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Non-executive director – volunteer

Summary

We're looking for experienced business leaders to provide strategic oversight as volunteer Non-Executive Directors on our small, friendly Board. Through this work, you'll have the opportunity to use all your business skills and experience for good; to make a transformative impact on the lives of autistic girls and gender non-conforming young people in the Bristol area. Is this you, or someone you know?

Volunteer position (expenses paid)
1-2 days per month
Remote working, with occasional in-person meetings in Bristol
One year term, with possible opportunity for extension

About NeonDaisy

NeonDaisy is a Bristol-based social enterprise working with neurodivergent girls and gender non-conforming young people and their families. We run neuro-affirmative, autistic-led groups for young people to connect with others as their true selves. We also help parents and professionals to be allies to neurodivergent young people.

Who we’re looking for

We are looking for volunteer Non-Executive Directors to join our Board, working with our friendly Executive Director team to help oversee the management of NeonDaisy.

Responsibilities

Take part in monthly board meetings and occasional workstream meetings as agreed to provide oversight in:

Strategy and operational management

Input to NeonDaisy’s Story of Change
Monitor progress against NeonDaisy’s business plan
Input to specific workstreams as needed (eg strategy, finance, commercial development)

Finance

Review company budgets
Monitor progress against financial plans
Sign off annual accounts

Governance and compliance

Provide support and thoughtful challenge for our neurodiverse executive team
Ensure the company is complying with its legal responsibilities, policies and procedures
Ensure the controls and systems are in place to safeguard the corporate governance of the company
Champion a culture of dynamic risk management

Your skills and experience

We’re looking for people who have had previous board or senior leadership experience, especially those who’ve led the growth of a small company.

You’ll bring experience and expertise in at least one of the following areas (preferably in a small/medium not-for-profit organisation):

Organisational management and leadership
Governance and compliance
Financial and budgetary planning and oversight; financial risk management
Commercial development and revenue generation

We encourage fresh insights and cross-pollination from different sectors. You don’t need to have worked in this area before or personal experience of autism or ADHD. But you will need to have an interest in neurodiversity and neuro-affirmative approaches, and be keen to learn more.

Although our organisation currently works in Bristol and surrounding counties, you do not need to be from the area yourself; UK-based people applying from outside the Bristol area are welcome to apply. Our board meetings can be held online if required. However, you may be required to travel to attend occasional organisational development workshops in person (eg once/twice a year).

We can provide any support or learning required to help you understand more about the work we do, the environment we’re working in, and all of our different stakeholder groups.

You’ll bring:

Willingness to give the necessary time and commitment to make a full contribution to the board
Ability to challenge supportively and contribute from your own experience
Curiosity and an ability to listen to, respect and reflect on other people’s opinions
A clear and inclusive communication style
A collaborative approach
A flair for enabling others
Personal integrity
Independent judgement

We would like to become a more diverse board, and would like to particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, for example people from ethnic minorities, LGBTQIA+ people and disabled people.

How to apply

Please email hello@neondaisy.org.uk explaining (500 words max):

What you'd like to get out of this role
Why your skills and experience would help NeonDaisy flourish

If you’d prefer, you can send us a voice recording or a video instead (3 mins max).

Please send your application by Friday 28 June 2024.

After sending us your application, we’ll invite you for an informal chat with the Managing Director.

If you would like to have a chat with us before submitting an application, this will need to be in the week beginning 24 June due to annual leave – please email us to arrange.

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Operations Coordinator - fixed term contract/part-time

15 hours per week / £15 per hour

Fixed term contract
Start date June/July 2024
Finish date: 31 March 2025 (with possible opportunity for extension, funding dependent)
Flexible working
Remote working, with some requirement for in person meetings as agreed.

Deadline for application: 15th May 2024

About NeonDaisy

NeonDaisy is a Bristol-based social enterprise working with neurodivergent girls and gender non-conforming young people and their families. We create neuro-affirmative autistic-led groups for young people to connect with others as their true selves, as well as helping parents and professionals to be allies to neurodivergent young people.

