Students / School Volunteer Roles
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Action for Refugees in Lewisham works to relieve poverty and isolation amongst refugees, asylum seekers and other vulnerable migrants in Lewisham. At the Rainbow Club supplementary school we aim to help children between the ages of 4 and 11 to improve their literacy, numeracy and social skills in a friendly and supportive environment. We need your skills and enthusiasm to assist the teacher in the delivery of a literacy and numeracy class and work with other volunteers to develop a programme of recreational activities. The Rainbow Club runs on Saturday mornings during term-time.
Your duties will include:
- Arriving punctually for the 9am briefing by the Rainbow Club Headteacher;
- Working in a team with other volunteers and teachers to deliver literacy, numeracy, arts, sport activities – this includes ensuring children remain engaged throughout the lesson and carry out set tasks as instructed by the teacher;
- Working one-to-one with specific children if and when required;
- Filing classroom work and homework in children’s individual files and keeping all materials and resources tidy and properly stored;
- Liaising with parents as and when required for example distributing leaflets and news about future meetings and events and also assisting with parents' day;
- Following the teacher’s policies on discipline and classroom management;
- Supervising the children during break times;
- Supporting the children during class trips;
- Ensuring classrooms are clean and tidy at the end of each day – this may include being part of a regular team rota;
- Providing feedback and comments to the volunteer coordinator and Rainbow Club manager when required.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Helena Kennedy Foundation exists to overcome social injustice by providing financial bursaries, mentoring and support to disadvantaged students from the further and adult education sectors, enabling them to complete their studies in higher education and move on successfully into employment.
Founded in 1998 the organisation relies completely on donations and receives funding from a variety of funding sources, including Universities, Trusts, Foundations, colleges and many more.
The President, Patrons, Trustees and Chair of the Foundation are all volunteers. They are actively involved in promoting the work of the Foundation, in business planning, fundraising, and performance management. The Foundation's work and reputation continue to grow with strong support from the further education sector as well as in higher education.
We are now looking for an experienced and committed Treasurer to join the dedicated board the Helena Kennedy Foundation. Could this be you?
This is more than a role—it’s a chance to make a lasting impact, grow alongside inspiring people, and be part of something truly life-changing! Read on to find out more…
The Role
As a Treasurer you will be responsible for overseeing the financial affairs of the organisation and ensuring they are legal, constitutional and within accepted accounting practice. Duties will include:
- Ensuring funds are invested and used sensibly, in a strategic way to support and develop the organisation
- Agreeing and presenting finances at Trustees’ meetings, with support of the office
- Acting as a point of contact for the office for day to day and on-going financial queries
- Agreeing financial decisions as part of staffing reviews, with the Chair
- Deputising for the Chair / Vice-Chair as need arises
The Person
To be considered for this unique and exciting opportunity you should have a natural leadership ability, integrity and a have meticulous eye for detail. You must demonstrate good and independent judgement with an ability to make decisions for the good of the organisation. You should come from a financial or accounts background, and ideally have an understanding of the financial landscape in the charity sector.
From a practical perspective, you must have a willingness to devote the necessary time and effort to fulfil required duties and an ability to work effectively as a member of a geographically dispersed team. The board hold remote meetings four times per year which you would be expected to attend.
Why The Helena Kennedy Foundation?
Becoming a Trustee for The Helena Kennedy Foundation has many benefits including the opportunity to influence the policy and strategic direction of the charity and the knowledge that you are helping to support the lives of students who have faced considerable challenges.
By taking on this hugely rewarding role you will have an enormous impact on the work of a valued and specialist charity, as well as grow your own skills and experience in an incredibly meaningful field.
To register your interest, apply here, or get in contact with Charlie or Leanne at Charity Horizons for more information about this exciting role.
Please note: If you would like to submit an application or express your interest in an alternative format, such as audio or video upload, please contact either Charlie or Leanne who will be happy to advise on this. Also, please let us know if you require any adaptations for your initial engagement with us.
Please also be aware that we use anonymous recruitment methods when submitting shortlists for all our roles and we only work with organisations that are happy to engage with us in this way.
Charity Horizons is an equal opportunities employer and as such actively promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable candidates irrespective of age, disability, hidden disability, race or national origin, religion or belief, gender, gender expression, political view, sexual orientation, medical condition, and pregnancy.
