Human Resources Volunteer Roles
Are you passionate about disability inclusion and playing your part in improving the nation’s health and wellbeing? If so, we’re looking for a new trustee to join the Board at The Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA), as we continue to develop for the future.
At a time when more and more people are recognising the physical and emotional benefits of interacting with animals, our mission to ensure that everyone with a disability can benefit from the unique bond between humans and horses has never been more relevant.
You will join a forward-looking Board, who are seeking a candidate with significant skills and experience in Human Resources. Knowledge and awareness of safeguarding and engaging with volunteers, whilst not essential, would also be helpful.
Applicants are welcomed from individuals with experience across the charity, non-profit, private and government sectors. Applications close on 20 February 2025.
Term of Office: 3 year term renewable for up to 3 terms.
Candidates Should
- Demonstrate a strong and visible passion and commitment to RDA, its strategic objectives and cause.
- Exhibit strong relationship building abilities and enjoy an ambassadorial role.
- Demonstrate tact and diplomacy, with the ability to listen and engage effectively.
- Demonstrate an ability to foster and promote a collaborative team environment.
- Have a good understanding of charity governance matters.
Skills
Candidates will have significant skills and experience in Human Resources. Knowledge and awareness of safeguarding and engaging with volunteers, whilst not essential, would also be helpful.
Time Commitment
- 4 Board meetings per year. In addition, Trustees will be asked to join one of RDA’s sub-committees.
- All trustees are expected to attend key RDA events and visit RDA groups from time to time.
- It is expected that the trustee role will require working on average 2 days per month.
We believe that diversity of views and experience are paramount to how we develop and grow our charity. As such we actively encourage applications from candidates with lived experience of disability, ethnically diverse and LGBTQUIA+ communities, and from less advantaged backgrounds.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Join our Board as a Trustee and be a Changemaker for the Chilterns.
The Chiltern Society is dedicated to preserving and enhancing the natural beauty, heritage, and accessibility of the Chilterns. As we continue to expand our impact, we are seeking to strengthen our Board of Trustees.
We have a number of openings for Trustees, including two key roles:
General (Company) Secretary:
This pivotal role includes managing board agendas, recording accurate minutes, and fulfilling the duties of Company Secretary. Candidates with legal expertise or previous experience as a Company Secretary are especially encouraged to apply.
The Volunteer lead:
This role involves chairing the Volunteer Committee and leading efforts to enhance the experience of our 700+ volunteers. Experience in professional HR or volunteer management will be a distinct advantage.
Why join us?
As a Trustee, you will play a critical role in a volunteer-led organization that is making a tangible difference across the Chilterns. This is a chance to work collaboratively, contribute your expertise, and represent the diverse communities of our region.
The Chiltern Society values diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds in these roles and for all others.
What We’re Looking For
Like many of our trustee roles, time commitment will be dependant upon how involved you would like to be, but typically this will be at least 4-5 hours per week.
We welcome applications from individuals with experience or enthusiasm in:
- Nature Restoration
- Heritage Preservation
- Community Access and engagement
- In addition to these two specific roles, we are always actively looking for Trustees and volunteers who can add value to our work and represent the wider Chilterns community. Whether you’re stepping into your first Trustee role or bringing seasoned experience, we want your unique skills to help the Chiltern Society strive.
Be part of something meaningful. Learn more about the roles and apply today.
The Chiltern Society gives a voice to everyone who conserves, campaigns for and promotes the Chilterns.
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We’re Mind, the leading mental health charity. We won’t give up until everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets support and respect. We provide advice and support to empower anybody experiencing a mental health problem and we campaign to improve services, raise awareness, and promote understanding.
About the volunteer role
The aim of our People Team Volunteer is to support our team with administrative support across people projects and day-to-day activity within the department, across recruitment, onboarding, and exit processes.
Key tasks
- Supports with People project administration.
- Supports with recruitment and onboarding, including references, supporting with pre-employment checks and issuing documentation.
- Supports the People Team in answering emails from the shared inboxes.
- Assists with ensuring that the People files are well organised and that documents are easy to locate.
