Supporter Communications Manager Volunteer Roles

The Role

As a Flyer Distributor you will play a crucial role in helping to raise awareness about our services and events within the Enfield community. You will be responsible for disseminating promotional materials such as flyers, brochures, and event announcements to various locations within the Enfield area.

• Distribute promotional materials provided by Age UK Enfield to designated locations across the Enfield area. This may include community centers, libraries, local businesses, healthcare facilities, and other relevant locations.
• Engage with members of the public in a friendly and courteous manner while distributing flyers. Answer any questions they may have about Age UK Enfield's services and provide basic information about upcoming events or initiatives.
• Keep accurate records of the locations visited and the quantity of promotional materials distributed. Report back to the supervisor on to provide updates on distribution progress.
• Act as an ambassador for Age UK Enfield by promoting the organisation's mission, values, and services to the community. Help to increase brand recognition and visibility within the local area.

General Key Skills:

• Ability to work independently without constant supervision.
• Comfortable with walking and standing for long periods in various weather conditions.
• Maintaining professionalism and addressing public inquiries effectively.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality, with a strong sense of responsibility.

Time Commitment

2-4 hours Between 10 am - 2 pm (there are other volunteer opportunities available)

Requirements

A DBS Enhanced check will be required. Training to be provided around safeguarding.

Other Information

Please note: It is a unpaid position however travel costs and other volunteering expenses will be covered.

Our Sight Loss Counselling team provides counselling and information over the phone and online to people who are impacted by sight loss. Our client group is diverse, with the majority of clients being over the age of 50. We also offer our service to children and young people, run training workshops on Sight Loss Counselling and facilitate short-term support groups for people with sight loss and their friends and families. In this role you will be the first point of contact for all incoming clients and you’ll provide service information in a timely, efficient, and sensitive manner. You will be liaising between counsellors and clients and will carry out a range of admin duties and ensure client confidentiality. You may have the opportunity to contribute to the development of administrative systems.

Home based

• This role is home based

Additional location information

• This is a home based role to be carried out on a weekday between 9am and 5pm.

Who this opportunity will suit

Minimum age

• You must be at least 18 years old to apply

What skills and experience are needed?

• Ability to understand the importance of confidentiality
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Experience of providing administrative support within an office environment and using administrative systems and procedures
• Experience of using Microsoft Office packages
• Experience of data management/ CRM systems.

A bit about this role

Without the passionate and committed teams of volunteers across Cats Protection we wouldn’t be able to help the thousands of cats and kittens each year that rely on us for help. Our Cat Welfare Team Leaders have the important role of coordinating, encouraging and supporting teams of fosterer volunteers and cat care volunteers. They help make sure volunteers with direct cat care roles are happy and confident and provide advice and guidance when needed. This incredible teamwork means we are able to help more cats and kittens in need.

What can you expect to be doing?

• Volunteering alongside colleagues including the Branch Coordinator, Cat Welfare team, Branch Development Manager and Vet team to ensure that CP cat care policies, procedures and standards are applied in branch
• Support fosterers to follow Cats Protection cat welfare policies and procedures
• Acting as the main point of contact within the branch for cat welfare and ensuring that welfare updates are shared and implemented effectively
• Supporting the branch by ensuring that accurate and up to date records of all cats helped are maintained, using specified Cats Protection systems
• Attending relevant Cats Protection volunteer training sessions and encouraging other volunteers to do likewise
• With the other volunteers, recruit, induct and support all branch fosterers and cat care volunteers using Cats Protection processes
• Represent the branch at relevant meetings
• Play an active part in the branch committee, being part of the branch team leading on cat adoption information and updates
• Collaborating with the Cats Protection Cat Adoption Team Leader to ensure the highest standards of cat care are applied in line with Cats Protection policy and procedures

A bit more information about this role and the team

What are the benefits to you and the cats?

You will make a significant contribution to improving the lives of cats and kittens by leading and supporting other volunteers in direct cat care roles. You will develop new skills, expand your knowledge and will also meet new people, make new friends and be part of a dedicated team of volunteers.