Oasis Local Charity Trustee – North East Board
We are seeking new Trustees who can bring a range of skills and experiences that will help us to move closer to our vision of community - a place where everyone is included, making a contribution and reaching their God-given potential.
Joining our North East Board you would become a trustee overseeing our local charities in Sheffield, Grimsby and Scunthorpe.
Founded in 1985, Oasis' vision is for community - a place where everyone is included, making a contribution and reaching their God-given potential. We have developed a unique and successful Community Hub model, which brings everyone together to ensure people’s needs are met holistically. Our experience shows that integrated models involving local people, schools, professionals, statutory agencies, churches and other charities are vital in transforming lives and communities.
The Community Hub concept has been replicated across England and in other countries worldwide. Our work in the UK includes running over 20 local Community Hub charities. We don’t just do things for people, we work alongside them with the aim of helping everyone reach their full potential.
As a Trustee, you will have responsibility for:
- Critiquing and agreeing strategy
- Income generation
- Project oversight
- Safeguarding the Oasis ethos and reputation
We are also seeking a new Chair who would have the following additional responsibilities:
Our unique governance structure, means that you have additional support to ease the burden that can be associated with local trusteeship, freeing you up to focus specifically on those tasks outlined above.
We are looking for people who:
- Have a passion for community transformation and the vision of Oasis
- Are able to ask challenging questions
- Have time to attend four meetings year, with occasional extraordinary meetings when required.
- Are local to Sheffield, Scunthorpe or Grimsby.
We are also seeking to appoint a new Chair of the board who in addition to the above will:
- foster and maintain productive relationships with and among individual trustees.
- create a positive environment for a high performing team.
- chair meetings effectively and efficiently, bringing impartiality and objectivity to the decision making process.
We encourage diversity amongst our Trustees, and we would applications from a diverse range of people in the community.
We are committed to provide a training and support package to our Trustees.
To apply or find out more please visit the Oasis Charity Jobs Website.
Deadline for applications 28th February 2025
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Join the board of the Education Training Collective as a Governor and support this leading provider of further education to move to the next stage in their development, creating a strong and successful ‘One Etc.’
Location: Stockton and Redcar, North East
About the Education Training Collective
The Education Training Collective (the Etc.) is a leading group of vibrant colleges and training providers offering high quality education and training opportunities for learners, communities, and businesses in Teesside and across the UK. We create opportunities for our students, communities, and businesses by raising aspirations, equipping people with the skills they need to get into work and to build rewarding careers, and solving the skills needs of industry and key growth sectors. We are driven by the twin missions of empowering learners from all backgrounds and communities to achieve their full potential, and enabling employers to find and develop the workforce they need to succeed and grow.
Role Description
The positive relationships between our Governors and leadership team have created a collegiate, challenging and supportive board culture that enables successful outcomes. Candidates must share this recognition of building positive relationships amongst the Board whilst offering a scrutinising and supportive approach. The candidates should be able to demonstrate their shared values with the Etc. group and express their commitment towards the group and student outcomes.
As we look to further strengthen the depth and diversity of thought and experience on our Board, we now seek to appoint an individual with experience of strategic leadership within a local employer. We welcome applications from those working in a range of sectors and industry backgrounds who share an interest in the passion for education, improving student outcomes and supporting local opportunity.
We ask our Board Members to commit to a four-year term of office. Appointed individuals will need to attend Corporation and Committee meetings throughout the year, as well as strategic planning, training, and development activities.
Whilst previous governance experience is welcomed, it is not essential. All new Governors will all be supported by our Director of Governance, with a comprehensive induction and training process and ongoing support thereafter.
Peridot Partners and Education Training Collective 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.
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Educators and facilitators wanted to help East London Waterworks Park deliver its environmental learning goals.
East London Waterworks Park is a volunteer-led charity that has won a 2024 New London Architecture award and raised £2m towards buying land from the Department for Education to transform the 14-acre Thames Water Depot on Lea Bridge Road on the border of Waltham Forest and Hackney, into a new biodiverse park with natural swimming ponds, forest schools and community spaces.
We are looking for educator and facilitator volunteers to participate in our community-led working group, who are collaborating with schools, universities and youth groups that help the design of the park.
Examples of projects are:
- collaborating on nature walk activities for schools
- supporting university students interviewing teachers
- creating lesson plans to co-design the park.
