Volunteer Roles in Leeds
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Are you a forward-thinking financial leader passionate about scaling startups globally? Do you believe in combining financial expertise with mentorship and teamwork to build a lasting legacy? If so, Unify Giving (UG) is looking for a CFO to join our mission of revolutionising direct charitable giving.
As our CFO, you’ll play a key role in driving our financial strategy, ensuring operational efficiency, and helping us scale globally. We’re looking for someone approachable and collaborative, with a passion for educating and leading, who will work hand-in-hand with the leadership team to achieve our vision.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Growth & Banking: Identify the best banking options and guide UG through evolving its business model as we scale, ensuring flexibility and sustainability.
Fundraising & Financial Planning: Develop financial forecasts, drive fundraising campaigns, and craft strategies that demonstrate our company’s growth potential and financial health.
Equity Management: Oversee the company’s equity structure, ensuring strategic share allocation that balances stakeholder interests and supports long-term growth.
Cash Flow & Liquidity: Ensure we maintain optimal liquidity, effectively manage working capital, and strategically plan cash flow to meet operational needs.
Financial Reporting & Compliance: Lead the preparation of internal accounts, tax returns, and required filings. Oversee tax planning and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
Who You Are:
• A proactive financial strategist with experience in startups and fundraising.
• Someone with a passion for mentorship and making finance approachable.
• A leader who thrives in dynamic environments and is committed to driving global growth.
*This is a volunteer role to be reviewed at specific company milestones*
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At Makani, we work with refugee women through the arts to overcome trauma, fight for their rights, and to transform their lives and the world around them. Our vision is a world of freedom, dignity and equality for all displaced women and girls.
We work in Lebanon with Syrian and Palestinian refugee women, and in the UK with refugee women from all over the world. In both countries we run therapeutic arts projects including theatre and craft therapy, filmmaking and feminist embroidery. In addition, in Lebanon we also help women through economic empowerment and income generation, access to training and education, and we are responding to the humanitarian crisis with emergency support for displaced families.
Makani was founded in 2022, building upon years of work supporting Syrian and Palestinian refugee women in Lebanon by our co-founders, one of whom is a displaced woman herself. We were officially registered as a charity in June 2024.
We are a small but ambitious organisation that is already transforming the lives of over 100 refugee women and their families in Lebanon, and dozens in the UK. We have rapidly grown over the past two years, with the accompanying rapid increase in income. We are driven by our passion for a better world for marginalised refugee women.
POSITION: Treasurer
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Treasurer to join our Board of Trustees. The Treasurer will play a crucial role in ensuring the financial management, health and sustainability of the organisation, contributing to the strategic direction and decision-making process.
DETAILS
Location: Home-based, with occasional meetings in London.
Remuneration: This is a voluntary position, expenses covered.
Hours: Variable but generally up to two days a month.
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Board meetings: Quarterly
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Additional time commitment for strategic planning and financial support to the Senior Leadership team
Deadline: Friday 15 November, midnight
ROLE OUTLINE
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Financial Oversight:
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Provide financial leadership and guidance to the Board.
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Oversee the development and implementation of financial policies and procedures.
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Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
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Budgeting and Forecasting:
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Collaborate with the Senior Leadership Team to develop and monitor the annual budget.
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Provide financial projections and recommendations for strategic planning.
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Financial Compliance:
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Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and reporting requirements.
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Oversee the preparation of financial statements and reports for annual accounting, and any potential future audit.
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Risk Management:
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Identify and assess financial risks and propose strategies to mitigate them.
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Work with the Board to develop and implement risk management policies.
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Fundraising Support:
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Collaborate with the Chair of Trustees and Senior Leadership Team to develop and implement fundraising strategies.
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Provide financial insights to support grant applications and donor relations.
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Financial Training:
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Educate and guide board members on financial matters, ensuring a collective understanding of financial responsibilities.
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QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
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Professional qualification in finance, accounting, or a related field.
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Proven experience in financial management, preferably in the non-profit sector.
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Familiarity with charity governance and compliance requirements.
