Volunteer Assistant Volunteer Roles
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Are you a great communicator who enjoys bringing people together? Local
groups across the UK are run by volunteers and offer friendship and support to
people living with Parkinson's and their families and friends. We need great
organisers who can keep our members and volunteers connected to our local
group’s range of activities.
What you will be doing:
Help organise and promote the groups range of activities
Keep up to date about the news and developments of Parkinson's UK
more widely, sharing these with the group
Encourage and inspire others to engage with activities
Attend regular committee meetings and take and circulate notes
Work with local Parkinson's UK staff to ensure the group runs within
Parkinson's UK governance procedures.
The skills you need:
Strong administrative, organisational, communication and IT skills to help
keep the group running smoothly
Good collaboration skills - support the team to be inclusive, open to a
diversity of views
Positive attitude; making things happen in your local community and
bringing people together to work as a team
Supportive; able to listen to the needs of people with Parkinson's, and
reflect these to the group to shape the support provided
Honest; you'll know when to ask for help, or when tasks might be seen as
less important, and able to share that with Parkinson's UK and your group
We're the Parkinson's research and support charity. Because we're here, no-one has to face Parkinson's alone.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Why am I needed?
Community is at the heart of everything that we do at Tenovus Cancer Care to help those affected by cancer. Our aim is simple – to deliver a vision where fewer people get cancer and those that do receive equal access to excellent treatment. However, we can’t do this without your help. Our shops in local communities are crucial to us raising vital funds. So, we’d like you to volunteer your time and commitment to help us make a difference. We need you to help be the friendly face that looks after our customers by greeting them, assisting them and processing their items through the till.
What will I be doing?
Speaking with customers, making them welcome and answering questions
Serving customers at the till
Accepting donations from the public
Putting goods on display in the shop
Maintaining high levels of shop standards, presentation and cleanliness
Generating add-on sales and Gift Aid conversion through high levels of customer service
Completing Gift Aid shop paperwork
Supporting the Shop Manager in carrying out shop security procedures
Promoting awareness of the charity and the services that we provide
What skills do I need?
Strong customer service skills
A really keen eye for detail
Ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team
Ability to communicate effectively with other members of the team and customers.
How much time do I need to commit?
We’d need you to give around three hours per week if you can with the possibility to do more if you’d like to. However, we appreciate any time you’d like to give; please let us know this on your application form.
What support will I be given?
Before starting with Tenovus Cancer Care, we ask that you visit the Shop Management team in the shop so we can both see how the role may suit you.
Following that the Shop Manager and team will be on hand to advise and help you select products you can use.
Becoming a volunteer with Tenovus Cancer Care can be a rewarding experience and is certainly invaluable to the charity and its goals.
What benefits can I expect?
Reasonable expenses will be reimbursed in line with organisational policy
The satisfaction of knowing you’re making a vital difference to the work of Tenovus Cancer Care, and in particular the people who access our unique services
The opportunity to be creative and bring new ideas to the shop whilst developing your creative and design skills
The opportunity to develop new and existing skills
Access to all internal vacancies
Access to training
The enjoyment of meeting new people and being part of our Retail Team
The chance to gain experience of helping Wales’ leading cancer charity.
Where will I be based?
In your local Tenovus Cancer Care shop
How do I apply?
If you’re over eighteen years old and would like to apply please contact the Shop Manager in your local shop directly or alternatively please contact our Volunteer Development Team on our website.
Inclusivity:
Whether you’re a volunteer, supporter, or staff member, we want everyone to feel welcome at Tenovus Cancer Care. We are committed to greater diversity across our people to make sure we have a breadth of experience, skills and perspective that reflects the communities we serve.
We are working to ensure that Tenovus Cancer Care is a fair and equitable place to volunteer. We strive to ensure everyone is treated fairly, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, race (which includes colour, nationality and ethnic or national origins), sexual orientation, religion, or belief, or because someone is married or in a civil partnership.
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Join our amazing team and make a real difference to people living with sight loss. Help create a welcoming and safe environment for people to share their experiences, ask questions and support each other and connect with a local community in a group setting via Facebook. In this role you will be: • Managing group membership – authorising Requests to Join. • Creating a warm and welcoming environment. • Supporting group conversations. • Working with a Volunteer Moderator Team to create engaging content for the Group. • Ensuring House Rules are followed and content is appropriate. What you’ll gain from the role: • An opportunity to give something back. • A chance to build a strong community. • A sense of achievement through the difference you make. • A chance to be part of a team of like-minded people • An opportunity to develop and explore different roles with RNIB, including our internal job vacancies. In return for donating your time we will provide: • A rewarding experience. • A great Induction and training. • A supportive manager. • Regular updates and catchups. • Expenses. • An opportunity to connect with other volunteers.
