Trustee volunteer roles

Help guide our finances to ensure Gloucestershire Nightstop can provide safe homes and brighter futures for young people facing homelessness.

About Gloucestershire Nightstop

Gloucestershire Nightstop is a leading youth-specific homelessness charity dedicated to preventing homelessness among young people aged 16-25 in Gloucestershire. For nearly 20 years, we have championed bespoke housing and support models to help young people avoid, resolve, and move on from homelessness, enabling them to safely transition to adulthood and build better futures.

What will you be doing?

We are looking for someone who finds numbers and their impact interesting! We are less concerned with formal qualifications (although very welcome) than someone who commits to doing the work necessary in a timely manner and an ability to work co-operatively with the Chair, Executive Director and all trustees. The board takes the overall responsibility so you will need to be able to help trustees and staff to understand the financial information and its actual or potential impact on the charity immediately and long term. We have an experienced bookkeeper and an appointed experienced external examiner.

Overall purpose:

• Oversee all financial aspects of the charity, on behalf of the board of trustees, to evaluate our financial position and associated risks. 
• Assist the Chair and the Executive Director in ensuring that the board of trustees fulfils its duties and responsibilities for the proper financial governance of the charity. 

What are we looking for?

Essential:

• Financial Awareness: Knowledge of, or a willingness to learn, accounting practices relevant to corporate governance.
• Understanding of Regulations: Understanding of, or willingness to learn about, financial regulations governing charities and companies.
• Collaborative Approach: Financial oversight is a shared responsibility of the board, with the Treasurer working closely alongside fellow trustees as part of a team.
• Commitment & Time: Able to dedicate sufficient time to the role.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to plan ahead and contribute to the charity’s long-term vision.
• Ability to digest, present & critically evaluate a range of information, including written reports, statistics and verbal communications.
• Willingness to challenge and engage.
• Understanding and commitment to diversity issues.

Desirable:

• Experience serving as a trustee or working within the charity sector.
• Formal financial qualifications.

Support and training available: If you're new to being a trustee, the Chair and board members will offer guidance and training to help you succeed.

What difference will you make?

Your financial oversight and insight will ensure Gloucestershire Nightstop can open its doors to every young person who turns to us in crisis - not just today, but for years to come. By helping us make the most of every pound, identifying risks before they become problems, and ensuring our resources match our ambition, you’ll directly empower us to provide safe homes, compassionate support, and real opportunities for young people on the brink of homelessness.

Time commitment

Estimate of time needed: up to five hours per month.

The Trust's Requirements

SHARE Multi Academy Trust is recruiting three new volunteers to the position of trustee - or non-executive director - and Member, a role akin to that of a shareholder.  

Ideal candidates will have a qualification in accountancy, experience in finance, audit and/or risk as well as strategic senior leadership experience. Ideally, this volunteer will assume a role as Chair the Finance and Audit & Risk Committees. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership and committee management skills, experience in financial oversight and audit/risk management.

The second trustee volunteer will be able to demonstrate experience as a senior leader in Education, preferably in a Multi Academy Trust setting. An in-depth understanding of SEND across different phases would be highly advantaegous, while good local knowledge and links would be desirable but not essential for both roles.

For the role of Member, prior experience in a non-executive/trustee position and a firm understanding of corporate or charity governance is essential. The time commitment for this position is generally much lower, with ~two meetings per year.

For all roles, experience in managing or advising similar-sized organisations (in terms of revenue) and/or a strategic understanding of education is required. 
 
The trust is open to considering remote or virtual participation for the education trustee. The trust is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion, including age diversity, and is willing to offer mentorship from another trustee where applicable and relevant.

Meetings and Governance Structure

The trust's mission is to help disadvantaged students achieve academic success and personal growth. The Board is led by an experienced CEO, who also serves as Accounting Officer. A small central team supports school improvement, HR, operations, and finance. The board consists of three members and nine directors (including the CEO). In 2024, three new trustees joined, bringing expertise in business and HR. The Chair has been with the board for four years, including two as Chair.
 
The board is strengthening connections with local governing bodies through committees and link roles. A dedicated governance professional ensures compliance and thorough induction for new trustees. Trustees have access to additional training via online platforms like NGA and the National College. Annual skills audits are conducted and reviewed. The Trust Board meets six times per year, with additional meetings as necessary, and operates with committees for financial scrutiny, audit, and risk. The trust will soon exceed £50 million in annual revenue, prompting the separation of audit, risk, and finance into distinct committees. Current committees include Finance, Audit & Risk, Safeguarding, and Remuneration, with new committees under consideration: People, Pupil, and Standards. The Trust Board is evaluating communication between local governing bodies and the Trust Board, with plans for reduced board meetings once committees are established. 

