfortable, professional manner.
• Reliability and Flexibility: Willingness to travel to events and flexibility with schedules as needed for event documentation.
• Passion for Social Impact: Enthusiasm for social issues and storytelling, particularly in areas Penificent covers, such as mental health, financial literacy, and youth empowerment.

This role is perfect for someone interested in honing their media skills while making a difference. If you’re ready to help Penificent document our journey and inspire others, we’d love to hear from you!

This is an exciting opportunity to join a team of Trustees and Staff, helping some of the most vulnerable children in Medway to build a future and reach their potential, by supporting the board with your experience.In 2023 our current Chair will be Stepping down from the Board at the end of their extended term in office. We are therefore seeking a Trustee with experience to join the Board with the view of stepping into the role of Chair in the future. The Chair holds a pivotal role in guiding the board and the governance of the organisation of Home-Start.

What are we looking for?

Experience:

Experience of operating at a senior strategic leadership level within an organisation

Successful track record of achievement through their career

Experience of charity governance and working with or as part of a Board of Trustees

Significant experience of chairing meetings and events

Qualities:

Demonstrate a strong and visible passion and commitment to the charity, its strategic objectives and cause.

Exhibit strong inter-personal and relationship building abilities.

Demonstrate tact and diplomacy, with the ability to listen and engage effectively.

Strong networking capabilities that can be utilised for the benefit of the charity.

Ability to foster and promote a collaborative team environment.

Ability to commit time to conduct the role well.

Knowledge and Skills:

Strong leadership skills, ability to motivate staff and volunteers and bring people together.

Financial management expertise and a broad understanding of charity finance issues

Good understanding of charity governance issues

Ability to make good use of technology to drive effectiveness.

What difference will you make?

As a Chair for our board, you will be instrumental in shaping the work and strategic direction of Home-Start Medway.  Your commitment and Leadership will ensure that we continue to provide a range of much needed support and services to families in Medway.Our small, friendly team of trustees are vital to the success of our charity and the role of Chair is key on the Board.

We are looking to appoint trustees to join our Board at a very exciting time of growth and change. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the next phase of the charity’s development.

First and foremost, you will have a commitment to improving the lives of children and families and enthusiasm for our work. You will have experience of developing strategies and plans and understand the role of trustees in the governance of charities.

We are particularly seeking applicants who have experience in

- grant making

- children’s social care

- special educational needs

- audit and risk

It is important that you can commit time to read and consider papers and reports, attend meetings and contribute to discussion and decision making. Trustees meet face to face as a Board a minimum of four times a year, plus an annual away day. There may be other meetings and sessions to attend, usually online. You will be asked to join one of Lifelites’ committees and may be asked to work with staff on specific projects, which will give you further opportunities to contribute your skills and knowledge to the Charity.

Purpose of the role

Together with fellow Board members, as a Trustee you will act in the Charity's best interests, set the strategy and policies, make key decisions and oversee the management of the Charity.

Key duties

1. To ensure that Lifelites complies with its Constitution, Charity Law, and any other relevant legislation or regulations.
2. To ensure that Lifelites pursues its charitable objects as defined in the Constitution.
3. To scrutinise Board papers and contribute to debate and decision making.
4. To ensure Lifelites uses its resources exclusively in pursuance of its objects: the organisation must not spend money on activities which are not included in its own objects, no matter how worthwhile or charitable those activities are.
5. To contribute actively to the Board of Trustees in giving firm strategic direction to Lifelites, setting overall strategy and policies, defining goals, setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets.
6. To safeguard the reputation and values of Lifelites.
7. To ensure that Lifelites considers and mitigates key risks.
8. To ensure the effective and efficient administration of Lifelites.
9. To ensure the financial stability of Lifelites.
10. To protect and manage Lifelites’ assets and to ensure the proper investment of its funds.
11. To contribute their skills and expertise to Lifelites projects, and to support the Charity’s fundraising.
12. To appoint the Chief Executive Officer and monitor their performance.

 Other duties

 In addition to the above responsibilities, each Trustee is expected to apply their skills, knowledge, experience and best judgement to enable the Board of Trustees reach sound decisions.

This may involve:

· Working on sub-committees.

· Supporting the development of new areas of work.

· Leading on and presenting on key issues.

· Using networks to create new opportunities for the organisation.

 Person Specification

· A strong commitment to the work of Lifelites.

• Experience of operating at Board or senior level professionally.
• Willingness to devote the necessary time and effort.
• Good, independent judgment.
• Strong strategic thinking.
• Willingness to articulate opinions whilst understanding the importance of collective responsibility.
• Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of Trusteeship.
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
• Ability to access and use IT including email, video conferencing and Microsoft Office.

About Lifelites

Lifelites is a charity that passionately believes all children should be able to enjoy a childhood that they and their families can cherish, filled with special moments of fun, happiness and meaningful connection.

By harnessing sensory and assistive technology, children and young people with life-limiting conditions are empowered to play, learn, connect with their families and access the support they need to thrive. Lifelites provides the latest equipment, training and ongoing support, free of charge, for the children’s palliative care sector throughout Britain and Ireland, reaching 13,500 children.

However, there are an estimated 99,000 children and young people in the UK living with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions, who could benefit from Lifelites’ services. As part of our ambitious 2023-28 Strategy, Lifelites is aiming to improve impact and increase reach so that every child with a life-limiting condition is empowered to experience unforgettable moments of connection and joy with their families.

