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This role presents an opportunity to liaise with businesses and organisations in your local community to find and arrange suitable reading venues for your group. Reading venues are typically in local libraries, churches and other businesses and organisations that can provide places where there is at least one other person in the building, whilst also providing an element of confidentiality, they are never classroom settings.
What you will be doing
● Ensuring there are sufficient suitable venues for reading pairs, in line with the Venue and Lone Worker Policy.
● Managing the relationship between the venues and the group and source new venues as the group grows.
● Finding organisations and businesses willing to offer a room or suitable space on their premises for your reading pairs to use at certain times of the week when it is not in use.
● Ensuring that the premises are suitable for Read Easy by using the Venue Checklist.
● Reporting on the venues arranged to the Management Team to gain their approval.
● Confirming the arrangements in writing with the venue provider.© Read Easy UK 2 June 2023
● Keeping an up-to-date record of venues and regularly review venue arrangements.
● Supporting the Team in finding and booking other venues for Read Easy events.
● Attending Management Team meetings, typically every six to eight weeks.
The skills you will need
● Experience of networking or the confidence to contact local organisations to explain how each venue can support local people to improve their reading.
● Ability to develop strong working relationships with local venue providers.
● Good communication and people skills, with a commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
● Reasonable confidence in using IT.
● The ability to use initiative and work independently.
● A willingness to abide by Read Easy policies and procedures.
● An open attitude that encourages two-way communication and willingness to ask for and offer support to the Team.
● A non-judgemental attitude and respect for others, with a commitment to equality and diversity, so that you can make everyone feel valued and included.
● Energy and enthusiasm with an average of one hour a week to commit to the role.
What is in it for you?
● Develop networking skills
● Meet and work collaboratively with new people
● Be active and engaged, adding value to your local community.
Interested?
If you think you can offer the time, skills and experience that we are looking for and would be interested in taking up this role, please contact the person who sent you this role description.
Please note: All Read Easy volunteer roles are subject to Safer Recruitment procedures which include verification of identity and two references, and eligibility for Management Team roles in line with Charity Commission regulations for trustees.
Please see the ‘Introduction to Read Easy for potential Management Team volunteers’ to find out more about the structure and responsibilities of the Management Team.
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We are looking for a Treasurer to support the growth of a unique football coaching charity. You dont need to necessarily be experienced as a charity treasurer, but ideally we are looking for someone with accountancy experience.
Pro Level Vision is the charity set up by two professional footballers, Tom Conlon (Oldham FC) and Nathan Smith (Port Vale FC). We raise money to support children who come from backgrounds where being able to access regular high quality football coaching falls out of reach. This shouldn’t just be for those small number of players who aspire to be the future professional footballers, but all can benefit from the technical, tactical and psychological work we do. Throughout the last few years, childhood has become even more difficult. Working with PLA we can provide an environment that grows confidence, resilience and leadership qualities, while being a place where every player can thrive and feel valued.
This is where we are unique; it doesn’t matter if you are the best or the worst player in football. It doesn’t matter if you have been playing for years or you are just starting out. It’s our job to teach you and give you the skills and understanding of what to do so you can all improve. This is the difference to other professional academy coaching organisations. We give everyone the opportunity to receive elite style professional coaching regardless of their skill or ability.
One of the unique things we do is we mix academy players and a player that’s just started out. This benefits the skill and ability of both. It teaches the academy player to be patient, supportive and become a teacher themselves and the other players can learn from the best players in the area.
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Integrate UK invests in the skills and talents of marginalised young people to nurture future leaders who promote our vision of gender and racial equality and cross- cultural cohesion.
We aim to empower more young people to challenge inequality and to push for the policy changes they wish to see to create the society in which they wish to live. Through their work with us the young people learn transferable skills, improve confidence and self-esteem, form positive relationships with peers from different religious and cultural backgrounds, raise attainment and lead a movement for positive change in their communities. We aim to give young people a voice and a platform for expressing their views and ideas.
As well as supporting young people with their learning, ambitions and aspirations, we run a wide range of creative and educational projects that they have devised themselves.