- Assists with the maintenance of employee records within our People system.
- Supports with the completion of written reference requests, flagging any potential issues to the People Advisors for prompt action.
- Sends out recruitment materials to shops & the field teams in a timely manner (e.g. posters)
- Sends out induction materials to shops & field teams in a timely manner (e.g. induction workbooks)
- Demonstrates our values of: We put people first, We’re stronger together, We speak up for what’s right, We never stop learning and We demand better for mental health
About You
- Good communication skills
- IT literate & able to use the MS office applications – Outlook, Word, Excel
- Good organisational skills
- High attention to detail
Experience & skills you will gain
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Experience of working within a People/HR administrative role
- Exposure to key stages of the employee lifecycle and the relevant processes
- Understanding of key processes within the recruitment cycle
- Exposure to employee relations cases and how these are managed in accordance with policy & procedure
Our Commitment
We are committed to becoming actively anti-racist in everything we do. This is a critical priority for Mind. We embrace diversity and understand that being an inclusive organisation, recognising different perspectives, will enable us to provide excellent services. We are committed to ensuring all our employees are treated fairly and equitably at work and promoting equity in physical and mental health for all.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Heritage Crafts is currently looking for Trustees with the skills and experience to enable it to grow as an organisation and to help it to deliver projects which meet its strategic aims, including greater recognition for heritage craftspeople.
Who we are
Heritage Crafts (a Charitable Incorporated Organisation registered as ‘The Heritage Crafts Association’) was set up in 2009 to support, safeguard and celebrate heritage craft skills in the UK. We are currently funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund thanks to money raised by National Lottery players.
The role
Deadline: Friday 28 February 2025
Heritage Crafts was set up in 2009 to support, safeguard and celebrate heritage craft skills in the UK. We are currently funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund thanks to money raised by National Lottery players.
We are currently looking for additional Trustees (voluntary, part time) with the skills and experience to enable us to grow as an organisation and to help us to deliver projects which meet our strategic aims, including greater recognition for heritage craftspeople and better access to craft education and training.
Please note that prior Trustee experience is not compulsory, with support to be made available for less experienced candidates.
We are particularly looking for Trustees skilled or experienced in any of the following areas and with an enthusiasm to bring these skills to bear for the benefit of the organisation:
- Lived experience of heritage crafts
- Cultural / educational sector policy
- Advocacy / campaigning
- Public relations / media liaison
- Charity law / commercial law
- Fundraising (bid writing and/or philanthropy)
- Human resources
- Research (academic or commercial)
However, we will also consider applications from exceptional individuals with other skills and enthusiasms, especially those with a particular insight into an under-represented community within the UK.
Are you passionate about protecting the public from unsafe, unethical practise and misinformation? If so this may be the role for you.
We are currently recruiting Lay and RNutr Members to our Fitness to Practise (FtP) Panels Pool, to support the upholding of the high standards of practise expected of UKVRN registrants.
Members of the Panel Pool can be selected to assess substantive concerns regarding UKVRN registrant’s fitness to practise.
Panels shall be formed when a case has been referred in accordance to the AfN Fitness to Practise Rules.
Members of the Panel Pool may be asked to participate in an Investigation Panel, a Fitness to Practise Panel or an Appeals Panel.
Please read the Terms of Reference document for the eligibility criteria, role, responsibilities and person specification ahead of applying.
We would be particularly interested to receive applications from those with experience in one or more of the following areas:
· Legal
· HR
· Regulation
· Public Communications
Our vision is that everyone is empowered to improve health and wellbeing through nutrition grounded in science.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you passionate about protecting the public from unsafe, unethical practise and misinformation? If so this may be the role for you.
We are currently recruiting two Independent (Lay) Members to our Fitness to Practise (FtP) Referral Panel, to support the upholding of the high standards of practise expected of UKVRN registrants (Registered Nutritionists and Registered Associate Nutritionists).
The Panel will assess cases regarding FtP concerns to determine whether these should or should not be escalated to an FtP Investigation Panel.