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

Diversity. Equity. Inclusion. These words are engrained in our services and our culture. As an organisation that seeks to empower children and young people with life-limiting conditions and complex disabilities, we are similarly committed to these values in the way we recruit and develop our people, build our teams, work in partnership and cultivate success. We actively welcome, nurture and celebrate the different abilities, sexual orientation, ethnicity, faith, and gender of candidates, existing staff, stakeholders and volunteers.

Who we are

Our client, The EY Foundation (EYF) is an independent charity founded in 2014. At EYF, we believe that every young person in the UK can succeed in the workplace, and that every employer (regardless of size or sector) has a role to play in giving young people a better start to their working lives.

Our mission is to reduce the barriers to work many young people face, supporting them to successfully transition into higher education, employment or self-employment and fulfil their work potential. We are unique in our position as the link between employers and young people, having strong relationships with both.

Our ambition is that by 2032 we will enable all young people who are eligible for Free School Meals to have an employment and earnings potential that is equitable to other young people in the UK. We will do so in collaboration with employers and key partners, through employability skills training and targeted programmes, and by leveraging our convening power to influence systemic change.

What we do

An independent charity, we bring young people and employers together to deliver high-quality employability skills training, paid work experience, and mentoring. Our programmes build aspiration, confidence, and a greater sense of purpose.

To date we have supported over 24,000 young people and created over 23,000 volunteering opportunities.

We operate in regions across the country, collaborating closely with employers to enable our insights-based approach to benefit them too, progressing towards our aim of builder a more diverse, accessible and inclusive workforce.

We operate as a Member Firm of EY Global Limited and are grateful to have a five-year funding and Master Services Agreement in place with them which provides the majority of our funding as well as other resource and service provisions. Our Board operates with majority independent Trustees and an independent Chair along with a minimum of four EY colleagues. We also have the role of EY Member who acts as a representative between the two organisations but does not sit on the Board.

What we are looking for

We are recruiting an Independent Trustee to join our diverse Board and help us drive the step-change needed to deliver our ten year ambition, with experience in campaigning and advocacy and the ability to influence key decision makers.

It is essential that the successful Trustee is committed to driving social mobility and making the working world equitable for young people across the UK.

Skills, knowledge & experience

• Expertise in guiding the development of advocacy influencing strategies, providing strategic direction and oversight to ensure alignment with our EYF's goals.
• Understanding and knowledge of strategic campaigning approaches including public mobilisation (online and offline), strategic communications, partnerships, and research/data gathering into overarching organisational strategies.
• Evidence of successful advocacy and campaigning experience which influenced key decision makers.
• Up-to-date understanding of the UK political context and opportunities to influence.
• Experience of carrying out a UK-focussed campaigning role including particular focus on how to achieve the greatest possible influence through Parliamentary processes.
• Demonstrate a track record of upholding a positive culture of inclusion.
• Connect, through lived experience or other, with the young people with whom we work.
• Commitment to prepare for, travel to and attend five Trustee meetings, per year including one Board away day (whilst occasional board meetings can be joined remotely we meet face to face whenever possible).
• Willingness to meet with lead staff online and in person (where possible) in between Board meetings (where relevant) in addition to Board meetings.

We would also welcome applications from those who have experience in:

• Monitoring and impact evaluation for a large charity, higher education body, management fund or similar.

What you will be expected to do

Trustees share the ultimate responsibility of governing the Foundation. As a Trustee, you will be expected to:

• Ensure the Foundation has the right strategy, resources and governance to fulfil its purpose and oversee the management of these responsibly and with care.
• Act in the best interest of the Foundation and our beneficiaries at all times.
• Delegate day-to-day functions and operations of the Foundation to the Leadership Team, Sub-Committees or other such entity, as appropriate.
• Attend four Board meetings per year plus one Board Away Day.
• Comply with our Child Protection Policy in which we require all Trustees to complete an Enhanced DBS (England) / PVG (Scotland) and NSPCC Safeguarding training.
• Comply with internal independence processes (as an EY Member Firm we must ensure independence from any and all EY audit clients and affiliates).

Future Dates for Meetings

• Wednesday 12 March 2025, 10.00-13.00
• Wednesday 4 June 2025, 10.00-13.00

All Board meetings are held in person at EY, 1 More London Place, London, SE1 2AF.

Trustees are often chosen for their previous board experience and long professional careers. However, we are interested in talking to anyone who can demonstrate the ability to think strategically and the integrity to take on this important role with time to give us. Please don’t be discouraged if this isn’t something you’ve done before, or if you don’t meet all elements of the role specification; we will provide mentoring and training to support new Trustees to understand their role. Please do consider applying if you have the courage and enthusiasm to encourage, challenge, influence and support us to be the best we can be.

Our commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

EY Foundation is an Equal Opportunities, Diverse and Inclusive Employer. At EY Foundation, we welcome and encourage applications regardless of their backgrounds, nationalities, ages, gender reassignment, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation and disability. 

With over 80% of the young people we work with from Black, Asian or ethnic minority communities, our team and Board, need to reflect the young people we support. In 2019, we made diversity and inclusion a strategic priority, with a differential focus on race, and in 2020 we published eleven race commitments. You can find out more here.

We encourage applications from across our regional hubs, the South (London), Midlands (Birmingham), North (Manchester) and Scotland (Glasgow).

Applications will be open for 6 weeks, closing at 3pm on Wednesday 13th November 2024.

Interview schedule:

Initial discussions are required with Inclusive Recruiting, responsible for managing the recruitment process.

• 2 stage interview process with EY Foundation
• First stage – virtual
• Second stage – ideally in person

First stage interview: w/c 25th November 2024

Second stage interview: w/c 2nd December 2024