Volunteer Roles

Inclusive Boards are delighted to be supporting Ambient Support in their search for a new Quality Trustee.

Ambient Support is a registered UK charity with over 25 years’ experience in providing care and support services for older people, people with a mental health need and people with learning disabilities. Their wide range of quality specialist services are delivered by dedicated, professional and passionate staff and their success is built on supporting people to live a full and meaningful life – regardless of age, health, or disability.
Ambient Support would like to recruit a new Quality Trustee to act as Quality lead for the board. The Quality Trustee is an important position within the governance structure of Ambient Support. Ambient are eager to hear from interested individuals with a broad range of backgrounds and expertise.

The core skills and experience of interest for the role are:

• Extensive experience in a quality role, with an understanding of quality management principles and practices.
• A good knowledge of the quality cycle, including planning, control, assurance, and improvement processes.
• Good understanding of regulatory frameworks, particularly CQC (Care Quality Commission) or OFSTED (Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills).
• Understanding of quality assurance and proficiency in quality assurance methodologies, including the use of technology to enhance quality assurance processes.
• Understanding of the legal framework of compliance, such as Health and Safety legislation, to ensure the organisation meets all necessary legal requirements.

To learn more, please download the candidate information pack using the links on the Inclusive Boards page.

To apply, please visit the Inclusive Boards website and provide:

• A detailed CV setting out your career history, with responsibilities and achievements.
• A covering letter (maximum 2 sides) highlighting your suitability for the role and how you meet the skills and experience for the role. Please note that the covering letter is an important part of your application and will be assessed.
• Details of two professional referees together with a brief statement of their relationship to you.(referees will not be contacted without prior consent)

To find out more, request support when applying, or have an informal confidential discussion before applying, please get in touch with one of our consultants by emailing 

The impact a volunteer telephone befriender can have on a lonely individual is amazing and for many of our service users our volunteer telephone befrienders are the only people in their lives who can offer quality time for a nice chat. With just one hour of your time per week you can help provide companionship and support for someone suffering from chronic loneliness. 

You will have to complete a DBS check and an Adult’s Safeguarding training, both covered by our organisation.

For this role volunteers will gain: 

• Confidence using the telephone.

• Develop interpersonal and communication skills. 

• Free Safeguarding and DBS check

Time Commitment 

Volunteers can give a minimum of 1 hour per week and must commit to a minimum of 3 months. However, the longer you commit to this role the more you will benefit. 

Training

• Level 2 Safeguarding adults 

We offer ongoing supervision and regular catch ups with team members. The volunteer has the opportunity to meet with fellow volunteers for monthly or bimonthly zoom events. 

Is a DBS Check required? 

• We require all applicants to provide two references. DBS is required for this role, but the cost will be provided by the Dialogue Society

Personal Requirements 

• Engage with a client to provide support on a weekly basis or schedule a specific time with the client. 

• For this role you will need a clear and polite telephone manner.

• The ability to actively listen, empathise and promote conversation.

• Adhere to the appropriate guidelines while communicating with the clients, preserving the reputation of the organisation. 

• To identify if a person may be at risk and alert a supervisor.

• To maintain confidentiality. 

• To work within a team of volunteers and staff.

• To work within Dialogue Society’s policies and procedures

• A non-discriminatory and a non-judgemental attitude 

• Reliable 

Can you spare a few hours a week to support the patients and staff at one of London's busiest hospitals? If so the Friends of Chelsea & Westminster Hospital needs you!

The Friends of Chelsea & Westminster Hospital charity has been working since 1993 to improve the hospital experience for patients and staff. We believe the little things can make a big difference.

We are looking for volunteers to take our Shop Trolley round the wards offering drinks, snacks, newspapers, toiletries and other items to patients. This role can really brighten the day for patients who may not have many visitors, or who are unable to leave their ward to purchase items to make their stay in hospital more pleasant. You will be joining a small, friendly team providing a really valuable and popular service.

Role Description

•         Collect the Friends Shop trolley from the shop store room at start of shift and ensure it is fully stocked
•         Take the trolley round the wards to allow patients to buy snacks, drinks, toiletries and other items
•         Take payment by card or in cash
•         Return trolley at end of shift along with the card machine and any takings
•         Report takings to Shop Manager
•         Report any issues or concerns to Friends Charity Manager

Specification

Essential

• Reliable, punctual, and able to commit to at least one 3-hour slot (around 9.30 to 12.30 or 1.30 to                     4.30) once a week
•        Able to make a long-term commitment to volunteering
•        Trustworthy
•        Polite, friendly and enjoy meeting new people

Desirable

•       Previous experience in retail or a similar voluntary role
•       Previous experience in operating a contactless card machine

Full training will be provided. Volunteers report to the Friends Charity Manager, but are also required to comply with all requirements of the hospital’s own volunteering department, including undergoing a DBS check, an Occupational Health screening and an online ‘core training’ session. We will take up references on all successful applicants.

