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

Roots Academy is in the process of registering as a charity. As part of this process, the team are working towards creating policies, procedures and frameworks to ensure Roots is meeting charity governance requirements, and to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

The teams currently include:

• Executive team – will become the Trustee Board, once registered
• Leadership team – Team Leads include Finance, HR, Marketing, Fundraising, Academic, Delivery

As our Governance Lead, you will work closely with the Executive Team / Trustee Board, to establish a governance framework for the charity. You will also work closely with the relevant team leads to ensure each team has policies and procedures in place.

Key tasks

• Working closely with the Exec team, support the Trustee on-boarding process, to ensure all required documentation is obtained, and stored securely
• Support with trustee meetings, ensuring accurate record keeping of meeting agendas and minutes
• Manage registers; register of members of the board, register of interests, register of gifts, policy register, risk register, submitting to relevant regulators and responding to appropriate requests.
• Oversee the development of governance polices, such as Complaints Policy, Conflict of Interest Policy, Risk Management Policy, and Whistleblowing Policy.
• Work with the leadership team to ensure policies and procedures are in place, in line with best practice, and signed off by the Trustee board. This includes but is not limited to:
  • Finance policies: Anti-Bribery and Corruption, Anti-Money Laundering, Cash Handling, Due Diligence, Expenses, Reserves
  • Marketing & communications policies: Data Protection, External Communications & PR Policy, Social Media Policy, IT & Internal Communication Policy
  • Fundraising policies: Acceptance & Refusal of Donations Policy, Ethical Fundraising Policy
• Work with the People Team Lead to roll out HR and safeguarding policies and procedures
• Work with the relevant Team Lead to ensure Roots has all relevant insurances is in place – e.g. public liability insurance for fundraising events, travel insurance for trips abroad, employer liability insurance if employees are recruited in the future.
• Advise the board as necessary, keeping up to date with relevant laws and regulations, including but not limited to Charity Commission Regulations and the Fundraising Code of Conduct.

What we’re looking for

• Experience in charity governance  
• Experience with risk management
• Experience with conducting compliance audits desired but not essential
• Strong understanding of Charity Commission Regulations and the Fundraising Code of Conduct

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.

This would be an ideal position for someone with experience in charity compliance or auditing, looking to volunteer their time and develop their leadership skills, in a faith-based start-up environment. 

We will be reviewing applicants on a rolling basis, if you are interested please apply today - we would love to hear from you!

St Michael’s Hospice supports the community of Hastings and Rother to live well with dying, death and loss. Could you be our new Chair?

Applications close at 9 a.m. Monday 8th July

About St Michael’s Hospice.

Established in 1987, St. Michael’s Hospice is an independent charity providing high-quality, holistic, specialist palliative and end-of-life care to people living with serious, advanced, life-limiting illness, and their families, including in bereavement, across Hastings and Rother.

The role of the Chair.

The Chair and the Board hold the CEO to account for the Charity’s purpose, values and strategic priorities. You will provide collaborative leadership of the Board of Trustees, ensuring that each Trustee fulfils their duties and responsibilities for the effective governance of the charity.

You will also support and, where appropriate, challenge the CEO on the performance of the leadership team, ensuring that the Board functions as a unit and works closely with the leadership team for the Charity to achieve agreed objectives. You will also act as an ambassador and the public face of the Charity in partnership with the CEO.

As the Chair, you will be expected to meet regularly with the Chief Executive and also represent the charity at various events and meetings with key stakeholders.

