Introduction
Offset Projects champions the agency, energy and ideas of under 25s. We’re inspired by their activism, entrepreneurship, innovation and imagination. Their ideas are often muffled by adults’ voices, and we’re changing that. We place a mix of young voices offering different perspectives, opinions and lived experiences at the heart of Offset. They influence decision making at all levels, including project delivery and governance. You can learn more about our work at offsetprojects.org.uk.
Offset Projects is an established Community Interest Company. This year, we will transition to becoming a registered charity, marking an important and exciting milestone in our organisational development.
Role Summary
We are looking for a Board member with experience in human resources, people management, or organisational development. This role is not operational. The Board member will support the Board and Executive Directors by offering strategic advice, insight, and constructive challenge, with a particular focus on ensuring Offset Projects remains compliant with employment law, good HR practice, and relevant regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
* Ensure Offset Projects remains true to its mission of empowering young people through creativity and leadership while transitioning successfully to a registered charity.
* Provide strategic oversight and advice on people related matters, ensuring policies, practices, and culture align with Offset Projects’ values and legal responsibilities as a charity.
* Ensure the organisation’s strategy aligns with its mission, making informed decisions that maximise impact for young people.
* Work collaboratively with Board members to oversee financial planning and ensure resources are used effectively to support the organisation’s long-term sustainability/impact.
* Ensure Offset Projects operates in line with governance and regulatory requirements, and ethical best practices.
* Identify and mitigate risks, ensuring safeguarding policies protect the wellbeing of young people, staff, and volunteers.
* Act as an ambassador for Offset Projects, building relationships with key stakeholders and championing the voices of young people.
Skills & Experience
* Professional experience in HR, people management and/or organisational development.
* An understanding of employment law, good HR practice, and trustee responsibilities within a charitable context.
* A passion for empowering young people through creativity and leadership.
Time Commitment & Remuneration
There are four Board meetings per year scheduled quarterly. Additional Board meetings may be called when necessary. These are mostly held online, with some in person where possible. Each Board member should attend a minimum of three meetings per year. Board members serve a term of three years with the possibility of reappointment for an additional term. Meetings are designed to be inclusive and accessible to all board members.
From time to time, additional hours may be required to provide strategic advice on HR matters or support the review and development of relevant policies.
This is a voluntary role. Board members do not receive any financial remuneration, although expenses for travel may be claimed.
How to Apply
Please contact hello@offsetprojects.org.uk to arrange an informal discussion about the role. This initial discussion helps us understand more about your interest in the Board, your skills and experience, and to answer any questions you may have.
Potential candidates will then be invited to submit a short formal application which will be reviewed by elected Board members. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to interview.
Please note that formal appointment to the role will be subject to the completion of our Board member vetting procedures in line with our Board Recruitment Policy, Safer Recruitment Policy and Equal Opportunities Policy.
If you have a particular access need and would like to discuss the support you may require, please let us know. We’d be happy to hear from you.
A full recruitment pack can be downloaded at: www.offsetprojects.org.uk/work-with-us
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