Youth Voice (18-30yr old) – National Lottery Community Fund (England, Northern Ireland, Scotlan[...]

Strictlyboardroom; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 6,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for young leaders to shape community funding decisions! This role allows you to represent your peers on the Country Committee, guiding the strategic direction of the National Lottery Community Fund. As a member, you'll leverage your understanding of youth needs and decision-making skills to influence funding that tackles poverty and promotes equity. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to empowering young voices and making a tangible impact in communities across the UK. This non-executive role requires a commitment of approximately 2 days per month for a two-year term, with training provided to enhance your skills.

Benefits

Young Trustee Movement Board Boost Program

Training funded by the Fund

Qualifications

• Understanding of young people's needs and experience in leadership roles.
• Ability to develop effective relationships and communication with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Guide the Fund's strategic direction and make decisions on funding applications.
• Represent the Fund publicly, upholding principles of public service.

Skills

Youth leadership

Communication skills

Decision making

Relationship management

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Job description

Youth Voice (18-30yr old) – National Lottery Community Fund (England, Northern Ireland, Scotland & Wales) Closed

*Closes 13th October*

Could you help decide how National Lottery money supports communities?

As the largest funder of community activity in the UK, we’re trusted to turn money raised by players of the National Lottery into game-changing grants across the UK. Working within and alongside communities, we respond to their unique needs and opportunities, keeping our decision-making local. We are determined to focus on areas of greatest need, meeting communities where they are and helping to tackle poverty, disadvantage, and discrimination.

Country Committees help shape the strategic direction of The National Lottery Community Fund, focusing on four missions: supporting communities to connect, supporting environmentally sustainable communities, enabling children and young people to thrive, and enabling healthier lives. The primary role for Committee members is to use their knowledge and strategic thinking to guide the Fund, make decisions on large funding applications, and serve as ambassadors for the Fund.

This is an exciting time of renewal following the launch of our new strategy, ‘It starts with community’, setting a new direction to 2030. We are committed to helping children and young people thrive by involving them in decisions that affect them and their communities. Therefore, we seek 18-30-year-olds who bring a broad range of knowledge, skills, and lived and learned experiences as young people in today’s society.

How to apply

Please upload your CV and provide an 800-word statement demonstrating how you meet the criteria below to help us understand how you stand out among applicants to represent your peers on our Country Committee.

The Criteria

• Youth leadership: Understanding of young people's needs and experience representing their voices in leadership or governance roles.
• Country context: Interest in your country’s political, social, and cultural landscape and the role of the voluntary and community sector.
• Communication skills: Confidence in verbal, written, and listening skills, especially in situations requiring prioritization and challenge.
• Decision making: Ability to understand complex issues and make informed decisions considering various demands.
• Relationship management: Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships and communication with committee members, senior leaders, and community organizations, with a strong commitment to equity and inclusion.
• Representing the Fund: Experience representing an organization or similar entity and willingness to represent the Fund publicly, upholding principles of public service.
• Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: Understanding and commitment to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion within a public body and funding organization.
• Governance: Awareness of governance frameworks aligned with the Fund’s strategy and public accountability.

This is a non-executive role requiring approximately 2 days per month (variable) for a two-year term.

Salary: £5,232 per annum after completing the Young Trustee Movement 6-month Board Boost Program starting November 2024. This £3,000 training is funded by the Fund.

Closing date: Sunday 13 October midnight
Interviews: Week of 21 October
Board Boost Program: Six 2-hour meetings from November to April