Trustees Volunteer Roles

We are recruiting for new trustees for our Board, including Treasurer  

Boxing Futures is a dynamic charity which works to improve the physical and mental health and wellbeing of disadvantaged young people. We empower young people by building positive relationships, developing core soft skills, and increasing confidence and motivation. 

Our proven, positive impact provides a springboard to re-engage with education, volunteering, and employment opportunities. 

We welcome applications from people with a range of skills and experience, including people who have not been a trustee before, and from diverse backgrounds. One role is being sought with current financial experience to act as our Treasurer. Additional expertise in charity legal frameworks and charity finance would be welcomed.

The Trustees of Boxing Futures provide strategic direction, financial control, and overall assurance of effective accountability for the organisation to ensure that what we deliver in line with our mission and objectives. Trustee meetings are quarterly.

If you are interested in the Treasurer position specifically please see attachment. 

The board of trustees are jointly and severally responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of the Farm, it’s financial health, probity of its activities, developing the organisation’s aims, objectives and goals in accordance with the governing document and legal and regulatory guidelines.
All trustees should be aware of, and understand, their individual and collective responsibilities, and should not be overly reliant on one or more individual trustees in any particular aspect of the governance of the charity. For example, all trustees should be able to read the financial accounts.

THE ROLE

Main Responsibilities

· To ensure that the charity, and its representatives, function within all legal and regulatory requirements applicable, and in line with the organisation’s governing document, continually striving for best practice in governance.

· To maintain the fiduciary duty invested in the position, undertaking such duties in a way that adds to public confidence and trust in the charity.

· To take appropriate professional advice in all matters where there may be a material risk to the charity, or where the trustees may be in breach of their duties.

· To determine the overall direction and development of the charity through good governance and clear strategic planning.

· To avoid any personal conflict of interest.

· To manage and use the resources of the charity so as to optimise its potential.

· To ensure that robust systems are in place for internal financial control and the protection of the charity’s funds and assets.

· To undergo a thorough induction upon appointment and ongoing training to remain alert to, and aware of, their duties and responsibilities, and of the environment in which they operate.

· To achieve the purpose of the charity and to pursue the charitable objects, and provide public benefit.

Main Duties

• Ensuring the charity complies with legislative and regulatory requirements, and acts within the confines of its governing document and in furtherance to the charitable objects.
• Acting in the best interest of the charity, beneficiaries and future beneficiaries at all times.
• Promoting and developing the charity in order for it to grow and maintain its public benefit and recognising the situation when it may be more appropriate to wind the charity up where there is no longer a need for the charity to provide the services it does or because the charitable objects are no longer relevant to contemporary social situations.
• Maintaining sound financial management and control of the charity’s resources.
• Ensuring a fully effective and appropriate system for the recruitment, appointment and monitoring of the work and activities of the General Manager and, where applicable, other members of the senior management team.
• Ensuring the effective and efficient administration of the charity and its resources, striving for best practice in good governance.
• Acting as a counter-signatory on charity cheques (including any electronic transactions) and any applications for funds.
• To maintain absolute confidentiality about all aspects of the trustees’ business, bearing in mind the over-riding legal obligations placed upon trustees.

PERSONAL SPECIFICATION

• An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship.
• Good independent judgment
• Strong communication
• Friendly and approachable
• Knowledge of and interest in animals and community farms is desirable.  
• Candidates who are local are desirable, but it is essential that you are able to travel to the farm for meetings, events and the odd day of volunteering.
• We are particularly looking to recruit trustees who have animal welfare and grant application experience/knowledge.

ABOUT DEEN CITY FARM
Deen City Farm and Riding School is an urban farm with an educational focus in the heart of the London Borough of Merton. With over 60,000 visitors a year, our five-acre site includes a farmyard, gardens, riding school, shop, café and small playground. As well as welcoming visitors who want to meet the animals and enjoy the setting, we also work with local schools and community groups to fulfil our charitable aim of improving the lives of everyone in the community. Volunteering is at the heart of the project and we also provide a work experience programme.
Deen City Farm is a limited company as well as a registered charity.