Please note that this is quite a physically demanding role and will not suit those with mobility issues or who have difficulty moving and handling heavy items.

Join Canterbury Christ Church University Students’ Union as a Finance Trustee.

About the Students’ Union

Christ Church Students’ Union (CCSU) are a vibrant and exciting membership organisation on a journey towards expanding their services to better serve and represent 9000+ students studying at Canterbury Christ Church University.

CCSU is a membership organisation, made up of all Canterbury Christ Church University students – their members.  The Union is student led – for students, by students.

A democratic and values-led organisation, CCSU is the independent representative body for their members. Through elected representatives from the student body they provide a collective voice to the University and other organisations that enhance students’ lives in the local, national and global communities in which they live. 

Services include student advice, clubs and societies, central services and a lounge bar & kitchen – a 400 capacity bar and food outlet. With dozens of student-led clubs and societies to get involved in there are opportunities for everyone.

About the role

CCSU are on the lookout for a new trustee to take a lead on financial oversight and governance. The new trustee will be expected to bring strong experience in financial management and good understanding of charity governance. You will be able to commit the time to being an engaged members that reads papers, comes prepared and is happy to contribute outside of meetings.

There are up to 6 board meetings a year. These are held both online and on the University campus at Canterbury usually in the morning or early evening. Trustees also serve on at least one committee each of which has up to four meetings per year. 

As the lead trustee on finance, you’d be expected to Chair the Finance and Risk committee. In addition, trustees are invited to key events to meet with students, understand how the organisation operates, and take part in discussions or trustee business electronically outside of meetings.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in senior finance roles, with professional qualifications (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, CIPFA etc) strong experience with financial audits, an understanding of risk management and a strong understanding of the effective governance of organisations. The position also requires the ability to understand and implement a strategy and evaluating performance against that strategy, in addition to excellent communication skills including effective listening and constructive questioning. Specific understanding of the legal duties associated with being a charity trustee and understanding of charity governance would be useful.

The position would best suit an experienced finance professional with a demonstrable interest in higher education and students’ unions. 

To request the full recruitment pack and application information please reply to this advert with your CV or contact Jamie Reynolds at Marble Mayne Recruitment via the Marble Mayne website.

Closing date: Friday 16th August at 12 noon

AUGIS is a surgical association for members who work within UGI surgery in the UK and we are looking for a Lay Trustee Member (who does not work in the field of surgery) to join our Council to help develop our strategy and development for both the short and long term. 

The objectives of AUGIS is to improve the delivery, the results and outcome of conditions of the oesophagus, stomach, duodenum, pancreas, liver and biliary tract requiring surgical treatment, through training objectives, fostering developments in Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery, promoting educational and academic objectives and liaising with other surgical and academic bodies. The establishment of high quality training programmes throughout the UK as a fundamental component of the Association’s activities.

Lay Trustee Role 

Responsibilities

• ensure that Council exercises control over the strategic direction of the AUGIS, and that the performance of the association against its strategic objectives is properly assessed on a regular basis
• ensure that the AUGIS maintains its long-term financial sustainability, safeguards its assets, and operates proper mechanisms to ensure effective internal control, risk management and value for money
• contribute to debate and to make their knowledge, insight and expertise available to Council as needs and opportunities arise
• act fairly and impartially at all times, in the interests of the AUGIS as a whole, using independent judgement and maintaining confidentiality as appropriate
• ensure AUGIS’ growth and regular review of Equality, Diversity, Inclusivity and Sustainability policies and strategy
• ensure that the AUGIS conducts its affairs in accordance with its status as a charity and its public benefit objectives
• accept collective responsibility for the decisions reached by Council.