We’re looking for someone with

• A willingness to follow Cats Protection policies and procedures
• Basic knowledge and experience of cat welfare
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to engage with people on all levels, to build strong and effective relationships
• A willingness to develop themselves and others and to update knowledge and skills as necessary
• Good administration and organisational skills
• Basic IT skills to use Cats Protection systems - training and support can be provided
• The ability to handle sensitive issues with objectivity and pragmatism
• Committee volunteers need to be aged 18+

Time expectation

The time expectation for this role will vary depending on the number of volunteers and cats in care. Our Cat Welfare Team Leaders usually spend between 10 to 12 hours per week in this role which is flexible and can be shared by more than one volunteer if needed. 

Support, guidance and keeping you safe

At Cats Protection we believe our volunteers should be happy and confident in their roles. We provide support and guidance from our National Cat Centre and through our regional and local volunteer groups and teams. We offer engaging online and face-to-face training, expenses and have policies and processes to help volunteers get the most out of their time with us.

The wellbeing of our people is important and at Cats Protection we are committed to safeguarding children, adults at risk and all those that we come into contact with as part of our activities.

People who do not go online are twice as likely to be disabled. Do you want to help change this?

Are you interested in helping people to: 

• learn digital skills?

• get access to the devices and data they need? 

Would you like to volunteer regularly at our brand-new Leeds Hub and be part of our new community? 

You might like to volunteer as a Digital Inclusion Adviser! 

About this role 

You’ll be helping Scope develop a digital inclusion service that we hope to offer in multiple locations in the future. As Leeds is our pilot project, your experience will influence how this new service is designed. 

You’ll support disabled people visiting Scope’s Leeds Hub to: 

• use the computers at the hub to get support and advice 

• learn basic digital skills using the Learn My Way platform, which is website of free online learning for beginners to help them develop digital skills. 

You’ll help people get their own internet access by: 

• advising on social internet tariffs (cheaper broadband and phone packages for people claiming Universal Credit, Pension Credit and some other benefits) 

• offering support to help people access free data and devices through the National Digital Inclusion Network, this is an organisation that helps people to access free digital services, training and resources. 

Please note, you must be at least 18 years old for this role. 

When and where 

You’ll be part of a small team of volunteer advisers based at Scope’s new Leeds Community Hub. The hub opens in October 2024 at 3 Brewery Wharf, Leeds, LS10 1NE. 

This is a part-time volunteering opportunity - we suggest half a day a week. Timing is flexible and can be discussed on an individual basis. 

Who we’re looking for 

We welcome people who are passionate about disability equality! 

We’re looking for volunteers who: 

• are willing to learn 

• are friendly and patient 

• use the internet for everyday tasks such as emails, online banking, filling in forms and finding information

• use a variety of devices including laptops, smartphones, tablets and printers 

• are good at explaining things in a simple way 

• have an awareness of online safety, personal data and data protection 

We particularly welcome applications from disabled people. Equality and inclusion are at the heart of Scope’s mission. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all volunteers.

Skills and experience you can gain 

• Communication skills: explaining technical concepts in an accessible and engaging way 

• Interpersonal skills: building rapport and trust with a diverse range of people 

• Delivering personalised training and support

• Online safety and protecting your personal data 

• Administration and record keeping 

• Awareness and understanding of safeguarding 

• An awareness of assistive equipment 

• Valuable experience for your CV 

• Experience of a large, national disability charity 

What we can offer you 

• Introduction to Scope 

• Digital inclusion training 

• Personal development opportunities 

• Support and regular catchups from a dedicated manager 

• Agreed expenses 

• Adjustments to make the role accessible for you 

• Work experience for your CV 

• A work reference 

• Access to training to support you in the role 

Dates 

This is a pilot project. We plan to run the service until the end of February 2025, when we will evaluate its success and decide whether to continue and expand. 