The FtP Referral Panel members shall review referred complaint/concern cases and complete a report with outcome recommendation. When a unanimous decision has not been reached on the outcome recommendation, an online meeting will be held.
Members will attend one annual (online) meeting to audit cases and outcome decisions in order to produce annual reports. The meeting will be held online for 2 – 3 hours and the Panel will normally require about half a day’s preparation/reading time. Additional time may be required to follow-up/ feedback.
The number of referrals a year vary, but a review will normally require 2-4hrs for reading and report submission. A consensus meeting, if required, will normally take place online for 1-2hrs.
Please read the Terms of Reference document for the eligibility criteria, role, responsibilities and person specification ahead of applying.
We would be particularly interested to receive applications from those with experience in one or more of the following areas:
· Legal
· HR
· Regulation
· Public Communications
Our vision is that everyone is empowered to improve health and wellbeing through nutrition grounded in science.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About us
POhWER is a charity providing advocacy, information and advice to support to people who, because of disability, illness, social exclusion and other challenges, find it difficult to express their views or get the support they need.
POhWER was established in 1996 by a group of inspirational individuals who were fighting social injustice and challenges in their own lives and sought equal access to information, and a voice of their own. This remains at the heart of everything we do.
Today, our mission remains significantly impactful and relevant at a time when human rights and entitlements are being tested and challenged. We continue to empower people by ensuring that their voices are heard. We want to make a real difference to our beneficiaries’ lives by speaking for them when they can’t, and supporting them to speak for themselves when they can.
Skills and Experience
We are seeking to appoint two new Trustees to join the Board at this exciting phase. You will be part of a committed and forward-thinking Board, acting as a “critical friend” to the Executive Team and offering clear governance oversight to the charity. You will have the exciting opportunity to help support the planning and implementation of our Strategy from 2025 onwards, and to help develop and shape our long-term business plans.
POhWER is particularly interested in candidates who can offer expertise in one of the following areas:
• Involvement in the social care/advocacy sector and with experience of the local authority and commissioning environment;
• Experience of HR, typically at executive or board level.
You will add value to our existing Board by bringing dynamism and challenge to the way that POhWER is seen externally, and to give us authority of truly representing the people we serve.
You will bring an inspiring leadership approach, together with a dedicated knowledge in one of the areas as sought, to complement the skills of the existing Board.
We encourage candidates who can contribute greater diversity and who will be fully aligned to our vision and values.
Terms of Appointment
Duration
• The Term of Office is currently three years, renewable up to a maximum of six years.
Commitment
• Typically averaging 1 day per month;
• Four Board meetings per annum and one strategic Trustee Away Day;
• Attending as a member of one of POhWER’s Board Committees which are held twice yearly. The Board Committees are Finance, Audit and Risk, Fundraising and Income Generation, People and finally Nominations;
• Attendance at the AGM
• Undertaking of occasional projects as part of a time limited Task and Finish Group
Location
• All meetings with the exception of AGM and Trustee Strategic Away Days are held remotely via electronic means
How to Apply
Please submit your CV to along with a covering letter indicating your interest in POhWER.
Other
A DBS check and references will be required
At POhWER, we help people who are most vulnerable due to disability, illness, social exclusion, abuse, discrimination, and numerous other challenges, to express their views, uphold their rights or to get the support they need.
Our mission is to empower people to have a voice and make a real difference to their lives. We do this by speaking for them when they cannot and supporting them to speak for themselves when they can.
What will you be doing?
We are seeking to appoint two new Trustees to join the Board at this exciting phase. You will be part of a committed and forward-thinking Board, acting as a “critical friend” to the Executive Team and offering clear governance oversight to the charity. You will have the exciting opportunity to help support the planning and implementation of our Strategy from 2025 onwards, and to help develop and shape our long-term business plans.
POhWER is particularly interested in candidates who can offer expertise in one of the following areas:
- Involvement in the social care/advocacy sector and with experience of the local authority and commissioning environment;
- Experience of HR, typically at executive or board level.
Time commitment: Approximately one day per month and no requirement to attend offices. Board and Committee meetings are generally held on a Thursday early morning.
What are we looking for?
