Charity Vacancies    

The National Examining Board for Dental Nurses

Closing Date: 10 July 2020   Based: Preston, Lancashire

The National Examining Board for Dental Nurses (NEBDN) is a leading provider of qualifications for dental nurses in the UK, delivering awards in both pre-registration and post-registration areas. As a registered charity, we’ve been examining and awarding dental nursing qualifications for over 75 years, and ensure that students’ knowledge, understanding and practical skills are assessed by highly experienced practitioners.

A new opportunity has come up for four new lay Trustees to join our team! Currently our Board is made up of 12 Trustees and you will be replacing those who have completed their time in position.

Desired skills and experience
As a lay Trustee you are not required to have any dental knowledge. At present we are especially interested to hear from applicants with expertise in Financial Management and would hope to make at least one appointment in this area. We would also welcome applications from those who have a background in Marketing, Business, Education or Law.

What’s in it for the volunteer?
Whether you’re looking for a new opportunity or challenge to enhance your career objectives or looking for a chance to work for a leading awarding organisation supporting the future of dental nurse education, NEBDN can support you. You will get an opportunity to contribute ideas, attend conferences and work on one of our Committees – this will be discussed upon interview

Time and commitment
Meetings held regionally and virtually. Overall the time commitment is approximately 12 days a year plus preparation time.

Download the full Job description (pdf) here and Application form here

Interviews: 3-4 August 2020

On receipt of application, you will be sent the Trustee information pack unless requested beforehand. This will provide further information regarding the position, key dates for applicant interviews and development and appraisal.

If you have any queries about the application or wish to discuss the post prior to application, please contact Tara Stephenson - Executive Assistant to CEO   01772 429994
Email tara.stephenson@nebdn.org

Website: nebdn.org

 

Spinal Injuries Association

Closing Date: 26 June 2020   Based: Milton Keynes

Board member at Spinal Injuries Association (SIA)

We’re recruiting two new Trustees who, like us, share our burning ambition that every person paralysed by spinal cord injury should lead a fulfilled life. To support the 50,000 people living in the UK with a spinal cord injury and the hundreds of thousands of people who are their families, friends and loved ones we’re building a nationwide network of expert people and partners. It’s both ambitious and innovative, but no less than what is needed.

Passionate about helping people paralysed by spinal cord injury to lead the best life they can, with lived experienced of spinal cord injury, our Trustees use their own skills and experience to ensure that we are a truly 'user-led' organisation building a better SIA able to serve the needs of every SCI person. Through good governance, Trustees ensure we are a well-run and responsible organization.

We are seeking applicants who share our enthusiasm and determination for a better life for every SCI person. We see potential as equal to experience and positively welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and from women who are both currently under-represented on the Board. We are prioritising applicants who have lived experience of, or have been affected, by spinal cord injury.

Download the full Job description (pdf) here

Contact Bernie Murphy   Email b.murphy@spinal.co.uk

Website: spinal.co.uk

 

Citizens Advice South Warwickshire

Closing Date: 30 June 2020   Based: Leamington Spa and Stratford upon Avon

Citizens Advice South Warwickshire (CASW) is a local charity which helps thousands of people each year by providing free, independent and confidential advice on a variety of issues, for example, benefits, housing, employment and many more.

We give people the knowledge and the confidence they need to find a way forward - whoever they are and whatever their problem.

We are looking to recruit a new Trustee who shares the same passion to serve our community as we do. This is a voluntary role and the Trustee will work with the Board and Senior Management Team to ensure we continue to deliver great service - even in the current challenging environment where we have continued to operate for the benefit of our clients.

You will be expected to attend 8 meetings per annum, including the AGM and also to attend and chair the Finance Sub-Committee; as well as provide financial advice and guidance to the Board and Senior Management Team.

In return you will be able to share your experience in driving forward a progressive charity and make a real contribution to your community.

Please find more information about the Job description and application details here

Contact Yvonne Hunter - Chair of Trustees for queries about the role
Email yvonne.hunter@casouthwarwickshire.org.uk
Jack James-Fagg - Office Operations Manager for application and organisational queries
Email jack.jamesfagg@casouthwarwickshire.org.uk

Website: casouthwarwickshire.org.uk

 

Parents and Children Together

Placed: 12 June 2020   Based: Reading, Berkshire

Parents and Children Together (PACT)  Do you have financial analysis, governance and team skills to join PACT as Treasurer to our Board of Trustees? We are one of the UK’s leading independent adoption charities and a family support provider, helping 100s of families every year.