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Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
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Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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Passion for the organisation's vision, mission and values.
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An understanding of the challenges faced by small start-up organisations, and a supportive and solutions-focused approach to meeting these.
Desirable but not essential:
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Arabic language skills
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An understanding of the issues faced by refugee women in the UK and/or Lebanon.
TO APPLY
Please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role via CharityJob.
Makani is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.
Registered Charity
1 - 5
Our mission is to work with refugee women to overcome trauma, fight for their rights, and to transform their lives and the world around them.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Looking for Volunteer Culture Micro-Article Writer, Le Gist Magazine
Do you want to gain professional writing skills and be published? Do you have a passion for culture, art or women stories around the world and interviewes the great minds and expertise? Do you love magazines? Then write for us!
Le Gist Magazine helps our subscribers learn about the arts and culture and be inspire for the las news and women narrative.
We are looking for writers to research and write micro-articles aobout culture...
If you have never written professionally before, then don't worry. We are also happy to consider you if you have alternative qualifications — provided you can demonstrate specialist subject matter knowledge in one or more areas in the arts and culture . The articles we produce (unlike popular media) are to the best academic standards. The ideal person, therefore, should enjoy writing articles that are well-researched yet written in an accessible format suitable for the public at large.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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At Makani, we work with refugee women through the arts to overcome trauma, fight for their rights, and to transform their lives and the world around them. Our vision is a world of freedom, dignity and equality for all displaced women and girls.
We work in Lebanon with Syrian and Palestinian refugee women, and in the UK with refugee women from all over the world. In both countries we run therapeutic arts projects including theatre and craft therapy, filmmaking and feminist embroidery. In addition, in Lebanon we also help women through economic empowerment and income generation, access to training and education, and we are responding to the humanitarian crisis with emergency support for displaced families.
Makani was founded in 2022, building upon years of work supporting Syrian and Palestinian refugee women in Lebanon by our co-founders, one of whom is a displaced woman herself. We were officially registered as a charity in June 2024.
We are a small but ambitious organisation that is already transforming the lives of over 100 refugee women and their families in Lebanon, and dozens in the UK. We have rapidly grown over the past two years, with the accompanying rapid increase in income. We are driven by our passion for a better world for marginalised refugee women.
POSITION: Chair of the Board of Trustees
The Chair of the Board of Trustees will provide leadership and support to the rest of the Board and the Senior Leadership Team as we put in place stronger systems and structures. Key responsibilities will include fundraising, governance, and leading on the development and implementation of an organisational strategy for the next three years, helping us to grow sustainably.
The Chair will be a passionate advocate of refugee women's rights and issues, with a strong belief in gender justice and migrant justice.
DETAILS:
Location: Home-based, with occasional meetings in London.
Remuneration: This is a voluntary position, expenses covered.
Hours: Variable but generally up to two days a month.
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Regular preparation for and attendance at Board meetings (quarterly or as needed).
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Participation in committee meetings and strategic planning sessions.
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External engagements and providing support to the Senior Leadership team.
Deadline: Friday 15 November, midnight
ROLE OUTLINE:
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Leadership and Governance:
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Provide strategic leadership to the Board, ensuring the effective governance of the organisation.
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Chair and facilitate Board meetings, working with the Executive team to set the agenda and ensuring discussions are focused on key priorities.
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Foster a collaborative and inclusive culture within the Board.
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Provide support to the Executive team.
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Board Development:
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Lead efforts to manage and develop a diverse and skilled Board of Trustees.
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Encourage continuous learning and development among Board members.
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Strategic Planning:
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Work collaboratively with the Board and senior management to develop and implement a three-year strategy for Makani
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Monitor progress towards strategic goals and adjust plans as necessary.
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Advocacy and Representation:
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Act as a visible and effective ambassador for the organisation, representing it to external stakeholders, donors, and the wider community.
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Fundraising Support:
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Collaborate with the Board Treasurer and Executive Team to develop and implement fundraising strategies.
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Develop donor networks and represent Makani in funding events and circles as necessary.
