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The GRAB Trust was established to address waste and recycling issues in Argyll & Bute and this year is celebrating its 25th year! The GRAB Trust exists to seek the preservation and maintenance of the outstanding natural quality of Argyll and Bute’s environment by participating in and encouraging sustainable environmental and waste management activities by the wider Argyll and Bute public.
GRAB recognises that the key to its work continuing successfully is through engaging the local community - the public need to be interested and active in sustainable environmental projects. They need to be suitably informed of the relevant issues and offered a range of accessible, enjoyable and rewarding community projects:
- To promote increased levels of re-use through the landmark Lorn & Oban Reuse Initiative (LORI) in order to for Argyll and Bute become a Zero Waste society; offer volunteering opportunities for more local people; and offer opportunities for the long-term unemployed and community service offenders through their pioneering training and job search programme
Find out more here: LORI Project
- The promotion of beach cleaning and marine issues through continuing delivery of the Argyll and Bute Beaches and Marine Litter project: Beaches and Marine Litter Project
- Delivery of community clean-ups around beaches and roadside verges utilising publicly funded litter grants: Litter Pick Projects
- The delivery of professional waste, recycling and wider environmental education, awareness and training activities to all sectors of the Argyll and Bute public including schools, households, businesses and visitors: GRAB Education Projects
- Fostering, encouraging and supporting local community involvement and participation in a range of sustainable, recycling and environmental projects across Argyll and Bute.
Recently the GRAB Trust has supported over 8,000 individuals through LORI; reached over 55,000 people via social media; and engaged hundreds of participants in beach cleans and workshops. They’re now looking for new people to join the board as trustees so they can continue this vital work.
Find out more about the GRAB Trust’s valuable work here: GRAB Trust
Who they’re looking for
Traditionally, GRAB trustees have been residents of the Argyll and Bute area but GRAB would also welcome interest from candidates who are from further afield. New trustees are sought who offer insights and experience in:
- Buildings and properties maintenance and development, such as improvements and renewals to drive income from current GRAB buildings and securing new facilities for expansion;
- Any type of recycling programmes and/or environmental protection;
- Fundraising, in particular trusts and foundations or securing governmental/grants funding;
- Stakeholder or partnership development, locally and beyond the Argyll and Bute region
How to Apply:
If you share a passion for communities, climate change mitigation and the local environment in Argyll and Bute this could be the role for you!
Please email to request a copy of the candidate information pack.
Candidates are kindly asked to submit their comprehensive, up-to-date CV and a supporting statement that highlights their suitability for the role and motivation for applying.
Closing Date: Monday 28th October
If you have any questions about these roles, please get in touch so we can help find the answers for you.
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This search is being conducted exclusively for The GRAB Trust by BTA (Bruce Tait Associates). Our leadership team have all worked in the voluntary sector and we use this experience to match organisations and individuals to create great appointments
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The Sussex Reptile Rescue Centre is a small, charitable organisation based in West Sussex, which has been set up to provide care, rehoming, education and treatment to ill, injured and unwanted reptiles across the county of Sussex. We are an organisation which is pending registration as a charity run by volunteers purely through expertise and love of reptiles.
We are a very small team and are currently awaiting confirmation of charity status after recently applying to register as a charity.
Our Trustees play a vital role in making sure that The Sussex Reptile Rescue Centre achieves its core charitable purpose. They oversee the overall management and administration of the charity.
They ensure that The Sussex Reptile Rescue Centre has a clean strategy and that our work and coals are in line with our vision.
Just as importantly, they support and challenge the executive team to enable the Sussex Reptile Rescue Centre to grow and thrive, and through this achieve our charitable purpose.
Main duties and responsibilities
- Support and provide advice on The Sussex Reptile Rescue Centre’s purpose, vision, goals and activities.
- Approve operational strategies and policies, monitor and evaluate progress
- Ensure the effective administration of the organisation.
- Ensure that key risks are being identified, monitored and controlled effectively
- Review and approve the Sussex Reptile centres, financial statements
- Provide support and challenge to The Sussex Reptile Rescue’s CEO in the exercise of their delegated authority and affairs.