Our older members deliver peer-education workshops in schools nationally using our young activists’ youth friendly, accessible media resources. Our workshops encourage discussion around a range of challenging issues including female genital mutilation (FGM), honour-based abuse (HBA), sexual harassment and assault, racism and different forms of extremism.
From a small, local voluntary group founded by twelve girls, Integrate UK has grown to a national, multi award winning charity increasingly run by representatives from the groups with whom we work. In addition to our board of trustees, we have ten Junior trustees and an active youth board that steers our work and informs our approach.
Our young people are involved at every level of the organisation; they identify the issues they wish to address, design and deliver all our projects based on their lived experience.
We are in the process of developing an ambitious 3 - 5 year strategy and under the guidance of our young activists, a full rebrand. We are looking for new trustees to support our charity and continue our development. We actively encourage applicants that are representative of our beneficiaries’ diverse backgrounds and/or share lived experience with the issues our young people are facing.
The ideal candidate should have recent experience (within the last 5 years) in one or several of the following areas and demonstrate a willingness to be available to staff for advice and enquiries on an ad hoc basis:
- Marketing, Public Relations and Communications
- Charity Law / Law
- Education
- Safeguarding
- Fundraising (Major donors / corporate / trusts and foundations)
- Creative Industries (Arts / music / film / photography / theatre or advertising agencies)
- Charity Finance/Finance (Treasurer)
- Human Resources & People and Culture
- Activist or Anti-Oppression consultant or facilitator
As part of our board you will support and shape our strategic direction, as well as help us achieve our purpose to provide young people with the skills, opportunities and platforms to lead and to deliver the changes they want to see in terms of gender and racial equality. We nurture their aspirations, enabling them to achieve their full potential and to change, define and determine their own lives and those of future generations. As a trustee, you will have a real opportunity to offer your unique skill set to help the progression of the charity.
*This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check and 2 references.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Organisation
Portsmouth Students’ Union Trading Company Ltd (PSUT) is the social enterprise business arm for the University of Portsmouth Students’ Union (UPSU), and seeks to enhance the experience of every Portsmouth student in collaboration with UPSU, University of Portsmouth (UoP) and Community Partnerships whilst contributing financially to the wider organisation. PSUT formed in 2007 generating just £8,000 operating profit and previous to the C-19 pandemic that number had grown to £130,000. Today, the company has endured the challenges of business stoppage and is once again making a comfortable and sustainable revenue to support the charity.
Purpose of Trading Company
- Fundraise for the Charity and enrich student experience as our priorities
- Raise student awareness of, and raise engagement with, UPSU
- Provide opportunities for students to integrate into their Portsmouth Community
- A mechanism for strengthening partnerships (UoP/Community)
- Does things that UPSU can’t
- Must have financial stability
Current position and Future Aims
The Cost of Living Crisis and changes in student recruitment are some of the latest factors in the dynamic and responsive landscape in which PSUT operates. Uniquely, we are a responsive trading company, adapting our products, events and offers annually in tune with student data and the changing needs of our cohorts.
We are currently seeking opportunities to grow the partnership we have with our bespoke digital platform product for SU’s, explore the growth in online sales, expand our commercial client offer across the city and potentially wider for our distance and commuter students as well as maximise the opportunities from our temporary and then permanent building move over the next two years.
We are looking for one independent non-executive Director to Chair our Trading Company Board to support the enterprise through its next steps as we seek to broaden our portfolio of businesses and increase the financial contribution to the University of Portsmouth Students’ Union charity.
A strong and active Board is crucial for us as we implement our new strategy and endeavour to grow our business; one that is flexible and agile enough to react quickly to the changing needs and interests of our members and drive an increasing level of profit for the charity.
Further Information
Application is via a comprehensive CV plus a supporting statement (of no more than two sides of A4) detailing why you are applying for the position and what requirements you meet to carry out the role
Completed applications must be received by midday on the 11th November 2024.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About the Youth Team role
Youth Team Volunteers work with young people from a wide breadth of backgrounds, ensuring they really feel part of the St John family. Volunteers will help young people develop their confidence, teamwork skills, self-discipline, and generally encourage them to strive to be the best they can be.