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Provide insights to support grant applications.
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Financial Oversight:
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Work closely with the Treasurer and Executive Team to ensure financial sustainability.
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Provide oversight and support for financial decision-making.
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Identify and address risks to the organisation's mission and reputation.
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Collaborate with the Board to develop and implement risk management strategies.
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QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
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Proven experience in a leadership role and especially in supporting organisational development and fundraising
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Proven experience as a board member in the charity sector
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Familiarity with charity governance and compliance requirements.
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
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Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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Passion for the organisation's vision, mission and values.
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An understanding of the challenges faced by small start-up organisations, and a supportive and solutions-focused approach to meeting these.
Desirable but not essential:
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Arabic language skills
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Experience of working with refugee women in the UK and/or Lebanon.
TO APPLY:
Please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role via CharityJob's 'Quick apply' button below.
Makani is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.
Registered Charity
1 - 5
Our mission is to work with refugee women to overcome trauma, fight for their rights, and to transform their lives and the world around them.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We are recruiting 7 volunteer board members to join our newly created STEP EbE Advisory Board. All board members will have lived experience of forced migration. The STEP EbE Advisory Board will be a structured and collaborative way for World Jewish Relief to engage with external advisors (in this case, volunteer board members) to advise and help on programme design and decision-making.
World Jewish Relief created the Specialist Training and Employment Programme (STEP) for refugees in 2016 and today we are the largest provider of specialist employment support to refugees in the UK.STEP aims to support and empower people with experience of forced migration through a tailored employment programme that addresses the complex barriers refugees face in preparing for, and ultimately finding, work in the UK.
The board members’ responsibilities will vary depending on the topic of advice in discussion, however, suggested activities include:
- Board member meetings to discuss ideas and create recommendations
- Group and 1:2:1s meetings with STEP stakeholders (employment advisors, participants, WJR board, partners)
- Document reviews (e.g. programme materials)
- Presenting recommendations in different formats (e.g writing, speaking)
- Attending optional training sessions chosen by the board
About you
We are looking for board members who:
- Have lived experience of forced migration i.e. refugee status, humanitarian protection, people seeking asylum, and Ukrainian extension scheme
- Have intermediate and above understanding of English (B1+)
- Can commit to 4-6 hours a month
- Comfortable with IT, training can be provided
- Have or interested in developing the following skills:
- Empathy & emotional awareness
- Learning mindset
- Able to work well in collaborative settings
- Good communication skills
- Being open-minded and honest
- Board members can have experience of being on STEP as a participant, but it is not a requirement. We aim for there to be a mix of experience with STEP on the board.
What you can expect from us
- Expenses: We will pay for any travel and other expenses related to costs incurred
- Equipment: We will provide any IT/ Digital Access equipment needed for the role.
- Induction training and materials will be provided as well as other training as requested by board members.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
World Jewish Relief values equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace and we encourage applications from candidates of all ethnicities, socio-economic backgrounds, genders, sex, sexual orientations, ages, disability, faiths (or non), marital status (or non), that meet the criteria set out for this role. We are striving to build a team reflective of the communities we work with.
This role is targeted for people with refugee or asylum-seeking backgrounds as experts by experience. If you have first-hand experience of forced migration, please let us know in your application. Additionally, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all the requirements that are listed within the role specification. We respect that people’s identity is not defined by their past experiences and do not expect candidates to describe their lived experience during the interview process unless they wish to do so.
You don’t need to be Jewish to volunteer with us, but you must be committed to our faith-based values of Justice, Kindness, Repairing the World and Welcoming the Stranger. We are inspired by these values to work beyond our community, recognising the dignity and potential of all people.
To apply
Please upload your CV and a one-page cover letter that answers the following two questions:
1. Why do you want to be a STEP EbE Advisory Board Member?
2. What skills can you contribute to the board?
Please note that your CV will only be used during the recruitment process to find out about your previous experience will not be assessed against any criteria.
Registered Charity
101 - 500
Bringing life-changing action to people in crisis around the world
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
What is the purpose of this role?