What skills and experience are needed?
- An understanding and interest in maximising the benefits of social media platforms. A willingness to learn about local services and activities to inform the community as appropriate. Interested in helping people get the information they need. Good communication skills.
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Are you passionate about empowering young people and making a real difference in your community? Join us as a Youth Helper with St. John Ambulance and embark on a rewarding journey where you’ll inspire, guide, and support the next generation!
What will you do?
As a Youth Helper, you’ll be a key part of our dynamic volunteer youth teams, working with children aged 5-10 (Badgers) and 10-17 (Cadets) across East London. Here’s how you’ll make an impact:
· Engage and Educate: Deliver fun, interactive sessions teaching first aid and life skills, boosting young people's confidence, teamwork, and self-discipline.
· Support and Supervise: Help coordinate activities and sessions, ensuring all participants are safe and supervised.
· Administrative Assistance: Support the Unit Manager with admin tasks, resource collection, and logistics.
· Foster Inclusion: Encourage active participation and a safe environment, fostering a sense of belonging and community among young people.
What are we looking for?
We’re seeking enthusiastic individuals who are dedicated to the vision and mission of St. John Ambulance. Ideal candidates will have:
· A passion for engaging with young people and helping them develop life skills.
· Enthusiasm for St. John Ambulance’s values and a commitment to our Youth Voice principles (Support, Empower, Inspire).
· Teamwork and communication skills.
· A flexible and positive attitude.
· Previous experience working with youth is a plus but not essential—what matters most is your dedication and willingness to learn.
What can you gain from this volunteering role?
· Personal Fulfilment: Experience the joy and satisfaction of making a meaningful contribution to your community by helping young people grow and thrive.
· Training and Development: Gain valuable skills through our comprehensive training programs, including the opportunity to learn first aid and progress into leadership roles.
· Community: Become part of the St. John family, making new friends and building lasting connections with like-minded volunteers.
Join us in creating a vibrant, supportive environment where young people can flourish. Together, we’ll make a difference, one life-saving skill at a time.
Ready to inspire the next generation? Apply now to become a Youth Helper with St. John Ambulance
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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Outreach Support Liaison
Helping our Trustees and Outreach Workers with the production of our events and publicity materials. This may include liaising with partner organisations providing services and events for older people and printers producing our brochures, programmes and leaflets. It can also include preparing and distributing individual tea packs when we do a tea at home event aimed at the housebound.
Event Companion
Our research has shown that for many isolated older people having a companion can make it easier to take the first steps to join local events and organisations. Our companions help older people by accompanying them to a few events and helping them meet with other people so that their confidence is developed. This role requires a DBS certificate.
Transport
Our research has shown that getting to events is difficult in our rural area. Buses services, when available, often do not run to timetables that allow easy attendance at events. So, our Transport Volunteers provide a pickup and return service. Transport Volunteers need to have a suitable vehicle and also hold a DBS certificate.
Exhibition Support
Silver Salisbury Group often attends events to promote our work. We always need volunteers to help run the stand. This involves helping set up and take down of the stand, dealing with the public, selling jams and other items to raise funds. Venues are various and can be indoors or outdoors. Volunteers work as part of a team on the day.
Baking
Silver Salisbury Group hosts many tea parties as part of its programme and is always looking for volunteers able to provide cakes and savouries for such events. These are not sold but we particularly welcome contributions from bakers who are able to list ingredients so we can avoid any danger to those with food allergies or dietary requirements.
Social Media
We are increasingly relying on social media to advertise our offerings to our target audiences. We are very keen to find volunteers who are interested in editing and managing our on-line presence. If you are a person undertaking education or training in social media we can offer you a project as part of your course.
Brochure Distributors
We need to deliver our printed programmes, newsletters and leaflets. We would love to hear from individuals or groups who might be able to help with this occasional distribution task.
We promote local groups and activities where older people will get a warm welcome in Salisbury, Amesbury, Downton and Wilton and the surrounding areas
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Would you get a buzz from being part of a team of volunteers dedicated to helping animals in need, working mainly from home at a time that suits you?
Primary responsibilities of the Branch Secretary
- To act as principal communications trustee managing and maintaining the administrative affairs of the branch.
- To act as the main contact point for all branch communications with the national Society, the branch committee and the branch membership.
