Trustees Volunteer Roles
Use your expertise in commercial property development and/or construction and join the board of an outstanding, high-profile provider with a national and international reputation as an innovator in end-of-life care, research and education.
Location: 51-59 Lawrie Park Road, London SE26 6DZ
Who we are.
The modern hospice movement began at St Christopher’s over 55 years ago. Our legacy is strong, and our Trustees are currently considering the future health needs of our community so we can continue to deliver the best possible care.
We currently have two vibrant sites in South East London, providing excellent multi-professional care alongside our extensive community work. Last year, we provided care and support to over 7,500 people in the local area, with over 500 inpatient admissions, over 5,000 outpatient appointments, and over 13,000 home visits. We also have 24 charity shops supporting and contributing to our work, with over 500,000 customers visiting our stores last year.
Last year, we launched our new strategy – Making Your Time Matter, 2023-2026. We want to be part of a world where all dying people and those close to them have access to equitable care and support when and wherever they need it. We want to achieve this by tackling inequalities, fulfilling a national and global leadership role, creating a sustainable business model, equipping the future workforce and tackling ethical issues. We want to continue to share cutting-edge thinking and test solutions to improve care, we want to explore assisted dying with our communities and make recommendations to policymakers.
To achieve our vision, we are undertaking a significant refurbishment of our main site and planning our estate requirements to match our future needs. Our new Trustee will play a key role in supporting us as we develop our site and plan our estate for the future to continue to innovate best practice in the hospice movement. Our new Trustee will work closely with our Board and our executive team, in particular our Director of Finance and Corporate Services, our Project Director and Estates Lead.
About the role.
Our Trustees work closely with our executive team to ensure we continue to provide outstanding care, maintain our international reputation for education and research, and remain appropriately resourced to serve our community in the future. Our Trustees provide strategic leadership and expertise from a range of backgrounds and industries, giving St Christopher’s the direction and insight to continue as a world leader in palliative care.
We are looking for a new Trustee with executive-level commercial property experience to add to our existing skilled and diverse team of Trustees as we deliver outstanding care across South East London. We are actively considering the care our community will need in the future and how our estate supports this. As a Trustee, this is an opportunity to be part of shaping St Christopher’s vision, and always keeping the needs of the community at the forefront of what the hospice does. Experience in property and/or construction will be vital in ensuring the property strategy is congruent with our care strategy. We are looking for someone with a knowledge of the property market in South East London with an affinity or passion for our work in end of life care.
Our new Trustee could come from a variety of sectors including property development and/or construction. Strategic leadership experience, ideally at board level, and experience of programme management of projects up to £100m are crucial.
Time Commitment
The board meets quarterly between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. at our Sydenham site. We have an annual Board Away Day and an AGM. Trustees join one of our subcommittees, which meets quarterly for an hour and a half online. Overall, including events, preparation for board meetings, and ad hoc conversations with fellow board members and the executive team, we expect the overall time commitment to be the equivalent of up to a day a month spread across various engagements.
We welcome applicants from our underrepresented areas, which include applicants from ethnic minority groups and diverse age and socio-economic groups.
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.
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Would you be willing to volunteer your time and expertise to join the Hospice as a trustee member of our Board of Trustees? Garden House Hospice Care’s Trustee Recruitment Initiative aims to identify and encourage people who want to help make a difference to those in our community affected by life-limiting illnesses.
We are looking for new trustees to join our Board who are energetic, talented, and committed people, with good leadership, interpersonal skills, used to being in a people-focused environment, and who can formulate and implement strategy. These opportunities reflect our succession policy which encourages a healthy turnover at Board level. We believe that this brings new ideas and experiences to the charity and ensures that, in future, we continue to improve in order to provide as much care and support as possible to those who would benefit from our services. We strive to be an inclusive and diverse Board and welcome applications from members of underrepresented groups.