The National Museum of Computing (TNMoC) is home to the world’s largest collection of working computers from the 1940s through to the present day. Our mission is to bring to life the history and ongoing development of computing in all its aspects for inspiration, research, learning and enjoyment for the benefit of general and specialist audiences of all ages. 

A national asset, TNMoC is Arts Council England accredited as a nationally styled museum. We are now looking to strengthen and widen our Board of Trustees membership and would like to hear from individuals with a wide range of relevant experience and perspectives.

Diversity is important to us and we would encourage applications from a broad range of applicants, especially currently under-represented groups. 

We are looking for Trustees who share a passion for our mission and want to help us drive it forwards. We seek new Trustees with the ability to think strategically, assess opportunities and manage risk to join and strengthen our existing Board, help provide oversight of staff and volunteers, and with experience in the public, private, or voluntary sector.

We are hoping to grow our board to reinforce our existing knowledge, skills and experiences.In addition, we would particularly welcome applications from people with a background in the following areas:

●Professional museum curatorial leadership

●Professional archive leadership

●Publishing research into the history of computing

●Philanthropic fundraising

●Property acquisition, development and management

●Human resources and organisational development

We appoint our Trustees for a renewable three year term.All our Trustees are volunteers and are expected to meet their own out of pocket expenses. We ask our Trustees to attend up to 8 formal Board meetings a year plus additional involvement in executive committee work and special projects. The Board normally meets on Thursdays, generally alternating between on-site and virtual meetings. Committee and Project work is generally through virtual or hybrid meetings but some additional attendance at the museum outside of board meetings is expected. Through these additional activities we expect our Trustees to engage proactively with our staff and volunteers.

Are you passionate about providing outstanding and compassionate support to people with palliative and end of life care needs? If so, join Saint Francis Hospice as a Trustee as they enter a new and exciting chapter.

Applications close at: 9 a.m. Tuesday 11th June

Location: Havering-atte-Bower, Romford, London/Essex border

About Saint Francis Hospice

Saint Francis Hospice is the main local provider of hospice care. The hospice has 18 specialist palliative care beds on its Ward within the Hospice. It also has an active well-being and day therapy service which provides one-to-one clinical and therapy appointments, as well as group wellbeing activities. 85% of our care is undertaken within the community.

These services are for anyone affected by advanced, progressive disease living in any of our catchment boroughs as shown on our map below. All areas are also covered by our hospice 24-hour Specialist Advice Line and by our Hospice at Home team; a team particularly supporting family and friends, and carers in the last few weeks of life.

We have a range of Well-being services including Bereavement Support for adults and Children, and our Orangeline support services for people in need of support during times of loneliness and loss.

The hospice is also the provider of specialist community and crisis support to people at home and in care homes in Barking & Dagenham, Havering and South West Essex, via a nurse-led specialist team. In Redbridge, that community specialist support is provided by the NHS and other care partners. Partnerships between our local Hospital Trusts and the hospice are well established including in the areas of end of life care services, education, out-of-hours consultant cover, shared cover for senior doctors between hospice and hospital and widening access to specialist palliative care services.

The hospice has an Education Centre on site offering a range of bespoke training and development opportunities for our staff and partner organisations. We offer junior doctor training and work closely with Southbank University providing BSc and MSc Palliative care programmes.

Our care strategy focuses on meeting growing demand whilst still delivering care tailored to each individual. It also includes an emphasis on the teaching, training and support of family, friends and our health and care partners and providers.

About the roles

This is an incredibly exciting time to join the hospice, having recently welcomed our new Chief Executive — and with many exciting priorities underway including; a renovation and major upgrade of our ward unit, a continued focus on service quality and innovation, a new people strategy and an ambition to achieve even greater financial sustainability.

To support our plans and ensure that we are embracing all future opportunities for growth and development, the board is now looking to appoint new Trustees to replace those whose terms have come (or are coming) to an end.

Who we are looking for

We seek individuals with a fundamental alignment to our charitable purpose and mission.

With exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, you will bring sound judgement, the ability to think strategically and offer constructive challenge and debate to the board and senior team.