You will provide leadership to the Charity and its Board, ensuring that the Charity has maximum impact on its beneficiaries and with Trustees, to hold the Hospice ‘in trust’ for current and future beneficiaries by:

• Ensuring the Hospice has a clear vision, mission and strategic direction and is focused on achieving these.
• Being responsible for the performance of the Hospice, including its clinical outcomes, and for its ‘corporate’ behaviour
• Ensuring that the Hospice complies with all legal and regulatory requirements.
• Acting as guardian of the Hospice’s assets, both tangible and intangible, taking all due care over their security, deployment and proper application and to act to ensure its long-term sustainability.
• Ensuring that the Hospice’s governance is of the highest possible standard.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for someone with significant board and governance experience within similarly scaled organisations, and an understanding of Charity Commission legal responsibilities and public director roles. You will also need to have a commitment to the Hospice’s values, aims, and objectives is crucial, along with a genuine interest in its work. You must possess strong emotional intelligence and facilitation skills to create a safe environment for sharing views and making evidence-based decisions. Tact, diplomacy, effective listening, and engagement are vital.

As a confident ambassador, you will network well, build rapport, and guide organisations through change and transition. Qualities including leading high-performing boards, inspiring and empowering teams, managing capital projects, financial governance, strategic change experience, and knowledge of palliative care services are desirable

Please click 'Apply via website’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the candidate profile and register your interest to apply.

Applications for this role close at  9 a.m. Monday 8th July.

Want to make a difference in a local charity? We are a community organisation with an impressive building serving the local community. We are looking for an Honorary Treasurer to support our board.

Maryhill Burgh Halls Trust (MBHT) was established in 2004 as a registered charity in northwest Glasgow to save the Victorian Burgh Halls from demolition and bring the Halls back into community use. MBHT raised over £9 million to regenerate the building and it reopened in 2012 as a multipurpose space including an event venue, office spaces to let, a local heritage site including a museum and exhibition space and collection of artefacts as well as a lovely in-house café. MBHT continues to look for ways to engage and involve the local community to promote local culture, arts and heritage and highlight the excellent community facility of the historic Burgh Halls. The Burgh Halls mean more to us than just bricks and mortar - they are a source of identity, pride and belonging and rich in history of the area.

The Board of Trustees is now seeking someone to give guidance and oversight to its financial management. The position of Honorary Treasurer is a voluntary one and is likely to require a time input of 6-8 hours per month. The role would suit an accountant who has retired or is working part-time.

The Honorary Treasurer would be most welcome to join the board of Trustees and participate in the overall oversight of the Trust’s mission and operations, though that would not be an essential requirement of the role.

It is proposed that the Treasurer:
• Advise/chairs the Finance Committee
• Oversees financial reporting and advises on appropriate presentation
• Oversees (and where necessary, produces) budgets and budget forecasts
• Advises on and leads any review of financial procedures
• Liaises with professional advisors including for VAT and with the bookkeeper
• Is responsible for ensuring that the audit is undertaken and accounts are prepared at the appropriate time and in the format requited by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) and that all financial reports and accounts are lodged with OSCR and Companies House at the required time
• The Treasurer will also work with the bookkeeper and other staff to ensure that appropriate processes and checks are in place to enable the agreed financial procedures to be fully adhered to.

Enhance Barawak’s impact by forging local, national and international strategic partnerships; and by nurturing alliances that fuel our community’s growth. As the Partnership Development and Collaboration Vertical Lead, you’ll connect with diverse organisations to co-create services and activities that uplift the Afro-Hebrew community.
 

Understanding the Verticals at Barawak

Imagine Barawak as a living, thriving tree. Our verticals are like the main branches—each one strong and important, reaching out in its own direction but all connected to the same trunk, our community's mission. These four powerhouse teams each have a special job:

• The Fundraising and Financial Management vertical covers fundraising and money matters: This team is all about finding resources—like getting donations and grants—to keep our programmes strong and healthy.They will spend their time writing fantastic letters, sponsorship proposals and funding requests on behalf of Barawak as a whole, but also (supporting programme leads) to specific organisations for Barawak service lines.

• The Partnership Development and Collaboration vertical covers building bridges: They're the connectors, making friends with other groups, businesses, and everyone who can help us grow.

• The Volunteer Engagement vertical covers welcoming our helpers: This bunch is in charge of gathering our most valuable resource—people like you who want to volunteer and make a difference.