Safeguarding 

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. Scope is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and wellbeing of children and adults at risk, whether receiving services or being staff or volunteers. It expects all trustees, staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

Volunteering at Scope 

Scope is a disability equality charity providing practical information, emotional support and campaigning for a fairer society. 

As a volunteer digital inclusion adviser, you’ll make a real difference to the lives of disabled people and their families. 

Parkinson's UK local groups offer friendship, support, and numerous activities for people affected by Parkinson's.

In Winchester, the group is a core part of the local Parkinson's community. As a committee volunteer you'll help connect people to the group, whilst making sure existing members stay up to date with the activities provided. You could have a hand in arranging activities too, whether it's seated yoga, or a chance for friends and family of those living with Parkinson's to meet - and all activities are open to you too.

You'll build existing connections, and meet new people in your local area, all whilst making a difference to those living with Parkinson's in Winchester.

The group meets each month, but many of our volunteers undertake parts of their roles from home - at a time that suits them. This is a flexible role, and you could be doing any or all of the tasks on the role description - speak to your staff contact for more detail.

More about this role

Volunteer role

Branch Committee Volunteer

Volunteer manager

Local Network Support Officer

Where you will be based

Community

Why we want you

Local groups across the UK are run by volunteers and offer friendship and support to people living with Parkinson's and their families and friends. Each group has a committee, who work together to plan the groups activities or fundraising - all in line with Parkinson's UK guidelines.

What you will be doing

• Keep up to date about the news and developments of Parkinson's UK more widely, sharing these with the group
• contributing ideas for fundraising, activities and speakers
• sharing experiences with the committee and connecting with the local community
• helping to prepare for and clear up after group meetings
• assisting at fundraising events and any activities arranged by the branch
• taking notes / minutes at meetings and events

The skills you need

• be a good communicator, as you will be working with a wide range of different people
• Honest; you'll know when to ask for help, or when tasks might be seen as less important, and able to share that with Parkinson's UK and your group
• be collaborative and team focused, as you will take part in regular meetings and discussions
• be motivated and reliable, and able to show patience and empathy when dealing with sensitive situations

What's in it for you

• Play a crucial role in the local Parkinson's community, making new friends and building connections
• You'll be part of a pioneering organisation, committed to finding a cure and improving life for everyone affected by Parkinson's - in your local area and beyond
• Gain valuable organisational, administrative and people skills

Disclaimer

It's important that people affected by Parkinson’s can trust us with their personal information. In this role you could be handling personal or sensitive data, so by undertaking this role you'll need to complete our Advanced Data Protection training. Your Parkinson’s UK staff contact can help you do this.

Overview of the role:

PECAN is seeking to appoint a new Chair of Trustees. Under PECAN’s governing articles of association its trustees, including the Chair, are appointed for a three-year term, which may be renewed for a further two terms (so a maximum of nine years’ unbroken service).

Key tasks:  

The Chair will hold the Board and Executive Team to account for the Charity’s mission and vision, providing inclusive leadership to the Board of Trustees, ensuring that each Trustee fulfils their duties and responsibilities for the effective governance of the charity. The Chair will also support the management team and ensure that the Board functions as a unit and works closely to achieve agreed objectives. They will act as an ambassador and the public face of the charity in partnership with the CEO.

Key responsibilities

· Provide leadership to the organisation and the Board by ensuring that everyone remains focused  on the delivery of the organisation’s charitable purposes to provide greater public benefit.

· Chair and facilitate board meetings, oversee and ensure proper record-keeping

· Ensure that decisions taken at meetings are implemented.

· Give direction to board policy-making.

· Ensure that the charity has a clear vision, mission and strategic plan, and that there is a common understanding of these by the management team and the Trustees.

· Develop the Board of Trustees including induction, training, appraisal and succession planning

· Ensure that the Board is able to regularly review major risks and associated opportunities and satisfy itself that systems are in place to take advantage of opportunities and manage and mitigate the risks.