Schools, universities and youth groups we've collaborated with include:
- Buxton School, Leytonstone
- Kingsmead School, Enfield
- UCL
- Royal College of Art
- University of Westminster
- Project Zero
- Voyage Youth
- Loyola University Chicago
- Vanderbilt University Nashville.
We're looking for people to lead on these projects and facilitate the direction of the learning working group.
The Learning Circle currently meets monthly on a Wednesday evening at 8pm for an hour on Google Meet and spends voluntary time outside of the meeting completing agreed tasks remotely.
You should be an experienced teacher, educational consultant, forest school leader, training and development specialist, learning designer, facilitator or any other kind of role creating learning projects, programmes and experiences. Our roles are quite flexible. We hope that people bring radical imagination, peace with nature, and courageous inclusiveness to the role.
Your support will help young people and learners improve their environmental knowledge of design and research as well as contributing to our community-owned park. This will in turn provide a sense of stewardship over the land once the park is created and student's ideas have been built into the park.
Creating learning projects with educational institutions will also help our charity with the strategy to buy the land through showing the value of our environmental education programme before we create the park.
East London Waterworks Park is a charity campaigning to create a new biodiverse park with natural swimming ponds, forest schools and community spaces
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Make a difference – become a school governor
You do not have to be a parent or member of staff to be a school governor – applications are appreciated from all with an interest in the local community. School governors come from all walks of life and specialist knowledge is not always needed. What IS essential is a desire to get involved in children’s education and make a difference to their lives.
We welcome applications from those with educational, health & safety and safeguarding experience but school governors are all volunteers and training and support is provided. The University of Chichester (Multi) Academy Trust partners new governors with a ‘buddy’ – a trusted and more experienced colleague on the governing body – who initially acts as their mentor. Briefing information and assistance is also available through newsletters, websites and helplines provided by the Department for Education.
The Mission is to create a vibrant inclusive and aspirational family of academies, transforming life chances for pupils through excellent teaching, le
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Lead the Board of this forward-thinking MAT, enriching the lives of their students and transforming communities through educational excellence.
Applications close at 9 a.m. Monday 10th March.
Time Commitment: Chair 5 board meetings annually, oversee 3 sub-committees termly, lead 1 strategy and governance event and ad-hoc meetings with CEO/CFO.
Who we are.
The Denbigh Alliance is a dynamic and ambitious multi-academy trust that believes in the transformative power of education to shape lives, build stronger communities and unlock potential. Our core values of Care, Education and Opportunity guide us. We are committed to enriching the lives of every child in our care and empowering our staff to deliver educational excellence.
About the role.
The Chair of the Board of Trustees is a critical leadership role within The Denbigh Alliance. As Chair, you will work closely with our Trustees, the executive team, and stakeholders to shape the Trust’s strategic direction and ensure we continue to deliver exceptional outcomes for our students and communities.
This role provides strategic leadership, fosters collaboration and builds trust. You will oversee the effective functioning of the Board, ensuring that governance is robust, transparent, and aligned with the Trust’s strategic objectives. Your guidance will support us in navigating challenges, seizing opportunities, and ensuring that every decision we make benefits the children, families and staff we serve.
Key responsibilities include:
- working with the Board in setting priorities,
- assessing risks,
- guiding the Trust toward sustainable growth and success.
As our new Chair, you will encourage and support a committed and collaborative Board and executive team, who jointly have a diverse range of skills and experience, ensuring that all voices are heard and that decisions are made effectively and with integrity. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a forward-thinking organisation committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and communities.
Who are we looking for?
The ideal candidate will embody ethical leadership and strategic thinking, bring significant leadership experience, an understanding of governance, and a passion for education and its transformative potential.
We are open to candidates from diverse professional backgrounds, including education, corporate, public and third-sector roles. What matters most is your ability to lead with integrity, inspire confidence and make a positive impact.
Key attributes we are looking for include:
- Well-developed strategic leadership skills and the ability to guide and support key priorities that enable the Trust to develop and grow sustainably.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to encourage and support a committed and collaborative Board and executive team.
- A commitment to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion across the Trust.
- The confidence and experience to make and support difficult decisions while remaining open to new ideas and perspectives.
- A passion for education and a genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of children and communities.
Whether you have a background in governance, strategic leadership, or community engagement, we are looking for someone who shares our belief in the power of education to transform lives and is ready to lead The Denbigh Alliance with vision, integrity and ambition, ready to help us build a brighter future for our students, staff and communities.
