Charity Vacancies    

Bristol Zoological Society

Closing Date: 31 May 2021   Based: Bristol

Bristol Zoological Society has been established for 186 years and is world famous. We operate two zoos, education programmes for all ages and conservation field programmes around the world. To support our Trustees, we co-opt independent members to our Trustee Committees as volunteers. We are now looking for:

• An independent member for the Audit & Risk Committee, with experience of governance in a not for profit organisation, either in a board role, reporting to a board or co-opted experience of serving on a governing committee.
• An independent member for the Finance & Business Committee with experience in developing, delivering and evaluating formal and informal learning programmes in a relevant sector.

We very much hope that you will want to be considered for this role. Potential applicants are welcome to contact the Chair of the relevant Committee or Chief Executive for a discussion in confidence around the role or the Society via Kristina Haldane.

Download the full Job description (pdf) here

Contact Kristina Haldane    Email khaldane@bristolzoo.org.uk

Website: bristolzoo.org.uk

Scleroderma and Raynaud’s UK

Closing Date: 27 May 2021   Based: London

This is an exciting opportunity for a senior finance professional to join the Board of Trustees of the dynamic health charity Scleroderma & Raynaud’s UK (SRUK), in the role of Board Treasurer.

We’re seeking candidates with the skills, knowledge and experience to support the Chief Executive and the senior management team in delivering a bold and ambitious strategy and to provide appropriate oversight of the governance of SRUK. You will have financial qualifications and long-term financial experience in any sector.

This is an exciting time to join SRUK: We have a clear ambition to achieve transformation and growth in terms of accelerating benefits to patients through research and support. We believe there is an opportunity for us to adapt to the current climate and become more entrepreneurial and commercial, particularly in relation to research.

If you have the required skills and expertise and are keen to be part of our journey, we would be delighted to hear from you!

Download the full Candidate Pack (pdf) here

Contact Marlijn Wijkhuizen, Board Recruitment Consultant at Eastside Primetimers   
Email marlijn@ep-uk.org

Website: sruk.co.uk

Calthorpe Community Garden

Closing Date: 11 June 2021   Based: London

Calthorpe Community Garden, a green oasis in central London, exists to improve the physical and emotional wellbeing of the local community. As an inner city community garden and centre it exists to improve the physical and emotional wellbeing of those who live, work or study in Camden and surrounding areas.

We are seeking a Chair who is a seasoned professional with outstanding communication skills and a strong steer on governance. This is a key independent role in chairing board meetings, supporting the director in driving the overall direction of the organisation which is vital for shaping a well-governed charity, sustainable for the future.

It is an important role and an opportunity to make a positive difference by supporting and enhancing a local community by helping to deliver services as we embark on a period of development to transform our provision for years to come.

Download the full Job description (pdf) here

Contact Parminder Athwal (trustee)    Email calthorpetrustees@gmail.com

Website: calthorpecommunitygarden.org.uk

The Bank of Dreams and Nightmares

Placed: 6 May 2021   Based: Bridport, Dorset

We are looking for a treasurer to join our board of trustees on this new exciting children's charity. The Bank of Dreams and Nightmares is a creative writing and mentoring centre for young people in Bridport, West Dorset. It inspires 7-18 year olds through the power of storytelling, unleashing their imaginations, building their confidence and self-respect and enhancing their ability to communicate. It all begins when visitors arrive and pass through the actual BANK itself, a weird and wonderful place where you can really deposit and withdraw words and stories, mix dreams and concoct nightmares. Stop and do some banking or shop for ingredients or continue through the secret door to the writing workshop itself.

Download the full Job description (pdf) here

Contact Nick Goldsmith    Email nickgoldsmith56@gmail.com

Website: thebankofdreamsandnightmares.org

Home-Start

Closing Date: 7 May 2021   Based: London & Leicester

Home-Start is a UK-based charity supporting families. As a UK-wide federation, we bring the breadth of over 180 Home-Starts in local communities alongside the strength of a national charity brand — a powerful formula to drive change. As communities seek to recover from the pandemic, Home-Start is needed more than ever. The economic impact will be most acutely felt amongst the most vulnerable. At Home-Start UK, we are well placed to support diverse families, reach those in need and forge a more optimistic future for families.