We are looking for people able to take up the role at any time over the coming six months but if you would prefer a later start date, perhaps due to existing commitments, please still apply now. We are particularly keen to attract interest from people with relevant senior experience from the following sectors:
Finance & Accounting: You will have Financial Management/Accounting experience, helping us to maintain an overview of the organisation’s affairs ensuring its financial viability and that proper financial management/records and procedures are maintained. You will have the skills and expertise to analyse proposals or plans pertaining to the development, growth, or diversification of the organisation and to examine the financial consequences of those proposals/plans.
Clinical: If you have experience as a doctor, nurse, occupational therapist, physiotherapist or any other clinical role we would love to hear from you.
If you would like to find out more about this opportunity, then please see the Role Profile and Information Pack attached. To register your interest and discuss the role further please complete the expression of interest form by hitting Apply.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are working in partnership with St John’s Winchester Charity, (SJW) which is now looking to recruit a new Trustee, to join their lively, engaged, collegiate Board, which sets and approves the charity’s strategy.
SJW’s core mission is to help older people live well. It provides almshouse accommodation in central Winchester for about 105 older people with housing and other needs. It also supports older people in Winchester and the surrounding district to continue to live independently in their own homes for as long as possible; with its outreach services – Hand in Hand, established in 2018, and Dementia Support, established in 2022.
SJW is looking to appoint an individual with experience in Domiciliary Care, specifically the commercial aspects of running such a service.
Along with the specific skill set they are looking for the following personal qualities:
- Commitment to SJW’s values
- Willingness to devote the necessary time and effort using your knowledge and skills for the benefit of SJW.
- Good judgment and the ability to think creatively.
- The willingness to speak your mind and to work effectively as a member of a team and to take collective responsibility.
- Commitment to act exclusively in the interests of SJW, avoiding where possible any conflict of interest and declaring any actual or possible conflict at the earliest opportunity.
The role of Trustee can be enormously interesting, rewarding, and enjoyable for someone who is able and willing to work collaboratively and to contribute to discussion and decision-making across all aspects of SJW’S work. There are four subcommittees, on which trustees are invited to serve according to their interests and expertise.
Please note: Our trustees attend four board meetings a year, usually held on a weekday morning in March, June, August and December. Meetings are held at SJW’s offices in Winchester although remote attendance is available for trustees unable to attend in person.
For more information, please contact Sandra Smith, Associate Director, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Applications should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.
Closing date for applications: 22nd July 2024
Charisma interviews must be completed by 25th July, prior to shortlisting
Interviews: TBC
London-based housing and homelessness charity, Fresh Horizons CNB, are seeking new Trustees to provide strategic support to their Trustee board.
Fresh Horizons CNB offers a safe and stable living environment for those who are on the journey back to independent living. We are seeking three Trustees to join our Board.
What will you be doing?
· Reflect the organisation’s vision and values, strategy and policies.
· Work closely with the Board to formulate and review the strategic aims of the organisation.
· Ensure the policy and practices of the organisation are in keeping with its aims.
· Ensure that the organisation functions within the legal and financial requirements of a charity.
· Use resources effectively and efficiently.
· Ensure best practice is developed and applied.
· Monitor and evaluate the performance of the organisation.
· Take part in training sessions.
· Contribute specific skills, interests and contacts.
Time Commitment
· The Board meets 4 times a year, meetings usually last for 2 hours.
· There are 4 other meetings a year, which usually last for 1 hour. These meetings are a chance to catch up on how things are going and complete any relevant training.
· Most meetings are held remotely.
· One away day per year.
What are we looking for?
· Commitment to our mission and values.
· Willingness to devote the necessary time and effort.
· Strategic vision and experience.
· Sound, independent judgement.
· Ability to think creatively.
· Willingness to speak one’s mind and listen to others.
· Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of Trusteeship.
· Ability to work effectively within a team.
· We would be interested in hearing from candidates with experience of the housing or homelessness sector.
· First time Trustees are welcome, as training is provided for all Board members.
What difference will you make?
Bringing your skills and experience to the Board enables us to continue re-housing those who have been street homeless, providing training and growth through acquiring properties and valuable resources. It is a very rewarding and fulfilling role.