You’ll get a huge sense of satisfaction and pride delivering an essential service. It’s great for you, great for your community and great for our nation, and it requires only a small commitment of your time.
Getting started
You will usually be able to start volunteering very quickly, joining your new youth unit, meeting the young people and your colleagues and beginning to learn on the job. However please be aware you will have some online training to do, and you will need to engage with classroom training opportunities when available. There is also optional training for those who wish to pursue higher youth team qualifications.
Pursuing the role
We do not have a fixed closing date, but we may pause recruitment if we become oversubscribed - so if you want to pursue this, please do not delay!
If you are not already a St John Ambulance volunteer, after getting some brief details we will first invite you to an interview with our Welcome Team.
When pursuing this role, we will check you meet the minimum criteria and then invite you to a Youth Team interview, after which we'll be able to tell you if you've been accepted for this role.
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Volunteer with us and become part of the #TeamBigC family.
Cancer affects us all in different ways. We know it can be difficult. Big C is here, across our county, to support anyone affected by cancer in any way.
We are looking for Volunteer Retail Assistants to join our Big C Magdalen Street Shop in Norwich to help with promoting and maximise sales by working within our stockroom and/or on our shop floor.
Roles may include:-
- Processing sales transactions through the till
- Stock rotation
- Pricing stock
- Tidying the shop floor and stock room
- Assisting with customer’s enquiries
- Assisting, when necessary, with shop window displays
- Sorting through donated stock and bric-a-brac items for its suitability for sale
- Hanging and steaming garments
Location
Big C Shop, 26 Magdalen Street, Norwich, NR3 1HU
Hours/Time Commitment
Opening Hours: 9:30am to 4:30pm. Monday to Saturday. You choose how long and how often you would like to volunteer, whether this is 1 hour a week or 1 day a month. We need volunteers in the afternoons, particularly on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, or Saturdays.
Benefits of volunteering with Big C
- Enhance your CV, boosting career options
- Knowing you are contributing to improving the lives of those affected by Cancer.
- Having a sense of purpose, focus and personal achievement
- Learn new skills (e.g., customer service, communication, teamwork, initiative, and responsibility)
- Share skills and expertise with others
- Gain confidence through meeting new people and having fun
Recruitment Process
Application form, informal interview and 2 satisfactory references.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Oxfam's Heswall Shop is looking for Volunteers to help Oxfam’s fight to support the world’s most vulnerable communities.
We’re looking for volunteers who can give 4-8 hours (or more!) of their time in the shop each week, and we’re excited to welcome brand new volunteers to our stores!
Right now, we're looking for people to help out in the shop/on the till in the afternoons and on Saturday - but we do have volunteering opportunities every day of the week!
Location:
258/258a Telegraph Road, Heswall, CH60 7SG
Become a volunteer!
We like to give volunteers an opportunity to try a range of areas before they find something that suits them. You might become a Shop Volunteer, Bookshop Volunteer or Music Shop Volunteer. Or, you might find yourself in a more specialist role such as a Social Media Volunteer, Online Shop Volunteer, Admin/Finance Support Volunteer, or even a Lead Volunteer.
Whatever your skills or interests, there’s something for everyone…
Why be a volunteer?
Your time will make a huge difference. We estimate one four-hour shift will, on average, provide enough income to enable Oxfam to provide life-saving handwashing facilities for 81 people.
Volunteering also has a positive impact on wellbeing, with an incredible 7 in 10 volunteers saying that their charitable actions were beneficial for their mental health.
Benefits of becoming a Volunteer:
· Gain genuine experience working in a retail environment.
· Volunteering can help you learn new skills, gain experience, and develop your CV.
· Great way to meet new people & be part of a community. Volunteering can help you feel part of something outside your friends and family.
· Be part of a fantastic team and make a positive change to the world.
· Opportunity to utilise and develop your transferable skills.