- Order and distribute RSPCA stationary, leaflets, posters and other fundraising and promotional material.
- Arrange branch meetings, usually 11 per year, there is no meeting in December, meetings generally last about 2 hours and are held on the 3rd Thursday of the month. ⅔ of meetings are held virtually.
- Ensure all branch committee decisions are implemented and actions completed.
- Arrange the branch AGM Including the compilation and distribution of the annual report, nominations and agenda in line with the strict timetable laid down in the branch rules.
- Arrange the timely dissemination of the contents of all correspondence and literature received by the branch, ensuring availability to all committee members, and reply to all branch correspondence where necessary.
- Liaise with the Branch Support Specialist and group chief inspector and notify them of all branch meetings.
- Monitor the secretary's email address, issue the newsletters, issue any one off appeals.
Training is available.
Some times of the year are much busier than others. For example April when the Annual Report needs to be done, May when all the calling notices for the AGM need to be sent out and in June when everything needs to be prepared ready for the AGM.
Experience/skills/knowledge/personal qualities required
Applicants will need to be able to prioritise/organise a workload, being tactful but clear, have basic computer skills, understanding confidentiality and working independently whilst keeping everyone informed and accept the ethos of the RSPCA. Training is available.
Location
Working from home with occasional visits to team meetings in Macclesfield, Congleton and Buxton areas.
Times and preferred duration of commitment
A few hours a week minimum
We hope you are interested in volunteering for our branch.
Our voluntary roles are subject to an informal interview and trial period. We will ask you to provide contact details for two referees, and dependent on the position, you may need to sign an agreement and undergo specific training before starting the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Tackle digital isolation by joining us as a Tech Angel in Surrey and use your digital skills to help people step out of digital poverty and into a world of connection.
Surrey Coalition of Disabled People runs a project called Tech Angels that provides people with access to technology and training. Eligible adults in Surrey are loaned a touchscreen device, if needed, and are then matched to a Tech Angel. Our Tech Angel volunteers around Surrey visit these Tech Members at home and provide face-to-face basic digital support to help them access the internet.
We are looking for volunteers who:
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are friendly and approachable
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have excellent people skills
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are passionate about helping others
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are confident using touchscreen devices
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enjoy teaching simple IT skills
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are happy to visit Tech Members in their homes
Typical topics that are covered in the Tech Angel sessions include
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Basics - learning to use touchscreen, connecting to the internet, search engines
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Staying safe online - scam awareness, password security
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Accessing healthcare - eg NHS app, ordering prescriptions, booking GP appointments
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Communication - email, instant messaging, videocalls, social media
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Financial - shopping online, internet banking
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Entertainment & hobbies - streaming services, taking photos, searching for interests online
You will be provided with training and supported each step of the way by our friendly Volunteer Team. Why not get in touch today to find out more?
REQUIREMENTS:
DBS Enhanced Check
No specialist skills required - just a willingness to help others explore and feel confident online
BENEFITS:
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Achieve recognised Digital Champion status, with access to further online training
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Volunteer flexible hours to fit in around you
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Meet and help people in your local community
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Reimbursement of travel expenses
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Opportunity to meet on occasion with other volunteers
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Full support via email or phone
We are run and managed by Disabled people for Disabled people. Our aim is to campaign and promote the rights of Disabled people to live independently
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Join our amazing team and make a real difference to people living with sight loss. Help create a welcoming and safe environment for people to share their experiences, ask questions and support each other and connect with a local community in a group setting via Facebook. In this role you will be: • Managing group membership – authorising Requests to Join. • Creating a warm and welcoming environment. • Supporting group conversations. • Working with a Volunteer Moderator Team to create engaging content for the Group. • Ensuring House Rules are followed and content is appropriate. What you’ll gain from the role: • An opportunity to give something back. • A chance to build a strong community. • A sense of achievement through the difference you make. • A chance to be part of a team of like-minded people • An opportunity to develop and explore different roles with RNIB, including our internal job vacancies. In return for donating your time we will provide: • A rewarding experience. • A great Induction and training. • A supportive manager. • Regular updates and catchups. • Expenses. • An opportunity to connect with other volunteers.
Location
Region
- Wales
Home based
- This role is home based
Additional location information
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Blaenau Gwent, Bridgend, Caerphilly, Cardiff, Ceredigion, Torfaen, Glamorgan, Newport, Merthyr Tydfil, Monmouthshire, Rhondda Cynon Taff
Who this opportunity will suit
Minimum age
- You must be at least 18 years old to apply
What skills and experience are needed?