Before you apply
Reach Volunteering are supporting Fresh Horizons with their Board recruitment and applications should be sent to the Reach TrusteeWorks team at the email address provided.
Please submit your CV along with a covering letter stating why you wish to join Fresh Horizons and how your skills and experience would add value to the Board.
Should you have any questions about the role or the recruitment process please contact the TrusteeWorks team.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Organisation
We are the British Psychological Society.
For more than 120 years, we have championed psychology, psychologists and the wider psychological professions, supporting our members through every stage of their careers.
Psychology affects all aspects of our everyday lives, from government policy to the advertising you see on TV. And with the demand for psychology services growing, so is our community.
We have more than 65,000 members - all of whom share a passion for psychology, and its impact on individuals and society.
More information about the British Psychological Society can be found on their website.
The Role
This is an exciting time to be joining the BPS. The successful candidate will possess the personal credibility, independence of thought, and experience to lead the Board of a major, high profile, national charity. They will have a proven ability around governance, risk and leadership preferably in the charitable sector. A commitment and belief to our values and to working in collaboration and partnership with the Board and the senior leadership team will be imperative.
The Chair of the Board of Trustees leads and oversees the Society’s Board, ensuring compliance with the Society's charitable objectives, protecting assets, managing risk, and ensuring sustainable health of the organisation.
Person Specification
Candidates will need to demonstrate the following qualities alongside demonstrable interest in and commitment to the mission, values and vision of the BPS:
• Strong independent judgment, integrity, and diplomacy skills.
• Boardroom experience as an executive, non-executive director, President, or Chair of an organisation of at least similar size to the Society, or comparable experience.
• Experience and understanding of membership organisations and the charity sector.
• Understanding of the legal duties, responsibilities, and liabilities of trusteeship.
• Strong people management experience, including skills in performance management.
• Experience of engaging with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Strong financial and business acumen in commercial, academic, or civil society settings.
• Sound knowledge of good governance and a clear understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, liabilities, and responsibilities of trustees.
• Proven leadership, communication, and influencing skills.
• A broad understanding of psychology.
• Ability to think and act strategically.
• Inspires trust and confidence in people, including BPS members, management, employees, volunteers, and other stakeholders.
Please download the Candidate Information Pack for further information.
How to Apply
If you would like to apply for this fantastic opportunity, please provide the following with your application:
• An up to date CV with the details of two referees (we will not contact them without your prior consent)
• A supporting statement which details how you meet the main criteria in the person specification, demonstrates your interest in and commitment to the mission, values and vision of the BPS, and explains your motivation for applying.
All applications should be uploaded via the Trustees Unlimited website.
If you have any difficulty uploading your application or if you would like to have an informal and confidential discussion about the role, alternatively please contact Melissa Baxter.
Closing date for applications: Monday 29th July 2024
Interviews with BPS: Week commencing 19th August 2024
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Save the Family offers temporary housing and round-the-clock support to homeless families with complex needs, shaped through a history informed by trauma.
What qualities do Trustees need?
Above all a Trustee must be committed to the aims of Save the Family and to helping vulnerable homeless families to overcome their problems and restore their lives.
What are we looking for in a Treasurer?
Understanding of Charity Finance with a background in financial management and/or accounting. Awareness of voluntary sector funding arrangements, income generation, and financial planning would be an advantage.
This role would suit an individual committed to making an impact in the work of this Charity and supporting our aspirations for growth and sustainability.
For an informal conversation please contact Bekk Kennedy-Escott to arrange this.
Think you can help?
If you would like to apply, please email Bekk Kennedy-Escott for an information pack.
Please contact us for full information pack, and to arrange an informal chat with the CEO / Chairman of the Board.