The Treasurer works with Trustees and the Executive Team, developing financial strategies for our ambitious plans, ensures oversight of the charity’s financial operations, provides reassurance to the Board of the charity’s short and long-term viability.

The Treasurer ensures the charity fulfils its responsibilities for financial governance, giving advice when needed to the Head of Finance, and to fellow Trustees.

• Outstanding record of professional achievement in your field, a reputation for excellence, and focus on strategic finance, audit and risk, planning and performance.
• Qualified as an accountant (to at least AAT, higher would be beneficial). Understanding of risk management at Board level.
• Experience gained as Trustee or Non-Executive Director in a charity, social enterprise and/or Social Care Sector would be an advantage but not essential.
• Strong understanding of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of charity Trusteeship (training provided to ensure up-to-date knowledge); agreement to and acceptance of these duties.
• Investment experience would be beneficial.

However this is not exhaustive and we are interested in a variety of experience and perspective so do not let it put you off applying.

Download the full Job description (pdf) here

Contact Mike Allen - inVOLve Community Services   01344 383 519   Email intrusted@involve.community

Website: pactcharity.org

 

PEER

Closing Date: 1 August 2020   Based: London, N19

PEER is seeking to appoint a Treasurer to join its Board of Trustees. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with experience of the Charities SORP, and it would also be an advantage if they had an interest in the visual arts and/or community engagement projects. They will join an energetic and an active board who take pride in their support of this acclaimed small-scale arts organisation, which has grown from strength to strength for more than 20 years.

PEER’s core ethos is to embed its activities into the local community and to offer and promote the highest quality art as being part of daily life. We have done this through our ambitious programme of projects working with nearly 150 artists, writers, curators and educators over two decades. It is equally our ambition to nurture and provide a platform for the talent of a diverse range of emerging, mid-career and established artists enabling them to take new risks. Past and recent examples include important commissions with Mike Nelson, Bob & Roberta Smith, Siobhan Hapaska, Fiona Banner, Emma Hart, Jimmy Robert and Catherine Story, to name but a few.

Download the full Job description (pdf) here

Contact Rosa Harvest - Deputy Director   Email rosa@peeruk.org

Website: peeruk.org

 

RAMP

Closing Date: 5 July 2020   Based: Vauxhall, London

The RAMP (Resettlement, Asylum and Migration Policy) project is a cross-party initiative which seeks to reimagine a world-class ethical migration system for a successful and integrated Britain. We achieve this by seconding high-quality researchers and advisers to a range of politicians, both within parliament and across our cities, so that they can think more deeply and collaborate more widely on migration and integration issues.

It began life within the Good Faith Partnership but was recently established as a separate organisation and a new Director recruited.

We are looking for a Treasurer who believes in the power of cross-party working and collaboration between politics, civil society and business to bring about change. They will work closely with the Executive Chair, other Board members, and the Director to lead the organisation, shaping its strategy and advising the board on how to carry out its financial responsibilities, supporting their financial decision-making, overseeing the preparation and scrutiny of annual accounts and supporting the team to put financial processes and controls in place.

Ideally candidates would have first-hand experience of migration to the UK or of the UK asylum system. Board positions are unremunerated and non-Exec Directors are asked to commit 6 days per year.

Download the full Job description here
To express your interest, please send your CV to info@rampproject.org and use ‘RAMP Board’ in the email subject line.

Contact Laura Taylor - Director   Email laura.taylor@rampproject.org

Website: rampproject.org

 

Roundabout

Closing Date: 10 July 2020   Based: Blackminster, Evesham

The Roundabout charity has over 25 years experience of providing donated essential furniture and other household items to individuals and families in financial need via a referral process across Worcestershire, West Warwickshire and the North Cotswolds. In addition to diverting reusable furniture items away from landfill Roundabout also provides volunteering opportunities and vocational training opportunities for people with disabilities. Roundabout has approximately 50 regular volunteers of which over a third are living with or recovering from mental health issues or have a physical disability or both. Roundabout prides itself as being very inclusive.

In 2019 Roundabout was presented with the Queens Award for voluntary service in recognition of the charitable achievements.