POhWER is seeking particular knowledge, expertise and experience in the following areas:
- Involvement in the social care or advocacy sector and with experience of local authorities and commissioning environment;
- Experience of HR, typically at executive or board level.
You will bring an inspiring leadership approach, together with a dedicated knowledge in one of the areas as sought, to complement the skills of the existing Board.
You will uphold high standards of integrity and probity, both personally and in ensuring POhWER aspires to the highest standards in all its dealings, internally and externally;
You will be able to give enough time and thought to the role of trustee, eg preparing for, attending and actively participating in all meetings of the Trustees;
You will ensure that POhWER uses its resources exclusively in pursuance of its objectives.
What difference will you make?
This is a particularly exciting phase as we are developing our Strategy beyond 2025. This will take into account the continued economic uncertainty, but ensuring that we continue to achieve positive outcomes for the people who seek our services.
You will add value to our existing Board by bringing dynamism and challenge to the way that POhWER is seen externally.
You will bring an inspiring leadership approach, together with a dedicated knowledge in one of the areas as sought, to complement the skills of the existing Board.
We encourage candidates who can contribute greater diversity and who are fully aligned to our vision and values.
Before you apply
Please apply through Reach in the first instance with CV and covering letter indicating you interest in POhWER.
During the past few years, the Sussex Heart Charity has worked hard to strengthen its internal processes, ensure stability and grow its income generation. These efforts have helped secure a solid foundation for the future, allowing us to plan ambitiously for the road ahead.
Now, as we begin to pick up the pace, we are seeking active and passionate individuals to join us on our mission to improve the lives of people with heart conditions in Sussex.
Our legacy is rooted in collaboration with highly skilled medical professionals, a drive for innovation and advancing cardiac care. Many of the initiatives we have championed are now standard practice and yet, there is always more work to do.
To help us expand our reach and impact, we are looking to recruit new trustees with up-to-date skills and experience.
This is an exciting time to join Sussex Heart Charity as we build on our achievements and move confidently into the future.
Thank you for your interest in supporting our vital work.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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King George and Queen’s Hospitals Charity raises funds to make a real difference to patients, staff and families at both King George Hospital in Ilford and Queen’s Hospital in Romford.
What will you be doing?
To work with the Chair of what will be a newly independent charity to lead it into its new future as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO). You will work with the charity’s staff and partners to shape and deliver a bright future, building on the best of the current charity. You will contribute to effective governance and leadership, ensuring the charity sets an ambitious strategy, achieves its goals, operates within the legal framework, and adheres to the charity's mission and values, all with reference to the Charity Governance Code.
The charity is particularly keen to recruit experience and expertise in a range of areas including fundraising, finance, healthcare, or human resources, and people with local knowledge.
Estimate of time needed: 3-7 hours / week
What are we looking for?
Essential Criteria
Commitment: A strong commitment to the charity’s mission and values – keen to contribute to improving health and care, particularly for the communities of Barking, Havering and Redbridge.
Integrity: High ethical standards and a commitment to acting in the best interests of the charity.
Governance understanding: Knowledge and understanding of governance and the role of a trustee.
Strategic vision: Ability to think strategically and contribute to the development of the charity’s strategy.
Financial literacy: Basic understanding of charity finance and budgeting.
Team player: Ability to work effectively as part of a team and support collective decision-making
Desirable Criteria
Experience: Previous experience as a trustee or in a senior governance role.
Network: Established network and ability to leverage contacts for the benefit of the charity.
What difference will you make?
As a trustee, you will play a pivotal role in guiding resources and funding towards initiatives that elevate patient care and boost staff efficiency. Recent examples highlight the meaningful impact trustees have made:
Recent examples include:
- Purchase of a da Vinci surgical robot
- RITA devices (reminiscence interactive therapy activities) used in our elderly care wards. This unique touch screen system is pre-loaded with entertaining content to keep patients engaged and active during their hospital experience.
- A VeinSight vein finder in our Sunflower Suite for cancer services, which offers a real-time digital map of a patient's veins. This innovative tool helps locate small, scarred, and difficult-to-find veins, and has been shown to enhance patient care and save valuable time for staff and patients.
