Trustee Volunteer Roles

About Roots Academy

At Roots Academy, we’ve built a learning experience that’s changing the lives of the ummah’s future leaders, change-makers and visionaries.

Our vision is enabling university students to live God-centred lives, so we teach structured, engaging and transformative face-to-face foundational Islamic education to over 1,800 students across the UK.

Role Summary

The Safeguarding Officer will work with the People Team Lead and the Trustee Board in ensuring that appropriate arrangements are in place for keeping students, volunteers and team members safe at Roots Academy.

You will promote the safety and welfare of young people involved in Roots Academy’s activities at all times.

Key tasks

• Support with developing, reviewing and implementing Roots Academy’s safeguarding policies and procedures: ensuring all safeguarding issues concerning students and volunteers who take part in Roots Academy’s activities are responded to appropriately.
• Make sure that everyone working or volunteering at Roots Academy, including the board of trustees, understands the safeguarding policy and procedures and knows what to do if they have concerns about a student or volunteer’s welfare.
• Develop and deliver safeguarding training.
• Make sure students and young people who are involved in activities at Roots Academy know who they can talk to if they have a welfare concern and understand what action the organisation will take in response.
• Receive and record information from anyone who has concerns about a student or volunteer who takes part in Roots Academy’s activities.
• Responding to information that may constitute a safeguarding concern, including a concern that an adult involved with Roots Academy may present a risk to children or young people. This includes:

a. assessing and clarifying the information

b. making referrals to statutory organisations as appropriate

c. consulting with and informing the relevant members of the organisation’s management

d. following the organisation’s safeguarding policy and procedures.

• Liaise with, pass on information to and receive information from statutory agencies such as the police. This includes making formal referrals to agencies when necessary.
• Store and retain safeguarding records according to legal requirements and the organisation’s safeguarding policy and procedures.
• Work closely with the board of trustees the People Team Lead to ensure they are kept up to date with safeguarding issues and are fully informed of any concerns about organisational safeguarding practice.
• Report regularly to the board of trustees on issues relating to safeguarding, to ensure that safeguarding is seen as an ongoing priority issue and that safeguarding requirements are being followed at all levels of the organisation.

What we’re looking for

• The Safeguarding Officer must have received relevant safeguarding training
• Experience as a qualified social worker or safeguarding lead desirable
• Understanding of safeguarding in further education desirable
• Strong understanding of Islam and the Muslim community essential

What we have to offer

• Be part of a team of 40+ dedicated volunteers from across the country.
• Receive continuous rewards for those that seek Islamic knowledge from the Roots platform.
• Be a part of a growing organisation that aims to revive and educate Muslims from a grassroots perspective.
• Receive in-house tarbiyah sessions to develop your deen.

Please note this is an unpaid volunteer position.

Volunteers are entitled to claim expenses incurred for food, travel and equipment, in line with our Expenses policy.

Harrogate Neighbours Housing Association have been providing fantastic residential services to the elderly, with care and support work in the community, for close to 60 years. This award-winning organisation strives to help the people they work with feel at home in their care and are incredibly proud of the difference they make to people’s lives on a daily basis. Residents, customers and tenants are all treated with kindness, honesty and trust because HNHA are passionate about approaching the topic of care with the respect it deserves.

As a not-for-profit organisation with charitable status, HNHA have a Board of Trustees who ensure the strategic direction and financial sustainability of the organisation is sustained. The Trustees come from all walks of life and bring a variety of skills, experience and attributes to their input at HNHA.

We are now looking for an experienced and committed Chair of the Board to join the dedicated board at HNHA. Could this be you?

The Role

As a Chair of the Board you will be responsible for ensuring the organisation is run efficiently and effectively. Duties will include:

• Chairing meetings at a strategic level
• Supporting the leadership team in giving strategic direction to the organisation, setting overall policy, goals and targets
• Adopt and monitor budgets and operational plans
• Keep abreast of changes affecting Harrogate Neighbours, the people we support, related activities in housing and care provision in our local area
• Act as ambassadors for Harrogate Neighbours Housing Association

The Person

To be considered for this unique opportunity you should be a dynamic, enthusiastic and motivated individual. You should be a creative thinker with an ability to communicate clearly whilst acting with integrity. You will be able to interpret and understand complex information and have an understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trustees.