The Board of Roundabout are now seeking to appoint a new volunteer Honorary Treasurer to maintain an overview of the organisation’s financial affairs working in conjunction with the Company Secretary, ensure its financial viability and ensure that proper financial records and procedures are maintained.

The charity is based near Evesham, South Worcestershire. The Honorary Treasurer would be required to attend a minimum of four quarterly meetings throughout the year at the charities base.

Download the full Job description here

Contact Peter Andrews   Email manager@roundaboutevesham.org.uk
Roundabout 7a Blackminster Business Park, Blackminster, Worcs WR11 7RE

Website: roundaboutevesham.org.uk

 

Citizens Advice New Forest

Closing Date: 31 July 2020   Based: Lymington, Hampshire

Citizens Advice New Forest is a local independent charity reliant on committed volunteers and local funding. We provide free and independent advice to help people solve the difficulties they face, and we seek to improve the policies and practices that affect peoples’ lives.

The Treasurer will act as the lead trustee in overseeing the financial governance of the organisation and will play an active role in ensuring that all trustees are fully able to understand the charity’s financial arrangements and contribute to financial discussion and decisions.

The Treasurer has oversight of financial accounting including management accounts, budgets, annual financials and similar reporting. The specific tasks within this role are:

• Ongoing oversight of the permanent Finance Officer.
• Board reporting including Management Accounts, Forecasts, CAB National reporting, etc. Responsibility for the Annual Audited Accounts.
• Supporting the Chief Officer in the production of an Annual Budget.
• Management of cash/assets including investment of free reserves.
• Engagement with longer term strategy, forecasting, fundraising and reporting to donors/funders.
• Chairing a Finance & General Purposes Committee of the Board.
• Ongoing financial input to the Board on a wide variety of matters arising including new projects and contracts, property, etc.

Download the full Job description (pdf) here

Contact Mr E S Read, Treasurer, email treasurer-1@newforest.cabnet.org.uk

Website: newforestcab.org.uk

 

The Griffin Community Trust

Placed: 4 June 2020   Based: East London

The Griffin Community Trust   We are looking for an enthusiastic person with finance or management experience to join our small but vibrant charity in East London in the role of Treasurer.

Background   The Griffin Community Trust was established over 30 years ago with aims to reduce social isolation among older people in east London and provide accommodation for medical and dental students. The 23 students living at Griffin House run regular social events and a befriending scheme for older people in East London. We work with the residents of Shaftesbury Lodge (in Poplar) and visitors to Toynbee Hall (in Aldgate).

The Trust is managed by a committee of Trustees and is in excellent financial position. The role of Treasurer is a part-time voluntary commitment working with the Trust Administrator to oversee finances and provide general advice on financial matters. It would involve attending committee meetings (on alternate months) and some limited email correspondence, mainly with the trust administrator.

Information   For more information please browse our website: griffincommunitytrust.org

To discuss the position please contact:
Dr Olugbenga Akinkugbe - Vice Chair  077 3446 9702  Email o.akinkugbe@gmail.com
Dr Veronica White - Chair  Email vlcwhite@btinternet.com

 

Transition Network

Closing Date: 12 July 2020   Based: Totnes, Devon

Transition Network is a charity registered in England and Wales that works internationally to support the Transition movement. Can you bring an understanding of budgets and organisational finances, a fresh perspective, time and energy to help us to deliver on our purpose and strategy?

Transition community groups in 40 countries are developing a huge variety of approaches to create a low-carbon future and nurture a caring culture - addressing the complex challenges of our time by developing community resilience and creative innovation for sustainability.

We are looking for a new Treasurer to join our team as a trustee, and we welcome applicants from a diversity of backgrounds and lived experiences. As Treasurer you would join a groundbreaking organisation, using shared governance structures and processes.

We're looking for someone who is drawn to the financial role and with relevant experience to offer. Being a trustee is an unpaid, voluntary role (as generally required by charity regulations). Trustees serve an initial term of four years and may then apply for reselection for a further four years.

Our office is in Totnes, Devon. Most staff work from home across south England and in Brussels and Portugal. Almost all meetings are held online so trustees need good internet connection and the computer equipment to engage with googledocs and online video calls. When staff and trustees meet in person it is likely to be Bristol, Dorset, Devon, Somerset or London.

Download the full Recruitment pack for more details about what we’re looking for and how to apply.