- Supplies for orientation tea parties, designed to improve engagement and occupational performance for patients with dementia and delirium through a variety of activities.
- A revamped children's playroom that has been transformed into a tropical underwater sanctuary, featuring an interactive play wall.
- Music therapy resources aimed at supporting stroke patients in their recovery journey.
- Environmental improvements such as creating spaces for parents to rest and be present for their children
Before you apply
Interested candidates should submit a CV and a covering letter outlining their suitability for the role with reference to the person specification.
As more than one post maybe available this is a rolling recruitment campaign with each application considered on receipt.
To arrange an informal chat, contact us via the Reach platform.
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The Pelvic Radiation Disease Association (PRDA) is looking for a Chair of Trustees to provide strategic leadership for the charity, working in partnership with our Operations Manager and supported by a committed team of Trustees.
Who we are
Pelvic Radiation Disease (PRD) is a long-term side-effect (‘late effect’) of pelvic radiotherapy treatment affecting an estimated 100,000 people in the UK. People affected by PRD often have a complex set of symptoms affecting the bowel, bladder, sexual function or other functions for many years after radiotherapy, sometimes only appearing several years after radiotherapy treatment
PRDA is a small UK charity whose objectives are to see that the effects of PRD are minimised, that people affected by PRD are given the best possible care and treatment, and that PRD is accepted as a serious problem and given the attention it deserves.
Duties of the Chair
In addition to the duties of a Trustee, the Chair will:
- Provide strategic leadership to the charity and the Board, ensuring that PRDA achieves its mission.
- Work in partnership with the Operations Manager and team to achieve our mission.
- Lead the board in ensuring that it fulfils its responsibilities for the governance of the organisation.
- Optimise the relationship between the board and PRDA’s staff and volunteers.
- Plan and chair the board meetings and the AGM, with others as appropriate.
- Act as a spokesperson and figurehead for PRDA.
What PRDA is looking for
Each trustee must have:
- a commitment to the vision and aims of the Pelvic Radiation Disease Association
- willingness to meet the minimum time requirement
- integrity
- strategic vision
- good, independent judgement
- an ability to think creatively
- a willingness to speak their mind
- an understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship
- an ability to work effectively as a member of a team and to take decisions for the good of PRDA.
Ideally, trustees should also have one or more of the following:
- Understanding of the impact of Pelvic Radiation Disease on people’s lives either through personal or professional connections, or be willing to learn about this;
- Prior experience of committee/trustee work;
- Knowledge of the type of work undertaken by PRDA (helpline, support groups, online support, health professional engagement, awareness-raising) and/or fundraising for a small charity, and
- Leadership skills.
Please see the full job description for more detail.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact David Jillings, PRDA Treasurer & Vice-chair.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Join the Board of Trustees at Shine Lincolnshire!
Are you passionate about improving mental health and supporting your local community? Shine Lincolnshire, a leading mental health and well-being charity, is looking for dynamic individuals to join our Board of Trustees and help us shape the future of our work.
Who We Are
At Shine Lincolnshire, we empower individuals to achieve mental wellness by connecting them with vital support services, providing education, and fostering resilience. Our mission is to create a mentally healthier Lincolnshire, and we need your skills to make this vision a reality.
Who We’re Looking For
We are seeking enthusiastic and skilled professionals with expertise in one or more of the following areas:
- Information Technology (IT): Help us leverage technology to streamline our operations and enhance our digital outreach.
- Marketing: Use your creativity and strategic insight to amplify our message and increase engagement with our community.
- Human Resources (HR): Bring your knowledge to support effective governance, team development, and ensure we remain a great place to work.
- Voluntary, Community, Faith, and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) Sector Experience: Your understanding of this sector will help Shine Lincolnshire thrive and impact the lives of many.
Whether you’re an experienced trustee or new to charity governance, your commitment, ideas, and professional skills will help us grow and achieve greater impact.
What’s Involved
As a Trustee, you’ll:
- Attend Bi-monthly, in person, board meetings.
