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The GLA is looking for an excellent candidate to provide secretariat support to Mayoral decision-making processes. The GLAs Committee Services team delivers a high-quality shared service secretariat function to many of the Mayor of Londons boards as well as the London Assembly, Transport for London, Mayors Office for Policing and Crime, London Legacy Development Corporation and Old O.

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Part-time, hybrid role – ideally based in East Anglia.

The Felix Thornley Cobbold Agricultural Trust, established in 1909, is a long-standing charitable organisation committed to advancing and improving agriculture in East Anglia. Their mission is to educate farmers and young people in agricultural methods, developments, and techniques. They achieve this by awarding grants to individuals, organisations, and charitable bodies, with a strong focus on projects that support education, research, training, sustainability, and innovation in farming.

The Trust has supported everything from professional qualifications and postgraduate research to equipment funding and community-based projects. They are rightly proud of their role in strengthening agriculture in Suffolk and the surrounding counties, ensuring the sector continues to thrive for future generations.

The Role

They are seeking a BOARD & TRUST ADMINISTRATOR  to manage the day-to-day affairs of the Trust and provide vital support to the Trustees in delivering our charitable objectives. This is a pivotal and varied role, requiring a blend of organisational, financial, and communication skills. As Administrator, you will:

• Act as the primary point of contact for applicants, grantees, Trustees, and partner organisations.
li>Manage the grant application process, from initial enquiry through to Board presentation and post-award monitoring.
• Organise and support Trustee meetings, including preparing agendas, collating and distributing papers, taking minutes, and following up on agreed actions.
• Prepare budgets, financial reports, and records, ensuring accurate information is available for quarterly meetings and annual accounts.
• Maintain compliance with governance, reporting, and data protection requirements.
• Support the Trust’s wider profile by ensuring activities are well-documented and aligned with its charitable mission.

This is a hands-on opportunity to make a meaningful difference, ensuring the Trust continues to operate smoothly and effectively while maximising its positive impact on agriculture in the region.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Highly organised, self-motivated, and able to work independently.
• An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• Confident with IT systems (Microsoft Office essential) and digital communications.
• Good knowledge of accountancy with experience in preparing budgets, reports, and financial documentation.
• Knowledgeable about agriculture or with a strong interest in the rural sector.

Practical Details

• Hours:  Part-time, flexible (to be agreed, approx. 2–3 days per week).
Location:  East Anglia. Hybrid working with in-person attendance at quarterly Board meetings and site visits as required. li>Salary:  Competitive, commensurate with experience.

Part-time, hybrid role – ideally based in East Anglia.

The Felix Thornley Cobbold Agricultural Trust, established in 1909, is a long-standing charitable organisation committed to advancing and improving agriculture in East Anglia. Their mission is to educate farmers and young people in agricultural methods, developments, and techniques. They achieve this by awarding grants to individuals, organisations, and charitable bodies, with a strong focus on projects that support education, research, training, sustainability, and innovation in farming.

The Trust has supported everything from professional qualifications and postgraduate research to equipment funding and community-based projects. They are rightly proud of their role in strengthening agriculture in Suffolk and the surrounding counties, ensuring the sector continues to thrive for future generations.

The Role

They are seeking a BOARD & TRUST ADMINISTRATOR  to manage the day-to-day affairs of the Trust and provide vital support to the Trustees in delivering our charitable objectives. This is a pivotal and varied role, requiring a blend of organisational, financial, and communication skills. As Administrator, you will:

• Act as the primary point of contact for applicants, grantees, Trustees, and partner organisations.
li>Manage the grant application process, from initial enquiry through to Board presentation and post-award monitoring.
• Organise and support Trustee meetings, including preparing agendas, collating and distributing papers, taking minutes, and following up on agreed actions.
• Prepare budgets, financial reports, and records, ensuring accurate information is available for quarterly meetings and annual accounts.
• Maintain compliance with governance, reporting, and data protection requirements.
• Support the Trust’s wider profile by ensuring activities are well-documented and aligned with its charitable mission.

This is a hands-on opportunity to make a meaningful difference, ensuring the Trust continues to operate smoothly and effectively while maximising its positive impact on agriculture in the region.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Highly organised, self-motivated, and able to work independently.
• An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• Confident with IT systems (Microsoft Office essential) and digital communications.
• Good knowledge of accountancy with experience in preparing budgets, reports, and financial documentation.
• Knowledgeable about agriculture or with a strong interest in the rural sector.

Practical Details

• Hours:  Part-time, flexible (to be agreed, approx. 2–3 days per week).
Location:  East Anglia. Hybrid working with in-person attendance at quarterly Board meetings and site visits as required. li>Salary:  Competitive, commensurate with experience.

Global Canopy is a data-driven not for profit delivering real transparency and accountability for market impacts on nature and people. Our special focus is on ending deforestation – an essential step in achieving urgent global goals on climate, nature and human rights.

We deliver our work via three main strategies:

1. on open data (including via major global data platforms like Trase , Forest 500 , Forest IQ , and ENCORE );
2. on creating stronger voluntary and compliance frameworks to address nature loss (we are a founding partner of the TNFD );

and on accelerating accountability and action by the finance sector towards deforestation-free portfolios.