Panellists will inform and influence the support we offer to older people and help us deliver services that older people need and value.
What impact does this role have?
Our Panellists will help us to shape our services and our strategy. They will support us to make sure that people know about our charity, that our services have a positive impact on the lives of older people, and that we are a valued, local resource for older people to rely on.
What are the responsibilities of the role?
• To support our charity and its aims and to act as an ambassador for our services and projects and the wider Age UK network.
• To ensure our charity is aware of emerging needs and issues related to older people in the City and County that could influence future planning.
• To represent the wider community of older people and their interests – including topics such as social, health, wealth, and longer-term needs.
• To develop an understanding of customer service within the charity and how it can be improved for older people.
• To maintain a positive commitment to, and active promotion of, Age UK Notts’ Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion policy.
What are we looking for?
• Integrity
• A commitment to the charity
• A willingness to devote the necessary time and effort
• Good, independent judgement
• A willingness to speak their mind
• An ability to work effectively as a member of a team
What is the time commitment?
• The charity holds four meetings per year (Including the AGM), with each meeting lasting around 2 hours.There will be a mix of in-person and online meetings.
• In addition, Panellists need to set aside a minimum of 1 hours reading time before each meeting.
• Depending upon agreed actions, Panellists may be asked to dedicate some time to activities within the community, or for the charity outside of the meetings.
• Should exceptional circumstances arise, there may be a need for additional meetings, but this will be a rare occurrence.
• A chair and vice-chair will be elected by the members every 3 years and holders may serve a maximum of 6 years in total in either role.
What training will you be given?
You will be given a basic induction to the Charity and some basic compliance training to allow you to undertake your role.
What can you gain from this opportunity?
This is an opportunity to influence the largest, local charity providing support for older people. It’s a chance to bring your views, experience and knowledge to the table as well as building new relationships and meeting new challenges.
Please note the following key information
• You must be at least 18 years old
• You must agree to be properly appointed by our robust volunteer recruitment process (including references and DBS check).
• The role of a OPAP Panellist is voluntary and is not accompanied by any financial remuneration, although expenses for travel may be claimed
***Please note that we don’t offer sponsorship or accept overseas applicants***
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Use your skills and experience to serve a nationally respected, Christian homelessness charity growing in its impact and influence.
Oasis Community Housing (part of the wider Oasis Charitable Group) is a Christian homelessness charity with 40 years’ experience of delivering bespoke, effective services for vulnerably housed and people experiencing homelessness.
We exist to reignite a hope and a future for everyone facing homelessness. We believe that anyone’s life can be transformed however dark things may seem.
We run supported accommodation programmes in the North-East and London for young people, particularly young women and mums facing homelessness for a variety of reasons. We also run drop-in crisis centres providing emergency housing on a ‘housing first, no questions asked basis’, a warm shower, food, clothing and access to advice. Additionally we run a programme to help victims of domestic abuse and sexual violence to break the cycle of abusive relationships.
The last 3 years have been tumultuous and challenging for us all due to the enduring legacy of the Covid-19 pandemic. Over this period we have been stretched and tested across the range of our work. But in the testing, our passion for our mission and ability to innovate and be agile have shone through.
In spite of the challenges of the last 4 years we have seen a 41% increase in unrestricted donations over the last two years.
This is an exciting time to consider joining Oasis Community Housing.
We are now looking for two or more Trustees. The priority areas we are seeking to cover include:
Finance – with strategic financial leadership experience in order to ensure effective oversight and risk management at a governance level.
Property/Facilities Management/Planning – with experience of lease agreements, property licensing and planning regulations.
Whilst these are priority skill areas we would also be open to considering candidates from other professional backgrounds too.
Thank you!