Working with a newly appointed Chair, you will be part of a strong and committed Trustee Board at Home-Start UK – the central body of our Home-Start federation – and joining a charity that is in robust financial health, growing the national reach, profile and presence of the Home-Start Movement. We are looking candidates who bring the experience of financial management and oversight at a senior level that would prepare them to step into the Treasurer role. We actively encourage applications from people with diverse experience and backgrounds who will bring to the Board the skills, experience and commitment to help drive progress on diversity and inclusion as a feature of our transformation.

Download the full Job description (pdf) here

Contact Katy Giddens katy.giddens@starfishsearch.com
or Juliet Taylor juliet.taylor@starfishsearch.com

Website: home-start.org.uk

Invisible Dust

Closing Date: 15 May 2021   Based: Scarborough, Yorkshire and online/remote

Invisible Dust is looking to appoint a Treasurer to our Board. We are looking for an individual whose values and drivers align with our own. Who has a demonstrable personal investment in environmental action, and a passion for creativity and the arts. We need the support and the challenge of a high-level finance professional. A person who can work with the executive and their colleague Trustees to maintain the strong financial underpinning for Invisible Dust’s ambitious work.

We will ask a lot of our Treasurer as we navigate this final window of opportunity for action on climate change. We are pushing ourselves to be as ambitious and optimistic as we possibly can. There is huge potential for growth of our organisation, and we need an expert finance professional to walk alongside us through the challenges to come.

The Treasurer role with Invisible Dust will likely be demanding of time and energy. But also, hugely rewarding. You will have the opportunity to shape the strategic direction of a unique art science organisation. To hold expansive conversation on the role of cross-disciplinary working in addressing the climate crisis. You will be the first to hear and respond to creative plans and opportunities.

Download the full Job description (pdf) here

Contact Adam Cooper    Email adam@invisibledust.com

Website: invisibledust.com

English PEN

Closing Date: 21 May 2021   Based: London

English PEN is the founding centre of PEN International, a worldwide writers’ association with 145 centres in more than 100 countries. English PEN works to promote literature and the right to freedom of expression through a range of campaigns, events, projects and publications. This year, English PEN marks its centenary with Common Currency, a year-long programme which brings together writers, readers and activists for an ambitious collaboration with partner organisations for events, residencies, campaigns and conversations across the UK and Ireland.

We are looking for a new treasurer to join our established board of trustees and help guide and advise us on financial affairs. The role of treasurer is to oversee the accounts of the charity, chairing the Finance and Audit Committee, and acting as a point of liaison between the board and the director and head of finance. It does not involve day-to-day responsibility for the finances.

We are looking for an experienced finance professional, preferably with experience in charity and/or the creative industries. Previous experience as a trustee is useful but not essential.

Download the full Job description (pdf) here

Contact Daniel Gorman    Email recruitment@englishpen.org

Website: englishpen.org

Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW)

Closing Date: 30 June 2021   Based: Birmingham and London

Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW) has been serving humanity for 37 years as an independent humanitarian and development organisation. With an active presence in over 45 countries across the globe, we strive to make the world a better and fairer place for the three billion people still living in poverty.

We believe that those in need have rights over people with wealth and power – regardless of race, political affiliation, gender, or belief. We provide lasting routes out of poverty, empowering people to transform their lives and their communities and serving people of all faiths according to need.

In 2020, IRW created its International General Assembly (IGA), the highest body of its global governance structure. We are now seeking to appoint Independent Members to the IGA, who will later be eligible to join the IRW Board of Trustees, as we expand the board.

Islamic Relief encourages diversity in its IGA members, including that of gender and experience in professional backgrounds such as law, finance, audit, humanitarian programming, monitoring and evaluation, human resources, information technology, public relations/communications, marketing/fundraising, and Shariah compliance. Independent members should preferably be resident in the UK or have lived in and continue to be very familiar with the UK.