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This role offers an exciting opportunity to join Public Law Project’s (PLP) Board in a key governance and leadership role, providing expertise and insight on financial matters. The role of “Finance Trustee” is an informal title designed to attract the interest of and be accessible to people with a high level of finance skills who might not necessarily have previous experience of the charity sector or at Board level. As a PLP trustee you will be part of the governance of the charity that successfully challenged the prorogation of Parliament, helped survivors whose assets are controlled by their abuser to access legal aid, and are currently representing the lead case opposing the Government’s Rwanda deportation scheme. You will ensure we are able to continue this important work by ensuring the best management of the resources at our disposal. You will play a crucial role in ensuring PLP operates within a framework of good governance and financial stability. The PLP Trustee Board consists of the Chair and up to 12 total members. As a Board member, you and our other trustees take on responsibility for overall governance of our organisation, including the financial health and oversight of our strategic direction. The Board delegates core governance functions to sub-committees including the Finance, Audit and Risk Committee (FARCOM), Fundraising Committee and the Personnel Committee. The purpose of FARCOM is to provide scrutiny and oversight of policies, processes and practice relating to finance and risk. The Chair of FARCOM leads the committee and ensures it fulfils this overall purpose. The duties of a traditional treasurer are held by the Chair of FARCOM. We envisage you joining as one of four trustee members of FARCOM. You will provide recent, relevant financial expertise to FARCOM and its Chair in order that the responsibilities of the committee and of the treasurer role are fulfilled. We anticipate that your role will in turn benefit from the guidance and support of the Chair of FARCOM. To be the successful candidate, you will have financial management experience (highly likely but not required to be a qualified accountant). You will bring financial expertise and experience to PLP’s activities. You will be able to confidently communicate financial issues to non-finance experts including other board and committee members You will be an independent, strategic and creative thinker with a strong commitment to collaborative working and PLP’s values. This role is voluntary and unpaid, and reasonable expenses will be reimbursed. PLP is an equal opportunities and Disability Confident Committed employer, and we place a high value on diversity. We are proud of our strong diversity right across the organisation and at all levels of seniority. We have significant numbers of staff and trustees who come from underprivileged or minoritised backgrounds (including people of colour, women, LGBTQ+ people, disabled people, and people from lower socio-economic backgrounds). Whether you are part of all or none of these groups, you will be welcomed at PLP. We are keen for our Board to be reflective of our beneficiary groups, which include those with lived experience as users of asylum, welfare, and legal aid systems, and experience of migration and discrimination; we particularly invite your application if this is your experience.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We have an exciting opportunity to join this thriving and dynamic organisation as Trustees.
At SARSAS we provide support for people affected by rape or any kind of sexual assault or abuse at any time in their lives. Listening, believing and supporting them through provided vital support to people of all genders through our Helpline, counselling, group work and specialist support services.
We believe that a world without sexual violence is possible. We campaign for people affected by sexual violence because everyone deserves to live free from abuse and its impact. We are unflinching in our commitment to calling for change, in raising awareness, and in our drive for all voices to be heard. We challenge misconceptions about sexual violence and abuse through training and campaigning. We lobby both locally and nationally to promote the needs of survivors.
We need your support!
We are currently looking to recruit three exciting and crucial roles on our board
1. Chair of Trustees
2. Treasurer
3. Trustees with a background and expertise in Human Resources and/or Law.
We are looking for a people who can offer energy, enthusiasm, and commitment to join our volunteer Board of Trustees at SARSAS. You will be joining an active board, helping shape our strategic vision and direction.
If you are committed, passionate, and determined, we would love to hear from you. We will provide all the training and support you might need to be an amazing trustee.
It matters to us that our Trustees reflect the incredibly diverse communities we serve, and we are actively seeking younger women, women from Black, Asian and minoritised communities and women with a disability for these voluntary roles. We value lived experience of sexual violence within our staff, volunteers and trustees.
Voluntary (expenses paid)
Time commitment
- (up to 10 x 2.5 hour meetings per year plus some email contact)
Equality, diversity, and inclusion
At SARSAS we strive to create a workplace that reflect the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We want to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates diverse voices. We actively encourage applicants with protected characteristics to apply.