Volunteering with Oxfam will give you the skills, confidence and experience you need to build your CV and boost your employability. Problem solving, communication, working with others and familiarity with the workplace are universally valued by employers.
No experience is necessary as full training and an induction will be given. You don't need to be computer literate to join our team; there are volunteer opportunities for all. All we ask is that you’re happy to work as part of a diverse and inclusive team.
We can be flexible around parenting, caring, health, employment, education, and any other commitments you have.
Tempted? Apply now!
Oxfam reimburses Volunteer expenses incurred in line with Oxfam’s Volunteer Expenses Policy: local, reasonable travel expenses, & lunch (if volunteering over 5 hours).
· We take the welfare of volunteers and everyone we work with very seriously. We do not tolerate discrimination, bullying, abuse of power, or any sexual misconduct within the workplace.
· Oxfam do not accept applications from anyone on the Sex Offenders list. We may inquire about unspent convictions relevant to the role and you may be required to submit to PVG/DBS check (at no expense to you).
· *NB: due to the current capacity of some shops, it may be that you will be placed on a waiting list and/or, if you are under 18, until a shop has enough staff and/or volunteers DBS cleared. The Shop Manager will discuss this with you.
Registered Charity
More than 1000
Oxfam is a global community of people who believe in a kinder, and radically better world, where everyone has the power to thrive not just survive.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are building a team of enthusiastic and personable community engagement volunteers to help us raise the profile of Mental Health Resource within the local community, strengthen relations with local companies and promote and gain support for the charity.
We need a group of community engagement volunteers to provide an active presence at local community events on an ad hoc basis: talking to people to promote our services and encourage engagement with Mental Health Resource. The sort of tasks that may be involved in the role are: preparing and serving refreshments; taking donations by cash and card; running activities, distributing leaflets and delivering promotional materials to local companies.
We are looking for volunteers with good interpersonal skills who are prepared to volunteer in a variety of settings, at various times. We require volunteers to have a personal interest in mental health issues and a commitment to Mental Health Resource’s mission and values. Please note that this role requires the use of a car to travel to events and transport promotional materials.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Are you a warm, empathetic person with good communication skills? Could you offer four hours a week to support families in urgent need?
We Stand - Formally Mosac provide a free National Helpline service to non abusing parents and carers of sexually abused children. We are currently seeking Helpline Volunteers to provide support, information and a listening ear to parents and carers whose children have been sexually abused.
We know a caring, sensitive and non judgemental response can make a real difference to someone seeking support. We are looking for volunteers with good verbal, listening and communication skills, no previous experience on a helpline is required. Trained, experienced staff will always be on hand to provide support and guidance.
Helpline Volunteers will:
- Receive full training prior to the formal induction (8 week training programme) Dates to be confirmed
- Commit to volunteer 4 hours per week for a minimum of 1 year
- Receive ongoing support and supervision from a friendly team
- Make a difference to the lives of families impacted by child sexual abuse
Opportunities for you:
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To contribute to We Stand’s aims of supporting families affected by child sexual abuse
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You will receive training, continual development and support in the role
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Work from our office or remotely from your own home
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Gain valuable experience and development of interpersonal skills
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Out of pocket expenses for travel and subsistence will be met by We Stand
Your Responsibilities:
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Answer calls that come through the National Helpline
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Provide support, information and signposting to relevant support organisations
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Complete all call log and monitoring information after each call
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Attend mandatory supervision meetings fortnightly or monthly to support you in the role.
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For volunteers working remotely - attend 30 minute supervision after your shift.
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Join the Board of Active Prospects and use your expertise in care/support management or property/business development to ensure this charitable organisation can continue to enable people with complex needs to live full and aspiring lives.
Applications close at: 9 a.m. Monday 11th November 2024
Location: South East England
Time commitment: c. 1 day per month
About Active Prospects
Active Prospects is a charitable organisation enabling over 300 people with learning disabilities, physical and mental health needs, and autistic people each year to live full and aspiring lives.
We employ 400 staff across residential, supported living and services that enable employment across the South East.