We’re committed to helping our neurodiverse team to bloom; this is at the heart of everything we do. The Operations Coordinator will have a critical role in enabling this.

Role summary

This is an exciting opportunity to make a direct impact on the wellbeing of autistic young people through your efficient behind-the-scenes coordination. This role would suit someone who’s interested in taking on some vital responsibilities in a small, friendly and very supportive team.

You’ll be responsible for the smooth running of two of our creative youth groups which run between September and March. You’ll create and work to a project plan so the groups run efficiently and on time. This will involve coordinating our team of neurodivergent facilitators and our partners, along with liaising with parents over the phone and on email.

As well as this, you’ll support with other administrative tasks as needed to ensure the business runs efficiently.

You’ll be a pragmatic person who enjoys mediating different viewpoints and information to find the best way forward. You don’t tend to get bogged down in detail, but you do like to see your projects through from start to finish.

You’ll also be an adaptable communicator. You stay calm and collected if something unexpected is thrown into the mix, and you’re always interested in exploring more efficient ways of doing things.

This is an exciting role for someone who’s super task-driven but also interested in having a hands-on role in the growth of a dynamic and ambitious social enterprise.

Main responsibilities

Coordinating youth groups

Creating and working to a project delivery plan for the successful delivery of two youth groups running concurrently between September 2024 and March 2025
Coordinating and supporting a neurodiverse network of group facilitators, volunteers and partners to ensure everyone has the information they need to work efficiently before and during the project, eg:
- Coordinating training workshops, meetings and supervision sessions
- Ensuring accessible and efficient information-sharing and record-keeping
- Managing shared calendar and coordinating onboarding calls
Working with NeonDaisy facilitators to ensure there are no barriers to inclusion/access
Coordinating group venue logistics
Liaising with parents/carers via phone calls and emails to ensure smooth flow of information.
Responding to ad hoc queries about the groups.

General business support

Finance support as needed, eg liaising with suppliers, managing and filing invoices
Database management
Maintaining quality of record keeping
Scheduling and coordinating policy reviews
Improving efficiency: Reviewing current processes and systems and scoping opportunities for improvements.

Experience needed (essential)

Proven experience of coordinating people-led projects successfully (within the non-profit sector preferred although this isn’t essential)
Proven experience in a business support, administrative or secretarial role

Attributes and skills needed

Passion for NeonDaisy’s neuro-affirmative ethos
Excellent organisational and time management skills. For example, able to focus on delivering on priorities while managing overlapping projects and competing deadlines.
Initiative and resourcefulness: Ability to think creatively around problems and barriers to find solutions.
Adaptable communicator: Curious about understanding the communication needs of others; comfortable with adapting your own verbal and written style as needed to ensure accessibility for whole team.
Skilful communicator: Clear, concise, professional
Self-motivated and independent: Comfortable driving your own work forward, taking responsibility for your workflow and meeting milestones (support will be provided by the Operations Manager as needed).
Flexible approach: Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and responsibilities.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

Other requirements:

Willingness to travel to occasional face to face meetings with team in Bristol area
Availability to work in the school holidays
Right to work in the UK

More information:

Includes company pension; statutory annual leave; sick pay.
We’re committed to building a diverse workforce and would like to encourage applications from under-represented groups, for example people from ethnic minorities, LGBTQIA+ people and disabled people.
At NeonDaisy, we take our responsibilities for the safety and welfare of the people who use our services, our staff, volunteers very seriously.

Find out more about us here: www.neondaisy.org.uk

Apply

To apply, please email Amber on hello@neondaisy.org.uk by Weds 15th May answering these questions (maximum of 500 words in total please):

Why are you interested in this role?
Why do you think you’d be brilliant in this role?

If you're successfully shortlisted, we’ll invite you for an interview. These will happen in the week beginning Monday 20th May (there may be flexibility with these timings if required).

If successful, you will be asked to provide the names of two referees who have known you for at least two years in a professional context.

If you have any questions about the role or the application process, or need information in a different format please contact Amber.