Good judgement and understanding of the need for confidentiality, sensitivity and a non-judgemental attitude are paramount for this position. We would be keen to speak to people with expertise and experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Not-for-profit/ charitable organisations
• Health and Care sector
• Legal
• Project and Property Management
• Grant Applications and Fundraising
• Community Engagement and Development/Customer Experience
• Church communities

The board hold meetings six times per year and you would be expected to attend the majority of those, plus you would also be required to attend the AGM. Trustees are also invited to attend various events and activities hosted by Harrogate Neighbours throughout the year at their own discretion.

To register your interest, apply here, or get in contact with Charlie or Leanne at Charity Horizons for more information about this exciting role.

Please note: If you would like to submit an application or express your interest in an alternative format, such as audio or video upload, please contact either Charlie or Leanne who will be happy to advise on this. Also, please let us know if you require any adaptations for your initial engagement with us.

Please also be aware that we use anonymous recruitment methods when submitting shortlists for all our roles and we only work with organisations that are happy to engage with us in this way.

Charity Horizons is an equal opportunities employer and as such actively promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable candidates irrespective of age, disability, hidden disability, race or national origin, religion or belief, gender, gender expression, political view, sexual orientation, medical condition, and pregnancy.

The Institute of Development Studies (IDS) delivers world-class research, learning and teaching that transforms the knowledge, action and leadership needed for more equitable and sustainable development globally.

As an independent charity, IDS is governed by a Board of Trustees, who are responsible for agreeing our overall strategy, setting policy, monitoring performance and promoting the interests of the Institute. Our Board of Trustees consists of people from UK and overseas organisations with expertise in international development, research and policy.

IDS is pleased to offer the opportunity to join our Resources, Audit and Risk Committee, sub-committee of the Board of Trustees as an external member to provide independent advice and engage in the work of the RARC Committee.

The successful candidate will have previously held senior finance, legal, or professional roles and be familiar with the UK charity or higher education landscape, including issues of financial, legal, and regulatory compliance. Additionally, a thorough understanding of risk management and a strong personal commitment to the work and values of the Institute are required.

Time Commitment:
The estimated time commitment for the role is approximately four to five days per year including attending three half day meetings per year.

The role is not remunerated but reasonable expenses will be paid.

Term of Office
The external member shall be independent and shall be appointed by the Board for a term of office of up to four years (subject to annual review) by the Board; and can be reappointed for a further term, not exceeding eight years in total.

Although IDS is a sponsoring organisation unfortunately we would not be able to obtain a certificate of sponsor for this particular post as the role does not meet the requirements (skills & salary threshold) as outlined in the Skilled Worker guidelines.

Outline of the Referrals Networker role

If you thrive on networking and making new connections, this vital and interesting role offers the opportunity to create and develop relationships with local agencies, such as Job Centres, social services and many others who may be able to refer potential Readers to the group. The longevity of our local groups is down to securing a steady stream of Reader referrals, so you will play an instrumental part in making sure your group thrives.

How we will support you

You will be provided with the Management Team Handbook, training/induction, policies and guidance specifically needed for this role, including access to support from a Read Easy UK Regional Adviser, via your Team Leader. You will also be invited to Read Easy UK’s regional forums and annual conference which give volunteers an opportunity for networking with those from other groups.

What you will be doing

● Liaising with your group to establish which organisations have already been contacted, so that you can build on that initial work.

● Managing the relationship between the referral agencies and the group.

● Seeking out new referral agencies as the group grows in capacity.

● Familiarising yourself with the Publicity Organiser’s resources available to you.

● Creating a record of organisations and agencies who are likely to come into contact with those who don’t read and the dates you are in touch with them.