If you are ready to take on this important role and lead a Trust that is making a difference, we encourage you to apply. Together, we can inspire excellence and enrich lives.
Peridot Partners and The Denbigh Alliance Mutli-Academy Trust are 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 10th March.
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Chair of Governors & Trustee – Education Specialist
We are looking for a skilled educationalist to become a Chair of Governors & Trustee to drive impactful change for leading charity.
Position: Chair of Governors & Trustee - Education Specialist
Location: North of England (with travel for Board meetings)
Expenses: Unremunerated, however reasonable expenses will be paid.
Are you passionate about transforming lives and making a lasting impact? This is your opportunity to play a pivotal role in the governance of a leading charity that empowers individuals with sight loss and other disabilities to achieve greater independence and fulfilment.
About the Role:
This charity, with over 185 years of heritage, is seeking an experienced and dedicated individual to join its Board of Trustees and Chair their board of Governors. As Chair of Governors and Trustee, you will contribute your expertise to oversee the implementation of the strategic plan, provide valuable advice to the senior leadership team, and ensure the organisation continues to deliver on its life-changing mission.
This is a voluntary position that offers an unparalleled opportunity to develop your leadership skills, expand your professional network, and give back in a meaningful way.
What We Are Looking For:
We are particularly keen to hear from candidates with a strong background in education and an understanding of OFSTED standards. You will:
- Offer strategic guidance while assessing organisational risks.
- Commit time to attend Trustee Board meetings and contribute effectively to discussions.
- Demonstrate good, independent judgment and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a diverse team.
- Embody the charity’s values: being informed, sharing, proactive, inspiring, compassionate, and empowering.
- Knowledge or experience of physical or learning disabilities is desirable but not essential.
Your Impact:
You will directly influence initiatives such as:
- Specialist education programmes empowering young adults with special needs to achieve their goals.
- Innovative arts and crafts centres fostering creativity and social inclusion.
- Sight loss support services that transform lives.
Our client is committed to building a diverse and inclusive Board. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals with visual impairments, disabilities, or relevant lived experiences.
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On Tuesday 17th June, the London Legal Support Trust (LLST), will host its annual fundraising event, the London Legal Walk, bringing the legal community together to raise funds in support of free legal advice charities across London and the South East.
Last year over 18,000 legal professionals from over 1000 organisations took on the challenge, stepping up for justice. To make this year’s event an even bigger success, we are on the lookout for enthusiastic and dedicated 1-day event marshals to join one of the largest single day fundraising events in the country and add value to the thousands of event attendees.
The event is attended by high ranking judiciary, the President of the Law Society, the lady Chief Justice and hundreds of London’s top law firms, advice agencies, and chambers. Want to be part of this special day and add skills to your CV? Take a look at some of the tasks you will be expected to undertake below:
Tasks
You will be positioned at a “cheer point” along the 10km route, where it will be your role to cheer and motivate walkers and offer support and encouragement as they go past. Your presence alone is enough to motivate thousands across the line and help raise as many funds as possible through a positive event experience. Other tasks may also include the setting up of the street party, registration desks, and stalls, as well as supporting in the cloakrooms.
Regular email contact and a full brief are provided so you are fully confident ahead of supporting this event. There will also be time to ask any questions and you will be provided information packs about your point on the route.
After you’re done, you will be able to enjoy the street party!
You can either sign up for the morning slot (9:30am-3pm) or afternoon (2:30-9pm) or both.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Be trained to support young primary school children in numeracy, and help them to attain interest, confidence, and skills which will put them on a path to achieving their educational potential.
What will I be doing?
Numeracy, like literacy, is a vital life skill, but many children fall behind.
Following training, you will work one-to-one with 6 to 8 year olds (school years 2 and 3) in a local state primary school to help them improve their confidence, enjoyment, and skills in maths. The school will select appropriate children who are behind in maths and likely to respond well to individual support.
Sessions are weekly, in school time, at a fixed time to be agreed between you and the school. Volunteers work one-to-one with each child for up to half an hour, normally with three children consecutively, for a total of about an hour and a half.
At each session, using games and other creative activities, you will support the child in learning or improving skills and gaining confidence in their own ability. The role is very much about helping the child learn, rather than you teaching.
Our Mentors (current or former teachers also volunteering with us) will provide you with direct support to help you plan sessions.