About the trust

Share Multi-Academy Trust formed in September 2011, initially as a Single Academy Trust (SAT) with Shelley College, which earned an 'Outstanding' judgment in May 2013. In March 2014, Shelley College became a National Teaching School, and a Teaching School Alliance was established. Over the next two years, the trust expanded to include primary schools such as Heaton Avenue Primary, Millbridge Junior, Infant and Nursery, and Woodside Green (formerly Cowersley Primary). In November 2018, Royds Hall Community Academy, including secondary and primary sites, joined the trust, followed by Thornhill Community Academy. In February 2022, Whitcliffe Mount Secondary School also joined. By Spring 2025, a secondary school in North Yorkshire will join, expanding the trust’s reach to 4 primary academies, 4 secondary academies (including one with a sixth form), and one more secondary school. Ofsted outcomes are generally good, with one school rated as Requires Improvement. 

The trust excels in supporting disadvantaged students and those with special educational needs (SEND), operating a specialized SEND resource base. It also runs a Teaching School Hub and contributes to local and national networks. The CEO is an active contributor to industry discussions, including DfE roundtables. Growth is considered only when new schools align with the trust's core values of overcoming disadvantage and achieving outstanding pupil outcomes. The trust has a well-developed people strategy, including executive and board succession planning. 
 
The trust maintains strong financial controls, with a CFO in place since 2022. They follow a GAG (General Annual Grant) pooling model, covering various services like school improvement, HR, finance, payroll, legal, and ICT strategy, without hidden service charges. Academy budgets are submitted for Trust Board approval by early July each year, with indicative budgets required by April. Academy Improvement Plans and financial plans must be submitted to the CEO by October. 
 
The trust has a Reserves Policy that is reviewed annually, maintaining reserves of 10% to 18% of recurring revenue income. Individual academies may adjust their reserves within policy limits with CEO and CFO approval. Financial reserves are in line with DfE expectations. 

RMC seek to appoint 2 experienced people to join our Board. We welcome applications from individuals who in addition to relevant governance experience, may have experience of finances, employment law, communications, fundraising etc.

What will you be doing?

The Refugee and Migrant Centre (RMC) is a well-established, award winning regional charity, renowned for its work with refugees & migrants. RMC operate across Birmingham and the Black Country and have a very broad remit and extremely varied service user base. We have 5 offices across our area of operation, over a hundred staff and dozens of volunteers

The ideal candidates would have considerable experience in similar roles, have in depth understanding of charity boards/governance and be sympathetic to our ethos and values. 

For these non-remunerated, voluntary roles, we would ask that you dedicate time to attend 7-8 board meetings annually as well as social events, celebrations etc.

The key officers’ roles within the board are currently filled but vacancies for these roles may arise in the future.

We hope to receive applications from all walks of life and across RMC’s area of operation and surrounding areas.  

Please note that applications will be assessed on an ongoing bases and only shortlisted candidates would be contacted.

What are we looking for?

We welcome applications from people who in addition to relevant governance experience, may have experience in communications, management of finances, employment law, fundraising & income generation etc.

What difference will you make?

RMC has an experienced and competent board and a highly skilled and proactive management team. In addition to providing professional governance and oversight, you will be part of a vibrant charity that is facing very high demand for its services and operates in a rather challenging socio-political environment. 

Before you apply

If you are interested, please send an expression of interest (1-2 pages of A4) and your CV via Reach

For more information or to arrange an informal conversation with the Senior Leadership of RMC, please message via Reach.

Please note that applications will be assessed on ongoing bases and only shortlisted candidates would be contacted. 

Join LMSU as Chair of the Board.  

About LSMU 

Atkinson HR is pleased to be supporting London Metropolitan Students’ Union (LMSU) in recruiting for the position of Chair of the Board. LMSU is an independent, registered charity committed to enhancing the student experience at London Metropolitan University.

As LMSU embarks on their new exciting chapter to fulfil their vision, they are seeking an exceptional leader with a strategic vision to guide the Board and support its mission in creating a connected, high quality and transformative university experience for all students.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Lead the Board of Trustees in driving LMSU’s strategic direction. 