We are committed to taking an inclusive approach to recruitment and selection whilst ensuring there is no discrimination in our processes and that our team and prospective employees are treated fairly, with respect and without bias. Reasonable adjustments to the interview process can be made to accommodate additional requirements. Applicants are encouraged to highlight any specific adjustments needed to enable participation in the recruitment process.
How to apply
Closing date for applications is Midnight on Wednesday 17th July 2024.
Interviews will be held on Thursday 25th July 2024. Please ensure you are available for an interview on this date.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We have an exciting opportunity to join this thriving and dynamic organisation as Trustees.
At SARSAS we provide support for people affected by rape or any kind of sexual assault or abuse at any time in their lives. Listening, believing and supporting them through provided vital support to people of all genders through our Helpline, counselling, group work and specialist support services.
We believe that a world without sexual violence is possible. We campaign for people affected by sexual violence because everyone deserves to live free from abuse and its impact. We are unflinching in our commitment to calling for change, in raising awareness, and in our drive for all voices to be heard. We challenge misconceptions about sexual violence and abuse through training and campaigning. We lobby both locally and nationally to promote the needs of survivors.
We need your support!
We are currently looking to recruit three exciting and crucial roles on our board
1. Chair of Trustees
2. Treasurer
3. Trustees with a background and expertise in Human Resources and/or Law.
We are looking for a people who can offer energy, enthusiasm, and commitment to join our volunteer Board of Trustees at SARSAS. You will be joining an active board, helping shape our strategic vision and direction.
If you are committed, passionate, and determined, we would love to hear from you. We will provide all the training and support you might need to be an amazing trustee.
It matters to us that our Trustees reflect the incredibly diverse communities we serve, and we are actively seeking younger women, women from Black, Asian and minoritised communities and women with a disability for these voluntary roles. We value lived experience of sexual violence within our staff, volunteers and trustees.
Voluntary (expenses paid)
Time commitment
- (up to 10 x 2.5 hour meetings per year plus some email contact)
Equality, diversity, and inclusion
At SARSAS we strive to create a workplace that reflect the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We want to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates diverse voices. We actively encourage applicants with protected characteristics to apply.
We are committed to taking an inclusive approach to recruitment and selection whilst ensuring there is no discrimination in our processes and that our team and prospective employees are treated fairly, with respect and without bias. Reasonable adjustments to the interview process can be made to accommodate additional requirements. Applicants are encouraged to highlight any specific adjustments needed to enable participation in the recruitment process.
How to apply
Closing date for applications is Midnight on Wednesday 17th July 2024.
Interviews will be held on 25th July. Please ensure you are available for an interview on this date.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We have an exciting opportunity to join this thriving and dynamic organisation as Trustees.
At SARSAS we provide support for people affected by rape or any kind of sexual assault or abuse at any time in their lives. Listening, believing and supporting them through provided vital support to people of all genders through our Helpline, counselling, group work and specialist support services.
We believe that a world without sexual violence is possible. We campaign for people affected by sexual violence because everyone deserves to live free from abuse and its impact. We are unflinching in our commitment to calling for change, in raising awareness, and in our drive for all voices to be heard. We challenge misconceptions about sexual violence and abuse through training and campaigning. We lobby both locally and nationally to promote the needs of survivors.
We need your support!
We are currently looking to recruit three exciting and crucial roles on our board
1. Chair of Trustees
2. Treasurer
3. Trustees with a background and expertise in Human Resources and/or Law.
We are looking for a people who can offer energy, enthusiasm, and commitment to join our volunteer Board of Trustees at SARSAS. You will be joining an active board, helping shape our strategic vision and direction.
If you are committed, passionate, and determined, we would love to hear from you. We will provide all the training and support you might need to be an amazing trustee.
It matters to us that our Trustees reflect the incredibly diverse communities we serve, and we are actively seeking younger women, women from Black, Asian and minoritised communities and women with a disability for these voluntary roles. We value lived experience of sexual violence within our staff, volunteers and trustees.