• The Marketing Outreach and Advocacy vertical covers spreading the word: They tell our story far and wide, making sure everyone knows what we're up to and how they can join in.

Each vertical team works in two distinct ways: the first way is for Barawak as a whole, and the second way is in support of each Barawak service, feeding our programmes, like roots bringing water and nutrients to the branches. Whether it's Poverty Relief, Education, Employment Support, Community Engagement or Sports and Wellness, these verticals give the support each programme needs to blossom and bear fruit. Working together, they make sure we're all pushing in the same direction—towards a future where our community stands tall and proud.

Introduction to the Partnership Development and Collaboration Lead Role

The Partnership Development and Collaboration Lead is crucial in forging strong connections and building strategic alliances. This role focuses on nurturing relationships that support Barawak’s overall mission and each unique programme, ensuring the organization's growth and the successful delivery of its objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

Trustee Support:

• Act as the primary liaison between the Board of Trustees and potential partners.

• Advise trustees on partnership opportunities that align with Barawak's strategic direction.

• Prepare briefing materials and strategic recommendations for trustees on collaboration efforts.

• Coordinate with trustees to identify partnership needs and priorities across all service lines.

Barawak-wide Partnership Development:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive partnership strategy for Barawak as a whole.

• Identify and engage with local, regional, and global organizations, businesses, councils, and government entities.

• Cultivate relationships that lead to resource sharing, joint initiatives, and co-created programmes.

• Secure commitments and formalize agreements that provide sustainable support for Barawak’s operations and initiatives.

Programme-Specific Collaboration:

• Tailor partnership strategies to support the unique needs of each programme lead.

• Work closely with the Poverty Relief, Education & Skill Development, Employment Support, Community Engagement & Racial Harmony, and Sports & Wellness leads to identify potential partners that can provide targeted resources and support.

• Facilitate introductions and negotiations between programme leads and potential partners, ensuring a mutual understanding of goals and expectations.

• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of partnerships in supporting programme objectives, providing regular reports to programme leads and trustees.

Strategic Alliance Management:

• Maintain a dynamic network of partners, constantly evaluating and nurturing these relationships.

• Organize regular meetings and networking events to foster a community of collaborators.

• Provide ongoing support and guidance to partners, ensuring their contributions are effectively integrated into Barawak’s programmes.

Reporting and Analysis:

• Track and report on partnership activities, outcomes, and the impact on Barawak’s service delivery.

• Use data and feedback to improve partnership strategies and collaboration efforts.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Proven experience in partnership development, relationship management, or a similar role.

• Strong networking skills with the ability to engage with a diverse range of stakeholders.

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

• Strategic thinking with a keen understanding of non-profit operations and community-based initiatives.

By taking on this role, you will be at the forefront of building a community that supports and enriches the lives of the Afro-Hebrew community through collaborative and strategic partnerships.

Important: This advert is for a voluntary role, which is unpaid and not subject to reimbursement of expenses. Any agreement with the successful candidate is not intended to be a legally binding contract between us and may be cancelled at any time at the discretion of either party. By applying for the role, candidates agree that neither of us intend any employment relationship to be created either now or at any time in the future.

About DAISY

DAISY is a collection of disability and mental health focused arts organisations which promote and celebrate the great artistic work being created in Surrey. The organisation strives to develop the South East as the lead region in the UK for disability and deaf cultural activity, making Surrey a welcoming and inclusive place for all artists to practise. DAISY works with Disabled Artists and its member organisations to share skills and resources. We work with cultural partners across Surrey to put on exhibitions, create artworks and increase the awareness and status of Disability Arts.

The Role

In this voluntary role, you will be joining our five other Directors - Laura Jones (Co-Artistic Director of Stop Gap), Hayley Bull (CEO of Bloomin’ Arts) and Julie Hoyle (Artist) and Leah Zakss (Freelance Arts and Music Consultant), Cara Flowers (Artistic and Managing Director of DAISY) - to help DAISY to raise awareness of the incredible art being created in Surrey by Disabled Artists.