• Hold the CEO accountable for organisational goals and objectives. 

• Provide support and challenge to the CEO and elected officers to ensure strong governance structures. 

• Build strong relationships within the board and the wider LMSU community. 

• Ensure the Board works together with officers and staff to prioritise students' belonging, wellbeing, and success in everything we do. 

Candidate Profile 

• Ability to demonstrate leadership skills and governance experience at a strategic level. 

• Alignment with LMSU’s values and a commitment to making meaningful impact. 

• Commitment to collective leadership and nurturing strong relationships.

• Strategic mindset with the ability to drive change and oversee organisational development. 

LMSU’s Commitment to Diversifying their Board 

LMSU is committed to championing diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in all aspects of their work. To ensure an inclusive and representative Trustee Board, applications are particularly encouraged from individuals from Black and Asian backgrounds, women, non-binary candidates and candidates with disabilities.

LMSU strives to remove barriers to participation and is dedicated to ensuring that their recruitment and selection processes are inclusive and accessible.

LMSU welcome applications from outside of London, offering reasonable travel expenses for attendance to quarterly Board meetings. 

Apply now to be a part of LMSU’s promising future. 

How to apply 

Please click 'apply now' or contact Atkinson HR if you have any queries or would like to arrange an informal discussion. 

Key Dates 

• Closing Date: noon, Thursday 8th May 2025 

• Interviews: Monday 19th May 2025, in person. We will endeavour to accommodate any remote interview requests; however, our preference is to do interviews in person.

• Appointed Trustees Induction: Monday 26th May 2025 

• Board Meeting to Attend: Tuesday 10th June 2025 

Home-Start South Wiltshire offers support, friendship, and practical help to parents with at least one child under 5 through our network of trained volunteers, who visit families in their homes. We believe children need a happy and secure childhood and that parents play the key role in giving their children a good start in life and helping them achieve their full potential.

We are urgently looking for an experienced Chair to lead our Board of Trustees. The main responsibilities include leadership and governance, strategic planning, financial oversight, fundraising and advocacy, board development, program oversight and engaging with our team.

We are looking for the following skills:

· Proven leadership experience, preferably in a non-profit organisation with a strong understanding of governance and strategic planning.

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate and bring people together.

· Experience of chairing meetings and events.

· Able to demonstrate a strong passion and commitment to the charity, its strategic objectives, and cause.

​This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check. Chair Information Pack and role description

We actively encourage applications from candidates known to be under-represented in the charity sector – including Black, Asian and other Ethnic groups and disabled candidates and from all walks of life. Candidates can request reasonable adjustments for them to complete the recruitment process.

Home-Start South Wiltshire offers support, friendship, and practical help to parents with at least one child under 5 through our network of trained volunteers, who visit families in their homes. We believe children need a happy and secure childhood and that parents play the key role in giving their children a good start in life and helping them achieve their full potential.

We are urgently looking for a new Treasurer to join our Board of Trustees, oversee our financial affairs and help shape our future growth.

You will ideally (although not necessarily) be:

· A qualified accountant

You will have:

· Proven experience in a financial management role.

· Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices.

· Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

· Ability to communicate financial information clearly and concisely, including to those who may have little or no  experience of finances and budgeting.

· Commitment to the values and mission of Home-Start South Wiltshire.

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

We actively encourage applications from candidates known to be under-represented in the charity sector – including Black, Asian and other Ethnic groups and disabled candidates. Candidates can request reasonable adjustments for them to complete the recruitment process.

For an informal discussion with the current Finance Lead or for an application pack and form, please contact Jacqui Scott.

We will respond to candidates as they apply and reserve the right to keep this post open until it is filled.

As a newly registered Charity, we are inviting you to join our Board, as we move from inside Save the Children UK to a new partnership; providing mutual benefit for their new strategic phase, enhancing our maturity as an independent charity. 

What will you be doing?

As a Trustee you will play a critical role in ensuring the success and sustainability of our organisation by providing leadership, oversight and support.

We seek dedicated individuals to join our Board of Trustees and support our ambitious vision and this really exciting time in our evolution. We particularly welcome candidates with experience in:

• Fundraising
• Marketing and Comms and or Public Affairs
• Governance
• Finance
• Background of Community Development
• Background of working with Children and Young People or Families
• Live and raising children in Wallsend or surrounding area

Your skills and qualities of compassion, determination, and empathy are also important, as well as your belief that a village can and should bring up its children. 

