Chair Assistant (Volunteer Role) - Volunteer

Babyi; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A charity organization in Greater London is seeking a Chair Assistant to support leadership and strengthen daily operations. This role involves coordinating activities, managing schedules, and ensuring effective communication within the team. The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, and possesses strong communication skills. This position offers a chance to gain valuable experience in charity leadership while contributing to meaningful change in the community.

Qualifications

• Excellent spoken and written communication skills.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks effectively.
• Professionalism in handling sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chairperson with coordination and organisational tasks.
• Monitor progress against strategic goals and report updates.
• Manage scheduling, meetings, and follow-up actions.
• Help oversee volunteer activities and engagement.

Skills

Strong communication skills

People management skills

Organisational skills

Proactive attitude

Job description

Join BABY-I at a pivotal stage of growth. As Chair Assistant, you’ll support leadership, strengthen operations, and help drive our vision forward.

What difference will you make?

By joining BABY-I, you will play a vital role in strengthening our daily operations and shaping the charity’s long-term vision. Your input will help us connect more effectively with service users, funders, and the wider public. With your support, we’ll ensure our resources and initiatives truly reflect our mission and create lasting impact.

This is a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience in charity leadership, contribute to meaningful change, and help BABY-I thrive in its next phase of growth.

What are we looking for?

We’re looking for someone who’s highly organised and can juggle multiple tasks with ease, reliable and committed for a 6–12 month role, and great at both spoken and written communication. You’ll be proactive, able to work independently, and handle sensitive information with professionalism and discretion. Strong people skills are key for working with both volunteers and staff, along with a calm, practical approach to problem-solving.

What will you be doing?

We are seeking a dedicated Chair Assistant to work closely with our Chairperson in coordinating daily activities and ensuring smooth organisational progress. This role is central to maintaining effective communication, scheduling, and follow-up actions, while also supporting our team of volunteers.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Chairperson with coordination and organisational tasks.
• Monitor progress against strategic goals and report updates.
• Support communication across the team and stakeholders.
• Manage scheduling, meetings, and follow-up actions.
• Help oversee volunteer activities and engagement.

Ideal Candidate

• Strong communication and people‑management skills.
• Highly organised, proactive, and able to work independently.
• Passionate about supporting the charity’s vision and values.
• Committed to helping BABY‑I grow into a leading charity.