- Keep abreast of changes in The Sussex Reptile Rescue’s operating environment.
- Contribute to regular reviews of The Sussex Reptile Rescue’s own governance. Attend Board meetings, adequately prepared to contribute to discussions.
- Use independent judgment, acting legally and in good faith to promote and protect The Sussex Reptile Rescue’s interests, to the exclusion of their own personal and/or any third-party interests.
- Contribute to the broader promotion of The Sussex Reptile Rescue’s objects, aims and reputation by applying your skills, expertise, knowledge and contacts.
As a small charity, there will be times when the trustees will need to be actively involved beyond Board meetings. This may involve scrutinising board papers, leading discussions, focusing on key issues, providing advice and guidance on new initiatives, presenting externally, or other issues in which the trustee has special expertise.
What we are looking for
We are looking for people willing to bring energy, enthusiasm and commitment to the role, and who will broaden the diversity of thinking on our board.
You do not need previous governance experience – we will provide a full induction and training.
Personal skills and qualities
- Willingness and ability to understand and accept their responsibilities and liabilities as trustees and to act in the best interests of the organisation.
- Ability to think creatively and strategically, exercise good, independent judgement 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.
- Enthusiasm for our vision and mission.
- Willingness to lead according to our values [charity values].
- Commitment to Nolan’s seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership.
Terms of appointment
Terms of office
- Trustees are appointed for a 2-year term of office, renewal for 2 further terms to a maximum of 8 years.
- This is a voluntary position, but reasonable expenses are reimbursed.
Time commitment
- Attending 6 Board meetings annually. Currently meetings are held both remotely and in person.
- Attending [details of annual strategy / training days]
Committee membership
Ad hoc and occasional support through working groups and / or support to the executive team.
This role is advertised as part of TPP's Free Giving Back Services. This volunteer advertisement copy has been supplied to TPP and applicants apply direct to the organisation. Please contact the organisation directly if you have any questions about this volunteer role.
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The Structured Intervention Support (SIS) service offers support for people with high and complex needs.
You will be assisting service users who experience mental distress in one-to-one settings:
- help to resettle in the community on discharge from hospital
- help to develop strategies to improve their quality of life and reduce their dependence on statutory services
- provide personalised key work support to enable people with complex mental health needs progress and maintain independent living.
We are looking for volunteers who can support people with activities for a minimum of 1 day per week. Activities such as:
- Escorting people to appointments/outings/activities or events
- Organisational and administrative tasks – help with budgeting; understanding/applying for welfare benefits; letter writing and form filling; arranging activities/appointments; planning the use of other services such as shopping
- Supporting people to maintain their homes – reporting/organising repairs; organising a move; signposting and referring to services and activities
- Ad-hoc support
We ask for a commitment of at least 1 day a week 9:30 – 5:00 for a full year (+ about 2-3 months for DBS check and induction), though there are plenty of opportunities to volunteer more than one day a week.
Staff benefits include volunteers receiving 3 days of training and a fortnightly group supervision.
What you will gain from this role:
- On the job training and supervision
- Support with professional development
- Work references provided after completion of one year volunteering
- Travel expenses reimbursed (within London)
Download an application form from our website and email it to us along with your CV.
This role is advertised as part of TPP's Free Giving Back Services. This volunteer advertisement copy has been supplied to TPP and applicants apply direct to the organisation. Please contact the organisation directly if you have any questions about this volunteer role.
Join the board of n-compass as a Finance Trustee, a dynamic charity providing exceptional support for vulnerable adults and young people across the North of England.
Applications close at 9 a.m. Tuesday 5th November 2024.
Location: Preston, Lancashire
Time commitment: Up to 1 day per month
About n-compass
n-compass provides a range of services that support vulnerable adults and young people. We operate across the North of England to help people regain control of their lives, providing hope and a sense of purpose through the provision of five main service areas: Carers, Advocacy, Well-being, Counselling and Volunteering Services.