Having recently launched a number of new initiatives and under different management, DAISY is entering a new phase of its development and growth and as a Non-Executive Director, you will have the chance to make a real difference to the Disabled Artists we work with. We are looking for a number of people to join our board with, ideally, a background or interest in one or more of the following: finance, fundraising, organisational development, governance and the arts. DAISY is currently in the process of transforming from a Community Interest Company (CIC) with a board of Directors to becoming a registered charity (CIO). When this happens, the Directors will then become Trustees.

Potential profile:

● Our priority is to recruit someone with lived experience of a disability, in order to offer diverse perspectives and to represent the people we work with.

● Close connections with the County of Surrey or nearby.

● A passion for the Arts, ideally Disability Arts and/or Social Justice

● A clear understanding and alignment to our values of equality and inclusivity for all

● A big picture thinker with a collaborative approach who will understand the challenges of operating as part of a unified Board

As a Director of the DAISY board, you will be expected to meet every few months for an online meeting to discuss future decisions. Other tasks may be required as deemed appropriate but to date these have been fairly light-touch. In order to ensure we are the right fit for you, we ask that you attend at least one Directors meeting with a review before officially becoming a DAISY Director. We will endeavour to provide you with a welcome pack to ensure you have all the information you need to make that decision.

We are keen to hear from applicants with lived experience of disability. As a disability arts organisation it is important to be able to represent the people we work with.

If you are excited by the potential of working as part of our Board and helping us to realise our ambitions, then we look forward to receiving your application and meeting with you in due course.

To apply

Please send us a letter (no more than 1 page) outlining why you want to join our board and what you can add. We don’t need a career history but please include this if relevant. You can send a video submission if preferred.

Our partner is a young charity that brings amazing people together to make stories to change the world. They exists to shift public narratives and galvanise positive action on catastrophic species loss and the climate crisis.

As a newly established charity they are currently working on an ambitious period of expansion and are looking for a Treasurer with the time, relevant experience, drive and enthusiasm to help guide this process through their skills and knowledge as a finance professional.

The Treasurer will oversee the financial affairs of the organisation, ensuring that proper records are kept and that effective financial procedures are in place. They will monitor and report on the financial health of the organisation to the Board and oversee the production of necessary financial reports and accounts.

The Board of Trustees usually meets 4 times per year either virtually via video conferencing or face-to-face, with optional sub-committee meetings across the year. The role will require a time commitment of approximately 1 day per month, both attending board meetings and working with the staff team to improve and ensure the smooth operation of financial systems.

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For more Trustee and Treasurer roles please visit the AfID website.

Amplify Barawak’s mission and enhance our public presence through strategic marketing and powerful advocacy. As the Marketing Outreach and Advocacy Vertical Lead, you’ll craft compelling narratives that engage and mobilize our community.
 

Understanding the Verticals at Barawak

Imagine Barawak as a living, thriving tree. Our verticals are like the main branches—each one strong and important, reaching out in its own direction but all connected to the same trunk, our community's mission. These four powerhouse teams each have a special job:

• The Fundraising and Financial Management vertical covers fundraising and money matters: This team is all about finding resources—like getting donations and grants—to keep our programmes strong and healthy.They will spend their time writing fantastic letters, sponsorship proposals and funding requests on behalf of Barawak as a whole, but also (supporting programme leads) to specific organisations for Barawak service lines.

• The Partnership Development and Collaboration vertical covers building bridges: They're the connectors, making friends with other groups, businesses, and everyone who can help us grow.

• The Volunteer Engagement vertical covers welcoming our helpers: This bunch is in charge of gathering our most valuable resource—people like you who want to volunteer and make a difference.

• The Marketing Outreach and Advocacy vertical covers spreading the word: They tell our story far and wide, making sure everyone knows what we're up to and how they can join in.