Download the full Job description (pdf) here

Contact Imran Butt    Email Recruitment@irworldwide.org

Website: islamic-relief.org

Inter Faith Network for the UK

Closing Date: 14 May 2021   Based: London Victoria

The Inter Faith Network for the UK is a national organisation which links a wide range of organisations with a commitment to building good relations between people of different faiths in Britain. Its member organisations include representative bodies from faith communities; national, regional and local inter faith organisations; and academic and educational bodies. The Inter Faith Network’s overall role is helping to promote good relations between people of different faiths and beliefs through such means as: linking existing inter faith initiatives and promoting new ones; facilitating contact with faith communities; and providing information and advice on inter faith issues.

The work of the Inter Faith Network is overseen by a board of Trustees. Among the Trustees are 2 Co-Chairs and 1 Honorary Treasurer. The Inter Faith Network is currently seeking to appoint a person to the post of Honorary Treasurer.

The term of office for the Honorary Treasurer is three years. Like other Trustees, the Honorary Treasurer may serve for up to two consecutive terms.

Download the full Job description here

Contact Dr Harriet Crabtree - Executive Director    020 7730 0410
Email ifnet@interfaith.org.uk

Website: interfaith.org.uk

Encephalitis Society

Closing Date: End June 2021   Based: Malton, North Yorkshire

The Encephalitis Society provides support and information to people affected by the condition, as well as to medical professionals with an interest. We raise awareness of encephalitis and collaborate on research into the condition.

We are looking for a Treasurer to oversee the financial matters of the charity in line with good practice and in accordance with the governing document and legal requirements and report to the board of trustees at regular intervals about the financial health of the organisation. The treasurer will ensure that effective financial measures, controls and procedures are put in place, and are appropriate for the charity.

As Treasurer you will use your skills and experience to guide us through challenging times, shaping our financial systems and reporting alongside our governance, contributing to our strategic future and acting as an ambassador for all aspects.

There is no need to have trustee experience to apply, but a keen desire to support our work is essential. We expect the candidate to have held an executive financial position. We hold board meetings four times a year – a mix of weekend and evenings. Trustees are also expected to engage with the life of the charity from time to time attending events and so forth.

Our trustees attend from all over the UK however for this position, and in support of our commitment to diversity and inclusion we would be particularly interested, but not exclusively, in hearing from candidates from Ireland/Eire and from under-represented groups.

Contact Dr Ava Easton - Chief Executive    Email ava@encephalitis.info

Website: encephalitis.info

British Lichen Society

Closing Date: June 2021   Based: Natural History Museum, London

Membership of the British Lichen Society totals about 650 and is international, comprising both professional and amateur lichenologists. Interests are diverse and include taxonomy, molecular biology, ecology and record-keeping, and embrace the broader natural environment. Field meetings, courses and lectures enable all to meet and share knowledge and enjoyment of lichens. Throughout the world, but with a special emphasis on the British Isles, our aims are:

• to promote and advance the teaching and study of lichens;
• to encourage and actively support the conservation of lichens and their habitats;
• to raise public awareness of the beauty of lichens and of their importance as indicators of the health of our environment.

We work towards these aims through field meetings, workshops and recording projects. Our Bulletin is packed with information about lichens, lichenologists and events, and our activities are documented in the Bulletin and The Lichenologist, the pre-eminent international scientific journal of its discipline, The Lichenologist.

Download the full Job description here

Contact Rebecca Yahr    Email president@britishlichensociety.org.uk

Website: britishlichensociety.org.uk

Waterloo Community Counselling

Placed: 22 April 2021   Based: Lambeth, London

Waterloo Community Counselling (WCC) is recruiting for a number of voluntary positions to join our Board of Trustees. Whether you are an experienced trustee or wanting to take your first step at board level, we would like to hear from you.

We are an established community counselling and psychotherapy charity based in Waterloo, South London. We provide talking therapies to our local communities in Lambeth and Southwark, and Londoners at large.