Expectations:

The Lay Trustee member of Council, acting in a non-executive capacity, are expected to:

• attend meetings of Council and participate in discussions, acting as a “critical friend”, contributing to the development, implementation and monitoring of AUGIS strategy going forward
• question intelligently, debate constructively, challenge rigorously and decide dispassionately, listening respectfully to the views of others, inside and outside meetings of the Executive/Council
• serve as a Trustee and attend meetings of at least two Council Meetings per year and when requested Executive Meetings
• attend some of the formal or informal events of the AUGIS, as may be organised from time to time
• act as an ambassador for the AUGIS, promoting its activities in the wider community including, for example, assisting with legacy activity and corporate interaction
• attend any induction and training as may be required by the AUGIS to carry out effectively the role of a member of Council
• contribute to regular reviews of the effectiveness of Council, both collectively and individually
• submit an annual Register of Interests and Statement of Edibility declaration, and ensure that the AUGIS is notified promptly of any material changes to these details as may arise during the year.

Person Specification:

• Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship and an understanding of the respective roles of the Chair, Trustees and Chief Executive. (Essential)
• Understanding and commitment to promoting and improving Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in all sectors. (Essential)
• Understanding of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) and commitment to promoting and improving sustainability and development. 
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a diverse team whilst maintaining an independent perspective. (Essential)
• An understanding of, and commitment to, the values of accountability, probity and openness. (Essential)
• Confident and effective communication skills. (Essential)
• A track record of being able to process details quickly and get to the heart of an issue. (Essential)
• Significant experience of board or committee membership in a charitable, public  sector or commercial organisation. (Desirable)
• Demonstrable knowledge of financial matters and accountancy. (Desirable)
• A proven track record of achievement within a related business environment.(Desirable)
• Experience of guiding and directing an organisation through strategic and structural growth during a period of significant external pressures and change (Desirable)

Experience and skills

• Senior level experience in a charitable, public sector or commercial organisation;
• Board membership experience
• Strategic leadership
• Confident and effective communicator
• Knowledge and experience of the healthcare sector (not essential)

Practicalities of Appointment

Term of office: Three years.

Time commitment: Estimated to total the equivalent of 3-5 full days per year, including any involvement in the work of relevant Council committees.

Remuneration: Appointments to Council are in the nature of public service appointments and no remuneration is made.

Expenses: Lay members of Council are eligible to claim reimbursement of travelling expenses for attendance at meetings of Council and any committee or other body to which they are appointed. In addition to the above, travelling expenses will also be reimbursed in respect of any necessary duties arising from membership of Council or other bodies. This would include, for example, fact-finding visits to another institution, participation in induction and development events, and attendance at briefing meetings with officers. All claims will be dealt with on the same terms and conditions as apply to AUGIS staff.

Application Process

We will require all applicants to complete an application form setting out how they meet the required qualities of the role, and return it with a CV to Nichola Bartlett at AUGIS.  We will convene a shortlisting panel to consider who will be invited for interview, with the candidate who best fits the criteria will be recommended for appointment, with Council making the final decision.

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 31st July 2024

Interview date: 14th August 2024

Location: London/Online

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of unpaid carers?

Do you have a desire to provide support and assistance to those who dedicate their lives to caring for others?

If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join the Redbridge Carers Support Service as a Volunteer Support Worker.

Role: Volunteer Support Worker

Unpaid role

Voluntary

Location: Redbridge

Reports to:

Hours: 4-10 hrs a week.

About Us:

The Redbridge Carers Support Service is a non-profit organisation dedicated to providing support, guidance, and respite to unpaid carers in the Redbridge community. We understand the challenges faced by carers and strive to improve their quality of life by offering a range of services, including emotional support, practical advice, and access to local resources.

Volunteer Support Worker Responsibilities:

- Help organise and facilitate support groups and workshops for carers.

- Conduct outreach activities to raise awareness of the Redbridge Carers Support Service and its services.

- Collaborate with the service team to identify and address the specific needs of carers.

Qualifications and Skills:

- Empathy and compassion for carers and their unique challenges.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

- Ability to maintain confidentiality and respect the privacy of carers.

- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

- Flexibility and adaptability to meet the changing needs of carers.

- Prior experience in caregiving, social services, or a related field is an asset but not required.

Benefits of Volunteering:

- Make a positive impact in the lives of carers and their families.

- Gain valuable experience in a supportive and nurturing environment.

- Develop interpersonal and communication skills.

- Access training and professional development opportunities.

- Join a passionate team dedicated to improving the well-being of carers.

Time Commitment:

We ask for a commitment of at least 4 hours per week, preferably during regular office hours. However, we are open to discussing flexible arrangements that suit both the volunteer and the organisation.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in this rewarding volunteer opportunity, please send a copy of your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your motivation to volunteer with the Redbridge Carers Support Service.