Originally working exclusively in Lancashire, n-compass now operates in Greater Manchester, Cheshire, Merseyside, Cumbria and Staffordshire.
The charity has an annual income of around £6m. It employs 150 staff across all its sites and has an additional 200 volunteers who support people in living better-quality lives and work together to improve their well-being.
About the role
This is an exciting time to join the Board and play a significant part in supporting our three-year strategy, which focuses on continuing to help more people stay well through our five key support services.
We are keen to recruit people who share the passion, energy, and values of our unique and dynamic organisation.
As a Finance Trustee, you will be part of the Audit Committee.
Who we are looking for
We seek a professionally qualified and strategic finance leader with good business acumen.
You will be an empathetic individual with an innovative approach, bringing fresh thinking, ideas, curiosity, and healthy challenge to the Board.
Importantly, you will be passionate about improving people’s well-being.
Please click 'Apply via website’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the candidate profile and register your interest to apply.
Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Tuesday 5th November 2024.
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Since its establishment in the mid-1970s, LOROS has developed into one of the country’s largest hospices. We are a widely known, highly regarded and passionately supported local charity providing care and support for over 3000 people affected by terminal illness in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland each year.
Chair
Unremunerated, expenses covered
Time Commitment - 2/3 days per month
Leicester - meetings mainly held on-site with some online
LOROS has gone from strength to strength, extending services to patients and communities through the opening of new facilities such as our day therapy and learning and professional development centres, launching the LOROS Centre for Excellence as a focus for high quality teaching and research in palliative and end of life care, and strengthening support for patients in rural areas through our merger with Dove Cottage Day Hospice.
We are now seeking to appoint a Chair with strong empathy for the vision and values of the charity and a passion to build on the successes of the past 40 years.
With significant experience of board-level leadership, you will have an inclusive and collaborative style capable of bringing out the best in everyone. You will provide leadership to the board, enabling it to fulfil its governance responsibilities and ensure a clear strategy is in place to deliver the charity’s vision. Your highly developed sense of strategic purpose and ability to grasp complex issues will help the board, our Chief Executive, Rob Parkinson, and Senior Leadership Team to navigate the shifting policy and funding landscape affecting LOROS and the wider hospice sector.
For further information, please review the attached Appointment Brief on the Prospectus website.
LOROS is working hard to become a more diverse and inclusive charity. It is one of our central priorities for the next five years. We welcome applications from everyone committed to this goal and would particularly welcome applications from women, and individuals from diverse ethnic communities who are currently underrepresented on our board.
Recruitment Timetable
Deadline for applications - 10 November
First interviews with Prospectus (online) - w/c 18 November
Final interviews with LOROS (on-site) - w/c 2 December
Use your expertise in finance, NHS leadership, commissioning, and commercial and join the Board of an outstanding, high-profile care provider with a national and international reputation as an innovator in end-of-life care, research and education.
Location: 51-59 Lawrie Park Road, London SE26 6DZ
Applications close on Monday 2nd December
Who we are.
The modern hospice movement began at St Christopher’s over 55 years ago. Our legacy is strong, and our Trustees are currently considering the future health needs of our community so we can continue to deliver the best possible care.
We currently have two vibrant sites in South East London, providing excellent multi-professional care alongside our extensive community work. Last year, we provided care and support to over 7,500 people in the local area, with over 500 inpatient admissions, over 5,000 outpatient appointments, and over 13,000 home visits. We also have 24 charity shops supporting and contributing to our work, with over 500,000 customers visiting our stores last year.
Last year, we launched our new strategy – Making Your Time Matter, 2023-2026. We want to be part of a world where all dying people and those close to them have access to equitable care and support when and wherever they need it. We want to achieve this by tackling inequalities, fulfilling a national and global leadership role, creating a sustainable business model, equipping the future workforce and tackling ethical issues. We want to continue to share cutting-edge thinking and test solutions to improve care, we want to explore assisted dying with our communities and make recommendations to policymakers.
To achieve our vision, we are undertaking a significant refurbishment of our main site and planning our estate requirements to match our future needs. As two of our Trustees come to the end of their terms next year, we are looking for new Trustees to join us in the new year 2025.