● Contacting these organisations regularly to provide information about what your group offers and identify how they can best inform their personnel to make referrals.

● Keeping your local group informed about your activity and identifying how many of your© Read Easy UK 2 June 2023 contacts refer new Readers.

● Attending Management Team meetings, typically every 6-8 weeks.

The skills you will need

● Confidence to promote the work of Read Easy and how it can support local people who would like to improve their reading skills.

● Ability to develop strong working relationships with local referral agencies and to manage expectations.

● Good communication and people skills, with a commitment to maintaining confidentiality.

● Reasonable confidence in using IT.

● The ability to use initiative and work independently.

● A willingness to abide by Read Easy policies and procedures.

● An open attitude that encourages two-way communication and willingness to ask for and offer support to the Team.

● A non-judgemental attitude and respect for others, with a commitment to equality and diversity, so that you can make everyone feel valued and included.

● Energy and enthusiasm with an average of two hours a week to commit to the role.

What is in it for you?

● Use your knowledge of the local area to liaise with a variety of organisations

● Meet and work collaboratively with new people

● Be active and engaged, adding value to your local community

Interested?

If you think you can offer the time, skills and experience that we are looking for and would be interested in taking up this role, please contact the person who sent you this role description.

Please note: All Read Easy volunteer roles are subject to Safer Recruitment procedures which include verification of identity and two references, and eligibility for Management Team roles in line with Charity Commission regulations for trustees

Please see the ‘Introduction to Read Easy for potential Management Team volunteers’ to find out more about the structure and responsibilities of the Management Team.

Outline of the Fundraiser role

You will be seeking funding from local organisations that are interested in investing directly into their local communities. The average cost of running an average sized Read Easy group, is approximately £3,500 a year. Your role is vital to your local group as you will be able to access local funds that Read Easy UK is not able to apply for as a national charity

How we will support you

You will be provided with the Management Team Handbook, policies, training/induction, guidance and resources specifically needed for this role, including access to support from a Read Easy UK Regional Adviser, via your Team Leader. You will also be invited to Read Easy UK’s regional forums and annual conference which give volunteers an opportunity for networking with those from other groups.

What you will be doing

● With your Management Team, plan how much money is needed to be raised to cover group expenses and agree best approaches to fundraising.

● Write applications to local community funding organisations and businesses.

● Arrange fundraising events, as agreed by Management Team.

● Maintain a database of fundraisers.

● Make public acknowledgement and thanks to donors.

● Attending Management Team meetings, typically every 6-8 weeks.

The skills you will need

● Knowledge and previous experience of fundraising is desirable, though not essential.

● A willingness to seek out potential sources of funding.

● Experience of writing funding bids is desirable, though not essential.© Read Easy UK 2 of 2 04/08/23

● Good negotiating and influencing skills.

● The ability to use initiative and work independently.

● A willingness to abide by Read Easy policies and procedures.

● An open attitude that encourages two-way communication and willingness to ask for and offer support to the Team.

● A non-judgemental attitude and respect for others, with a commitment to equality and diversity, so that you can make everyone feel valued and included.

● Energy and enthusiasm with an average of three hours a month to commit to the role.

What is in it for you? You will:

● develop fundraising skills;

● develop your skills in organising events if you choose to use this approach;

● meet and work collaboratively with new people; and

● be active and engaged, adding value to your local community.

What is in it for you?

● Gain skills in demonstrating and understanding data protection and how it is applied

● Meet and work collaboratively with new people

● Be active and engaged, adding value to your local community

Interested?

If you think you can offer the time, skills, and experience that we are looking for and would be interested in taking up this role, please contact the person who sent you this role description.

Please note: All Read Easy volunteer roles subject Safer Recruitment procedures which include verification of identity and two references, and eligibility for Management Team roles is in line with Charity Commission regulations for trustees.

Please see the ‘Introduction to Read Easy for potential Management Team volunteers’ to find out more about the structure and responsibilities of the Team.

Our Treasurer is a vital member of our Board of Trustees; this is a voluntary position. Unremunerated but with reasonable expenses covered.