About Us

The Redbridge Carers Support Service is a non-profit organisation dedicated to providing support, guidance, and respite to unpaid carers in the Redbridge community. We understand the challenges faced by carers and strive to improve their quality of life by offering a range of services, including emotional support, practical advice, and access to local resources.

The Redbridge Carers Support Service is seeking a dedicated Volunteer Social Media role to join our team!

We are seeking enthusiastic individuals to join our team as Volunteer Social Media Ambassadors. In this role, you will have the chance to use your creativity and communication skills to promote our cause and engage with our online community.

Key Responsibilities:

- Interact with followers and supporters to build a strong online community

- Create engaging content for our social media platforms

- Share inspiring stories and updates about our organisation

- Collaborate with the marketing team to develop impactful social media campaigns

Benefits:

- Gain valuable experience in social media management

- Showcase your creativity and communication skills

- Make a meaningful difference by spreading awareness about our cause

Requirements:

- Passion for our cause and a desire to make a positive impact

- Strong communication, creative and writing skills

- Graphic design / illustration skills

- Familiarity with popular social media platforms

Time Commitment:

We ask for a commitment of at least 4 hours per week, preferably during regular office hours. However, we are open to discussing flexible arrangements that suit both the volunteer and the organisation.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in this rewarding volunteer opportunity, please send a copy of your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your motivation to volunteer with the Redbridge Carers Support Service.

Alike is a charity with one simple mission: To end the loneliness and isolation that people impacted by cancer experience. We exist to empower our community to make meaningful connections through seamless digital experiences which help people find their sense of belonging. We were created for people impacted by cancer, by people with cancer.

Driven by our mission and inspired by the start-up mentality, we operate with agility and pace. In 2021, we launched our ground-breaking iOS and Android app as a space exclusively for the cancer community to connect. Now we’re looking to scale nationwide, and we need your help to do it. Alike is the only non-for-profit organisation providing a large scale, tailored peer support platform across all ages and diagnoses, whether someone’s facing a sleepless night or a lonely weekend.

We're looking for a treasurer to join our scaling charity! We are particularly interested in people who have demonstrable experience in finance, either evidenced by qualifications or experience (or both), as well as a good understanding of the charity financial landscape. Read more about what we are looking for in more detail below. 

Our Trustees:

Our board of trustees is essential to Alike’s mission. Working as a team, they take shared responsibility for maintaining alignment between our vision, strategy and day-to-day operations. Just as importantly, they support and challenge the executive team, driving Alike’s growth, inspiring new approaches, and helping us scale. Their perspective, insights, passion and collective experience is crucial to our mission as we continue combating loneliness and isolation throughout the cancer community.

Your Responsibilities:

Joining our board of trustees is a commitment to Alike’s mission as well as our products. We need our trustees to not just believe in our potential, but to authentically champion it. Our ideal treasurer can clearly envision Alike taking a leading role in combating isolation in the cancer community - and in making a lasting, positive change. We’re looking for an active, engaged and experienced individual to join our existing board during this thrilling period of growth and innovation.

Beyond that, you would be required to collaborate on certain statutory duties (listed below), and to provide advice and guidance throughout Alike’s new initiatives. The power of our board lies in a diversity of viewpoints, so your unique combination of specialist knowledge, skills and experiences is key to success in this role.

We would expect you to contribute this set of skills to the board’s shared responsibility: making sound decisions for the charity’s direction. This would include - but by no means be limited to - scrutinising board papers, leading meetings, chairing discussions and taking an active role in board meetings.

Time Commitment:

• Regular board meetings (6 per year, 3 in-person meetings, 3 virtual)
• Additional time for sub-committee work and strategic planning
• Flexible availability for brief ad-hoc advisory calls or meetings
• Attendance at our Annual General Meeting in central London

Skills and Experience:

• An understanding of the challenges faced by those living with cancer and the impact of emerging technology in addressing these challenges
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative working style
• Excellent financial literacy evidenced by experience, qualifications or both!
• An understanding the financial landscape of the charity sector including grant management, trading subsidiaries (also known as ‘trading arms’) and the Charities Commission SORP
• Knowledge of and/ or experience of the annual reporting responsibilities of charities

If you’re interested in joining Alike on our mission to bring comfort, support and community to the millions of people impacted by cancer across the UK, then we would love to hear from you.