· Ensure that the Board fulfils its duties to ensure sound financial health of the charity, with systems in place to ensure financial accountability.

· Encourage positive change where appropriate and address and resolve any conflicts within the Board.

· Act as an ambassador for the cause and the Charity.

· Bring impartiality and objectivity to decision-making

· Address conflict within the Board and within the organisation and liaise with the CEO to achieve this.

· Foster, maintain and ensure that constructive relationships exist with and between the Trustees.

· Liaise with the CEO to keep an overview of the organisation’s affairs and to provide support as appropriate.

· Lead the process of supporting and appraising the performance of the CEO.

· Sit on appointment and disciplinary panels where required.

With the CEO:

· Plan the annual cycle of board meetings and other general meetings where required, for example annual general meeting.

· Set agendas for board and other general meetings.

· Ensure that the Board receives sufficient and timely information to make informed decisions.

Relationship with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and the wider management team:

· Establish and build a strong, effective and a constructive working relationship with the CEO ensuring they are held to account for achieving agreed strategic objectives.

· Support the CEO, whilst respecting the boundaries which exist between the two roles.

· Ensure regular contact with the CEO and develop and maintain an open and supportive relationship within which each can speak openly about concerns, worries and challenges.

· Liaise with the CEO to maintain an overview of the charity’s affairs, providing support as necessary.

About you:

PECAN is a Christian charity whose values are kindness, belief and hope. There is a requirement for all Trustees, including the Chair, to sign a statement of belief. The CEO is also required to be a Christian.

In addition to the qualities required of a Trustee of the charity, the Chair should have the following qualities:

· Leadership

· Experience of committee work, including at least one previous Trustee role.

· Tact and diplomacy, with the ability to listen and engage

· Good communication and interpersonal

· Impartiality, fairness and the ability to respect

· Ability to foster and promote a collaborative team

· Empathy

It would be desirable to demonstrate experience of the Chair role and/or be willing to join the Association of Chairs to increase their knowledge that will help with the role.

Impact of your role

By leading the Board of trustees of the charity, you will be part of a team providing a vital support function in your local community, seeking to ensure a dignified experience to anyone visiting or anyone who comes into contact with PECAN.

Support

A full trustee induction will be provided to support the new Chair in their role, as well as access to training opportunities to develop in their role as a trustee.

Please note:

· The Chair of Trustees will be appointed for three years. Under the terms of PECAN’s memorandum and articles of association this appointment may be renewed for a maximum of two further three-year terms (a total of nine years).

· You must be 18 or over and must not be disqualified from acting as a trustee and declare any conflict of interest while carrying out the duties of a trustee.

· The role of Chair is not accompanied by any financial remuneration, although reasonable expenses may be claimed (e.g. for travel and subsistence).

About The Role

 At WWT we believe the best way for people to understand and connect to wetlands is to experience them, so we bring awe-inspiring nature up close and let it do the talking. People feel part of something amazing and are motivated to make a difference.

By providing an excellent visitor experience as a member of the visitor services team, you will be encouraging our visitors to make the most of their visit to Washington Wetland Centre, and to understand and support our work to save wetlands for wildlife and people.

Volunteers are an essential part of the WWT team. You'll get a warm welcome, including information on training, equipment and anything else you need.  

About You

To carry out this role, you will need:

• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Good listening skills, with the ability to adapt your approach to suit your audience
• Confident in the use of multi operation tills
• A confident attitude and/or experience of successful face-to-face contact with the public
• Commitment to excellent customer service
• An interest in and enthusiasm for the work of WWT
• The ability to work under your own initiative under the direction of the Visitor Services and Engagement Officer
• Commitment to undertake relevant training

About Us

We’re WWT, and we’re on a mission to restore the super-powered ecosystems we call wetlands. There’s never been a more important moment for our work, and we’ve got some phenomenal people on the case.

Whether they’re taking a new visitor under their wing, or conducting ground-breaking research further afield, our team are second to none. And there’s nothing we love more than watching them soar.

