1. First Rung

Business development & Education Trustees

Hybrid/London

First Rung Limited, a registered charity involved in training, development and apprenticeships for disadvantaged young people, is looking for: A Trustee to support with Business Development and A Trustee to support with improving the quality of education.

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Who we are

Welcome to First Rung!


Here at First Rung we have been supporting young people across North London since 1983, helping them make that first step into a good job with training and prospects. The team is passionate about delivering the very best training and personal support in a dynamic, fun and friendly environment.


The role

Business development

Supporting the Senior Management Team to develop alternative funding sources. Including:

• Fundraising including Corporate and Trusts

• Government sources – DWP, DfE, ESFA

• Local Authority

Likely person requirements:

• Experience in charity fundraising

• Experience of developing ESFA Funding – Study Programmes, Apprenticeships, Adult Education Budget, Skills Bootcamps.

• A commitment to giving the benefit of personal time and experience to unpaid voluntary work.

Education

Providing advice and guidance on the quality of education at First Rung, supporting quality lead who is a member Senior Management Team (SMT)

• Monitoring achievement data and the Quality Improvement Plan.

• Supporting Ofsted Inspections

• Attending the quarterly Quality and Personnel Committee (on-line)

• Attending the quarterly Board Meeting (face to face, London)

Likely person requirements:

• Experience in a senior role in education.

• Experience of ESFA Funding.

• A commitment to giving the benefit of personal time and experience to unpaid voluntary work.

Supporting document(s)

  • trustee-jd-for-bd-ed-0-.pdf - Download
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