You might not necessarily tick every single box - and that’s okay: if you’ve got the passion and you feel confident that this role is for you, please do get in touch anyway. You may still be the perfect fit.

Connect: North Korea is a UK-based organisation with a global aim: enabling every person who escaped the oppression of North Korea, to heal, grow, and live the life they choose through holistic support programmes. We were established in 2018 to address the complex challenges North Koreans face in building new lives once they’ve escaped the oppressive North Korean regime and reached safety in a free country.

We are seeking a Treasurer to help continue our growth from a small community start-up into a high-impact, well-renowned, and sustainable international organisation by overseeing our financial management. You will be key to helping us to drive change for North Korean escapees.

If you have a finance background, this is an excellent opportunity to take on a highly rewarding role supporting our work. As part of a tightly-knit and ambitious team, you will be responsible for oversight of our governance, providing strategic support related to financial management, and overseeing robust financial processes for continued growth. Individuals are sought who have a strong empathy with our work and vision and share our values and commitment to social and racial justice.

Location:

• Board meetings are usually held in central London, but there will be some meetings online.

Time Commitment:

• 2-3 hours per month.
• Quarterly board meetings (2 hours each).
• Annual away day.
• Quarterly subcommittee meetings (2 hours each).

Term:

• 3 years, with the possibility of renewal for one term.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure effective financial management processes.
• Collaborate with the CEO on financial/risk KPIs.
• Review management accounts, annual budgets, and financial reporting.
• Report financial status to the board with the CEO and book-keeper.
• Assist in engaging and reporting to funders.
• Oversee appointment and liaison with auditors/independent examiners.
• Supporting us to develop our networks to increase our income.
• Working with the fundraising committee to ensure that fundraising meets our expenditure needs, and raising awareness of our fundraising projects though personal and professional networks.
• Participation in one of our subcommittees.

Essential Skills:

• Minimum of 5 years in a senior finance role.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.
• Alignment with our values and involvement in social and racial justice work.

Desired Experience:

• Finance Director/CFO in the charity sector.
• Knowledge of refugee support and charity governance.
• Lived experience of migration or refugee background.

Personal Attributes:

• Positive attitude, team player, highly organised, and detail-oriented.

Inclusivity:

• We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on age, disability, LGBTQI+ status, relationship status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion, gender, or social class.
• If you do not match the desirable criteria for this role, please don’t let that put you off applying, because training and support can be negotiated for the right candidate.

Application:

• Please send a CV and cover letter for the attention of Emma Shore, Chair of Connect: North Korea
• Applications close at 11:59 pm, 31st August.
• Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.

Alike is a charity with one simple mission: To end the loneliness and isolation that people impacted by cancer experience. We exist to empower our community to make meaningful connections through seamless digital experiences which help people find their sense of belonging. We were created for people impacted by cancer, by people with cancer.

Driven by our mission and inspired by the start-up mentality, we operate with agility and pace. In 2021, we launched our ground-breaking iOS and Android app as a space exclusively for the cancer community to connect. Now we’re looking to scale nationwide, and we need your help to do it. Alike is the only non-for-profit organisation providing a large scale, tailored peer support platform across all ages and diagnoses, whether someone’s facing a sleepless night or a lonely weekend.

We're looking for up to 3 new trustees to join our scaling charity! We are particularly interested in people who have a background or experience in leadership in the charity sector, healthcare delivery, health policy and campaigning, and UK law. Read more about what we are looking for in more detail below. If this doesn't sound exactly like you but you feel you have something to give, we'd still love to hear from you. ​

Our Trustees:

Our board of trustees is essential to Alike’s mission. Working as a team, they take shared responsibility for maintaining alignment between our vision, strategy and day-to-day operations. Just as importantly, they support and challenge the executive team, driving Alike’s growth, inspiring new approaches, and helping us scale. Their perspective, insights, passion and collective experience is crucial to our mission as we continue combating loneliness and isolation throughout the cancer community.

Your Responsibilities:

Joining our board of trustees is a commitment to Alike’s mission as well as our products. We need our trustees to not just believe in our potential, but to authentically champion it. Our ideal trustee can clearly envision Alike taking a leading role in combating isolation in the cancer community - and in making a lasting, positive change. We’re looking for active, engaged and experienced trustees to join our existing board during this thrilling period of growth and innovation.

Beyond that, you would be required to collaborate on certain statutory duties (listed below), and to provide advice and guidance throughout Alike’s new initiatives. The power of our board lies in a diversity of viewpoints, so your unique combination of specialist knowledge, skills and experiences is key to success in this role.