Skills; we are looking for someone with a financial background who is interested in becoming our Treasurer

About Citizens Advice Southampton

This local and essential Charity provides vital support to the people of Southampton. Citizens Advice Southampton’s incredible volunteers and paid staff help more than 6500 people with 11000 issues every year, providing advice that is free, independent, impartial and confidential.

Advice is delivered in person, by telephone and email to members of the public in need of help in areas such as family, immigration and asylum, debt management and welfare benefits, and housing.

Citizens Advice Southampton also has specialist projects which include money advice funded by the Money Advice & Pension Service, specialist services funded by Macmillan cancer support and the MS Society and a Home and Well project aiming to help vulnerable people maintain a safe and healthy home. We lead the Southampton City Council funded ‘Advice in Southampton’ partnership, delivering advice services in conjunction with other local charities.

What will you be doing?

Working closely with the Chief Executive Officer, you will:

• explain, guide and advise the other board members on the key assumptions and financial implications of the Citizens Advice Southampton budgets, operational and strategic plans
• ensure that the organisation has a realistic budget that meets the services’ needs and maintains an appropriate reserves policy
• ensure that annual accounts are prepared in compliance with SORP (Statement of Recommended Practice) Accounting for Charities and submitted by the deadline to the Charity Commission and/or Registrar of Companies, and make arrangements for them to be audited or independently examined as required

A detailed role description for our Treasurer is attached.

What’s in it for you?

This is a rewarding voluntary role, where your leadership skills will have a profound impact on your local community.

Not only will you directly contribute to the success of this essential charity in supporting the local community, for you personally there are many benefits. Such as;

• Meet others and build relationships with other trustees, paid staff, volunteers and other community members
• Build on your governance and leadership skills
• Increase your employability
• Have access to Financial Director type activities

What are we looking for?

You will not necessarily need to have prior experience of being a Trustee, but we are specifically looking to recruit anyone with relevant financial experience which will support them in their role as Treasurer. You could for example be operating as a Financial Manager or Team Leader within an organisation.

Independent Member, Safety Committee

The role of the Independent member is to provide the Safety Committee and the Movement with knowledge and experience for making key decisions. The role is pro bono, but reasonable expense will be paid in accordance with The Scout Association’s Expenses Policy.

Main responsibilities

The remit of the Committee is to support the Board of Trustees to fulfil its responsibilities in relation to Safety by: 

1. providing vision and direction for consideration and endorsement by the Board (as required), by identifying and contributing to the development of safety policies, procedures and guidance; 

2. ensuring that youth members, adult volunteers, parents and staff are engaged in contributing to the development of safety policies; 

3. developing and overseeing a performance framework to ensure that safety policies, procedures and practice are monitored to provide assurance to the Board (relating to members, staff and service users) and use this management information to inform and drive improvements; monitoring the local and national implementation of safety policies and procedures to ensure practice is effective and consistently applied; 

4. ensuring that appropriate connections are made with other areas of the Association’s work that may have an impact on safety (for example Adult Training by using incident data to highlight areas of success or concern); 

5. ensuring that members receive appropriate support and communication to aid understanding of their responsibilities to enable Safe Scouting; 

6. leading the process for Fatal Accident and/or Near Miss inquiries from commissioning through to completion; 

7. reviewing and overseeing actions from inquiry reports (this should be in conjunction with the respective staff functions, particularly where there is specific policy, procedure and/or practice changes that need to be recommended for consideration by the Strategy and Delivery Committee and/or Board (as required); 

8. identifying possible areas of development for the Association’s safety activities, taking into account relevant national agendas and learning from reviews whether this be external or internal to the Association. 

Past or present membership of The Scout Association would be an advantage but is not an essential requirement. What is essential is a commitment to the vision and values of Scouting and the ability to challenge the Association’s policies and practices positively.