About the roles.
Our Trustees work closely with our executive team to ensure we continue to provide outstanding care, maintain our international reputation for education and research, and remain appropriately resourced to serve our community in the future. Our Trustees provide strategic leadership and expertise from a range of backgrounds and industries, giving St Christopher’s the direction and insight to continue as a world leader in palliative care. We are actively considering the care our community will need in the future and how our estate supports this.
We are looking for three new Trustees with director-level experience to add to our existing skilled and diverse team of Trustees as we deliver outstanding care across South East London.
We are looking for a new Chair of our Finance, Audit and Risk committee as our current Chair of the committee, Catherine McDonald will come to the end of her term in September 2025. We are looking for someone with experience of finance and audit committees and it would be helpful to have charity finance experience.
As Eleanor Brown comes to the end of her term in September 2025, we are looking for a Trustee with strategic knowledge and experience of our health system, especially with primary care and/or community experience and particularly in South East London; we work across Croydon, Bromley, Southwark, Lewisham, and Lambeth. This person could bring expertise in commissioning, NHS leadership and/or clinical skills.
We want to appoint a third trustee to our Board, and we are open about the skillset and background of this person. We are interested in someone bringing local knowledge and experience to the Board, potentially with a commercial and/or fundraising background. Equally, we are interested in welcoming a trustee with experience in community development and supporting the local areas to improve end of life care. We would also welcome a trustee with experience in local government experience in the five boroughs we are active in. Whatever your background, we are looking for a person who is committed to the work of St Christopher’s as a compassionate and innovative modern hospice with a growing reputation nationally and internationally.
Our new Trustees will have the opportunity to be part of shaping St Christopher’s vision and always keeping the needs of the community at the forefront of what the hospice does, so it is vital that trustees have an affinity or passion for our work in end-of-life care.
Time Commitment
The board meets quarterly between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. at our Sydenham site. We have an annual Board Away Day and an AGM. Trustees will join one of our subcommittees, which meets quarterly for an hour and a half online.
Overall, including events, preparation for board meetings, and ad hoc conversations with fellow board members and the executive team, we expect the overall time commitment to be the equivalent of up to a day a month, spread across various engagements.
We welcome applicants from our underrepresented areas, which include applicants from ethnic minority groups and diverse age and socio-economic groups.
Please click 'Apply via website’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the candidate profile and register your interest to apply.
Applications for this role close Monday 2nd December.
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Could you be the new Chair of Tavistock Relationships and lead the Charity in their next exciting phase of growth?
Applications close at 9 a.m. Monday 18th November.
Who we are.
The Tavistock Institute of Medical Psychology (TIMP), trading at Tavistock Relationships (TR), has been helping individuals, couples and families since 1948, and now provides around 20,000 therapy sessions to individuals and couples every year, online and in person. They are a world-class research, training and policy centre in therapeutic and psycho-educational approaches to supporting couples with significant partnerships across health and education.
They are looking to recruit a Chair of the Board of Trustees, a key role in the organisation. They need a committed leader who believes in Tavistock Relationships’ purpose of developing knowledge and new methods of supporting relationships. Someone who wants to lead TR as they continue to positively influence how interventions to improve couple relationships is delivered to individuals, parents, families and children by encouraging more organisations to recognise the impact and importance of relationships. A leader with the networks, skills, and motivation to support the charity and help it grow in response to the need for its services.
About the role.
The new Chair of Tavistock Relationships will have excellent leadership skills, good communication and interpersonal skills, and a willingness to devote the necessary time and effort to the role and engage with the CEO and other senior management at TR. They will lead the Board and work with the Executive to set the vision, values, mission, strategy and high-level policy in accordance with charity regulations and the governing document of TR. They will also monitor the organisation’s performance against established targets and hold the Executive accountable.