We would expect you to contribute this set of skills to the board’s shared responsibility: making sound decisions for the charity’s direction. This would include - but by no means be limited to - scrutinising board papers, leading meetings, chairing discussions and taking an active role in board meetings.

Time Commitment:

• Regular board meetings (6 per year, 3 in-person meetings, 3 virtual)
• Additional time for sub-committee work and strategic planning
• Flexible availability for brief ad-hoc advisory calls or meetings
• Attendance at our Annual General Meeting in central London

Skills and Experience:

• An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties and responsibilities of trusteeship
• An understanding of the challenges faced by those living with cancer and the impact of emerging technology in addressing these challenges
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative working style
• Strategic and critical thinking skills - a problem-solver with a lateral thinking style
• Familiarity with the processes behind bringing a tech product to market
• Strong financial literacy - preferably within the charity sector or a regulated industry
• An understanding of the tenets of employment law and GDPR compliance at scale -preferably within the charity sector and/or a regulated industry

We need trustees with a diverse range of skills, experience and knowledge, and would love to hear from people who could bring one or more of the following:

• Leadership within NHS digital transformation, or commissioning, procurement and care delivery
• Experience in UK law, ideally in employment law, data protection or intellectual property
• Background in youth activism, social change or health policy and campaigning
• Senior leadership experience within the charity sector, preferably with experience of scaling

If you’re interested in joining Alike on our mission to bring comfort, support and community to the millions of people impacted by cancer across the UK, then we would love to hear from you.

You might not necessarily tick every single box - and that’s okay: if you’ve got the passion and you feel confident that this role is for you, please do get in touch anyway. You may still be the perfect fit.

SMART WORKS SCOTLAND

PR AND MARKETING TRUSTEE

A voluntary role where the successful individual will use their skills and experience to help unemployed women get back to work. ABOUT SMART WORKS Smart Works is a dynamic, high profile and fast-growing UK charity that dresses and coaches unemployed women for success at their job interview. We empower each woman by giving her the clothes and the confidence she needs to succeed. 

After visiting Smart Works, 63% of clients secure a job within a month, gaining financial independence and transforming their lives. The Smart Works service is delivered in London, Manchester, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Newcastle, Reading and Leeds. Over the past ten years, Smart Works has helped over 30,000 women. It is our mission that any woman who needs our service should be able to find her way to a Smart Works centre. 

In April 2022, Smart Works launched a new Three-Year Plan that will see the charity double the number of women helped annually from 5,000 to 10,000 women a year. To achieve this, we will grow our existing centres and open new centres in areas of need. 

Smart Works Scotland, operating as a licensee of Smart Works Charity, is led by a Board of passionate and dedicated trustees, who are responsible for the governance and strategic direction of the Smart Works service across Scotland, with centres in Edinburgh and Glasgow. More information about who we are can be found on our Smart Works website. 

ABOUT THE ROLE

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join the Smart Works Scotland Board of Trustees, at a very exciting stage of our development. The PR and Marketing Trustee will oversee all PR, marketing and communications for Smart Works Scotland alongside the staff team. They will use their PR and marketing skills to raise awareness of Smart Scotland and build relationships to promote the work that we do, increasing our profile across Scotland. 

The successful candidate will use their networks to maximise PR opportunities for fundraising activities, including events, sales, corporate sponsorship and donations. They will also provide hands on support with writing press releases and external communications. 

The PR and Marketing Trustee will have access to central brand and communications materials, assets and resources, including the Smart Works Brand Bible and in-house Design Studio for bespoke collateral. 

The time commitment for this voluntary, unpaid role is an average of two days per month, with more time given at busy periods of the year. There will be a requirement to liaise with the wider Smart Works communications teams and to attend Board meetings taking place every quarter. 

If you feel you have valuable experience and skills to contribute to the Smart Works mission and would like to use your professional experience for good, we would love to hear from you. This important role will enable us to continue to deliver our core service and increase the number of women we can support into work by dressing and coaching women for interview and job success. 

GENERAL DUTIES OF A SMART WORKS TRUSTEE 

Work with the Chair of the Board of Trustees to ensure the centre is well-run and governed effectively. 

Provide support to determine the strategic direction of the Centre. Advocate for the Centre, raising its profile and the awareness of the Smart Works service in the geographic area. 

Build strong working relationships with the Chair, fellow trustees, staff, volunteers and supporters. 

