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Volunteer Advisory Committee Chair, Northern Ireland (BBC Children in Need)

BBC Children in Need

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Voluntary position
BBC Children in Need are currently looking for a Voluntary Advisory Committee Chair for Northern Ireland.

Job Introduction

BBC Children in Need exists to make a positive difference to the lives of disadvantaged children and young people across the UK. Our refreshed objectives and activities will ensure the impact we have on children’s lives is front and centre of the work the charity undertakes over and above the projects and services we fund.

Our focus is on finding and funding the inspiring ideas that change children’s lives.

And whilst we know that every child deserves a childhood that is safe, happy and secure, we know too that a growing number of children are experiencing ever increasing and more complex levels of disadvantage.  In order to find and fund the inspiring ideas, we will build on our commitment across the organisation to work collaboratively with all those who share our aspirations for children and young people.

Role Responsibility

The Chair will be responsible for leading the Advisory Committee meeting. In their absence the Vice-Chair will assume this responsibility.  The Chair will be expected to demonstrate unbiased, clear and supportive leadership; an ability to manage a diverse range of personalities and experiences, and lead the committee through difficult decision-making by placing the balance of emphasis on information and objectivity. 

The Chair will not normally be expected to undertake reads on individual applications. Their role in the application/assessment process will be to maintain an overview and ensure a robust and positive decision making process.

Appointments are of a voluntary nature. They are initially made for a three year period, and confirmed by the BBC Children in Need Appeal Trustees. Appointments are subject to satisfactory references and an ID check. In addition to this Committee members are required to sign up to Terms of Reference and a Code of Conduct. 

Committee members are also required to sign a BBC Children in Need Personal Disclosure Form, a Fit and Proper Persons Declaration and an annual Declaration of Interest. Advisory Committee members are expected to strictly observe confidentiality on matters relating to grant applications.

Please note: We are currently recruiting for Northern Ireland Volunteer Committee members.  For further information on this and the role of the Voluntary Advisory Committee, please go to https://careerssearch.bbc.co.uk/jobs/job/Volunteer-Advisory-Committee-Member-Northern-Ireland-BBC-Children-in-Need/37030

Are you the right candidate?

BBC Children in Need is seeking to recruit individuals who are committed to improving outcomes for disadvantaged children and young people.

We expect all members of the Committee to bring:

  • Sound understanding of the issues facing disadvantaged children and young people.
  • Good understanding of the voluntary and statutory sectors.
  • Ability to analyse complex written and financial information.
  • Ability to assess the feasibility of projects and remain objective.
  • Good interpersonal skills with an ability to communicate with people of all types and all levels.
  • Good level of IT literacy.

Commitment to equality of opportunity.

Package Description

To apply, please send a CV and a covering letter demonstrating how you meet the specific requirements of this role as outlined above, to [email protected] by midnight on 31st March 2019.  Please clearly specify the role that you are applying for.

N.B. Please apply by email not through by clicking the 'Apply' button below.

As we seek to maintain a balance of skills and experience across our Committee we will be actively seeking to select new Committee members who add value by bringing diversity to the current membership.

For further information about the role please contact Fionnuala Walsh, National Head– Northern Ireland on 028 90338221.

Interviews will be held in BBC Broadcasting House on week beginning Monday 15th April 2019.

Successful candidates will be invited to observe the full Committee Meeting on Tuesday 14th May 2019 and attend an Induction thereafter (date to be agreed).

About the BBC

We don’t focus simply on what we do – we also care how we do it. Our values and the way we behave are important to us. Please make sure you’ve read about our values and behaviours in the document attached below.

Diversity matters at the BBC. We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, enabling all of our employees to thrive and achieve their full potential.

We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of the BBC – whether that’s to contribute to our programming or our wide range of non-production roles. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity. 

We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexuality, social background, religion and/or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles, unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.

To find out more about Diversity and Inclusion at the BBC, please click here

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Closing Date

Sunday / 31 March 2019
11:59pm

Contact Details

To apply, please send a CV and a covering letter demonstrating how you meet the specific requirements of this role as outlined above, to [email protected] by midnight on 31st March 2019

Interviews will be held in BBC Broadcasting House on week beginning Monday 15th April 2019.

Successful candidates will be invited to observe the full Committee Meeting on Tuesday 14th May 2019 and attend an Induction thereafter (date to be agreed).

BBC Broadcasting House, Ormeau Avenue
Belfast
BT2 8HQ
United Kingdom

More Information

https://careerssearch.bbc.co.uk/jobs/job/Volunteer-Advisory-Committee-Chair-Northern-Ireland-BBC-Children-in-Need/37212

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