Voluntary (expenses paid)
Time commitment
- (up to 10 x 2.5 hour meetings per year plus some email contact)
Equality, diversity, and inclusion
At SARSAS we strive to create a workplace that reflect the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We want to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates diverse voices. We actively encourage applicants with protected characteristics to apply.
We are committed to taking an inclusive approach to recruitment and selection whilst ensuring there is no discrimination in our processes and that our team and prospective employees are treated fairly, with respect and without bias. Reasonable adjustments to the interview process can be made to accommodate additional requirements. Applicants are encouraged to highlight any specific adjustments needed to enable participation in the recruitment process.
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!
About Us
Our Mission is to transform the lives of children and young people who suffer severe emotional and psychological difficulties, so they can relate well to others, fulfil their potential and enjoy life.
Our Approach is a form of group living and learning modelled on healthy relationships, adapted to the developmental needs of children and young people suffering severe relational trauma.
About You
If you feel you have an empathy for our work, are an experienced professional based in Norfolk, and you have the energy to build on our local community engagement and support, we'd love to hear from you!
Commitment
- Four Board meetings a year, and if sitting on a sub-committee a further four meetings a year which are held in person in Central London.
- Representing the Charity from time to time at various events and meetings with key stakeholders which may be held in central London or in our Communities in Kent or Norfolk.
- Three year term of office with possible renewal for two further terms to a maximum of nine years.
How to Apply
Please apply through CharityJobs 'Quick Apply' button and explain what value you will bring to this role and why you are interested to apply.
Closing date: Tuesday 30th July 2024
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!
Thank you for your interest in the Treasurer position on the Board of Trustees at Blue Ventures Conservation. We are an award-winning marine conservation organisation rebuilding tropical fisheries in partnership with coastal communities.
Our mission is to unlock the potential of small-scale fishers to sustainably manage their resources. By listening to local needs, we design approaches that deliver triple wins - boosting marine biodiversity, improving food security, and enhancing livelihoods. Across 14 countries, our 300+ staff work hand-in-hand with fishing communities, supplying the tools and support they need to protect the oceans that sustain them.
Blue Ventures is at an exciting inflection point. After over 20 years of pioneering locally-led conservation, we are poised for transformative growth and impact at scale. We are seeking a strategic and financially savvy Treasurer to guide our financial governance and resource stewardship during this pivotal chapter.
As Treasurer, you will chair our board's Finance, Risk and Audit subcommittee and work closely with our executive team. You will provide oversight of our financial strategy, policies, reporting, and risk management. Your expertise will be invaluable in optimising how we allocate resources to advance our mission sustainably and effectively.
We are looking for a qualified accountant with a passion for our cause and proven non-profit financial leadership experience. The ideal candidate will deftly bridge technical financial management with insightful strategic guidance. You must be a team player committed to our values of community empowerment, passion, inclusivity, innovation, transparency and evidence-based decision making.
This is a unique opportunity to leverage your skills in service of game-changing marine conservation and community development work. I encourage you to review the full job description and apply if you are aligned with our mission and ready to roll up your sleeves. We would be honoured to have you join our board and lead our financial governance.
Together, we can realise our bold vision - a future of thriving oceans and prosperous, resilient coastal communities. I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Fiona Holmes
Chair, Board of Trustees
Location: Global, with a preference for nationals to apply from the countries in which Blue Ventures’ maintains central offices (UK, Kenya, Indonesia, Senegal, Madagascar)
Closing date for applications: 12th July 2024, applications will be considered on a rolling basis
Contract status: Voluntary role
Start date: Immediately
Term: 2x 3 year term
Remuneration: Unremunerated
Time commitment: 4x board meetings per year, 4x committee meetings per year (both London), estimated additional time commitment of up to two days per month, required for ad-hoc meetings, review of documents, calls and other activities
We rebuild tropical fisheries with coastal communities
Blue Ventures is a marine conservation organization that puts people first. We support coastal fishers in remote and rural communities to rebuild fisheries, restore ocean life and build lasting pathways to prosperity. Our work began two decades ago in Madagascar’s remote coastal communities and is growing globally.