- An understanding and interest in maximising the benefits of social media platforms. A willingness to learn about local services and activities to inform the community as appropriate. Interested in helping people get the information they need. Good communication skills.
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Exciting opportunity to host/present the gala awards ceremony of the World's biggest sustainability film fest & awards at one of London's iconic venue, Curzon Soho.
Awards night on 8th Nov between 2.30-6.30pm.
Rehearsals for 1hr at Curzon Soho b/w 22nd to 25th Oct (tbc).
Job description
We are looking for an energetic, enthusiastic and organised individual to be part of our events team as Host/presenter for the awards ceremony. Preferably London based or based close to the capital to keep travel minimal.
The role will provide you the opportunity to:
- Host/present the world's biggest sustainability film event of its kind welcoming media, film and TV celebs and OSCAR/BAFTA winning celebs and guests
- Chance to promote the work of inspirational creatives to millions
- Opportunity to network, connect and collaborate with leaders, changemakers, filmmakers and celebs.
If you have experience of presenting /hosting events and awards/on stage experience then this is the role for you.
As host and presenter you will host the world's biggest sustainability film fest & awards:
– Front/host/present sections of the black-tie gala event/award ceremony at one of London's iconic venue to an audience of ~300 people.
– As an awards host you will make sure that each winner and guest of honour gets the time and attention they deserve onstage. By structuring the event with your script, keep proceedings on time and well-paced, to maintain the audience's attention during the event
– Be available for rehearsals before the event and ensure the event runs within the specific timescale.
– Work closely with our exec team to understand the event objectives and delivery outcomes for the event
– Work closely with the event team staff working on the event with you on the day to deliver a successful event
– Be punctual, professional and well presented
– Require charisma, showmanship, having a comic angle (preferable), loving the limelight and interacting with new people to host our event.
What are we looking for?
- Have previous experience as a presenter/ of hosting events and award ceremony
- Excellent communication and broadcast skills
- Ability to deliver on time and within a specific timescale
- Ability to entertain and keep the audience engaged
- Reliable, committed and professional
- Flexible and available for rehearsals and team communications closer to the event.
What difference will you make?
At least 85% of people who first came to learn about the UN SDGs via the film festival were not aware of those at all, until now! This can give you an idea of the need for this initiative to educate the common man about the UN SDGs, its significance and the importance of inspiring them to act on the UN SDGs.
Your initiatives will ensure that the film festival gets even more notoriety and visibility, thus improving its ability to educate more people about the UN SDGs, boost the festival's public profile, increase the festival's participation, and enhance the support from individuals and organisations.
Our mission: Facilitate the responsible creation and evolution of products, practices and policies.
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Location: ellenor, Coldharbour Rd, Northfleet, Gravesend DA11 7HQ
Hours: from 4-6 hrs
Times: Weekdays (11am-6pm) Weekends (8am-1pm or 1-6pm)
Days: Monday – Sunday, whichever days suit you best!
The Role
As a Volunteer Kitchen Assistant, you'll play a key role in supporting our team by:
- Delivering meals to patients in the hospice, brightening their day with a smile
- Keeping the kitchen and café clean, organised, and ready to serve
- Helping with washing up and kitchen waste disposal
- Prepping ingredients such as peeling and chopping vegetables, monitoring freezer stock, and ensuring proper food rotation for freshness
About You:
· Warm and compassionate personality
· Food Hygiene Level 2 or willing to undertake
· Physically able to lift and stand for extended periods, and comfortable in a sensitive environment
· Knowledge of allergens and nutrition requirements is beneficial
Why You’ll Love Volunteering with Us
- Make a meaningful difference in your community by supporting patients and families in need
- Gain valuable experience in a professional kitchen environment
- Join a warm, compassionate community that truly appreciates your time and effort
- Enjoy flexible shifts that fit your schedule!
Please note to volunteer in the hospice applicants must be over the age of 18, have the right to volunteer in the UK and require a Standard DBS. This is not a paid role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Bid - Writer Support (Administrator) Job Overview
We are currently recruiting for Bid - Writer Support to join our passionate and driven team.
As Bid Administrator you will support the performance of a high performing bid team designed to facilitate and support the successful winning of new grants and tenders across the UK.