Top Church Training are a registered charity whose overall focus is to support personal development, improve employment prospects, provide practical help through difficult times and offer a gateway through which people can become more involved in community life. ​

We are seeking a Company Secretary who can use their skills and capabilities to assist the Board to operate efficiently and effectively. You will also help the charity to continue providing vital support to those who need it.

What will you be doing?

This role is for someone who is organised and methodical, with an eye for detail. You will take minutes at Board meetings and make sure the charity follows company law. You will also participate fully in Board meetings and play an important part in the strategic direction of the charity.

Together the Trustees are collectively responsible for the governance and management of the Charity, including regulatory compliance. However, the Company Secretary is expected to lead on all aspects of the charities adherence to legal and regulatory requirements, that includes submission of documentation to the appropriate body.

This includes being able to present and explain any requirements to other Trustees, to aid the Board’s understanding and ability to jointly make decisions about changes to the charities governance matters.

For full role description please see candidate pack attached. 

What are we looking for?

Desirable skills, experience and knowledge:

• Experience in one of the following: Legal, Office & Administration Management or Governance.
• A strong affinity with the vision and values of Top Church Training.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Integrity and sound judgement.
• Able and willing to work collaboratively with others.

We welcome candidates of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. We would like to diversify our Board in order to strengthen our governance and better represent the demographics of those who use our services.

What difference will you make?

This is an exciting time to join us as we are looking to develop the existing Board and our policies and procedures around our governance. The long term goal is to expand the Board by bringing on people with new skills, experience and backgrounds.

As Company Secretary you will play a key supporting role in helping us achieve this goal, and will use your skills and capabilities to assist the Board to operate efficiently and effectively. You will also help the charity to continue providing vital support to those who need it.

Time Commitment

Board meets bi-monthly, annual away day.

Help us uncover and tell artsdepot's history in a new project for our 20th anniversary year.

We’re looking for volunteers to build artsdepot’s archive, uncover new stories and share its journey to become the cultural venue in Barnet. Over the next nine months, in collaboration with heritage specialists, we will be collecting oral histories, revisiting key events and tracking down photos to build an exhibition which will be displayed at artsdepot as part of our 20th anniversary celebrations.

We want to tell the story of artsdepot, the ideas that shaped it, the challenges along the way, and the impact on our community. However, we want this very same community to help shape how we tell this story. We are looking for volunteers to play a key part in the creation of this project with support from the artsdepot team.

Volunteers will share their own memories and ideas of artsdepot and gather stories from audiences, trustees, councillors, community members and others involved in artsdepot since its inception. Volunteers will then create a powerful, engaging and informative display with these stories with support and guidance from industry experts while developing their own skills and knowledge.

The resulting exhibition will be a testament to the creativity and community spirit that has driven artsdepot over the past two decades.

Time commitment: We welcome anyone but respect it’s not always possible to find the time to volunteer. The contribution of each volunteer will vary from role to role and person to person but for some volunteers it might be once a week while for others it could be a few hours a month.

The deadline for applications is 11.59pm on Sunday 24 November. We look forward to hearing from you!

This project is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund, with thanks to National Lottery players.

We’re passionate about making the countryside in insert county a better place for everyone to enjoy. Our vibrant team of volunteers inspires people to care for the countryside and enjoy the benefits it brings wherever they live.

Volunteering with us is a fantastic way to help us champion environmental issues such as the climate emergency, renewable energy, biodiversity, and sustainable transport.

With your support, we can do even more! As chair of our board of trustees, you’ll have an essential role in developing our charity. As a position of responsibility, you are expected to commit to the role for at least 2 years.

Our friendly team will provide you with training and support to develop in your role. You’ll gain valuable skills and experience in charity governance and leadership.

Why we want you

By volunteering with us you’ll be helping to find positive solutions for the issues facing the countryside and the environment. By applying your skills and experience you can make a real difference and be a central part of a friendly and passionate charity. As chair you’ll provide leadership to our board of trustees and oversee the future direction and development of our charity. You’ll ensure the requirements of the constitution are met and that our governance complies with charity law and best practice. We’re ideally looking for someone with leadership and charity board experience and a passion for environmental and countryside issues. Please look at our other opportunities to find one that’s right for you.