Whilst we are open to a range of skills and experience, we are particularly keen to hear from candidates with a background in one or more of the following areas:

Digital, Strategic Marketing and Comms - For this trustee role, we are looking for an individual with experience in making sure an organisational strategy has a strong digital thread through it as we look to improve our systems and processes, look to raise our profile even more through an amplified digital marketing strategy and capitalise on technology as we develop our services.

Commercial/Business Development – For our business development trustee role, we are looking for an individual with broad business, new service development and commercial skills, who can bring new ideas and experience in scaling new service models to our charity and transferable skills to the board.

Fundraising/Income generation – Our fundraising trustee will bring senior strategic fundraising and broader income generation experience, ideally in a charity setting with a national reach.

Healthcare – For this trustee role, we are looking for someone with current knowledge of the health and social care arena – the developments, challenges, wider healthcare market and opportunities, as well as the health economy.  Whilst prior experience of end of life/palliative care would be advantageous, it isn’t essential.

For all appointments, we are looking for individuals who can provide trustee oversight on new areas and strategic priorities. Acting as a strong sounding board to the Chair, fellow trustees and the executive team, and able to provide strong strategic advice and overview.

We want to diversify the board and particularly welcome applications from under-represented 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.

Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Tuesday 11th June

At Phoenix we use our expertise to support people in their personal recovery and to improve their lives. We are dedicated to advocating for people who are often overlooked and stigmatised, to ensure they have a fair chance to lead healthy and fulfilling lives. Our aim is for everyone to be able to achieve their potential for themselves, their families, and communities.

For too long women have had to fit into a treatment system that doesn’t work for them, we believe effective treatment must meet the specific gendered needs of women. That is why we developed Ophelia House a specialist trauma-responsive service exclusively for women.

We are looking to appoint a new trustee to our Ophelia House at the Ley Community Subsidiary Board.

The Ley Community was established as a charity in 1973 and functioned as an independent therapeutic community until 2022 when after joining the Phoenix Group it was transformed the service into a specialist trauma-responsive service exclusively for women.

Along with a keen interest in specialist provision for women, we would welcome people with a range of lived and professional experience, including researchers, academics and people working in the field of trauma or criminal justice. A connection to Oxford would also be welcome.

Ideally our new trustee will come with an understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship. Previous experience of being a trustee is not essential.

Board members are expected to attend all Board meetings (5 times a year) which are held in Oxford. Phoenix Futures does not remunerate Board members but out of pocket expenses are reimbursed.

Full details of responsibilities and the person specification required can be found by downloading the candidate brief.

The closing date for applications is 30th July 2024.

We anticipate the interviews will be held in the summer and will be in person in Oxford.

Join the dedicated non-executive board of St. Brendan’s Sixth Form College as Foundation Governor and apply your experience and knowledge to advance the mission of our college, which is rooted in Catholic faith, for the benefit of our diverse student body.

Applications close at: 9 a.m. Monday 19th August 2024
Location: Bristol

About St. Brendan’s SFC

St. Brendan’s Sixth Form College is the only college of its type in Bristol. We are proud of our positive reputation, for inclusion, high standards, and social mobility. We provide an environment where students from a variety of backgrounds and communities can come together, to learn and develop themselves.

We are a hugely ambitious sixth form college and have high aspirations for our students. Our Board of Governors is looking to appoint a Lay Governor who can share in our ambition and apply their specialist knowledge to the development of our board and its role in overseeing our new strategic plan.

As a designated institution, operating under a Trust Deed established by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Clifton, we are looking for someone of Catholic faith with skills, knowledge, and experience gained from businesses and social organisations in and around the Bristol region.

Guided by our mission and values, we are a welcoming and transformative sixth form college where every member of our community flourishes and achieves their full potential.

About the role

The Board of Governors is the non-executive body of St. Brendan’s Sixth Form College. Together, they take responsibility for the strategic development, financial position, and academic character of the organisation. The Board work closely with the Principal and her senior leadership team and provide constructive support and challenge through discussions and the appraisal of reports, all with our mission and core purpose in mind.

