Management Committee Volunteer

Management Committee Volunteer

Posted for Sunshine of Hounslow

Posted by Ealing & Hounslow Council for Voluntary Service

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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