What you will be doing

• Providing strategic leadership to our charity and supporting fundraising, membership and engagement initiatives
• Ensuring our charity meets constitutional and governance requirements Ensuring the financial integrity and long-term sustainability of our charity
• Ensuring board and subgroup meetings and our AGM are held on a regular basis
• Building relationships and representing CPRE at community, council and partnership meetings
• Liaising with local CPREs, regional groups and national CPRE
• Supporting trustees and volunteers and identifying candidates for succession Safeguarding the good name and values of our charity
• Providing or arranging line management of any employees
• Advocating the work of CPRE through public speaking and media interviews
• Chairs also represent our charity by being the voting member at national CPRE 

The skills you need

• A commitment to CPRE policies, brand, campaigns and initiatives
• Some previous experience in leadership, management and organisational development
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to demonstrate diplomacy, impartiality, respect and confidentiality
• Previous experience of committee work- paid or voluntary
• Knowledge of environmental and countryside issues
• Knowledge of the charity sector including funding and governance
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Experience of working with people from different backgrounds and abilities
• Be able to commit to volunteering regularly to suit your availability, including attendance at meetings
• We ask that all trustees are, or are willing to become, members of CPRE

What's in it for you

• Use your skills and experience to contribute to the success of our charity and make a positive difference to the countryside Meet like-minded people and enjoy being part of a team
• Enhance your CV by developing new skills and gaining valuable experience
• We’ll support you to develop in your volunteering role and provide you with relevant training
• We’ll give you a reference for your future work or volunteering Get involved with social events and workshops on a local and national level, including the annual CPRE conference
• The opportunity to attend CPRE's national online induction We provide out-of-pocket travel expenses

General Admin role to support the charities core day to day activity and give support to the Co-Chair of the charity as well as the volunteer GM. The role will include issuing volunteer agreeements, making sure all policies are up to date working with the trustees, issuing thank you letters and logging donations. A good understanding of balance sheets, use of excel, excellent communication skills are needed and you will need to love dogs and love being organised. We work in a fun team atmosphere remotely but we chat on WA and zoom often and are in touch daily. We also meet up for fundraising events across the country. Your skills will come into play when we host these fundraising events as well and there will be a chance to meet the team in person. Sound like this role was meant for you? We hope to hear from you if so. Approved minor expenses will be covered if you are required to travel to an event or meeting.

Social Anxiety Alliance UK is a young and developing charity looking for an experienced Treasurer with a background in financial management and accounting who can also help us to find funding and grants to continue the charity's development.  The Treasurer will play a crucial role in overseeing the financial administration of the charity and will have a good understanding of charity finance and potential funding/grant awarding bodies. The Treasurer would also need to be willing to be a Trustee and aware of the governance issues relating to such a role.

Social anxiety involves an excessive fear of social situations. Sufferers will often fear being embarrassed or worry about being negatively evaluated by others. Anticipatory anxiety and situational avoidance are common, and individuals may endure social situations with a high level of discomfort. The scope of the anxiety may be focused on specific types of social situations or generalised to almost any social encounter.

We are the first UK charity dedicated to Social Anxiety.

We are a friendly board and we hold our meetings monthly online in the evening.  Getting involved will mean that you can work with us to ensure financial sustainability, maximise income through grant applications and to set the strategic direction for the charity.  You will also work with the Board to ensure that the charity operates within regulatory requirements and to develop projects which will help the charity to achieve its mission and goals.

YSS enables people to be emotionally resilient, to thrive and feel they belong to a community. We uphold people’s rights and responsibilities and enable them to exercise these with dignity and respect. 

We are looking for volunteers to work with our central functions to support our teams deliver incredible services across west merica and warwickshire. We are happy to consider candidates with experience of any of the below duties of the role and full support and training will be given to support all volunteers. If you would like to arrange a chat to discuss the opportunity further please click apply and we will be in touch.

Main duties of the role

· Hold a portfolio of work across a range of resourcing areas for the charity.