We are leaders in creating bespoke homes and support to enable people with complex needs to leave institutional settings. We are also specialists in facilitating people-led co-production and working with partner organisations to address health inequalities.
We were the highest-ranked large care employer nationally in the Great Places to Work rankings, and we were also singled out for our approaches to staff well-being and support for female employees.
About the roles
We are looking for two new Board members to help us with our strategy and ambitions for the future.
We are looking for a trustee with experience in care and support relative to the local authority commissioning landscape and NHS/ICB in the areas of learning disability, autism, and mental health. Understanding the government policy around health and social care would also be favourable.
We are also seeking a trustee with experience in property/business development/social enterprise/creative income generation — someone who can understand strategic growth opportunities, has knowledge of commissioning and is willing to help drive collaborative opportunities.
These roles offer the opportunity to gain in your personal development and know that you are making a huge impact on people’s lives.
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 11th November 2024.
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Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
About the Youth Team role
Youth Team Volunteers work with young people from a wide breadth of backgrounds, ensuring they really feel part of the St John family. Volunteers will help young people develop their confidence, teamwork skills, self-discipline, and generally encourage them to strive to be the best they can be.
You’ll get a huge sense of satisfaction and pride delivering an essential service. It’s great for you, great for your community and great for our nation, and it requires only a small commitment of your time.
Getting started
You will usually be able to start volunteering very quickly, joining your new youth unit, meeting the young people and your colleagues and beginning to learn on the job. However please be aware you will have some online training to do, and you will need to engage with classroom training opportunities when available. There is also optional training for those who wish to pursue higher youth team qualifications.
Pursuing the role
We do not have a fixed closing date, but we may pause recruitment if we become oversubscribed - so if you want to pursue this, please do not delay!
If you are not already a St John Ambulance volunteer, after getting some brief details we will first invite you to an interview with our Welcome Team.
When pursuing this role, we will check you meet the minimum criteria and then invite you to a Youth Team interview, after which we'll be able to tell you if you've been accepted for this role.
Thank you!
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Volunteer with us and become part of the #TeamBigC family.
Cancer affects us all in different ways. We know it can be difficult. Big C is here, across our county, to support anyone affected by cancer in any way.
Do you have a passion for fashion, love helping others, and want to make a difference in your community? We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to assist at our Timberhill Shop, also home to our bridal suite.
Roles may include:-
- Assisting brides and supporting the day to day running of the bridal suite.
- Processing sales transactions through the till
- Stock rotation
- Pricing stock
- Tidying the shop floor and stock room
- Assisting with customer’s enquiries
- Assisting, when necessary, with shop window displays
- Sorting through donated stock and bric-a-brac items for its suitability for sale
- Hanging and steaming garments
Location
Big C Shop, 45 Timberhill, Norwich, NR1 3LA
Hours/Time Commitment
Opening Hours: 9:30am to 4:30pm. Monday to Saturday. You choose how long and how often you would like to volunteer, whether this is 1 hour a week or 1 day a month.
Benefits of volunteering with Big C
- Enhance your CV, boosting career options
- Knowing you are contributing to improving the lives of those affected by Cancer.
- Having a sense of purpose, focus and personal achievement
- Learn new skills (e.g., customer service, communication, teamwork, initiative, and responsibility)
- Share skills and expertise with others
- Gain confidence through meeting new people and having fun
Recruitment Process
Application form, informal interview and 2 satisfactory references.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
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Volunteering as part of our Cycle Hire addition to Ickworth's Visitor Experience, this role is to shape and develop the cycling culture at Ickworth and support with customer service as well as hiring out bikes.