Work in a small team and tailor strong interpersonal and communication skills to all levels of seniority.  

PERSONAL SPECIFICATION 

It is our vision that the successful applicant will have PR, marketing and communications experience. They will work with the Head of Scotland and staff team to promote Smart Works Scotland using different and innovative methods to increase awareness of the service across Scotland. 

As this is a voluntary, unpaid role it requires a self-starting and proactive approach with the time to challenge, engage and contribute to the work of the Board in a positive manner. 

The successful applicant will have relevant transferrable experience for the position, ideally with a proven track record of planning and delivering PR and Marketing strategies. They will be able to use their networks in Scotland, alongside their PR and Marketing experience, to raise the profile of Smart Works Scotland and help increase participation and income at events. 

It is essential that all applicants believe in the mission of Smart Works and align with our core values, share a commitment to fairness and promoting equity, diversity and inclusion, acting at all times with honesty and integrity. 

We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, disabled candidates, and candidates with lived experience of unemployment, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at Smart Works. 

HOW TO APPLY 

To apply, please submit a CV (no more than two pages) and a one-page cover letter via our recruitment portal here by Monday 19 August 2024. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview with the Smart Works Scotland Nominations Committee. From this, selected candidates will meet with the Smart Works Charity CEO for appointment. 

At Smart Works we will apply suitable measures to keep your information secure in accordance with our Privacy Policy (a current version of which is available on our website).

Third Solutions are proud and excited to be working in partnership with The Kingsbury Charity to recruit a new Trustee. 

The aims of the charity are to help the poor and needy of Kingsbury.  The charity does this mainly through its almshouses, as well as by making grants to other charities.  The almshouses provide subsidised accommodation for elderly local people who are of limited means.

The trustees play a vital role in making sure that the Kingsbury Charity achieves its core purpose. They oversee the overall management and administration of the charity. They also ensure that the Kingsbury Charity has a clear strategy and that their work and goals are in line with their vision. 

You will need to live in either Brent or Harrow. 

Key Responsibilities:

- Support and provide advice on the Kingsbury Charity’s purpose, vision, goals and activities.

- Approve operational strategies and policies and monitor and evaluate their implementation.

- Oversee Kingsbury Charity’s financial plans and budgets and monitor and evaluate progress.

- Ensure the effective and efficient administration of the organisation.

- Ensure that key risks are being identified, monitored and controlled effectively.

- Review and approve Kingsbury Charity’s financial statements.

Experience, skills and qualities:

- Willingness and ability to understand and accept their responsibilities as trustees. 

- Ability to think creatively and strategically and work effectively as a board member.

- Effective communication skills and willingness to participate actively in discussion.

- A strong personal commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.

They are particularly keen to hear from candidates with skills, experience, expertise and knowledge in the Legal or Social care sector.   

For more details on how to apply, please contact David Ryan – Recruitment Manager at Third Solutions.

Timelines:

The charity are interviewing on a rolling basis.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you haven't been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

SMART WORKS SCOTLAND 

CORPORATE RELATIONSHIPS AND FUNDRAISING TRUSTEE 

A voluntary role where the successful individual will use their skills and experience to help unemployed women get back to work. 

ABOUT SMART WORKS 

Smart Works is a dynamic, high profile and fast-growing UK charity that dresses and coaches unemployed women for success at their job interview. We empower each woman by giving her the clothes and the confidence she needs to succeed. 

After visiting Smart Works, 63% of clients secure a job within a month, gaining financial independence and transforming their lives. 

The Smart Works service is delivered in London, Manchester, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Newcastle, Reading and Leeds. Over the past ten years, Smart Works has helped over 30,000 women. It is our mission that any woman who needs our service should be able to find her way to a Smart Works centre. 

In April 2022, Smart Works launched a new Three-Year Plan that will see the charity double the number of women helped annually from 5,000 to 10,000 women a year. To achieve this, we will grow our existing centres and open new centres in areas of need. 

Smart Works Scotland, operating as a licensee of Smart Works Charity, is led by a Board of passionate and dedicated trustees, who are responsible for the governance and strategic direction of the Smart Works service across Scotland, with centres in Edinburgh and Glasgow. More information about who we are can be found on our Smart Works website. 

ABOUT THE ROLE

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join the Smart Works Scotland Board of Trustees. 