Whatever you do here, you’ll be helping to restore wetlands and unlock their power. So, the only question left is, what role will you play?

Why you'll love volunteering at WWT

• Feel good knowing you are helping to restore wetlands, and our world
• Be surrounded and inspired by like-minded wetland lovers
• Hear from the people who inject their energy, passion and expertise into wetlands and wildlife - talks, walks, webinars, tea and cake...
• Free entry to all our wetland centres, including your family
• Volunteer discount on shopping and memberships
• Access to webinars and practical information to help you manage daily life

Why we want you
As branch treasure you will be key part of your local branch creating a range of activities to help spread the word about SSAFA within your community. To ensure that that our Armed Forces community know that SSAFA are here to help and that we need the public’s support to continue offering our services.

What you will be doing

• Maintaining and reconciling local bank accounts and recording transactions and authorised payments.
• Providing and present reports to the branch committee and to SSAFA’s central office.
• Maintaining accurate records using our on-line finance management system.
• Preparing year end accounts and financial statements including arranging an independent review.

The skills you need

• Some experience of financial administration
• Great written and verbal communication skills

What's in it for you

• Support and friendship from your local SSAFA branch and the wider SSAFA community
• Use your skills, knowledge, and life experience to benefit others
• Support in your role from the team at SSAFA
• Develop your experience and skills which you can highlight on your CV and in job interviews

Disclaimer
SSAFA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all those involved in our work and expects volunteers to share this commitment.

Are you detail-oriented and committed to ensuring smooth volunteer onboarding processes? The International Humanity Foundation (IHF) is looking for dedicated volunteers to help manage and verify our Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with new volunteers.

 Role: MOU Volunteer (Part-Time)

Requirements:

- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

- Excellent communication abilities.

- Experience with document management is a plus.

- Ability to work independently and reliably.

- Commitment to IHF’s mission and values.

- Ability to dedicate a few hours per week to this volunteer role.

What We Offer:

- An opportunity to support global education and humanitarian efforts.

- Experience in managing and verifying formal agreements.

- Personal and professional growth opportunities.

- A supportive and collaborative team environment.

Join us in ensuring that all volunteers are properly onboarded and aligned with our mission!

We look forward to welcoming you to our team!

Together, we can achieve great things.

A Little About Us!

Youth Advantage UK is a research-led, un incorporated un registered charitable organisation. We use a research-led approach to protect the rights and interests of young people through positive action such as projects, policy work, research, services, events. We promote and empower change.

Why we need you!

Youth Advantage UK are in our early stages but are growing and looking for volunteers to help achieve our aims to become a registered charitable organisation. Your skills and expertise are what we need to continue to grow. Without our volunteers we cannot grow and appreciate those who apply with us!

What we offer!

Anybody who wishes to help and contribute to a good cause are welcome to apply for one of our volunteering positions. We will speak to you about what your aims are to ensure that the volunteering position you are applying for is suitable. By volunteering you have the chance to learn something new and contribute to a successful organisation who is looking to help young people in the UK.

What we need!

Youth Advantage UK is seeking a Volunteer to provide support to the HR department. The role reports into the HR Manager and operates on a rotational basis every 6 months to allow  our volunteers to continuously develop. The areas included in the rotation are: 

·    Recruitment

·    Volunteer Relations

·    Learning and Development

·    Administration

We are looking for volunteers who ideally are passionate about Human Resources. We require all volunteers to have excellent writing and speaking skills, IT literacy, and the ability to work well in a team.

Responsibilities:

Recruitment
Assist with preparing recruitment job packs

Advertising volunteering roles on job boards

Shortlisting candidates

Arranging interviews

Conducting identification checks

Preparing conditional offer letters and sending to candidates

Volunteer Relations

Checking in with new volunteers

Arranging access to systems for new starters

Assisting with making contact with volunteers that are absent

Responding to volunteers queries

Learning and Development

Arranging set training sessions with volunteers

Arranging new training sessions with volunteers

Finding topics that is relevant to the organisation that can increase development

Finding and distributing information on free webinars

Administration

Maintain and update employee records

Setting up templates for the teams to use

Drafting contracts to be issued

Support the HR department with day-to-day administrative tasks..