What are we looking for?

We are searching for people willing to bring energy, enthusiasm, and commitment to the role, and who will broaden the diversity of thinking on our board, as well as adding new skills, knowledge, and competencies. We are a small group, able to welcome several new additions. We are particularly interested in people bringing experience in finance, marketing, fundraising, governance, or those with experiencing of raising children in Wallsend or have experience in community development, or working with children, young people and families.

Personal skills and qualities

• Willingness and ability to understand and accept their responsibilities and liabilities as trustees and to act in the best interests of the organisation
•  Ability to think creatively and strategically, exercise good, independent judgement and work effectively as a board member
• Effective communication skills and willingness to participate actively in discussion
• A strong personal commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
• Enthusiasm for our vision and mission
• Willingness to lead according to our values
• Commitment to Nolan’s seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership

What difference will you make?

Since 2016, incubated by Save the Children UK, Wallsend Children’s Community (WCC) have been working to empower every child, young person, and family in Wallsend to fulfil their potential.

At the core of our mission is systems change. This means that we collaborate with communities and partners to reshape services, structures, policies, relationships, and mindsets. By working together, we enable all children to become the very best versions of themselves.

Through our partnership with Save the Children, we work with our communities to ensure their voice shapes national policy through advocacy and campaigns. Regionally we work with a range of partners offering voice, participation and insight to shape regional policy and practice.

As a newly registered Charitable Incorporated Organisation, we are inviting you to join our Board of Trustees, as we move from being part of Save the Children UK to a new relationship working in partnership; providing mutual benefit as the blueprint for their new strategic phase and enhancing our maturity as an independent charity.

Your contribution at this time will support us to build upon the years of work to date and ensure the long-term viability that, over a generation, we will improve outcomes for children growing up in Wallsend.

Before you apply

Please submit your CV with a covering letter highlighting your suitability and why you wish to join Wallsend Children’s Community Board. Please contact us for a recruitment pack.

If you would to discuss further, please contact us.

• Closing date: Midnight Monday 28 April 2024
• Interviews: Tuesday 13 May from 3pm

The Organisation
The Caldecott Foundation, based in Kent and Nottinghamshire, is dedicated to transforming the lives of children and young people who have faced challenging beginnings. With over a century of experience, we provide therapeutic residential care, foster families, and tailored education through our purpose-built schools, which support pupils with identified educational needs. Our schools offer a nurturing environment, with personalised learning, home tutoring, and weekly boarding options to help children thrive.At the heart of our approach is the ‘Caldecott Relational Model’, which fosters secure, reparative relationships, ensuring that every child feels safe, supported, and valued. Our highly trained professionals, including therapists and educators, deliver therapeutic care and bespoke education, creating pathways to mainstream schooling where possible.

To find out more about the work The Caldecott Foundation do, visit the website.

The Role:
The Chair of the Board plays a pivotal role in providing strategic leadership and ensuring effective governance for the Foundation. The primary purpose of the role is to guide the Board in making impactful decisions that align with the Foundation’s charitable objectives, while maintaining the highest standards of integrity and accountability. You will foster a collaborative and high-performing Board culture, support trustee development, and ensure strong relationships with key stakeholders, including funders and partners. Acting as the Foundation’s ambassador, you will advocate for vulnerable children and young people, ensuring their needs remain central to the Foundation’s mission and operations.

Person Specification:
Essential Skills & Experience: 

• Proven experience in a senior Board role, with strong governance and strategic leadership skills. 
• Expertise in managing the interface between executive and non-executive teams.
• Excellent communication, diplomacy, stakeholder management skills and the ability to work collaboratively.
• Strong integrity, independent judgement, and commitment to charitable values. 

Desirable Skills & Experience: 

• Background in charity governance, business leadership, or professional services.

Further Information
For comprehensive information about The Caldecott Foundation, the role responsibilities and the person we are looking for, please download the Candidate Information Document.

How to Apply
If you are passionate about joining The Caldecott Foundation and believe you have the skills and experience we are looking for, please apply with the following:

• An up-to-date CV
• A supporting statement of no more than 2 sides of A4, detailing why you would like to be considered, your relevant experience and expertise and what you think you can bring to the role.

All applications are being handled by our recruitment partner, Trustees Unlimited (part of the Russam group).

All applications should be sent to Trustees Unlimited. 