As a charity, TR needs someone with a clear understanding of the Charity Commission’s guidance and recommendations. The new Chair needs board experience, ideally as Chair, and/or to have worked on committees and understand how to fundraise effectively. The Chair also needs to be someone who can operate strategically and navigate them through this period of change, holding fast to the vision and mission and inspiring the wider board and executive team to do the same. They need to understand and oversee, with the rest of the Board, the legal duties, responsibilities, and liabilities of the role.
Tavistock Relationships have an open and inclusive culture, and the Chair needs to act with impartiality, fairness, and the ability to respect confidence. They need to model a willingness to speak their mind with tact and diplomacy and hear and consider the opinions of other Board Members and the wider team of staff. They need to be an ambassador for the organisation with partners, funders, staff and also clients. They will protect and enhance the reputation of TR at events and through the media as a spokesperson.
Who we are looking for
TR is looking for someone who can lead and support their ambitions to have:
- A stable and sustainable revenue, cost base, and diverse income, independent of government funding.
- A capacity to carry out successful fundraising to undertake research, develop new methods and influence government policy.
- A knowledge and practice network of 5,000 professionals in the field and front-line staff.
- Relationship network of at least 20,000 individuals who care about couple relationships and their work, who will advocate for activity and refer clients.
- A digital mind to improve and support services and training in a cost-effective and accessible way to a wide range of people.
- Increasing participation from diverse communities in psychotherapy practice and increasing diversity in our senior leadership and teaching roles.
- A reputation as a trusted delivery partner, able to influence government policy to ensure couple relationship support is widely accessible.
- Ensure the lower cost provision of services to workers and residents of the City and neighbouring boroughs and support research and development of new approaches and interventions for the City Wellbeing Centre.
- An established academic partnership with Birkbeck, which will benefit the organisation and our trainees.
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 18th November.
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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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The Organisation
We're Scouts and everyone's welcome here. All genders, races and backgrounds. Every week we give almost half a million people aged 4-24 the skills they need for school, college, university, the job interview, the important speech, the tricky challenge and the big dreams: the skills they need for life.
All this is made possible by a dedicated team of 140,000+ adult volunteers and 500 staff who work together towards a common goal. Every one of us believes in helping more young people see a brighter future, giving them the skills they need for a rapidly changing world.
We’re at the heart of the UK’s communities, including those with the fewest opportunities.
We believe that through adventure we challenge young people so that they learn and experience new things and enrich their lives. From coding and camping and kayaking, our young people develop skills, confidence and friendships they’ll take with them throughout their lives. It’s our role to make sure that everyone of our Scouts has the encouragement and support they need to take part in these activities safely. It all adds up to one big difference.
More information about The Scout Association can be found on our website.
The Role
The role of the Trustees is to develop Scouts in keeping with its charitable objectives and in the parameters of good governance. We are particularly looking for a Trustee to contribute their extensive senior level skills and experience in the area of Safeguarding and to Chair the Safeguarding Committee.
Person specification
- A record of proven and significant achievement and executive background in operational and strategic safeguarding.
- An understanding of the type of work undertaken by the Association and commitment to the values and ethos of The Scout Association.
- Successful experience of operating on a board or a major committee in a charitable, public sector or commercial organisation.
- Demonstrable experience of building and sustaining relationships with key stakeholders and colleagues to achieve organisational objectives.
- Confident and effective communication skills with a range of audiences, including Trustees, the Chief Executive, senior staff, senior volunteers and others, and the ability to challenge in a constructive way.
Please download the Candidate Information Pack for further information on the role.
How to Apply
If you are passionate about joining The Scout Association and believe you have the skills and experience we are looking for, please apply with the following:
- An up-to-date CV
- A supporting statement of no more than 2 sides of A4, detailing why you would like to be considered, your relevant experience and expertise and what you think you can bring to the role.
All applications are being handled by our recruitment partner, Trustees Unlimited (part of the Russam group).
All applications should be emailed to Trustees Unlimited.
If you have any difficulty uploading your application or if you would like to have an informal and confidential discussion about the role, alternatively please contact Melissa Baxter.
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 30th October 2024
Interview with The Scout Association: w/c 18th November 2024
We look forward to recieiving your application.