Commitment
We ask volunteers to commit to a weekly session in school for the full school year. (Recognising that you will have to miss occasional weeks.)
What impact will this have?
You will be helping improve the educational and life chances of the children you work with. A child who is behind in maths aged 6 often develops a dislike for the subject and a belief that "I can't do maths" which can stay with them forever. Helping the child acquire skills and confidence can let them not just engage better with maths but can improve their whole attitude to education, giving them better chances in life.
Over 60% of the children we work with are "disadvantaged" in terms of being on pupil premium or having family difficulties You will be giving these children support that may be missing at home.
You will not change the life of every child, but the experience of having a purposeful one-to-one relationship with a considerate adult from outside their family will be transformative for some children.
By helping to improve the performance of individual children, you are saving the teacher from having to devote so much time in class to them. This lets the teacher involve the whole class in better-received lessons, improving the educational experience for all the children.
What will I get out of it?
Training
Support through the year
Being active in your local community and meeting new people
Working with young children is (usually) fun and rewarding
The great shared achievement when the child "gets it"
Some of our volunteers have gone on to a career in teaching.
We welcome - and we have - volunteers from a wide variety of ethnicities and backgrounds, reflecting the diversity of London. We will do our best to accommodate those with disabilities or access needs.
We support primary school children in numeracy to help them achieve their educational and life potential.
Make a lasting impact on future generations and your community, by becoming a governor for your local college.
Peridot Partners have partnered with the Department of Education to revolutionise the education governance sector, by appointing 137 new governors to college boards across England.
Education governors come from all backgrounds and sectors with either professional or lived experience that can help the board to make their decisions. A passion for education and future generations is a must, but you don’t need to have any experience in the education sector to become a governor.
Being an education governor or trustee is a rewarding and fulfilling venture for any of us. You don’t need to be a Chief Executive, a senior leader or even an educationalist to join the ever-growing pool of people who regularly attend board and committee meetings to influence and impact the quality of education delivered by our schools, sixth forms, further education colleges and universities.
As an education governor, you will draw on the professional experience of your working career and your own life experiences to support and challenge the strategic direction of the organisation. You will reflect on the lessons that you have learnt through education, work and life to ask questions and understand how decisions being made on an operational level will and could impact the students and their potential for achievement.
Peridot Partners and the Department of Education 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(s) will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references before any final offer can be made.
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Being a Trustee is a fantastic opportunity to really make a difference. Our Board have to constantly balance the needs of the members against the demands of resources and legislation, which makes it a fascinating opportunity.
Trustees have ultimate responsibility for directing the affairs of the Students’ Union and ensuring that it is solvent, well-run and delivering the objectives for which it has been set up. This is achieved through attending regular meetings where the business of the Union is discussed, scrutinised and set for the following period.
The Trustees on the Board all bring with them different skills, experiences and expertise which all feed into the collective decision making. This means that each trustee is not expected to be an expert in student life and finance and running a business and strategy etc. The Board are responsible for listening to advice from other Trustees, senior staff and external professionals to make collective decisions.
A full role description can be found in the appendix of this document, along with a summary of the Charity Commission guidance.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Children from lower-income families are less likely to achieve academically than their better-off peers. Action Tutoring is a charity that works to level the playing field.
We are looking for volunteers to support pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds in maths or English. As a volunteer, you’ll:
- Work with 1-3 pupils to improve their English and maths, either in-person or online
- Commit to a 10-20 week programme, for just one hour a week
- Support either primary or secondary school-aged pupils
- Use our tutor workbooks to shape your weekly sessions
Good grades improve future prospects, opening the door to a wider range of opportunities. If you enjoy working with children and are passionate about social equality, you can make a tangible difference by volunteering for an hour a week.
What support will I get?
- Training (a two-hour induction session)
- In-session support from your Programme Coordinator
- Tutor workbooks with session plans
- Travel expenses up to £5 per session
- A free DBS check
Award-winning national education charity working towards a world in which no child’s life chances are limited by their socio-economic background.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Give Back to Children in Your Community with The Kids Network
Are you looking to donate your skills, give back to your community, or find a meaningful way to use your time? The Kids Network offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of children while practicing your skills and connecting with others.
If you already have experience in mentoring, education, psychology, or related fields, The Kids Network provides an ideal platform to use and donate your skills. By becoming a mentor, you can actively practice your learned skills and see the direct impact of your efforts on the children in your local community and provide support to those who need it most.