Assist with HR projects and initiatives as assigned.

Requirement for the role:

• Excellent writing and communication skills.

• IT literacy with own equipment (laptop and phone)

• Ability to work well in a team.

• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.

• Ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively.

• Passionate for personal development

• Previous volunteering experience or experience in any kind of start up

• Right to volunteer in the UK

An exicting opportunity has arisen to join our Tendring schools governance board. Both of the schools have been judged as GOOD Ofsted providers. The schools governance board meets 6 times per year. These are both church of England primary schools. We are looking to recruit 2 new governors who share the commitment in upholding the visino, ethos and values of the trust,

We are partnering Music Therapy Works (MTW) an independent charity based in the West Midlands, whose mission is to deliver comprehensive music therapy services for individuals, groups and communities in a wide range of circumstances.

MTW provides music therapy to support and enhance communication, self-expression, and wellbeing. They work in a variety of settings including schools, hospitals, care homes and hospices to help people whose lives have been affected by injury, illness or disability through supporting their psychological, emotional, cognitive, physical, communicative and social needs.

We are seeking a new Trustee for MTW to join their current board and support the CEO to bring new insight and skills to set and approve the strategic direction of the charity.

What is a Trustee?

• Being a trustee means making decisions that will impact people’s lives and make a real difference to our community.
• Trustees are the people who lead the charity and decide how it is run. They play a vital role in helping to define and develop the work of the charity.
• Trustees work alongside the management team, using their skills and experience to help the charity to define and achieve its strategic aims. But they do not undertake the day-to-day work of running the organisation.
• Trustees are also Directors of MTW as it is both a registered charity and a company limited by guarantee.
• Trustees give their time on a voluntary basis. They are not paid fees, but they can claim reasonable expenses.

What do you get out of being a MTW Trustee?

• Being a Trustee is a great way to ‘give something back’ while developing your skills in leadership, influencing, debating, negotiating, strategic and organisational planning.
• You will have the opportunity to meet, network and learn from people who may have very different professional backgrounds and life experiences to your own. 
• Providing opportunities for training and development, every new trustee is assigned a Board buddy to help them to feel part of the team.

MTW want their Board to reflect the diverse community that MTW supports. We would particularly like to hear from you if you reflect MTW’s beneficiaries. For example: are you a disabled person? Do you have mental health needs? Are you a parent or teacher of a young disabled person, or a young person with mental health needs? Are you part of an adoptive family or do you work with children in care? Are you a carer for a person with dementia?

Whether you’re an experienced trustee or wanting to take up your first position at board level, we really want to hear from you! It is not necessary for you to have previous experience as a Trustee - training will be provided. 

For more information, please contact Sandra Smith, Associate Director, Charisma Charity Recruitment.  Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law.

Closing date for applications: 11 November 2024

Interview date:  TBC

Can you help us to bring in the funds we need to make the food bank a success? 

We are looking for a volunteer Fundraising Lead to play a significant role in shaping a fundraising strategy, help raise awareness of Bounds Green Food Bank (BGFB) and generate income through events, projects and fundraising activities.

We currently raise money through grants, individual donations and community projects. We would like to broaden our fundraising initiatives and are looking for someone to raise funds, meet fundraising targets, raise our profile with key funding partners, and inspire relevant groups to support us.

About Bounds Green Food Bank: 

Open since June 2020, we serve over 1,500 children and adults in the community. We are committed to improving lives by providing food and essential household items and helping alleviate household food insecurity. We strive to promote social inclusion by supporting people and families in crisis situations and needing assistance.