The Organisation:
The Thalidomide Trust is a unique organisation supporting 430 beneficiaries, now all aged in their 60s, born with disabilities as a result of their mother taking the drug, thalidomide, during pregnancy. Their physical disabilities include limb damage, hearing and visual impairment, brain and sensory impairment and damage to internal organs. They are a remarkable group of people, who have achieved a great deal despite often living with extreme levels of disability.
Our beneficiaries have very complex and varied needs which are increasing as they age, and we have gathered a wealth of data about them and gained an in-depth understanding of their evolving needs through our structured programme of three-yearly Holistic Needs Assessments (HNAs).
To find out more about The Thalidomide Trust, visit our website.
The Role:
We are looking for an experienced and credible senior health or social care professional with a strategic approach and knowledge of the current challenging environment - ideally in respect of disability and ageing - to join our Board of Trustees. Our Vision is that ‘each and every beneficiary of the Trust has access to the resources and support they need to live their best life for the longest time’ and, as they enter the next phase of their lives and as their needs grow ever more complex, you will play an important role in ensuring we provide the best possible future for them.
Person Specification:
You will bring the following skills and experience to the role:
- Experience of operating at a senior level in a health and/or social care environment (this could be in policy, systems leadership or practice) with a high external profile and strong links with professional social care networks.
- Knowledge of current health and social care policy and provision and the implications for our beneficiaries as they age.
- Integrity, empathy and the ability to contribute to effective decision making in the best interests of all beneficiaries of the Trust.
Please download our Candidate Information Pack for more information on the role.
Terms and Conditions:
You should also be willing and able to devote approximately 1.5 days per month (plus travel time) – and specifically be available to attend three full day board meetings, at least two half-day Health & Wellbeing Committee meetings and one beneficiary event each year.
This is a voluntary role, but reasonable expenses incurred will be reimbursed.
We particularly welcome applications from the BAME community and people living with disabilities.
How to Apply:
If you are interested in the role and would like to apply for the position of Health & Wellbeing Trustee, please provide us with:
- An up-to-date CV
- A supporting statement of no more than 2 sides of A4, detailing why you would like to be considered, your relevant experience and expertise and what you think you can bring to the role.
All applications are being handled by our recruitment partner, Trustees Unlimited (part of the Russam group).
All applications should be emailed to Trustees Unlimited.
If you have any difficulty uploading your application or if you would like to have an informal and confidential discussion about the role, alternatively please contact Melissa Baxter.
Closing date for applications: Monday 28th October 2024
Interviews with The Thalidomide Trust [London]: w/c 11th November 2024
We look forward to receiving your application.
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Trustee voluntary vacancy
We’re on a mission to make sure every bereaved sibling feels seen, heard and supported, can you help us?
Sibling Support is on the search for new trustees to join the board of a small, but growing, charity as we move into our growth stage.
About the charity
Every year around 4,000 young people die in the UK before they’ve had a chance to live their lives to the fullest. Beside many of those is a sibling.
We believe that siblings are overlooked when it comes to grief, so we help them, and those around them, navigate their way through tough times.
From specially designed resources, where thousands are ordered every year, to training, advice and information. Check out our website to see more.
We are looking for Trustees with one or more of the following experiences/backgrounds:
- Finance - to become our treasurer
- Prior trustee experience
- Worked with people who are grieving
- Legal experience
- Organisational management and leadership
How you can help us:
- Join four board meetings every year, two in person, two virtually. The meetings are not during work hours. More meetings for those that choose to join sub committees.
- Offer ad-hoc support and advice.
- Use your skills and/or network to help the charity and its beneficiaries.
How to express interest + other information:
For further information, or if you want to arrange a discussion, please email us.
Voluntary, reasonable expenses will be reimbursed. Safeguarding and trustee training is provided.
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We are seeking to appoint two new Governors to the Local Governing Body of Pebsham Primary Academy. Whilst meetings can take place virtually, Governors will need to be available to visit the school at least three times during the year during school hours.
