Sunshine of Hounslow & Ealing is a
vibrant, community-focused organisation dedicated to improving the lives of
local residents. We are passionate about inclusion, accessibility, and making a
positive difference across Hounslow and Ealing. We are currently seeking a positive, committed,
and community-minded individual to join our Management Committee on a voluntary
basis. This role is ideal for someone who wants to give back, including retired
professionals who still want to use their skills to make an impact.
Location: Hounslow / Ealing
Time Commitment: 6 meetings per year (bi-monthly)
You will work closely with the CEO and fellow committee members to provide leadership, oversight, and strategic direction, ensuring the organisation is well-governed, sustainable, and effective.
What We Offer
- Support and guidance from the CEO
- A friendly, inclusive team environment
- Opportunity to shape and support community services
- Travel expenses covered
- Open to all ages and backgrounds
If you can check emails, use basic Excel, and care about your community — we’d love to hear from you.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Governance & Leadership
- Support the CEO in delivering the organisation’s vision, strategy, and business plans
- Ensure strong governance, accountability, and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
- Lead and contribute to key governance matters
- Ensure policies are up to date and compliant with changes in legislation
- Monitor and evaluate organisational performance against agreed objectives
- Ensure the organisation is well-run, transparent, and accountable
Strategic & Operational Oversight
- Attend and actively contribute to bi-monthly Management Committee meetings
- Assist with strategic planning and programme development
- Monitor projects and provide constructive feedback to improve service delivery
- Oversee organisational records, policies, and key documentation
- Support responsible management of organisational resources and assets
Finance & Sustainability
- Oversee finances, including budgeting and resource allocation
- Work with the Finance Manager and trustees to ensure financial stability
- Support fundraising activities and long-term sustainability planning
- Help develop and maintain relationships with funders (statutory and non-statutory)
People & Community Engagement
- Provide guidance or mentorship to staff and volunteers where appropriate
- Support staff recruitment, training, development, and performance management
- Represent the organisation at meetings, events, networking opportunities, and in the media
- Build and maintain strong relationships with partners, funders, and service users
- Advocate for inclusivity and accessibility across all activities
Administration & Digital Support
Support basic digital administration (emails, Excel, filing)
What skills do I need?
Essential
- Honest, positive, and energetic approach
- DBS check (required)
- Able to work with people from all ages and backgrounds
- Comfortable using email and Microsoft Excel
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Organised, reliable, and self-motivated
- Able to commit to at least 4 Management Committee meetings per year and respond to occasional organisational matters
Desirable
- Experience in the charity, voluntary, public, or community sector
- Previous leadership or governance experience
- Retired professionals warmly encouraged to apply
- Knowledge of CICs, governance, or nonprofit management
- Friendly nature and genuine passion for community service
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