Member of the Global Communities Sub-Committee
Do you want to make a difference and contribute to The Methodist Church? Are you a keen and experienced individual who is interested in supporting the work we do within the Connexional team? Could you a new member of the committee supporting the exciting and vital work of the Global Communities in the Methodist Church in Great Britain
About the role
The Global Communities Sub - Committee is charged with responsibility to keep in constant review the mission and ministry of the Global Communities work across the British Connexion. The Global Communities Sub-Committee will work with relevant Connexional team members in developing new ways of working across the Connexion and advising the missions committee on polices and recommend specific learning points from these Communities that could enrich the wider mission and ministry of the Methodist Church in Britain. The Global Communities Sub- Committee will report to annually to the Missions Committee.
About You
We are looking for an experienced, committed person who has transferable skills, this individual will:
- Be a member in good standing of the Methodist Church in Britain
- Have an awareness of the variety of contexts that exist within the Methodist Church in Great Britain including those from Global Communities
- Have a working knowledge of the Organisational arrangements of the Methodist Church.
- To contribute to the discussions and decision making at the meetings with other members of the sub-committee as appropriate to enable the group to advise the missions committee on policy in relation to the work of the Global Communities.
- To be able to listen and learn from members of the Global Communities in the Methodist Church in Britain
- To be able to work as part of a team
We advise you to review the candidate pack, the role description and person specification ahead of completing and submitting your online expression of interest form. The candidate pack includes some useful information about our processes.
If you have questions about the role or require reasonable adjustments to be made at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.
Indicative Recruitment Timetable:
Closing date: 15th November 2024
Shortlisting Date: 22th November 2024
Interviews Date: 29th November (by Zoom)
Provisional appointment start date: January 2025 subject to the Missions Committee approval
This is a voluntary unpaid position; however, some additional expenses can be agreed.
Registered Charity
101 - 500
The calling of the Methodist Church is to respond to the gospel of God's love in Christ and to live out its discipleship in worship and mission.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Chair of the Global Communities Sub-Committee
Do you want to make a difference and contribute to The Methodist Church? Are you a keen and experienced individual who is interested in supporting the work we do within the Connexional team? Could you the Chair of this exciting vital work of the connexion?
About the role
The Global Communities Sub-Committee is charged with responsibility to keep in constant review the mission and ministry of the Global Communities work across the British Connexion. The Global Communities Sub-Committee will work with relevant Connexional team members in developing new ways of working across the Connexion and advising the missions committee on polices and recommend specific learning points from these Communities that could enrich the wider mission and ministry of the Methodist Church in Britain. The Global Communities Sub-Committee will report annually to the Missions Committee.
About You
We are looking for an experienced, committed person who has transferable skills, this individual will:
- Be a member in good standing of the Methodist Church in Britain
- Have previous experience served as a Chair Committees at Local, District or Connexional Level
- Have an awareness of the variety of contexts that exist within the Methodist Church in Great Britain and Cross Cultural Ministry
- Have a good knowledge of the organisational arrangements of the Methodist Church.
- Have the ability to think strategically and connect vision, aims and strategies through theological reflection.
- Be a leader who is able to show humility, offer direction and able to exercise sound judgement in working with others in the Methodist Church in Britain and within the Global Communities.
- Ability to work as part of a diverse team
We advise you to review the candidate pack, the role description and person specification ahead of completing and submitting your online expression of interest form. The candidate pack includes some useful information about our processes.
If you have questions about the role or require reasonable adjustments to be made at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.
Indicative Recruitment Timetable:
Closing date: 8th November 2024
Shortlisting Date: 11th November 2024
Interviews Date: 19th November 2024 (held on Zoom)
Provisional appointment start date: 1st December 2024 subject to Mission Committee appointment
This is a voluntary unpaid position; however, some additional expenses can be agreed.
Registered Charity
101 - 500
The calling of the Methodist Church is to respond to the gospel of God's love in Christ and to live out its discipleship in worship and mission.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Who are we and what do we do?
We're the UK's leading ovarian cancer research charity, working on early detection, prevention and treatments so that no woman dies of ovarian cancer.
Ovarian Cancer Action is a community of changemakers with one purpose: to give ovarian cancer the focus it needs to increase 10-year survival rates. And we know research is the solution.
We live and breathe this lifesaving, world-leading research. We fund more ovarian cancer research than any other UK gynaecological cancer charity. It’s how we’ve driven some of the biggest breakthroughs of the last 19 years.