· Collaborate closely with the Head of Resources, providing information, insight, and guidance for the effective delivery of key strategy objectives across finance, HR, Governance, fundraising and IT operations.

Key Responsibilities

 Finance

· To provide financial information including management accounts with analysis, forecasting and insightful commentary to internal and external stakeholders.

· To support the annual budgeting process.

· To maintain financial procedures and controls.

· To support managers to make decisions based on forecasts and budgets, providing challenge and financial expertise where necessary.

HR

· Undertake and deliver all HR transactional administration including recruitment, selection, appointment, induction and exit interviews.

· Support production of HR reporting to Senior Management Team and Trustees on a regular basis including staff sickness, diversity, complaints, grievances, disciplinary, turn-over, training, appraisal etc.

· Support Head of Resources on welfare support to staff to include internal promotion of staff benefits and liaison with external providers.

Governance

· Support the preparation and circulation of Board meeting papers and packs.

· Provide organisational and administrative support to the Senior Management Team and be the single point of contact for the Trustees.

Other Duties

· Assist as required with the co-ordination of YSS events.

· To take responsibility for keeping own knowledge up to date on relevant legislation and strategies that affect YSS services.

· To understand and actively promote the vision, values and profile of YSS.

· To uphold the highest standards of professionalism at all times, ensuring that EDI principles are adhered to.

· To maintain continuity of cover for holidays and sickness.

· To ensure all work is carried out in a safe and appropriate manner and in accordance with YSS policies and procedures e.g. lone working, health and safety, child and adult protection, risk, confidentiality etc.

· To undertake any other tasks of a similar level of responsibility as requested by the Head of Resources.

Established in 2018, The Pyramid at Anderston SCIO is a vibrant community organisation serving Anderston, Finnieston, Yorkhill, and Kelvingrove. Located in an iconic B-listed building—formerly the Anderston Kelvingrove Church—The Pyramid transferred to community ownership in 2019, thanks to a grant from the Scottish Land Fund, and completed a £1.3 million first phase of redevelopment in 2023.

As a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO), The Pyramid is dedicated to making Anderston flourish. With over £2 million raised for capital works, operations, and community projects, it plays a crucial role in preventing poverty, advancing citizenship, promoting arts and culture, and providing inclusive recreational activities. The Pyramid's mission doesn't stop there; ongoing fundraising is focused on further redevelopment and renovation to maximise the potential of this community hub.

The Pyramid is not just a building but a cornerstone of community spirit, bringing people together and enhancing wellbeing across the area. The organisation strives to be an inclusive and inspiring community-led anchor organisation that plays a central role in enhancing wealth and wellbeing in its communities.

About the Role of Chair

The Pyramid is now seeking a new Chair of the Board, ideally an experienced trustee who can work with the Trustees and Chief Officer to guide the organisation’s strategy and development, ensuring its long-term sustainability. The Chair will oversee the organisational plan and work with the Chief Officer to ensure its effective delivery.

To be considered for this role, candidates should ideally have previous board or governance experience, strong communication and committee skills, a good understanding of the third sector—particularly SCIOs—and the ability to effectively manage the Board. Regardless of background, individuals who embody qualities such as a genuine concern for others, honesty, integrity, and alignment with The Pyramid’s mission are encouraged to get in touch for more information.

It is an exciting time to join The Pyramid, with upcoming projects and activities, ongoing development of the building, and the opportunity to contribute to the community it serves.

Time Commitment Required

The Chair will be required to prepare for and attend Board Meetings, which are currently every 4–6 weeks, as well as annual planning days and possibly sub-committee work. Board meetings are held in person but may occasionally be held remotely.

How to Apply

Please email us to request a candidate information pack, including the role description and person specification.

Closing Date: Monday 14th October

This search is being conducted exclusively for The Pyramid At Anderston (TPAA) by BTA (Bruce Tait Associates). Our leadership team have all worked in the voluntary sector and we use this experience to match organisations and individuals to create great appointments.