Each vertical team works in two distinct ways: the first way is for Barawak as a whole, and the second way is in support of each Barawak service, feeding our programmes, like roots bringing water and nutrients to the branches. Whether it's Poverty Relief, Education, Employment Support, Community Engagement or Sports and Wellness, these verticals give the support each programme needs to blossom and bear fruit. Working together, they make sure we're all pushing in the same direction—towards a future where our community stands tall and proud.

Introduction to the Marketing, Outreach, and Advocacy vertical Lead role:

The Marketing, Outreach, and Advocacy Lead is the driving force behind Barawak’s communication, its brand identity and public presence. This strategic role involves developing and implementing marketing and outreach initiatives to amplify Barawak's mission and to advocate for the Afro-Hebrew community. It requires collaboration with trustees and programme leads to ensure consistent messaging and effective advocacy.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Marketing and Outreach:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive marketing and outreach strategy that promotes Barawak’s mission, programs, and events.

• Utilize a multi-channel approach, including social media, local press, and community events, to raise awareness and engage diverse audiences.

2. Advocacy Campaigns:

• Craft and lead advocacy campaigns that support Barawak’s strategic objectives and service lines, ensuring the community's voice is heard on critical issues.

• Build relationships with media outlets and influencers to enhance Barawak’s visibility and impact.

3. Support to Trustees:

• Provide the Board of Trustees with strategic marketing insights and advocacy support, enabling informed decision-making.

• Ensure trustees are kept informed of marketing and advocacy efforts and outcomes, aligning with Barawak’s governance and strategic plans.

4. Programme-Specific Outreach:

• Tailor marketing and advocacy efforts to support the unique goals of each Barawak programme, from Poverty Relief to Sports and Wellness.

• Collaborate with programme leads to highlight success stories, key initiatives, and opportunities for community involvement.

5. Brand Management:

• Oversee Barawak’s brand identity and messaging across all platforms, ensuring consistency and alignment with organizational values.

• Develop marketing materials and campaigns that resonate with the community and stakeholders.

6. Performance Analysis:

• Monitor and analyze the effectiveness of marketing and advocacy initiatives, using data-driven insights to refine strategies.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Experience in marketing, public relations, or advocacy within the nonprofit sector.

• Strong creative and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to develop compelling narratives.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with proficiency across various media platforms.

• A collaborative spirit, adept at working with diverse teams and community groups.

In the role of Marketing, Outreach, and Advocacy Lead, you will be the storyteller and voice of Barawak, shaping the way the world sees and understands our mission and the community we serve.

Important: This advert is for a voluntary role, which is unpaid and not subject to reimbursement of expenses. Any agreement with the successful candidate is not intended to be a legally binding contract between us and may be cancelled at any time at the discretion of either party. By applying for the role, candidates agree that neither of us intend any employment relationship to be created either now or at any time in the future.

Drive Barawak’s growth and sustainability by spearheading innovative fundraising strategies and managing financial resources. As the Fundraising and Financial Management Vertical Lead, you will play a crucial role in ensuring our community projects thrive financially.
 

Understanding the Verticals at Barawak

Imagine Barawak as a living, thriving tree. Our verticals are like the main branches—each one strong and important, reaching out in its own direction but all connected to the same trunk, our community's mission. These four powerhouse teams each have a special job:

• The Fundraising and Financial Management vertical covers fundraising and money matters: This team is all about finding resources—like getting donations and grants—to keep our programmes strong and healthy.They will spend their time writing fantastic letters, sponsorship proposals and funding requests on behalf of Barawak as a whole, but also (supporting programme leads) to specific organisations for Barawak service lines.

• The Partnership Development and Collaboration vertical covers building bridges: They're the connectors, making friends with other groups, businesses, and everyone who can help us grow.

• The Volunteer Engagement vertical covers welcoming our helpers: This bunch is in charge of gathering our most valuable resource—people like you who want to volunteer and make a difference.

• The Marketing Outreach and Advocacy vertical covers spreading the word: They tell our story far and wide, making sure everyone knows what we're up to and how they can join in.