We're also the only charity at the heart of the global ovarian cancer research community and have been for four decades.
By connecting the world's leading scientists together, we’re creating a powerful hub of experience, expertise and insight. So, we confidently fund research that takes us a step closer to our goal: that by 2032 half of women will live more than 10 years after diagnosis.
The role:
The Fundraising and Communications Committee plays a crucial role in enabling and driving this mission forward by providing strategic oversight and tangible support to boost our income and elevate our profile. The Committee also ensures that Ovarian Cancer Action is governed to the highest standards.
As a committee member, you will leverage your expertise in high-value fundraising to help advise, guide and support the charity’s strategy, particularly in engaging High Net Worth Individuals and major income streams. You’ll work closely with the Chair of the Committee, Director of Fundraising, the high-value fundraising team, and other committee members, offering constructive challenge, expertise and insight to help inform and direct the charity’s fundraising and communications strategy, particularly in the area of major income streams.
We are looking for someone who…
·Can act as a ‘critical friend’ to the Fundraising and Communications Committee.
·Is able to provide oversight and specifically in the practice of major income fundraising.
·Has a successful track record in giving strategic oversight and delivery of high value income streams.
·May be working in an advisory or consultancy role currently.
·Support the charity to build its wider network of high-net-worth individuals and grant giving organisations.
Experience required:
· A successful track record as a senior fundraiser with high value income streams including High Net Worth Individuals and Trusts and Foundations, operating at a strategic as well as operational level
· Experience in navigating and finding solutions to the challenges facing UK charities in maximising major income streams and donor cultivation
Knowledge and skills required:
Ideally you should have some, but not necessarily all, of the following:
· Knowledge of and experience, whether lived or acquired, in driving major income streams
· Excellent networking, influencing and communication skills
· A broad range of contacts related to income, across key opinion formers, and donors.
If you are inspired to support Ovarian Cancer Action’s mission and vision in this way, we’d love for you to apply by telling us why you think this position is for you and what has inspired you to apply. Naturally, we’d love to hear about your experience, your highlights, what you’ve learnt in your fundraising career and where you believe you can bring value to the Fundraising and Communications Committee. Please also incldue uour latest CV, highlighting relevant experience.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
The Crew Nurse coordinates healthcare for our volunteer Crew and our local Day Crew. You will support the Crew Physician and oversee the work of the Crew Clinic Administrative Assistant in establishing and maintaining a well-functioning Crew Clinic, supporting our volunteers with the best possible care when needed.
What You Will Contribute
• Arrange appointments for Crew who are ill or need exams or check-ups
• Maintain accurate Crew health records and adequate stock levels of supplies
• Maintain universal precautions at all times
• Record, track and administer immunisations of incoming and current longer term Crew
• Facilitate tuberculosis screenings for Crew and Day Crew
• Give regular health talks to inform Crew about Crew Clinic services and common illnesses and risks
• Assist with the Duty Nurse roster to provide after-hour coverage for Crew when the Crew Clinic and Hospital are closed
• Identify and facilitate maintenance of all non-marine first-aid kits on the ship and at the Education, Training, and Advocacy program support facilities
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people with life-limiting conditions? Do you have experience in grant making or commissioning?
Lifelites is seeking an enthusiastic and committed individual to join our Lifelites 25 Grants Committee.
Role purpose
As a member, you will help shape our new 25th anniversary grants programme and support our mission to provide life-changing assistive technology for organisations supporting children and young people with life-limiting conditions.
Key responsibilities:
- Programme Development: Help establish the new 3-year Lifelites 25 Grants Programme, aimed at funding innovative projects that align with our goals.
- Grant Assessment: Review and assess grant applications from various organisations, ensuring they meet the programme’s criteria, address areas of unmet need and deliver impact.
- Due Diligence: Conduct necessary checks on applications to ensure transparency, accountability, and the responsible use of funds.
- Recommendations: Make informed recommendations to the Lifelites Board of Trustees regarding which projects should receive support.