As an outstanding administrator you will play a key role in assisting the team to ensure that all bid documents and business development literature is prepared and presented not only to the highest possible standards but on time – often within challenging deadlines. Key to success in the role will be the following traits:
· Adaptability
· Determination
· Flexibility
· Robust disposition
You will be at your best when you’re working under pressure and in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment. This role calls for someone who can react as deadlines and priorities change; someone with resilience and a tenacity to get the job done whilst never compromising on quality.
Key Responsibilities:
· Management of a central mailbox, including basic tender management duties
· Monitoring new business opportunities advertised on various portals and websites.
· Reviewing new business opportunities as they arrive, forwarding relevant opportunities to the appropriate bid writers.
· Taking ownership of the bid library, which includes ensuring that it kept up to date as and when new opportunities are submitted.
· Thoroughly proof-reading materials to ensure information is grammatically correct, well-researched, and without spelling errors
· Ensuring that our in-house bid process is understood and implemented to ensure that quality, commercial and legal requirements are consistently met
· Taking ownership of client portals – Including dealing with daily alerts and maintenance of portal logins
· Providing general administrative support to the bid writing team.
The Professional Development Programme with Quilombo UK runs over a period of 16 weeks, is UNPAID and requires a minimum of 12 hours commitment per week across Monday, Wednesday and/or Friday.
Upon successful application, our HR team will contact you to arrange an interview. Following a successful interview, we'll initiate the onboarding process by sending you the necessary documents. Once your onboarding and identification documents are received and verified, you'll be invited to a 6-hour HR and System Induction. Subsequently, you'll meet with your Head of Department or Assistant Manager for your First Day.
Job Type: Volunteer
Expected hours: 12 per week
Education: GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience: Administration / Office support: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation: United Kingdom (preferred)
Job Types: Part-time, Volunteer
Expected hours: 12 hours per week, 6 per day.
Benefits:
- Flexitime
- Work from home
Schedule:Day shift
Experience: Administrative: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: Remote
INDEPENDENT CHAIR OF THE BOARD RECRUITMENT PACK
AUGUST 2024
ABOUT BRITISH ICE SKATING
CHAIR OF THE BOARD
British Ice Skating, the National Governing Body for Figure Skating and Speed Skating in the UK, is looking to appoint an inspiring leader to help take Ice Skating to new heights.
OUR MISSION
To establish a proactive organisation through robust governance, financial management, and utilising technology.
HOW WE’LL GET THERE
By establishing investable programmes that enhance lives, promote inclusion, increase participation and deliver exciting performances on the world stage.
ORGANISATIONAL OBJECTIVES
An NGB with an ethos of excellence;
To establish a proactive organisation through robust governance, financial management, and utilising technology.
A household name;
Create a national awareness of British Ice Skating as the driving force behind ice skating across the UK.
A route to success;
Drive a culture of excellence from grassroots to world stage through a talent and performance pathway for coaches and skaters.
A united and diverse workforce;
To allow staff, coaches and volunteers the opportunity to flourish based on shared values and a developmental approach.
Create opportunities for all;
Be at the heart of making ice skating accessible across the UK by creating and leading engaging programmes that break down barriers
Grow through partnerships;
Unlock future investment and support through increased stakeholder engagement.
HEADLINE NUMBERS
2.1m Annual Operating Budget.
24 Staff Members.
5000 Members.
ROLE PURPOSE
The Chair will lead and hold the Board, CEO and Executive Team to account for the Company’s mission and vision, providing inclusive leadership to the Association and Board through a period of significant change and ensuring that each Board member fulfils their duties and responsibilities for the effective and robust governance of the Company and BIS.
The Chair will also support, and, where appropriate, challenge the Chief Executive and ensure that the Board functions as a unit and works closely with the entire Executive of BIS to achieve agreed objectives. They will act as an ambassador and the public face of BIS in partnership with the Chief Executive.
Term of Office: Four years.
Remuneration: The Chair role is voluntary and unpaid, though expenses will be refunded in line with the BIS Expenses Policy.
Time Commitment: Minimum of 20-30 days per annum.
KEY RESULTS AREAS
Chair meetings of the Board effectively and efficiently, bringing impartiality and objectivity to the decision-making process and ensuring a focus on strategy, performance against the strategy, added-value and accountability.
Ensure that the Board meets its duties and responsibilities for the effective governance of BIS, including a clear delegation of matters where appropriate.
Provide leadership to BIS and its Board ensuring that the Board sets the overall strategic direction of BIS.
Appraise the performance of the Board and its members on an annual basis and act on the outcomes.
Ensure that Board members are fully engaged and that decisions are taken in the best, long-term interests of BIS and that the Board takes collective ownership.