The role: 

• Work with the Board of Trustees to agree a fundraising strategy, including setting annual fundraising targets

• Help to develop a fundraising team

• Identify income-generating opportunities and develop projects

• Build, develop and maintain relationships to secure funding

• Provide guidance to other teams that support fundraising initiatives e.g. the Grants Writing Team, Events Team and the Communication Team

Person specification: 

• Passionate about food insecurity and reducing social isolation

• Experience working in a fundraising role, including grants, trusts and foundations

• Ability and willingness  to work to financial targets 

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and attention to detail

• Able to work flexibly and under pressure

• Ability to be creative and entrepreneurial in order to find new ways to raise funds

Benefits:

• Gain access to free workshops for volunteers and upskill on a range of topics (conflict resolution, mental health first aid, arts and crafts, and more)

• Join free social events for volunteers (such as picnics, walks, creative workshops and celebration events)

• Give back to the community - one of the NHS’ 5 Ways to Wellbeing!

• Gain a sense of community and meet the huge team of volunteers

Oak National Academy is an independent public body, funded by the Department for Education. We help improve the quality of curriculum teachers teach and pupils access, and lower teacher workload from lesson planning. We achieve this by providing free access to thousands of teacher-made, fully-sequenced teaching resources, aligned to the national curriculum, and inspiration and advice for schools on how to design their own curriculum.

We are looking for new members to join our Board sub-committees.

This is a fantastic opportunity to bring your valuable input and expertise, ensuring that the committee’s work aligns with Oak's strategic goals and operates under strong governance frameworks. This in turn will help ensure Oak achieves its mission: to improve pupil outcomes and close the disadvantage gap by supporting teachers to teach and enabling pupils to access a high-quality curriculum.

We have a number of roles available across our four committees:

• Finance, Audit & Risk Committee: Oversees Oak’s financial management, risk control, internal audit, and ensuring that Oak adheres to public sector financial regulations and value-for-money principles.
• Remuneration & HR Committee: Oversees Oak’s pay and benefits structure, ensuring that remuneration policies are transparent, fair, and in line with public sector guidelines.
• Curriculum Committee: Ensures Oak’s curriculum and resources support the improvement of educational outcomes and help to close the disadvantage gap.
• Product Committee: Responsible for the strategy, development, and oversight of Oak’s digital products. The committee ensures that Oak’s online platforms and resources are innovative, user-focused, and aligned with its educational mission.

Our committees support the Board in the fulfilment of its functions. This includes ensuring effective arrangements for governance and compliance processes, providing strategic support and challenge and monitoring results and impact. They are an essential part of helping us achieve our strategic aims.

Responsibilities

• Attend and actively contribute to at least 3 virtual committee meetings a year, providing informed input based on your area of expertise.
• Work effectively with other Committee members to support the team in delivering against Oak’s strategic goals.
• Monitor performance against agreed targets and provide support, advice and challenge to the executive team on their delivery.
• Ensure Committees operate within the limits of their authority, including in accordance with the Nolan Principles and the code of conduct for board members of public bodies, and abiding to conditions relating to the use of public funds. This includes being seen as politically impartial and consideration of conflicts of interest.
• Ensure high standards of corporate governance are observed at all times and that Oak remains compliant with its statutory, legal, and regulatory obligations.

Knowledge, skills, and experience

• The ability to make strategic, evidenced based decisions by drawing on and applying the latest information or research.
• Exceptional communication skills to support the ability to build effective relationships at senior level and/or between organisations.
• The ability to drive forward the work of an organisation at non-executive level, with a successful track record in the public, voluntary or private sectors of ensuring that strategic objectives are achieved.
• Demonstrated commitment to the values of public service, including the ethical use of public funds.
• Experience and knowledge that will contribute to the functioning of a Committee.

Candidates ideally will be able to demonstrate a proven track record of experience in one of the following areas:

• Expertise in evidence-based curriculum and/or pedagogy
• Teaching or school leadership
• Digital/Technology
• Commercial
• Legal
• HR
• Executive leadership

We are also looking for candidates to demonstrate the following generic committee leadership skills

• Governance
• Statutory compliance
• Performance management
• Diligence
• Risk management
• Integrity/ethics