Who we are
Pebsham Primary Academy is a one form entry primary school in Bexhill. It joined TKAT, a Multi-Academy Trust, in January 2014. The TKAT Board of Trustees has appointed a Local Governing Board which is responsible for ensuring the Academy’s long term vision reflects the needs of its community beyond current post holders and in line with TKAT’s vision and values.
The role
We, the Governors, are a diverse group of people from a range of backgrounds, including education, human resource management, retail work, legal work and finance. We aim to use our skills to support the school so that we attain our vision of a school where every child can shine. We are not paid, but can claim expenses for some activities.
We meet as a Local Governing Body, independent of the TKAT Board of Directors, but accountable to TKAT for everything we do, and our main functions are to set the strategic direction for the Academy and to hold its leadership to account.
We visit the school regularly to monitor its progress and we ask challenging questions to ensure that the school is meeting the needs of all the children and providing an education that will enthuse and inspire them. We regularly speak to children, parents and staff to find out their views.
Being a school governor is a rewarding and fulfilling role; helping to provide a suitable, safe, and exciting environment for learning is critical to giving every child the chance they deserve.
One In Four is looking for a new treasurer. We are a charity providing specialist support for survivors of sexual abuse, domestic abuse or violence in childhood or as adults.
Who we are
One in Four is one of the UK’s leading counselling support charities, with over 24 years’ experience of specialising in the long-term recovery support for adults and children who have a lived experience and survived sexual abuse and violence. We provide professional training for those working with survivors, advocacy and education of the public in the nature of sexual abuse and its effect on those who have been subject to it.
The role
Your role as treasurer will be to
– Monitor the financial standing of the charity and report to the Board regarding cash-flow forecasting, income streams, out-going expenses and the overarching strategic management of the organisation’s financial resources.
– Oversee the charity’s financial risk-management process and report financial health to the Board of Trustees at regular intervals.
– Act as a counter signatory for on-line payments and applications to funders, and ensure that annual accounts are submitted to all relevant regulators in a timely fashion.
– Liaise with external auditors on financial issues and ensure that the organisation’s finances are responsibly managed and invested for the betterment of the organisation’s work and for the beneficiaries it serves.
Qualities of a Treasurer
Essential
- Qualified accountant with demonstrated commercial awareness and knowledge.
- Knowledge of charity SORP and impending changes.
- Competent use of IT skills.
- Proven ability to communicate and explain financial information to members of the Board and other stakeholders.
- Analytical and evaluation skills, demonstrating good judgement.
- Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship.
- Good communication and leadership skills
Desirable
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience of charity fundraising and finance practices.
- Dedicated to the organisation’s cause and objectives and willing to act as the charity’s ambassador to external bodies, charities and companies.
- Skills and experience in one or more areas of non-executive governance and management, e.g. strategic planning, business management, financial/accountancy, understanding of HR issues, experience of Trusts or other grant-giving bodies, particularly fundraising and legal knowledge.
- A team-oriented approach to problem-solving and management.
Change lives through learning. Opportunities are now available to join the Board of Chichester College Group, the leading provider of FE & skills provision across West Sussex, Brighton and Hove. Do you have the skills and experience needed to support the next step of their impressive journey?
Closing date: 9 a.m. Monday 18th November
Who we are.
Chichester College Group is the largest and most diverse college group in Sussex, with a forecast turnover of approximately £110m in 2023/24.
We offer learning opportunities for all ages, including nursery provision and 14-16, and for all levels, from foundation/entry to university level and professional qualifications. Our offer covers all 15 subject sector areas with a full ladder of learning in the majority of vocational areas enabling students to progress from Level 1 to Level 3 and beyond.
About the role.
Chichester College Group have been on an impressive yet complex journey over the last seven years. The Group has been formed through Chichester College merging with a number of like-minded providers from across the region; Central Sussex College (2017), Worthing College (2019), and Greater Brighton Metropolitan College (2022). Haywards Heath became part of the Group when it opened in 2020. Also, during this time, we have recruited new senior leaders including our CEO, Andy Green and our Chair, Steve Cooper who are both committed to the development of our Group and vision to change lives through learning in support of the communities that we serve and the people that work for us.