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Melissa Baxter, Managing Partner - Charities.

Closing date for applications: Friday 25th April 2025 
Interviews with The Caldecott Foundation: w/c 19th May 2025 (dates tbc)

We are looking to expand our Board with up to four new members, initially on a co-opted basis but with a path to trusteeship within the next six months if you feel it is right for you.

What will you be doing?

East Lothian Foodbank provides emergency food and compassionate, practical support to people in crisis. Without our volunteers, selflessly donating their time, we simply would not be able to provide the support our community needs.

Our Board, comprising both Trustees and co-opted advisory board members, are essential members of our volunteer community, offering their time and expertise to ensure that the management team have all the support and advice they need to deliver our mission effectively, efficiently and in compliance with all regulatory expectations.

About the role

We are looking to expand our Board with up to four new members, initially on a co-opted basis but with a path to trusteeship within the next six months if you feel it is right for you.

We are looking for people who want to help their local community and work towards the eradication of food poverty whilst support the foodbank to continue to provide emergency food to people who find themselves in crisis. 

Co-opted Board membership does not have a fixed term but we would ask that candidates be prepared to offer at least six months, so that collectively we can assess whether a path to trusteeship is desirable. No prior experience of Board membership or third sector working is necessary, and full induction training will be provided to help ease you into the role.

What are we looking for?

Our ideal candidates would demonstrate:

• Willingness to actively participate in discussions concerning needs of the foodbank’s beneficiaries, staff, and the trustee board.
• Willingness to act in the best interest of the charity.
• Sound, independent judgement and ability to think creatively.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member and willingness to learn and develop. 

As an inclusive organisation we welcome applications from anyone, but are particularly keen to bolster our collective knowledge and experience in areas we know the Board currently has gaps:

• Data protection, information security and cyber risk
• Talent acquisition, management and retention
• Direct, personal lived experience of financial difficulty/poverty

No prior experience of Board membership or third sector working is necessary, and full induction training will be provided to help ease you into the role.

What difference will you make?

By supporting the governance of East Lothian Foodbank as a member of its Advisorary Board you are part of a team providing a vital holistic support function in your local community, ensuring a dignified experience to anyone visiting or anyone who comes into contact with the food bank.

We are My CWA, formerly known as Cheshire Without Abuse. We’re a Cheshire-based charity supporting families affected by domestic abuse. We have been standing side by side and supporting people impacted by domestic abuse for over 45 years. Domestic abuse is one of the most urgent and devastating issues facing society today, affecting 2.3 million adults and children in England and Wales last year alone. Its impact ripples across generations—damaging physical and mental health, destabilising families, and trapping people in cycles of harm. At MyCWA, we believe that with the right intervention, lives can be saved, trauma can be healed, and futures can be rewritten.

We are seeking a new Chair to lead the Board of MyCWA. We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates who have experience leading through periods of change. As Chair you will:

• Provide leadership to the Trustees, facilitating excellent, well-rounded and carefully considered strategic decision-making.
• Ensure that the Board and senior leadership team work together effectively.
• Ensure effective contribution of all non-executive and executive team members.
• Support the Chief Executive Officer and hold them to account for the effective management and delivery of the My CWA’s strategic aims and objectives.
• Represent the organisation as a spokesperson at appropriate events, meetings or functions
• Support and develop an inclusive culture that aligns to the values of My CWA.

About us

By virtue of its sites and subjects, Royal Museums Greenwich (RMG) enjoys a unique conjunction of subjects - History, Science (in particular, astronomy), Arts - and works with its audiences at local, regional, national and global levels to provide a greater understanding of humanity’s connection with the sea, space and time. RMG aims to be a welcoming place for everyone, receptive to engage with communities and provide a multi perspective social history, to become a place of memory and dialogue. Through its displays, exhibitions and learning programmes the Museum also explores our current relationship with the sea, and its future as an environmental force and resource.

The National Maritime Museum was opened by King George VI in 1937. The Queen's House was part of the Museum from the outset whilst the Royal Observatory, Greenwich was an addition of 1953. In 2011 Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II formally approved ‘Royal Museums Greenwich’ as the new group brand and in 2015 the Cutty Sark was donated to the National Maritime Museum collection. The Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre, completed in September 2017, consolidated and upgraded the collections storage and conservation functions on the Museum's Kidbrooke site. 