RESPONSIBILITIES
STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP & GOVERNANCE
Develop and deliver BIS’s strategic aims and objectives in accordance with its constitution, in partnership with the CEO.
Ensure effective communication to BIS’s members and stakeholders.
Ensure that the Board is regularly refreshed and incorporates the right balance of skills, knowledge and experience needed to govern and lead BIS effectively.
Ensure that the Board is able to regularly review major risks and associated opportunities, and satisfy itself that systems are in place to take advantage of opportunities, and manage and mitigate the risks.
Ensure that the Board fulfils its duties to ensure sound financial health of BIS, with systems in place to ensure financial accountability.
Ensure that any conflicts of interest at Board level are kept to a minimum and handled appropriately in line with BIS policy.
Lead the Board performance review and implement an appropriate action plan.
COMMUNICATIONS AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Work closely with the CEO to set the Board agendas and ensure that the Board meetings are well planned and decisions taken are implemented and monitored.
Develop and maintain an open and supportive relationship with the CEO including regular contact, whilst respecting their executive responsibilities.
Line manage the CEO ensuring they have the opportunity for professional development, including carrying out their annual appraisal.
Maintain close relationships with key stakeholders and influencers such as UK Sport, the International Skating Union and the Home Nations’ Sports Councils.
Represent BIS at external functions, meetings and events, acting as an ambassador for BIS at all times and a spokesperson when appropriate to promote the Association and the sport of ice skating.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
A strong track record of leadership with the ability harness the skills of all the directors and the operations team in delivering the organisation’s vision and mission.
Strategic ability together with the capacity to delegate and prioritise.
The ability to consult effectively, listen non-judgmentally, debate productively, and the courage to make decisions accordingly.
A firm commitment to diversity and continuing the drive to widen demographic access to skating.
A clear vision informed by an up-to-date, understanding of Sport and the operation of an NGB including governance requirements.
The ability to lead by example and to motivate a strong team of professional colleagues. An understanding of the opportunities and challenges of leading an NGB.
A firm commitment to diversity and continuing the drive to widen demographic access to skating. An entrepreneurial mind-set with business and commercial acumen.
The ability to provide challenge and work collaboratively with the Board and CEO to forge the future direction of BIS.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to speak compellingly to all stakeholders. Confidence in the public-facing role and the ability to embody the values of BIS.
A passion for sport, with an enthusiasm to develop skating and the organisation.
A positive and progressive outlook, with ambition, resilience, and a sense of humour.
For more information about British Ice Skating’s structure and strategy, see our site.
APPLICATION PROCESS
If you would like to have an informal chat about the role, please get in touch with the Executive PA Parul Jani.
When you are ready to apply, please send a copy of your CV and a cover letter outlining how you meet the requirements of the role, plus a completed copy of the BIS Equality Monitoring Form, to the Executive PA, Parul Jani, via email.
- Applications close Sunday 15th September at 5pm.
- Interviews for shortlisted candidates are planned for the week commencing Monday 30th September.
About you
We are looking for people with or without board level experience, and we would welcome applications from all ages and backgrounds.
In order to continue to enhance the diversity of our board, we would particularly like to hear from people from ethnically marginalised groups, particularly Black African backgrounds, LGBTQ+ people, people with physical disabilities, and other marginalised groups, and especially those with direct experience of services provided by our hospice.
On this occasion and following a recent skills audit of our current trustees, we are particularly looking for people with expertise in any of the following areas:
- Finance and accounting (with a view to succession planning for our current Treasurer)
- Co-production, community engagement and community development
- Property and estate management
Commitments from trustees and from the hospice
Trustees are expected to attend, in person or via tele-conferencing:
• Sessions agreed as part of each trustee’s personalised induction programme.
• Bi-monthly board meetings.
• Approximately two board away days per year, dedicated to strategic planning.
Where they are willing and able, trustees may be asked to join one of the board sub-committees.
Whilst this is an unpaid, voluntary role, out-of-pocket expenses will be reimbursed. A personalised induction programme, training, support and mentorship will be provided.
Person specification
Each trustee must have:
• commitment to the vision of the hospice
• willingness to meet the minimum time commitment
• integrity
• strategic vision
• good, independent judgement
• the ability to think creatively
• willingness to speak their mind
• understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship
• the ability to work effectively as a member of a team and to take decisions for the good
of the hospice.
Previous board/trustee experience is not necessary and the hospice welcomes applications from all ages and backgrounds.
Closing date for applications is Monday 7 October.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.