- Provide strategic oversight and contribute to our decision-making processes.
- Act as an ambassador for Shine Lincolnshire within your networks.
This is a voluntary role, but the rewards are immense, knowing you’re making a difference in the lives of those who need it most.
Apply Now
If you’re ready to help Shine Lincolnshire in supporting health and wellbeing, we’d love to hear from you!
Together, we can make a difference in Lincolnshire.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Role: HR and Volunteer Management Volunteers
Location: London
Commitment: Flexible hours, Evening and Weekend based
Urban Youth is a brand new youth work organisation being set up and is committed to empowering young people through engaging and meaningful youth work projects. We believe in creating opportunities for personal growth, community involvement, and positive change.
We need volunteers with experience in HR or Volunteer Management who can come on board and support our brand new start-up, helping us put in place systems and processes and also ensure we have a solid foundation when it comes to creating a team spirited continous improvement organisational culture, where everyone feels valued and part of our team.
Responsibilities:
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Set up our volunteer programme, including our systems, processes and policies.
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Set up our HR function, ready to become an employer in the near future (within 6 months).
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Recruit, interview, and onboard new volunteers.
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Develop and implement volunteer engagement strategies.
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Provide ongoing support and motivation to volunteers.
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Organise and facilitate volunteer training sessions, social activities and other events.
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Collaborate with other staff and volunteers to ensure successful project outcomes.
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Maintain accurate volunteer records and reports.
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Support us in our fundraising efforts, in promoting Urban Youth and getting hands on in other areas as and when needed, working as a team for a common goal.
Requirements:
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
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Experience in HR or Volunteer Management.
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Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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Excellent organisational and time management skills.
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Passion for working with young people and volunteers and then supporting their development.
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Commitment to Urban Youth's mission and values.
If you're ready to inspire and coordinate our amazing team of volunteers, please send your CV and a brief cover letter to us. We look forward to hearing from you!
We are recruiting brand new Trustees to join our brilliant board of Trustees at Touchstone!
Touchstone is a dynamic and innovative mental health charity based in Leeds, offering 40 mental health and wellbeing services to over 10,000 people a year across Yorkshire, with a strong focus on diversity and inclusion.
A multi-award-winning organisation, Touchstone is currently national winner of the Investors in People UK Employer of the Year – Platinum Accreditation, 2nd most Inclusive Company in the UK Inclusive Company Awards, 4th in Stonewall Top 100 employers and achieved a Gold Award, Top 5 Charity Best Company to work for, a Top 50 Best Company for 10 years, and Investors in Volunteers accredited.
Join the current Board in our exciting journey as we seek to appoint new Trustees who will help guide our organisation’s future and enhance the lives of our beneficiaries.
We are looking to recruit outstanding people who have significant knowledge, skills and experience of at least one of the following:
- Lived experience of social care/mental health services
- Human resources
- Information governance
- Charity fundraising/income generation
- Legal
- Equality, diversity, and inclusion
- Quality assurance and governance
- Financial management
- Business development
To strengthen the diversity of our Board, we particularly welcome applications from people who are black and minority ethnic, LGBTQIA+ people, people with disabilities, and young people.
Please note: this is a voluntary position.
Is this you? For more information on how to apply you can visit the Touchstone website.
Closing date: Friday 21st February
Interview Date: Week commencing 3rd March
Successful Interviewees will be invited to observe a Board meeting on 17th March
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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It's an exciting time to join The Access Foundation, with opportunities to develop your skills & help shape our future. If you're committed, enthusiastic & known to make a difference, please apply. We welcome individuals who have no trustee experience.
What is the Access Foundation all about?
The Access Foundation was set up in 2021, following the success and growth of The Access Group. While The Access Foundation is affiliated with the Access Group in terms of its identity, the Foundation is a separate organisation, governed by an independent board of trustees and with its own objectives.
The Access Foundation is focused on awarding grants to charities which make a valuable and measurable positive impact. The grant giving objectives of the Foundation fall into three categories:
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to bridge the digital divide by making computing facilities, support and learning available to disadvantaged and vulnerable people
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to advance the charitable causes of the registered charities chosen as the "Access Group Company Charities of the Year"
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to help charities nominated by employees of the Access group with which they have strong emotional connections with.