Across a dozen countries, we’re partnering with traditional fishers and community organizations to design, scale, strengthen and sustain fisheries management and conservation at the community level. We bring partners together in networks to advocate for reform, and share tools and best practices to support fishing communities across the globe.
Summary job description
We are currently recruiting a Treasurer to lead our board’s oversight of Blue Ventures’ finances. This trustee position will chair our board’s finance subcommittee, and provide high-level support to our finance team. Blue Ventures’ Treasurer will monitor our financial performance and position through review of management accounts, cashflow, income streams, outgoing costs, and the overarching strategic management of the organisation’s financial resources.
The successful candidate will be a motivated, proactive and highly organised individual, and will demonstrate a proven track record of leadership in finance and leadership in governance, as well as exceptional written communications.
We are looking for an individual who is open to new ideas and embraces innovation. You will thrive in collegiate and inspiring environments and be able to demonstrate experience of working independently and solving complex problems in challenging situations.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
EarthPercent are seeking to appoint a Charity Secretary to our Board of Trustees, to work alongside the Chair and to act as board secretary for the Trustee Board and its sub-committees.
The Secretary should have experience of charity governance, with a particular interest in climate and environmental issues. We are looking for someone with excellent organisational and administrative skills, up-to-date knowledge of charity law and compliance and who can commit the time to support the efficient and effective running of the charity. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with senior-level governance experience, who is passionate about music and protecting our planet.
About Us
EarthPercent is a registered charity in England and Wales (1188391) and a company limited by guarantee in England and Wales (12407439). It was launched in April 2021 to raise money from the music industry in support of the climate movement in order to contribute to a just and green future for all, as well as to significantly reduce the industry’s impact on the planet.
EarthPercent seeks to include the planet as a stakeholder in music by asking artists, companies and individuals to commit a small percentage of their revenue to EarthPercent. EarthPercent then distributes this money to the most impactful organisations working on the climate and nature crises with the guidance of an advisory panel of climate experts, leading scientists and youth activists.
About The Role
The legal duties and responsibilities of Trusteeship include:
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Ensuring the charity is carrying out its purpose for the public benefit
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Complying with the charity's governing document and the law
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Acting in the charity's best interests
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Managing the charity's resources responsibly
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Acting with reasonable care and skill
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Ensuring the charity is accountable
The additional responsibilities of the Secretary include:
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Ensuring the smooth running of board meetings and committee administration, to include working with Chair and Co-EDs in preparing and circulating agenda, papers
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Taking accurate minutes for the Board and committee meetings and ensuring follow-up and resolution to action items from board/committee meetings
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Providing assistance and support to the Chair of the Board of Trustees
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Supporting the Chair, committee chairs and the Co-Executive Directors in ensuring that all decisions made by Trustees are in accordance with the governing document and charitable objectives
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Supporting the board and executive team in ensuring understanding of and compliance with charity legislation and regulations and remaining up to date with best practice on charity governance
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Maintaining governance documents and Trustee records
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Supporting the charity with any other reporting or correspondence requirements as required
About You
We are looking for someone who:
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has excellent organisational skills
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has experience of board/committee work including preparing board papers and minute-taking
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is a calm, confident and accurate communicator
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has experience of charity governance and up-to-date knowledge of charity legislation
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is passionate about protecting our planet
Details:
Your time commitment will normally include three in person Board meetings annually, three meetings (online or in-person) of two sub-committees to the board, monthly board calls and ad-hoc duties as directed by the Chair. We estimate this to be between half and one day per month. Board meetings may be held online, or at premises in West London.
This is a voluntary position and so not remunerated, although reasonable travel expenses can be reimbursed.
To apply:
Please send a cover letter setting out how you meet the criteria and a CV.
The deadline for applications is 22 July 2024.
For further information or to arrange an informal discussion about the role please follow the application link to our website for contact details for Nadia Khan, Chair of the Board of Trustees.