Contact Nicola Hillary with any enquiries about the role trustee-recruitment@transitionnetwork.org

Website: transitionnetwork.org

 

Downright Excellent

Closing Date: 3 July 2020   Based: London E2

Downright Excellent’s mission is to enable children with Down syndrome to maximise their potential. We deliver a range of interventions and support to both children with Down syndrome and their families in Greater London.

We are seeking a deputy treasurer to join our board as we navigate our way through the challenges presented by the current Covid-19 crisis, and plan for mitigating the longer-term impacts.

Our volunteer deputy treasurer will work closely with our treasurer to maintain the finances of our charity, ensuring our funds are spent in the most effective way. Working with the wider trustee team, you will also contribute to our fundraising strategy and efforts.

You will develop your skills, expand your knowledge and make a significant contribution to improving the lives of children with Down syndrome and their families. You will also meet new people, enjoy new experiences and be part of an energetic and committed board of trustees.

We are particularly looking for someone with charity accounting experience. You can expect to spend around 8 hours a month in this role.

To find out more about the role, please visit our website at downrightexcellent.org/news or download the full Job description (pdf) here

To apply contact Angela Noonan   Email noonan.angela@gmail.com and include your CV and a covering letter.
If you wish to discuss the role, call Angela on 079 4163 0603

Website:  downrightexcellent.org

 

St Francis Dogs Home

Placed: 29 May 2020   Based: Newquay, Cornwall

St Francis Dogs Home is looking for an Honorary Treasurer.

St Francis Dogs Home is at an exciting point in its development. Founded in 1955, the beauful rescue centre in Newquay, Cornwall, has recently closed for a major rebuild project. St Francis is looking for an Hon. Treasurer to join our very committed Trustee board. The Trustees are very excited to be realising our vision of a brand new centre, just half a mile from the beach. Don’t feel that living in Cornwall is an essenal requirement - we have all learnt how easy it is to operate remotely and can discuss how this might work best.

The charity, which has reconstuted itself as a Charitable Incorporated Institution (CII), is an active member of the ADCH, the Associaon of Dogs and Cats Homes (www.adch.org.uk). The ADCH promotes best practice in animal welfare for dogs and cats. Our members are dedicated to dog rescue & cat rescue.

The centre is set about half a mile from the beach in Newquay, Cornwall. The Treasurer does not need to live locally now we have all learnt how easy it is to operate remotely and can discuss how this might work best.

Download the full Job description (pdf) here

If you have the right skills and would like to help animals in this way, please contact our Chair,
Tracey Collins   075 6834 6701   Email traceycollins360@icloud.com

Website:  stfrancisnewquay.org.uk

 

Women’s Sport Trust

Closing Date: 25 June 2020   Based: London – but we are all home based

Founded in 2012, Women’s Sport Trust (WST) raises the visibility and increases the impact of women’s sport through the promotion of role models, increasing media coverage and improving funding. We are a leading UK charity focused on using the power of sport to accelerate gender equality. WST creates opportunities to engage decision makers who have the capacity to reshape a more inclusive sporting landscape. WST is a dynamic, innovative and progressive organization that is action oriented.

We are seeking a new Treasurer to join our board of trustees and support the charity.

Download the full Job description (pdf) here

Contact Tammy Parlour   Email tammyparlour@womenssporttrust.com

Website:  womenssporttrust.com

 

British Association for Music Therapy

Closing Date: 3 July 2020   Based: Islington, London

The British Association for Music Therapy is the UK’s professional body for music therapy, providing practitioners with professional support, information and training opportunities. We provide a voice for the profession, as well as for those who could benefit from music therapy. We are committed to promoting and raising awareness of music therapy, developing understanding of music therapy through providing information to the public, and supporting the advancement of education, research and professional practice.

Having recently hired our first CEO, we are embarking on an exciting period of organisational development. The Honorary Treasurer will play a key part by advising the Board on the financial implications of our strategic plans, ensuring that we have the resources we need to reach our goals, and overseeing the financial policies and procedures of the charity.

Our current treasurer is retiring and we are looking for a strategically minded person with a recognised financial qualification, relevant financial experience and a strong interest in the BAMT's work to succeed him. Ideally you will also have experience of charity governance, and knowledge of IT, enterprise development and/or project management would be an advantage. A full role description and person specification are attached, along with details of how to apply.

Download the full Job description here

Contact Usha Aravinth   020 7837 6100 (8 - 3.30 pm Mon to Fri only)   Email info@bamt.org

Website:  bamt.org