By getting involved you could:
- Join an enthusiastic and varied team and form new friendships
- Volunteer at this beautiful and inspiring property
- Enjoy new experiences and learn something new every day
- Let your personality shine, and build connections with our visitors and wider property team
- Know you have made a difference to someone’s day out
What's involved:
To support the Cycle Hire Supervisor in the day to day running of the cycle hire hub
- Meeting and greeting visitors and understanding their requirements
- Following the protocols for hiring and returning bikes
- Sizing bikes for visitors and supporting with trailer and balance bike hire
- Helping visitors navigate and plan their cycle route across the estate
- Basic bike repairs (if you can, training can be provided)
- Supporting housekeeping, cleanings equipment and facilities for use
- Developing a cycling culture across the Ickworth Team
- Being part of the ideas team for what else Ickworth can offer as part of our cycling offer
*As part of this role you will have the opportunity to learn basic cycle maintenance, but it is your choice if you opt in to taking on this training and no one should attempt to fix an Ickworth bike without having this training signed off*
This role will suit you if you:
- Are friendly, cheerful and have a positive outlook to welcome everyone and inspire others
- Enjoy providing exceptional service
- Are able to adapt their skills and knowledge to suit different situations and people
- Have a passion for the outdoors and for helping people access Ickworth and the National Trust
Registered Charity
More than 1000
We’re Europe’s biggest conservation charity and we look after nature, beauty and history for everyone to enjoy.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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As a charity we can continue to help cats and kittens in need thanks to the donations we receive at fundraising events from generous members of the public. Our Fundraising Event Helpers have the exciting and varied role of helping at local fundraising events - such as cakes sales, barn dances, quiz nights – and everything in between!
What can you expect to be doing?
- Help set up and/or man stalls at events
- Help on collection days like supermarket collections events or street collections
- Help at fundraising events such as Quiz nights, cake sales and dances
- Promoting a professional image of Cats Protection at events
A bit more information about this role and the team
What the benefits to you and the cats?
You’ll meet new people, make new friends and be part of a dedicated team of volunteers. By being the link between members of the public and Cats Protection, the money you collect will make a significant contribution to improving the lives of cats and kittens.
We're looking for someone with
- A friendly, outgoing outlook
- An affinity with people
- Willingness to be part of a team
- A passion for feline welfare
Time expectation
This role is really flexible! You could choose to volunteer at one event for a couple of hours or attend multiple fundraising events.
Registered Charity
501 - 1000
Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats
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The University of Wolverhampton Students’ Union seeks two trustees to join its Board as the SU continues its strategic progress, deepens stakeholder relationships, and enriches the lives of over 20,000 students.
Applications close at: (Governance Trustee) 9 a.m. Monday 21st October 2024 | (Finance Trustee) 9 a.m. Wednesday 13th November 2024
Location: MD Building, Wolverhampton WV1 1LY
About Wolverhampton SU
Since its establishment, the SU has supported, empowered, and represented its members by providing exciting opportunities and working in partnership with the University of Wolverhampton to develop the best student experience.
Working for and led by students, the SU believes all students should have a transformative educational experience — both inside and outside the classroom. Each year, the Union elects student officers who serve as full-time advocates, lobbying on the issues that impact their peers.
Wolverhampton SU has been on a transformative journey, focusing on strengthening its foundations and increasing the number of external partnerships while maximising opportunities to increase its revenue to be reinvested in services to its members.
Considerable progress has been made over the last few years, culminating most recently with the opening of a new bar and deli with improved social spaces that help create a sense of belonging for students. The launch of the new strategic plan (2024 to 2027) aims to build on this progress, placing students at the heart of the SU’s activities.
About the roles
The new trustees will join other board members to provide strategic oversight, collaborating with student leaders and external stakeholders. They will be welcomed into the warm, supportive environment the SU has cultivated. They will help guide the SU’s work and offer advice on managing external relationships as the charity amplifies its members’ voices in a rapidly evolving higher education landscape.
Who we are looking for
Wolverhampton SU seeks two new trustees with previous experience working on Boards and a wealth of experience in company/charity governance or finance, including audit and risk. They will both be resilient leaders who can operate at a senior level.
Applications from individuals with these skills who also have knowledge and understanding of higher education and student unions would be ideal, and candidates with the ability to assist, enable, and coach are especially encouraged to apply.
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 these roles close at: (Governance Trustee) 9 a.m. Monday 21st October 2024 | (Finance Trustee) 9 a.m. Wednesday 13th November 2024
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