Why Choose The Kids Network?
- Active Skill Application: Our programme allows you to apply your expertise in real-world settings, enhancing your practical experience.
- Structured Support: We provide comprehensive training and ongoing support, ensuring you can make the most of your skills.
- Proven Impact: With 100% of children reporting increased wellbeing, you’ll see tangible impact from your mentoring.
Impact on Mentees
- Building Confidence: Help children in your community develop self-assurance and resilience.
- Creating Opportunities: Provide guidance that helps young people navigate their challenges and seize opportunities.
- Strengthening Community: Contribute to the overall wellbeing of your community, fostering a sense of belonging and support.
Connection
- Personal Fulfilment: Experience the joy and satisfaction of making a positive impact on a child’s life.
- Meaningful Relationships: Form a strong bond with your mentee, providing guidance and support through fun and engaging activities.
- Community Engagement: Participate in mentor meet-ups and group activities, connecting with other mentors and mentees.
Your Role as a Mentor
As a mentor, you will hold weekly one-on-one sessions of 1-3 hours for the duration of 12 months. You will help build confidence, resilience, and help your mentee manage feelings through a series of fun experiences and activities. Whether you’re playing games or discussing goals, you’ll be making a difference in a child’s life by developing the tools for a positive future.
Join Us Today
Whether you're wanting to use your expertise, eager to give back and make an impact, or looking for purpose and connection, The Kids Network offers a meaningful way to contribute. Volunteer with us and become part of a community dedicated to fostering positive futures for children and mentors alike.
For more information and to apply, visit The Kids Network website
Join University of Central Lancashire Students’ Union (UCLan SU) as a Finance Trustee.
About UCLan SU
UCLAN SU is an independent charity which exists to represent over 28,000 students at the University of Central Lancashire. The organisation is run by students, for students and provides support, representation, advice, student groups and networks, and commercial activity through events, a bar and retail.
You will be joining UCLAN SU at a particularly exciting time as they have just launched a new 4 year strategy which is focused on tackling the cost of studying, boosting student wellbeing and increasing student attainment. They exist to support students to learn well and live more at University and their vision is that students are thriving because they are thriving too!
The new Finance Trustee will be at the forefront of supporting the successful delivery of the new strategy through sharing their professional expertise and strategic mindset whilst providing constructive challenges to enable UCLAN SU to be the best they can be for their students.
They are delighted to be inviting applications for candidates to fill a Trustee position with expertise in Finance.
Key responsibilities:
- Provide strategic oversight in finance.
- Challenge and guide the elected officers and CEO.
- Build strong relationships within the board and the wider UCLan SU community.
- Ensure the Board works together with officers and staff to prioritise students' belonging, wellbeing, and success in everything they do.
Who are they looking for?
- People with the skills, experience and capability to oversee finance at a strategic level.
- People who resonate with their values and are eager to make a tangible difference.
- Collaborative team players who can commit to collective leadership and can build and nurture strong relationships.
What’s the commitment?
There are 10 meetings per year which they are happy to offer a blend of remote and in person access for (mostly remote is OK), with two away days in January and June which they would like you to attend in person. They expect the commitment to be around one day per month.
Commitment to diversifying the board
In order for UCLAN SU to be able to make sure every student is able to celebrate who they are, shape their university experience and feel connected to a community, they need to continue to innovate and make sure they champion diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in everything that they do. This means having a commitment to supporting a diverse and inclusive Trustee Board.
They would particularly welcome applications from Black and Asian candidates, those who identify as women or non-binary, and disabled candidates, in order to improve representation of these groups on the Board.
They are committed to ensuring that people with a diverse range of skills and experience are encouraged to apply and contribute fully as Trustees. They will strive to remove the barriers that prevent people from applying to become Trustees and ensure that the application and selection processes are inclusive of and accessible to people with a wide range of skills and lived experience.
They welcome candidates from across the UK with the ability to claim reasonable travel expenses to attend in person board meetings.
How to apply
Please click 'apply now' and you will be contacted with the full recruitment pack.
The application process will include an up to date CV alongside a personal statement (max 2 pages) that sets out your motivation for the role and how you meet the criteria.
Key dates
- Closing date: 12pm, Wednesday 19th February 2025
- Interviews: w/c 3rd March 2025 (TBC)
- Trustee Induction: w/c 17th April (TBC)
- First Trustee Board Meeting: 19th April