The Corporate Relationships Trustee will support in developing the corporate supporter base across the country, with the aim of increasing the funding received from organisations. This will involve supporting the Head of Scotland and Fundraising and Partnerships Manager to shape the SWS corporate partner “offer”, engaging with corporate supporters, and building the narrative of our social value proposition. 

Securing corporate funding/financial donations as an income stream will enable the Charity to continue delivering the Smart Works service across Scotland, helping women to secure employment and gain financial independence. The offer will likely include securing formal, multi-year Charity Partner status for Smart Works Scotland across the major cities and increasing corporate participation in fundraising challenges, such as the annual Cycle for Smart Works challenge and payroll giving. 

The time commitment for this voluntary, unpaid role is an average of 2.0 days per month, with more time given at busy periods of the year. There will be a requirement to sit on the Fund-Raising Sub Committee, with meetings taking place every 3 months, and to attend Board meetings taking place every 2 months. 

If you feel you have valuable experience and skills to contribute to the Smart Works mission and would like to use your professional experience for good, the team would love to hear from you. 

ABOUT THE ROLE  - GENERAL DUTIES OF A SMART WORKS TRUSTEE 

Work with the Chair of the Board of Trustees to ensure the centre is well-run and governed effectively. Provide support to determine the strategic direction of the Centre. 

Advocate for the Centre, raising its profile and the awareness of the Smart Works service in the geographic area. Build strong working relationships with the Chair, fellow trustees, staff, volunteers and supporters. 

Work in a small team and tailor strong interpersonal and communication skills to all levels of seniority.

PERSONAL SPECIFICATION

It is our vision that the successful applicant will have a strong network of corporate contacts across Scotland and be able to leverage their skills to create, develop, and secure corporate partnerships and deliver the desired financial outcomes. 

The Corporate Relationship Trustee will be expected to support the Head of Scotland and the Fund Raising and Partnerships Manager, and, where necessary, to liaise with the Smart Works Corporate Partnerships team in London to ensure joined-up activities where contacts are UK wide organisations. 

As this is a voluntary, unpaid role it requires a self-starting and proactive approach with the capacity and time to challenge, engage and contribute to the work of the Board in a positive manner. 

It is essential that all applicants believe in the mission of Smart Works and align with our core values, share a commitment to fairness and promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion, acting at all times with honesty and integrity. 

We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, disabled candidates, and candidates with lived experience of unemployment, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at Smart Works. 

HOW TO APPLY 

To apply for this position, please send a CV and covering note via this site by Monday 19 August 2024. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview early September. From this, Smart Works Scotland will select the preferred candidate who will be invited to meet with the Smart Works Charity CEO prior to formal appointment. 

At Smart Works we will apply suitable measures to keep your information secure in accordance with our Privacy Policy (a current version of which is available on our website).

Why we want you

Join our team of 600+ volunteers at Hestia. Volunteers are at the heart of everything that we do at Hestia, alongside the people we support.

We make a difference every day, helping people to live a life beyond crisis. The time you give as a volunteer will support more than 18,500 adults and children across London and the southeast. We couldn’t do it without our volunteers.

Volunteering at Hestia is a vital part of our organisation with individuals from all walks of life sharing their experience, expertise, and knowledge. Get involved today with opportunities to learn, develop, and make a difference!

What you will be doing

• Offering support to those selling sex
• Providing information to people involved in sex work, around the support available such as health substance misuse support, access to benefits and finances.
• Building relationships, listening to people and providing a friendly conversation
• Support women to build confidence and develop strategies to put control, direction and purpose into their lives alongside team of outreach workers.
• Working with other agencies and community partners

The skills you need

• Good communication skills; good listening skills
• Ability to provide a supportive, and inclusive atmosphere that supports building relationships whilst maintaining personal boundaries
• Calm and patient approach
• Willingness to work collaboratively with a range of external organisations.
• An interest to work and reach out to women involved in/affected by sex work.
• Have a car or van

What's in it for you

• Supporting You - You will have a dedicated volunteer supervisor to support you in your role; Quarterly volunteer forums with the central Volunteering team and volunteers across Hestia; References for job applications.
• Developing You - You will gain knowledge and insight into issues that impact Domestic Abuse, Modern Slavery and Mental Health; You will have access to our extensive Learning and Development Programme; 40% of our departed volunteers secured a paid role at Hestia last year!
• Valuing You - Valuing You - We hold annual Volunteer Awards, outings, celebration, and social events for our volunteers to get together and have some fun; We reimburse travel expenses and up to £5 for lunch for your volunteering.