Governors contribute by attending meetings of the board and its committees:

· Audit Committee

· Ethos, Safeguarding & Welfare Committee

· Resources, Premises & HR Committee

· Strategy, Search & Remuneration Committee

· Teaching, Curriculum & Quality Committee

At meetings, the Principal & CEO, with her senior team, shares reports and updates on strategic developments. Governors are asked to make important decisions relating to the character, culture, and organisational development of the college. To support them to do this well, there are numerous opportunities throughout the year where governors are welcomed into the college to meet with staff and students, and experience what life is like as an employee or student of St. Brendan’s.

Who we are looking for

Following recent changes to the Board of Governors, through terms of office ending and a recent recruitment round, we have identified the need to appoint a new Foundation Governor. The new Governor will contribute their expertise in leadership or management, alongside sharing in our Catholic faith. Furthermore, having financial expertise would be advantageous.

The new Foundation Governor’s appointment will be approved by the Diocese of Clifton for an initial four-year period, and so the person appointed should have the capacity to devote the necessary time and energy to the role, through preparing for and attending meetings, and making visits to the college for celebration events, and to meet with staff and students.

Peridot Partners and St. Brendan’s Sixth Form College are, together, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and our client expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references before any final offer can be made.

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

Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Monday 19th August 2024.

Are you passionate about driving positive change for single parents and their children? Do you have the vision and leadership skills to help shape the future of the only national charity dedicated to supporting single parents to overcome disadvantage, inequality, and injustice? Gingerbread is looking for a dynamic and experienced leader to join as Chair.

Applications close on Monday 19th August.

About Gingerbread.

Gingerbread is the leading charity working with single parent families. With single parent families making up 25% of all families in the UK, our mission is more critical than ever. Increasingly, these parents and families face significant challenges during the cost-of-living crisis, including poverty, housing instability, high childcare costs, and an inadequate welfare system. Single parents tell us they feel forgotten by policymakers or even discriminated against, and in the run-up to the General Election, we are hearing political parties offer various solutions, but it is crucial that the voices of single parents are heard. We provide expert advice and practical support and campaign for policy changes that improve the lives of single parents. Our vision is a society where all single parents and their children can thrive.

Our strategic priorities.

Our strategy for 2022-2030 focuses on several key areas identified through extensive research and engagement with single parents. These include addressing the cost-of-living crisis and ensuring single parents can access adequate income and financial support. We want to provide mental health support and tackle issues of isolation and loneliness through wellbeing. We are advocating for flexible employment opportunities and affordable, accessible childcare. We are challenging discrimination and negative attitudes towards single parents and influencing policy changes.

Why this role matters.

Single parents face unique challenges and are disproportionately affected by poverty, discrimination, and social isolation. At Gingerbread, we are committed to addressing these issues through direct support, advocacy, and systemic change. By joining our Board as Chair, you will play a pivotal role in guiding our strategic direction and ensuring that we can continue to provide vital services and support to those who need it most whilst campaigning for change.

Key qualities we are looking for.

We are looking for a visionary leader who can inspire and guide our Board and team to achieve our goals and ensure our charity is sustainable for the future. Our new Chair will provide robust support while offering constructive challenge to drive our charity forward. Our Chair will have a proven ability to lead and manage change, adeptly guiding us through transformative periods. The Chair will bring solid knowledge and understanding of the charity sector, valuable experience in governance, ensuring organisational integrity and accountability.

We are looking for a Chair who demonstrates strong commercial acumen, balancing financial sustainability with our charitable mission. Strategic thinking is crucial, alongside a collaborative spirit and strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders.

This is a unique opportunity for a leader who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of single parent families and is ready to take our organisation to new heights.

Time commitment.

The Board meets quarterly for 2-3 hours, usually in central London, with an annual strategy away day. The overall time commitment, including engagement with the CEO, Trustees, and other key stakeholders, preparation for meetings, regular conversations with the chairs of the committees, ad hoc discussions and potentially attending events is expected to be the equivalent of 2-3 days per month.

Join us at Gingerbread and help us create a world where no single parent faces disadvantage, inequality, or injustice.

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

Applications for this role close Monday 19th August.

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.

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.

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.

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

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. 

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.