The Museum's collection comprises more than 3 million items including ship models, navigational, astronomical and time-keeping instruments, oil paintings, prints and drawings, over 2 million manuscripts, rare books, ships plans, sea charts and historic photographic negatives. 

The Role

The RMG Audit and Risk Assurance Committee (ARAC) is a sub-committee and advisory body of the Board of Trustees of the National Maritime Museum. It supports the RMG Trustee Board in its responsibilities for governance, risk management and control by reviewing the comprehensiveness of assurances in meeting the Board and Accounting Officer’s assurance needs and reviewing the reliability and integrity of these assurances.

Royal Museums Greenwich is seeking to appoint an independent member to its Audit and Risk Assurance Committee. Independent members attend meetings in an advisory capacity and are non-voting members of the Committee. The member will ideally take up post in May 2025 for a term of four years, renewable once. Member appointments and renewals will be by the Committee Chair, in consultation with the Accounting Officer and the RMG Chair.

RMG ARAC currently consists of three members of the Trustee Board. The CEO as Accounting Officer and the Executive Business and Operations Director (Finance Director) are also in attendance with representatives from both Internal and external audit.

Whilst operating as a member of the RMG ARAC, independent members are expected to follow the Nolan Principles of Standards in Public Life.

We encourage you to read the full role description/person specification before applying.

Time Commitment

The RMG ARAC meet four times a year at the National Maritime Museum. Additional meetings may be scheduled as required. Meetings usually last approximately 2.5 hours. Candidates need to have sufficient time resources to read papers ahead of meetings.

Remuneration

The position is not salaried but reasonable expenses are paid.

How to apply

To apply please submit the following in one document:

• A copy of your CV (no more than three pages)
• A supporting statement of no more than 600 words that evidences how you meet the criteria in the person specification

The application closing date is 23:59 on Monday 21st April.

EDI

Diversity and inclusion are integral to our work at Royal Museums Greenwich, as we are a museum for everyone. We want to foster a spirit of inclusion, collaborative working, innovation, and valuing people as individuals whose lives have been shaped by different experiences. Therefore, we welcome applications from everyone.

We actively work with Disability Confident scheme and ask that you let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments you need or things you would like us to know during the interview process, which may include being provided the interview questions in advance, requiring a step free interview space, that you are eye-contact avoidant, or having the interview questions in a written format or additional time in timed tests, interviews or other assessment activities.

We are looking for someone with lived experience of accessing services provided by the wider psychological workforce. As a member of the Registration Advisory Panel, you will provide input on the service user experience of the wider psychological workforce. Members are led by the Chair who is responsible for preparing an independent report on an annual basis that will be submitted to the Trustees and will form part of the Professional Standards Authority annual accreditation renewal reporting.

In 2021 the British Psychological Society launched a new voluntary register for certain roles within the psychological workforce currently without statutory or other registering bodies. This important work ensures that these roles (currently Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners, Clinical Associate in Psychology, Children’s Wellbeing Practitioner, Clinical Associates in Applied Psychology, Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner and Education Mental Health Practitioner with a view to expand to other roles) ensures public safety, registrant accountability and a framework of fitness to practice including handling and investigating complaints.

The Registration Advisory Panel are responsible for strategic oversight of the Wider Psychological Workforce Register and reports directly into the Board of Trustees. The panel aims to hold the society to account against standards set by the PSA and its own policies on areas such as complaints, register developments, audit and accountability and reporting.

Are you a finance professional with a passion for making a difference?

CMV Action are seeking a proactive and committed treasurer to join our board of trustees, bringing financial expertise and strategic guidance to help our charity navigate a challenging period.

About CMV Action

CMV Action is the only charity in the UK providing support and information to families affected by congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV). Congenital CMV is the most common viral infection that can affect babies before birth, with potential long-term health impacts such as hearing loss, developmental delays and vision loss. It can also cause miscarriage and stillbirth.

As many as 1 in 200 newborn babies are born with congenital CMV.  The majority of these will not have any symptoms.  However, around 1 in 1,000 born in the UK every year will have permanent disabilities as a result of congenital CMV – around 900 children every year.  As congenital CMV is a relatively unknown condition, it is a common misconception that it is rare.  It is in fact more common than Down’s syndrome, Toxoplasmosis, Spina Bifida or Cystic Fibrosis.