Set up as part of a local health service in the 1980s, our charity initially only offered low-cost therapy to disadvantaged members of the local community. Today we have expanded the services to a much wider client base in the general service, whilst continuing to also provide longer term low-cost counselling. In addition, we have a dedicated team of counsellors who provide talking therapy in over 20 different languages. They are part of the Multi-Ethnic Counselling Service (MECS) supporting non-English speaking Londoners in their mother-tongue, as well as refugees and asylum seekers.

We are looking for new trustees willing to bring dedication and energy to the role. Our new trustees will have skills and professional experience in accountancy and/or counselling.

Download the full Job description (pdf) here

Please email your CV (or LinkedIn profile) to our Centre Manager, Marisa Matos mm@waterloocc.co.uk or the Board of Trustees wcctrustees@waterloocc.co.uk

Website: waterloocc.co.uk

Citizens Advice Peterborough (CAP)

Placed 22 April 2021   Based: Peterborough

We are seeking a new trustee to take on the role of Treasurer for our local advice service. The person we are seeking will become a pro-active member of our board of trustees and a director of the company.

The role of Treasurer with CAP is to work in close co-operation with, and provide support and advice to our finance lead and wider management team. The successful candidate will guide and advise the board of trustees on all matters relating to the financial administration of CAP. This will include the approval of budgets, accounts and financial statements, within a relevant financial policy framework.

The Treasurer will undertake such specific tasks as chairing our Finance and General Purpose subcommittee meetings, and provide an oversight of our monthly management accounts (prepared by the Finance Lead) and of our annual accounts, which are independently audited.

The person we are seeking is likely to have previous experience of the finance function in a commercial or third sector organisation. Knowledge and experience in community and/or advice issues would be an advantage, however is not essential. CAP trustees are all volunteers. However, we are able to reimburse reasonable out of pocket expenses.

Download the full Job description here

Contact Helen Jones - Volunteer Development Manager   
Email volunteering@peterboroughcab.org.uk

Website: citapeterborough.org.uk

Age UK Bristol

Closing Date: 24 May 2021   Based: Bristol

Age UK Bristol (AUKB) is a local, independent charity which aims to support older people, their families and carers to enjoy later life. We are seeking an experienced voluntary Treasurer to join us. One of our missions is to develop innovative ways to meet local needs that help mitigate the impact of the global pandemic.

The Treasurer will be responsible for supporting the Chief Executive and Board in the financial management of the Charity, and for providing strategic guidance, including to our Finance Manager, to ensure that we develop a viable and sustainable approach.

We would love to hear from you if you have relevant experience and would welcome the opportunity to help us grow.

Please explore our website for a detailed overview of our organisation and the services we provide.

For further information, or if you would like to apply for the position the of Treasurer, please contact Toni Wood for details and an application pack.    Email toniwood@ageukbristol.org.uk

Website: www.ageuk.org.uk/bristol

The Bobath Centre

Placed: 15 April 2021   Based: Watford

The Bobath Centre is a national Charity (reg no 1191433) that provides treatment to people of all ages with Cerebral Palsy and training in its treatment, called The Bobath approach.

It has recently launched as a CIO, with a new legal identity of The National Bobath Cerebral Palsy Centre, through the merger of The Bobath Centre for Adults with Neurological Disability and The Bobath Centre for Children with Cerebral Palsy and other Neurological Conditions.

The charity is embarking on a new strategic direction as it works towards becoming a centre of excellence in the treatment of CP. Its vision is that everyone with CP is supported to reach their potential.

The Charity, which was founded on the pioneering work of Dr and Mrs Bobath, is governed by a Board of trustees. Our Trustees are responsible for governance and have overall control of the Charity. The Bobath Centre is looking for a suitably qualified Honorary Treasurer to join the Board of Trustees, to provide oversight of and advice on the Charity’s finances. There are approx. six meetings a year, which at present are virtual. It would be helpful for the Treasurer to be able to travel to Watford.

Download the full Job description (pdf) here

Contact Madeleine Cassidy - CEO    Email madeleine.cassidy@bobath.org.uk

Website: bobath.org.uk

The Charles Dickens Museum

Closing Date: 14 May 2021   Based: Central London

The Charles Dickens Museum (CDM) is seeking three people to join its non-executive Board in spring 2021. CDM is a fully accredited independent museum (charity no 212172) dedicated to promoting the life and work of Charles Dickens, writer, journalist and social reformer.