Each vertical team works in two distinct ways: the first way is for Barawak as a whole, and the second way is in support of each Barawak service, feeding our programmes, like roots bringing water and nutrients to the branches. Whether it's Poverty Relief, Education, Employment Support, Community Engagement or Sports and Wellness, these verticals give the support each programme needs to blossom and bear fruit. Working together, they make sure we're all pushing in the same direction—towards a future where our community stands tall and proud.

Introduction to the Fundraising and Financial Management vertical Lead role:

The Fundraising and Financial Management Lead plays a pivotal role in securing the financial health and sustainability of Barawak. This role is dedicated to developing fundraising strategies, managing financial resources effectively, and ensuring that all financial practices support Barawak’s mission and the specific needs of its programmes.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Fundraising:

• Design and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy for Barawak, incorporating grants, donations, corporate sponsorships, and fundraising events.

• Identify and cultivate relationships with new donors and sponsors, while maintaining and enhancing relationships with existing supporters.

2. Financial Planning and Oversight:

• Work with the Trustees and advisers to oversee the financial planning for Barawak, ensuring that budgets align with service line objectives and organizational goals.

• Provide financial insights and guidance to the Board of Trustees, aiding in strategic decision-making.

3. Support to Trustees:

• Collaborate with trustees to understand and support the financial requirements of strategic objectives.

• Present regular financial reports to the Board of Trustees, ensuring transparency and adherence to financial governance.

4. Programme-Specific Financial Management:

• Work closely with each programme lead to tailor fundraising efforts and financial management support to the unique needs and KPIs of their service lines.

• Ensure that each programme has the financial resources needed to achieve its objectives, and provide financial analysis to guide programme development.

5. Resource Allocation:

• Manage the allocation of funds across various service lines, ensuring efficient and impactful use of resources.

• Monitor spending and implement financial controls to maintain budget integrity.

6. Compliance and Reporting:

• Ensure that all fundraising and financial management activities comply with legal standards and ethical best practices.

• Develop and maintain financial policies and procedures to support the organization’s operations and strategic initiatives.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Proven experience in or a passion for fundraising within the nonprofit sector.

• Previous financial management experience.

• A willingness to undergo training to grow in role.

By leading the Fundraising and Financial Management vertical, you will ensure that Barawak has the resources to make a lasting impact in the Afro-Hebrew community, promoting growth and stability through strategic financial stewardship.

Important: This advert is for a voluntary role, which is unpaid and not subject to reimbursement of expenses. Any agreement with the successful candidate is not intended to be a legally binding contract between us and may be cancelled at any time at the discretion of either party. By applying for the role, candidates agree that neither of us intend any employment relationship to be created either now or at any time in the future.

For 25 years, Community Foundation Wales has been working with funders to support charities and community groups and strengthen communities across Wales. Our vision is of a Wales with strong, active communities.

Community Foundation Wales inspires people to give and helps Welsh communities to thrive by changing lives together. We work with donors, community groups and charities across Wales, taking time to understand what each is trying to accomplish and supporting them to do so with impact.

Since 1999, we have awarded over £40m in grants to grassroots community groups and charities across Wales on behalf of our donors. We work with our generous supporters to reach the people most in need and help to create equality and opportunity in the diverse communities of Wales. We are also part of the wider, 47-strong UK Community Foundation network, who, for 30 years, has distributed millions of pounds towards smaller, locally based organisations, and provides vital support to every postcode in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

We have grown over the past 25 years and now have big plans for further development, by encouraging further effective philanthropy among businesses, individuals and organisations within and beyond Wales, so that we can further strengthen the support we give to local communities and charities.

Community Foundation Wales
Chair
Across Wales, with UK wide representation 
Unremunerated, with expenses paid, such as childcare and travel in order to support attendance at board meetings.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead the Board of an ambitious organisation, keen to continue to grow the scale, reach and impact of our work. With strategic planning under way, healthy governance, a dedicated executive team, committed trustees and growing endowment funds and core funding in place, we have a strong platform from which to operate and effect change in the communities we serve.