The Trust is now seeking an excellent candidate to join the Board of Trustees as Chair to support Strawberry Hill House & Garden in achieving this objective. As Chair, you will help the charity meet its growth ambitions and deliver the vision and leadership needed.
The Organisation
This is an exciting time to be part of Strawberry Hill House’s future.
After the challenges of 2020-2023, during which the heritage environment has significantly changed, Strawberry Hill House is now setting a new course, under a new Executive Director, with an emphasis on developing a sustainable business model which combines the original mandate, to make Horace Walpole’s legacy available to all, with the need to develop a commercial programme of enhanced fundraising and donor support, events and community engagement, while minimising costs.
Built as Horace Walpole’s summer residence in the eighteenth century, Strawberry Hill House is a beautiful example of Gothic Revival architecture with a wonderful story to tell through its inhabitants, design, collection and restoration. The Strawberry Hill Trust (“the charity”), formed as an independent charity in 2002 by local supporters and volunteers, now has a 125-year lease from the freeholder St Mary’s University (SMU). It was entrusted with the aim of restoring, maintaining and making accessible to the public Walpole’s home as a hub for keeping his name, spirit and contribution alive.
Since 2007 The Strawberry Hill Trust has undertaken a major £10 million restoration of Horace Walpole’s iconic gothic villa and gardens in Twickenham. The first stage was completed in 2010, with significant support from the Heritage Lottery Fund (now the NLHF), when the house and garden were opened to the public.
The Role
The Chair leads and guides the Board of Trustees and the Executive Director runs the House. Together, they develop and execute the strategic direction of The Strawberry Hill Trust, ensuring that Strawberry Hill House & Garden builds the strongest local, national and international reputation as a well-run and interesting museum. Of paramount importance in achieving this vision is a robust financial strategy and the strongest commitment to playing a leading role in the local community. The Trust relies on the Chair to ensure that key decisions are made, recorded and actioned.
Person specification
• Ensuring that The Strawberry Hill Trust fulfils its legal responsibilities as laid out in its Articles of Association, as a company limited by guarantee and as a charity registered in England and Wales;
• Ensuring that The Strawberry Hill Trust pursues its objects as laid down in the Articles of Association and that its assets are used exclusively in pursuit of these objectives;
• Approving the annual returns submitted to the Charity Commission and Company’s House
• Overseeing the development of strategy and approving the strategic direction and policies of The Strawberry Hill Trust;
• Monitoring the performance of The Strawberry Hill Trust against agreed key objectives;
• Ensuring that The Strawberry Hill Trust remains financially viable and that the financial and reputational risks to which it is exposed are appropriately monitored and mitigated;
• Ensuring that the Risk Register is actively managed and regularly reviewed;
• Agreeing the annual operating budget and monitoring financial performance in-year;
• Ensuring that The Strawberry Hill Trust is following best practice in both charity governance and business management;
• Providing expertise and insight into key issues.
Please download the Candidate Information Pack for further information.
How to Apply:
If you would like to apply for this fantastic opportunity, please provide the following with your application:
• An up-to-date CV
• A supporting statement of no more than 2 sides of A4, detailing why you would like to be considered, your relevant experience and expertise and what you think you can bring to the role.
If you have any difficulty uploading your application or if you would like to have an informal and confidential discussion about the role, alternatively please contact Melissa Baxter.
Closing date for applications: Monday 22nd July 2024
Interviews and informal conversations with Strawberry Hill: Wednesday 31st July 2024
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Are you passionate about the impact of the arts? Could you help us to make a difference to the next generation of creative minds?
RicNic is looking to recruit new trustees to our board. We are keen to hear from individuals who understand our work and the communities we serve.
You might be an experienced professional with previous trustee experience, a young creative looking for ways to develop your career or perhaps a parent who has seen the impact of the arts on your children.
If you are aged 18+ and are keen to support our work, we would love to chat further.
To arrange an informal chat about the role please get in touch