The Foundation funds charitable projects and activities which make a real difference to people’s lives in all the countries where the Access Group operates, and we aim to award grants to a total value of at least £10 million over the next 5 years.
This is an exciting time to join The Foundation, with opportunities to develop your skills and help shape our future. If you are committed, enthusiastic and known to make a difference, please apply. We welcome applications from individuals who have no experience of being a trustee. We will provide support.
The Role of Trustee at The Access Foundation
The trustees of the Access Foundation are responsible under the charity’s governing document for controlling the administration and management of the charity, known collectively as the Board of Trustees. The Board is responsible for the direction of The Foundation and ensures it is solvent, well run and delivers on our charitable objectives.
As a trustee to the Foundation, you’ll attend:
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Two regular online weekly meetings to review grant applications and to ensure the operational management of the Foundation, totalling about 2.5 hours
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An all-day team meeting in person (every 2 months, usually in London) to progress the above, as well as progressing strategy
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Completing actions as agreed in the meetings above.
The total time commitment is expected to be at least 6 hours per week.
Desirable Qualities
As a trustee, you will show:
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Your commitment to the organisation and willingness to devote the necessary time and effort.
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You’re an advocate of equal opportunity, and you actively promote diversity.
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Good and independent judgement and you’re willing to speak your mind.
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Strategic vision and your ability to think creatively and challenge current thinking and operating, in a constructive manner.
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You work effectively as a member of a team.
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Your ability to evaluate and interpret management information and other data.
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You’re well versed in Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel and the Office365 environment
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You can deliver “hands on” services to the organisation
Skills and Experience Required
As a trustee, you can demonstrate specific knowledge and experience in one or more of these areas:
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Charity law, compliance and governance,
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Grant management, particularly within an international context as well as the UK,
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Leadership or management of a medium to large organisation, ideally with multiple and/or diverse sites or subsidiaries,
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Financial management, specifically investment and treasury functions,
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Data analysis and/or research.
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Change management,
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Monitoring and evaluating performance in the commercial and/or not for profit sector,
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Recruitment and human resources expertise, including employment legislation,
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Business development,
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Risk management,
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Marketing, media and PR,
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Business or intellectual property law.
Duties and responsibilities
The Trustees of the Access Foundation:
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Ensure the Foundation achieves its charitable objects as defined in the Articles of Association, by establishing a clear vision, a set of values and strategy, and ensuring that there is a common understanding of these by trustees, staff and associated personnel.
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Ensure that operational plans and budgets support the vision and strategy of the Foundation and uses its resources exclusively to pursue our charitable objectives.
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Ensure that the views of stakeholders are regularly sought and considered and there is regular review of the external environment for changes that might affect the organisation (political, financial, demographic, competitive, partnerships, alliances).
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Ensure that the organisation complies with the Articles of Association, charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations.
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Ensure the financial stability of the organisation, protect and manage the assets of the organisation (financial or otherwise) and ensure the proper investment of its funds.
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Ensure the Foundation acts in accordance with employment law and exercises a duty of care to its employees.
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Ensure a well thought through risk management process is in place and give serious consideration to procuring external professional advice on any matter that presents a material risk to the charity that is beyond the established risk management process, or where the trustees could be perceived to be in breach of their duties.
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Ensure that the organisation has a fit for purpose governance structure that is appropriate to a charity of its size/complexity, stage of development, and its charitable objects, and reflects the diversity of its stakeholders.
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Ensure that the board regularly reviews its own training needs and creates an expectation of continuous professional development throughout the organisation.
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Ensure that trustees have an agreed code of conduct and comply with it, and that there are mechanisms for the removal of trustees who do not abide by the principles stated therein
The applications close on the 15th February and the interview process will start w/c 17th February. We are looking for 2 trustees and look to appoint mid-March.
The Access Foundation is focused on making a real difference to people’s lives by awarding grants to charities which make a valuable & positive impact
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