At this time, we are looking for skills and experience in museum management and accreditation, as well as people with legal and finance expertise. We would also welcome applications from people who live or work in the neighbourhood of the Museum (Bloomsbury, Holborn, King’s Cross/St Pancras).

The Charles Dickens Museum recognises the value of diversity and is keen to more closely reflect the wide range of people who visit the Museum. We celebrate the role it plays in the creation of an inclusive workplace culture and thrive on the range of experience and insight diversity brings to our Museum. We want to broaden the diversity of our Board and welcome candidates who can contribute greater diversity of representation and thinking, including Black, Asian, and minority ethnic people, LGBT+ people, people with disabilities and those with experience of socio-economic disadvantage.

Download the full Job descriptions (pdf) here

For an informal discussion about the roles, please contact Dr Cindy Sughrue - Director
020 7405 2127   Email cindy.sughrue@dickensmuseum.com

Website: dickensmuseum.com

COVID Research

Closing Date: 31 August 2021   Based: London

140,000 people in the UK have been diagnosed with Long-COVID. This condition makes everyday activity, such as washing or dressing, impossible.

COVID RESEARCH is there for Long COVID sufferers, in the short, medium and long term. We fund and publish research into Long COVID. We campaign for Long COVID to be recognised as a disability. We co-ordinate mental health services.

The Treasurer will:

• create a new UK charity.
• select and open a bank account.
• oversee, approve and present budgets, accounts and financial statements.
• ensure accounts are prepared and disclosed in the form required by the relevant statutory bodies, eg Charity Commission.
• ensure the charity has an appropriate reserves policy and investment policy.
• gain a higher sense of personal well-being.

The Treasurer should have:

• financial qualifications and experience.
• a willingness to make unpopular recommendations to the board.

Download the full Job description here

Contact Morgan Saunders   Email morgan@covid-research.org.uk

Website: covid-research.org.uk

The Shuttleworth Trust

Closing Date: 23 May 2021   Based: Old Warden, Near Biggleswade, Bedfordshire

The Shuttleworth Trust is seeking three new Trustees.

The Trust is a Bedfordshire-based education charity with a historic estate and an internationally significant working collection of cars, aircraft and agricultural machinery, supported by a hospitality business and a large Estate. It also hosts Shuttleworth College, an externally-managed agricultural college.

Following a major restructure of the business, we seek new chairs of our Finance and our Visitor Attraction sub-Committees so applications from candidates with experience in these areas will be particularly welcome. Our volunteer Trustees offer around 12 days per year. We welcome candidates with the capacity to become a future Chair of Trustees.

The closing date for application is 23 May with interviews in June and July.

Download the full Job description (pdf) here

Contact Linda Morley for enquiries or an application pack   01767 627911
Email linda.morley@shuttleworth.org

Website: shuttleworth.org

Darlington Mind

Closing Date: 6 June 2021   Based: Darlington

Darlington Mind is a well-established charity which exists to support vulnerable adults and children to cope with mental ill health.

We are looking for Trustees to join our existing Board who have a wide range of skills and experience in governing charitable organisations and businesses. If you are seeking to develop your experience and skills and give something back to the community in Darlington, parts of County Durham and North Yorkshire we would love to hear from you (average commitment 1 hour per week):

1) Assist Trustees to provide an overview of the finances of the organisation. We have experienced and qualified staff and support from our external accountant but it would be useful to have someone with experience of managing finance and budgets who could interpret financial matters strategically.

2) Provide strategic input into the promotion of the charity. We also have marketing experience amongst the team but would welcome additional expertise.

Trustee roles are voluntary and financial responsibility remains the joint responsibility of the whole board. However, we find it useful to have a board member with a particular focus on finance who can provide challenge and support to the Executive team and the rest of the board.

Download the full Job description (pdf) here

Contact Simon Davidson - Chief Executive Officer    07572 888084
Email simon.davidson@darlingtonmind.com

Website: darlingtonmind.com