Our Board has been focused and dedicated in its support of the college during this period of growth and transition. Indeed, a vital component of our success during this period has been the stability that our Board has provided us. We have now come to a point where a number of our members have served their maximum period as a governor and so we need to appoint new members to bring their expertise to our Board. Given that we are one year post-merger, and with a new strategic plan soon to be launched, this will be an exciting time to join the College as a member of our Board.
As a Governor and Board member, your experience and external expertise will contribute to the successes of our Group, students and people by providing scrutiny, challenge and support in achieving our strategic goals and enabling the continued improvement of learning.
Who we are looking for.
Following recent changes and developments across the Group, we have now entered a period of consolidation for our Board, allowing us to reflect on recent successes whilst moving forward with both ambition and stability. Having reflected on the talents and skills of our Board members, we have identified a number of areas which we feel we need to strengthen, given ongoing development and the upcoming launch of a new long-term strategy. As such, we seek to appoint four new governors to our Board, each with a specific skill set to help us grow and develop in different ways:
- Finance – strategic oversight and professionally qualified
- Capital development, estates management and/or facilities management
All of our governors share a passion for self-development through education and an understanding of the important role that Chichester College Group plays in developing local individuals and bringing prosperity to our region.
Previous governance experience and an understanding of boardroom behaviours and governance processes are important as this will allow you to get up to speed quickly and ensure you can be effective from day one. We do, of course, offer a full induction process and constant support throughout your time on our Board. As we are sure you’d expect, there are parts of our training which are mandatory – such as safeguarding training.
We are looking for people who are comfortable in offering constructive feedback, happy to ask those difficult questions that help us think differently, and individuals who are willing to make a commitment to be visible and supportive advocates of our Group.
You will need to have the capacity and time to commit to this opportunity with a busy meetings schedule and an array of events that Governors are invited to take part in as part of the academic calendar. In return, Chichester College Group provide a comprehensive induction programme, development opportunities for all governors and, most importantly, the chance to impact the lives of all our students through being part of our ambitious and impactful institution.
Peridot Partners and Chichester College Group 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 candidates 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 on Monday 18th November.
We’re an executive search firm working across third sector, education and membership sectors to transform leadership and inspire change.
Lead the non-executive board of Chelmsford College as our Chair Designate and help us to unlock the potential of 2,400 young people and adults through inspirational education and training.
Location: Chelmsford, Essex
Application closes at 12 p.m. (midday) Wednesday 23rd October
About Chelmsford College
Chelmsford College is a successful further education college in the heart of Essex. It was established over 60 years ago and provides vocational and technical skills training to young people and adults across the county and beyond.
We unlock potential and transform lives through inspirational education and training.
About the role.
Initially appointed as Chair Designate, the successful candidate will participate in a planned handover period with our outgoing Chair of the Board, Amanda Montague. Our highly respected and deeply committed Chair has served Chelmsford College for more than eight years and will step down at the end of the summer term in 2025.
Once appointed as Chair of the Chelmsford College Board, ready for the 2025-26 academic year, we will entrust you to lead our non-executive governing body with energy, enthusiasm, professionalism and dedication. We benefit from an expert governing body comprised of sixteen talented and committed members who collectively monitor the College’s progress and development and ensure we work towards our strategic goals.
Who We Are Looking For
We seek a Chair passionate about Chelmsford College and its goals. Experience in the Chelmsford or Essex region is desirable, along with leadership experience in a large public, civic, or private organisation. Networking abilities, experience in collaboration, and a solid understanding of corporate governance are essential. Experience chairing meetings, ideally in a non-executive role, is preferred.
Given our complex financial structure, you should be comfortable overseeing significant expenditures. You will work with a strong finance team, but a solid grasp of financial management is critical.
Peridot Partners and Chelmsford College are, together, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and our client expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references before any final offer can be made.
Please click 'Apply via website’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the candidate profile and register your interest to apply.
Application closes at 12 p.m. (midday) Wednesday 23rd October
We’re an executive search firm working across third sector, education and membership sectors to transform leadership and inspire change.