Despite the prevalence and potential severity of congenital CMV, awareness and knowledge are alarmingly low among healthcare professionals, parents and the general public. One of our key roles, therefore, is to develop and deliver resources and training for healthcare professionals, run public awareness campaigns, and collaborate with researchers and policy makers to improve outcomes for those affected by congenital CMV.

The Role

As treasurer, you will play a key role in overseeing the financial health of our charity and ensuring we are well-positioned to continue our work. You will work with us to ensure that the charity complies with its governing document, charity law, and any other relevant legislation or regulations.This is an opportunity to make a significant difference by contributing your financial expertise to help us develop and implement a sustainable funding strategy.

What we are looking for

We are seeking a Treasurer who shares our values and can bring the following skills and experience to our board:

• Background in finance, accounting or financial management with a relevant professional qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW); charity finance experience is highly desirable.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to explore new financial pathways and drive change for long-term viability.
• Strong interpersonal skills and dedication to collaborative, sustainable funding strategies.
• Commitment to honest, transparent and ethical financial management and reporting.
• Analytical mindset, using data and research to inform mission-driven financial decisions.

The Organisation:
Founded in 1868, the Royal Commonwealth Society (RCS) is the oldest charity dedicated to the Commonwealth. The RCS is a network of organisations and individuals across more than 70 countries in the Commonwealth and beyond who promote the value and the values of the Commonwealth.
His Majesty The King is the Patron of the Royal Commonwealth Society, and Her Majesty The Queen is the Vice-Patron.
The King succeeded The late Queen Elizabeth II, who had been Patron since 1952 when she was also Head of the Commonwealth. Queen Camilla had previously been our inaugural Vice-Patron since 2018.
The Honorary Vice-President is the Secretary-General of the Commonwealth.
The Royal Commonwealth Society is governed by an experienced Council
comprising the Executive Chair and Trustees.
The offices are in Guildhall, London, with team members based in Canada, Malta, Nigeria, the Solomon Islands, South Africa, and Sri Lanka.
In addition to branches, the Royal Commonwealth Society has an active network of over 450 Associate Fellows. Formerly Queen’s Young Leaders and other outstanding young people from all 56 Commonwealth countries, the Associate Fellows are reappointed annually based on their contributions to their respective Working Groups.

To find out more about the Royal Commonwealth Society, visit the website.
 
The Role:
To get the most out of being on the RCS’s Council, we are looking for those who have a passion for our aims and can commit to the time and effort required. Our trustees need strategic vision, independent judgement, and an ability to work effectively and actively as part of a small but dedicated charitable organisation. We are seeking an experienced Chair who can lead the Council in a collegiate and effective manner to deliver the most impact for the citizens of the Commonwealth.
To fulfil the duties of this role, we are looking for someone who has considerable board experience and a commitment to charitable endeavours. A background in the Commonwealth is not required. We are especially keen to hear from people from a wide range of backgrounds.

• Oversee the Council and the Society’s strategy and direction
• Management of finances of the Society
• Lead fundraising efforts
• Responsible for the governance of the Society
• Maintain relationships with external stakeholders

Person Specification:

• Chair experience would be highly desirable
• Board experience would be required
• Trustee experience of charitable organisations would be desirable
• High-level professional experience
• Interest in the voluntary sector and its contribution to society
• Commitment to good governance
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collegiate approach
• An interest in global affairs and an international outlook
• Experience of working with stakeholders and doing so with professionalism and discretion
• Confidence in being the high profile representative of a significant institution

Further Information:
For comprehensive information about the Royal Commonwealth Society, the role responsibilities and the person we are looking for, please download the Candidate Information Document.

How to Apply:
If you are passionate about joining the Royal Commonwealth Society and believe you have the skills and experience we are looking for, please apply with the following:

• An up-to-date 2 page CV
• A supporting statement of no more than 1 side of A4, detailing why you would like to be considered, your relevant experience and expertise and what you think you can bring to the role.
• 3 referees’ contact emails and telephone numbers. 

All applications are being handled by our recruitment partner, Trustees Unlimited (part of the Russam group).

All applications should be sent to Trustees Unlimited.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Melissa Baxter, Managing Partner - Charities.

Closing date for applications: Monday 5th May 2025
Interviews with Royal Commonwealth Society: Monday 19th May [online] and Tuesday 27th May 2025 [in person, at the Guildhall]. 

The role commences on 1st June 2025.

Please confirm the above dates are suitable in your covering letter. Please also highlight any potential conflicts of interest. References and other checks will be conducted.