We are looking to appoint a Chair to lead and inspire, as well as to act as an ambassador for the organisation, who brings:

• Prior experience as a charity trustee and solid understanding of good governance practices
• Experience of operating at strategic leadership level
• Experience of developing and maintaining an engaged network
• Experience of acting as ambassador and raising the profile of an organisation, leading to positive outcomes.

We are seeking a Chair who shares our values as well as our passion and commitment to the communities of Wales.

We are actively seeking to bring more diversity of perspectives and experience to our Board and welcome applications from currently underrepresented groups at board level.

For further information, to access the appointment brief and to apply, please click the 'apply' button above to be redirected to the Prospectus website.

Recruitment Timetable
Deadline for applications:  Wednesday 24th July 2024
Interviews with Prospectus: 31st July – 7th August 2024
Engagement meetings with key stakeholders: Week of 12th August 2024
Interviews with Community Foundation Wales: 19th August 2024
A full induction will be provided to the incoming Chair.

Our Governance and Advisory Volunteers are key to the running of the Trust. There are four main roles here: Our Trustees, our Council, our National Advisory Groups and our Regional Advisory Groups.

We’re looking for people in these roles who bring expertise and experience. the different groups draw from people with a wide range of background.

You’ll have the opportunity to guide policy and practise within the Trust, guiding the people who ensure the sustainability of the waterways on a daily basis.

You’ll get to volunteer alongside a fantastic network of others from across the team.

Location coverage: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, Leicester, Leicestershire, Derby, Derbyshire, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, Newark, Northampton, Northamptonshire

Empower change: Join BBS UK as Chairperson and make a lasting impact.

Applications close at 9 a.m. Tuesday 6th August 2024.

Location: Remote/UK

About BBS UK

Bardet-Biedl syndrome (BBS) is a rare, complex genetic disorder that causes blindness, learning disabilities, and obesity, along with other symptoms. BBS UK is the only UK charity dedicated to helping individuals with BBS and their loved ones. Our aim is to offer wraparound support to those impacted by BBS, to empower them to live the lives they choose, as valued members of society.

BBS UK provides advocacy services, NHS clinic support, up-to-date publications, and events that connect our community members and help them to navigate living with Bardet-Biedl syndrome. Through these projects, we aim to ensure that those who seek our help are supported, connected, and empowered to achieve the best possible outcome.

We have a team of eight dedicated part-time staff members who facilitate the delivery of these services, and volunteers who assist with our events. We support approximately 550 individuals with BBS each year.

It’s an exciting time to join our work! We aim to expand our team, improve our communication channels, and increase our overarching community benefit, all within the next few years.

About the role

BBS UK are looking for a new Chairperson to contribute to the development and success of our charity.

We are looking for an experienced, professional and compassionate Chairperson to lead our Board of Trustees, many of whom have lived experience of BBS.

You will support and lead on our strategic planning, deliver on all governance requirements, and be a highly visible member of our BBS UK community.

Who we are looking for

We’re looking for someone with:

· Strong leadership skills

· Excellent communication skills who can liaise with board members, staff, service users, medical professionals and other stakeholders

· Experience in charity governance, as a Chair or Vice-Chair

· Passion for making a difference, with a particular interest in empowering persons with disabilities

· A proven track record in developing strategic initiatives and steering an organisation forward, ensuring continued growth and success

· Integrity, dedicated to abiding by our charity’s ethos and ethical principles

As a BBS UK Trustee, you will have:

· Induction, training, and reimbursable expenses

· Opportunities to make strategic decisions and develop new skills

· Occasions to network with likeminded organisations and professionals

· Influence to shape innovative projects

· Capability to make a real difference for the well-being of our BBS community

Please click 'Apply via website’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the candidate profile and register your interest to apply.

Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Tuesday 6th August 2024.

The Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) is the leading professional membership body for clinical radiologists and clinical oncologists. The RCR is a registered charity which educates and supports doctors throughout their career. With over 16,000 members in the UK and internationally, we’re contributing to the advancement of each new generation of doctors and helping to improve patients’ lives.

We require broad business and financial skills and experience on our finance and investment committee to help deliver our strategic goals, which ultimately will lead to improving imaging and cancer care services for all. If you are passionate about helping us meet our ambitious goals in an environment that is dynamic and fast paced, which celebrates differences and values diversity then we encourage you to consider applying to be a member of our finance and investment committee.

Purpose of the role:

1. To provide independent experience and professional advice to the functions performed by the Finance and Investment Committee, with a particular focus on cybersecurity.

2. To provide constructive challenge and undertake the role of a “critical friend” in respect of RCR’s business and resource activities.

3. To provide specific input to areas of the College’s activities, plans or projects as required

or invited from time to time.

Person specification:

• Proven expertise and experience in relation to managing organisational and strategic risk in cybersecurity
• Some financial planning and financial governance experience.
• A broad understanding of how membership bodies work as well as the requirements of a registered Charity.
• Possess, or be willing to gain, a broad knowledge and understanding of the healthcare landscape and the current issues affecting it
• Ability to constructively challenge: providing appropriate scrutiny and proactively proposing improvements, coupled with a supportive and collaborative approach.
• Ability to work collegiately and effectively as a member of a diverse team whilst maintaining an independent perspective.
• Demonstrate tact and diplomacy, with the ability to listen and engage effectively.
• A strong personal commitment to equality and diversity.
• Ability to commit sufficient time to the role.

About ESRA

We help people in East Sussex to live free from addiction and follow an abstinence base programme. Our recovery hub is run by staff with lived experience and volunteers, most of who are in recovery themselves. We provide a range of health and well-being services that are inclusive, accessible, and responsive to the needs of local people in recovery.

The Chair will play a key role in the strategic direction of ESRA and support the Board with their leadership skills.

What will you be doing?

The Chair will hold the Board and Senior Management Team to account for ESRA’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 CEO and ensure that the Board functions as a unit and works closely to achieve agreed objectives.

Main Responsibilities of the Chair

• Strategic leadership
• Governance
• External Relations
• Efficiency and Effectiveness
• Relationship with the CEO

Please request a copy of the candidate pack for a full list of responsibilities

What are we looking for?

We are interested in an individual who brings the following: 

• Have commitment to the mission and values of ESRA
• Strong leadership skills and ability to motivate a team
• Show willingness to devote the necessary time and effort for the role
• Strong inter-personal, networking and relationship building abilities
• Someone with existing charity experience, for example either on a charity Board, or a CEO of a charity
• Experience of working in drug and alcohol services is desirable

We warmly welcome candidates from a range of cultures, backgrounds, contexts, ages and experience. We would also love to hear from candidates with lived experience of addiction. We strongly value the contribution that people with these characteristics will bring to our Board discussions.

What difference will you make?

This is a great opportunity to use your skills and experience to help ensure that the charity continues to provide its valuable services, to empower people in East Sussex to live free from addiction.

Time Commitment and Location

• The Board currently meets quarterly
• There is an away day once a year
• Ad hoc communication in between Board meetings with the CEO.
• This can be a hybrid role, so the new Chair doesn’t necessarily need to be based in Hastings

Our partner works alongside those involved in or affected by armed conflict, helping them find solutions that address the root causes of conflict and contribute to lasting peace and economic development.

After almost nine years, their current Treasurer is coming to the end of their term in office. They are seeking a replacement, who will Chair the quarterly Finance sub-committee meetings and report back on the work and recommendations of the committee in full Board meetings.

They are seeking someone with a proven ability to communicate and explain financial information to the Board and other stakeholders, ideally with experience and knowledge of the not for profit sector, particularly international development.

There are four Board meetings (one full day) and four Finance Committee meetings a year. Board meetings are held in London, with optional virtual attendance. Most committee meetings take place virtually.

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