- Meetings: Attend 4-6 committee meetings per year to discuss applications and strategic planning for the grants programme.
About you:
- Previous experience in grant making or commissioning.
- A commitment to Lifelites’ mission to support children with life-limiting conditions.
- Ability to analyse, evaluate, and make recommendations based on the merits of applications.
- Good communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
Commitment:
- 4-6 meetings per year, with the potential for occasional additional discussions as needed.
- Time to read and assess documents and applications in advance of meetings
If you’re passionate about using your expertise to support life-changing projects, we’d love to hear from you!
Please submit your CV and a supporting statement of no more than 1 side A4 outlining your motivations and relevant experience.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
This is your chance to take your practice onboard one of our Ships. As our Crew Physician, you can provide routine, general medical care for our Crew, surgical inpatient consults, referrals and more. You’ll also hold the important distinction of leading our emergency medical response team onboard.
What You Will Contribute
• Provide medical consultations and treatment for our Crew, including regular check-ups, routine health screenings, and emergency care when needed
• Support the health education to our Crew and host country partners by presenting on applicable health related topics
• Ensure the health and safety of the Crew on an ongoing basis, in collaboration with the Captain
• Work with and supervise the Hospital Physician(s) to oversee the general health of Ward patients and pre-operative patients
• Review patients in Screening, Outpatients, and Rehabilitation as the opportunity arises
• Actively maintain and improve the standards of care for our patients
• Provide medical direction and advice for the Palliative Care Team
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
The Council for British Research in the Levant (CBRL) is seeking to appoint an Honorary Treasurer. CBRL is a research charity which operates the UK’s overseas research institutes in Amman and East Jerusalem and supports academic research across a broad range of subject areas – from archaeology to modern social science – in the Levant. CBRL has 12 staff across 3 locations and an income derived from government and research grants and its various activities.
CBRL is one of the British International Research Institutes (BIRI), a network of overseas research organisations that operate in Europe, Africa and the Middle East. All the BIRI conduct research, collaborate with overseas and UK-based partners, and provide facilities, training and financial, academic and logistical support to researchers. The BIRI also run events and outreach programmes, held in the UK and overseas.
The charity has been through significant change in recent years, broadening its sources of funding and professionalising its processes. This is expected to continue, and the Hon Treasurer will play a key role in helping to drive the Strategic Plan.
Working with the Chair, Trustees, and senior management (Director and Financial Controller), the role of the Hon Treasurer will involve:
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overseeing the strategic financial management of the charity to ensure that CBRL achieves a financially sustainable position and builds appropriate reserves;
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overseeing and presenting budgets, internal management accounts and annual financial statements to trustees;
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involvement, with management and other Hon Officers, in strategic planning and in presentation of plans to potential funders and stakeholders;
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leading in the trustees’ duty to ensure that proper accounting records are kept and that effective financial procedures and controls are in place;
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advising on the financial implications of the charity’s strategic plan;
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board-level liaison with the external auditor;
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ad hoc advice and support for the management team and Trustees on financial matters, policies, procedures and best practice;
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chairing the Finance & Governance Sub-Committee;
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supporting fundraising and sustainability initiatives to secure the future of CBRL; and
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playing a representational role for CBRL when required.
Registered Charity
11 - 20
To advance knowledge and understanding of the peoples and cultures of the Levant
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Our Galley Team daily supplies the Crew, Day Crew, patients and caregivers with the food they need to keep on going. The Galley team will prepare up to 1,700 meals a day in a role that is mostly performed standing up and moving around, while keeping the best possible standards in hygiene.
What You Will Contribute
• Prepare and cook menu items in compliance with established recipes and standards.
• Assist in the setup and stocking of cooking stations with necessary supplies.
• Ensure cleanliness and organization of the galley area, adhering to sanitation standards.
• Adapt to any changes in the menu or galley procedures as directed by the Galley Team Leader, Senior Chef, or Food Services Manager.
• Assist with meal preparation and clean-up.
• Attend departmental meetings on all workdays.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.