Global Canopy Initiatives (GCI) is a new Social Enterprise subsidiary wholly owned by Global Canopy.

The purpose of the social enterprise is to create sustainable revenues for open data on nature – a critical challenge for nonprofits working in this space. Done right, this will help safeguard the availability of open data for all as more commercial incumbents enter this space, will drive uptake by the market and identify where gaps remain, and will help ensure the sustainability of our vital offering. 

GCI ultimately aims to maximize the impact and uptake of our work to tackle market-driven impacts on nature, forests and people. Any profits from these activities are invested back into the charity.

Forest IQ Pro

Forest IQ is an open data partnership and platform that brings together aligned, best-in-class, and actionable data on how more than 2,400 major companies are addressing their links to deforestation.

Forest IQ Pro is a paid-for tier, specially designed for financial institutions to help enable their transition to deforestation-free financial portfolios. Offered through GCI, it includes access to licensed data, financial identifiers (ISINs), a bespoke API, and priority technical and customer support.

This is an exciting time to be joining the Board of Global Canopy Initiatives. As Chair of the Board you will be a key leader for the organisation, responsible for guiding the Board of Directors in governance, strategy, and oversight.

You will ensure that Global Canopy Initiatives fulfils its mission effectively, flourishes commercially, and fosters strong relationships with key stakeholders – from major financial institutions that are our customers, to data and ESG service providers that are our partners, to the trustees of the parent charity Global Canopy. 

This is an opportunity for a passionate and experienced leader to drive environmental innovation and impact at a high level – while helping to tackle a key challenge for the future: how to ensure the sustainability of high-quality open data provided by the non-profit sector.

We ask for a minimum commitment of 2 days per month for GCI, including board meetings and strategic engagements. There are opportunities to go above and beyond this minimum for those that wish.

The Chair of the Board is a voluntary, and therefore unpaid, position, with all expenses covered. The Chair is typically appointed for an initial term of three years, with the possibility of renewal subject to board approval.

As Chair of GCI, you will contribute to our wider organisational culture of kindness, collaboration, rigour and accountability in equal measure. You will come to this work with a sense of urgent mission, but one balanced by emotional intelligence. You will share our conviction that it is not just what we do that matters in our working life, but how we do it too.

• Provide leadership for the Board, ensuring effective governance and strategic direction.

• Facilitate and preside over board meetings, setting agendas in collaboration with key stakeholders in GCI and GC.

• Support our ongoing and agile strategy development in a fast-changing market

• Serve as a key ambassador for the company (and its parent charity), opening doors and representing it to key audiences including customers, technology partners, policymakers and donors.

• Ensure financial oversight, risk management, and compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Foster a strong, collaborative relationship between the Board and GCI Leadership Team.

• Recruit, mentor, and support board members to enhance board effectiveness.

• Uphold and model our organisational values, while fostering a culture of operational excellence and ambition in fulfilling our mission.

Requirements

To be successful in this role ,  these are the things that will matter the most: 

• Your will have DEEP KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE in finance sector environmental due diligence and reporting, and the data needed to deliver on requirements.
• You will be a SEASONED LEADER, with experience at C-level or board level, able to work to effectively govern the work of GCI – a startup in the non-profit sector, but one that builds on the strong foundations, intelligence and networks of its parent charity.

• You will be MISSION DRIVEN with a strong commitment to tackling the climate and nature crisis, including via market action and reform.

• You will be well NETWORKED with links to relevant people in relevant sectors and disciplines, with an emphasis on finance sector sustainability and data.

• You will be AGILE and ENTREPRENEURIAL in your approach.
• You will bring EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE to how you approach leadership and teamwork, valuing the importance not just of what we do at work, but how we do it too.

Benefits

To apply for the position, please use the link below and submit an up-to date CV and covering letter.

The covering letter should explain your motivation for the role, and how your skills and experience fit the person specification. (Please no more than 1 side of A4). 

All candidates are asked to complete an anonymous diversity monitoring form when they apply.

The closing date for applications is 13 October 2025 at 9am UK time . Early application encouraged. We may close applications early if suitable candidates are identified. Screening calls are provisionally planned for w/c 20 October, and will be conducted remotely via a video call.

At Global Canopy, we value diversity and inclusion. You can read our diversity statement on our website . We encourage applications from all backgrounds and are committed to having a team with a diverse set of skills, experiences and abilities.

Global Canopy works on issues of global deforestation. We are particularly interested in strengthening our team to include those with a background from forest regions such as Latin America and South East Asia. We would welcome applications from people from these regions.  

If you have any questions about the position, then please contact: . Applicant data will be managed in accordance with the candidate privacy policy available on our website .

Global Canopy is a data-driven not for profit delivering real transparency and accountability for market impacts on nature and people. Our special focus is on ending deforestation – an essential step in achieving urgent global goals on climate, nature and human rights.

We deliver our work via three main strategies:

1. on open data (including via major global data platforms like Trase , Forest 500 , Forest IQ , and ENCORE );
2. on creating stronger voluntary and compliance frameworks to address nature loss (we are a founding partner of the TNFD );

and on accelerating accountability and action by the finance sector towards deforestation-free portfolios.

Global Canopy Initiatives (GCI) is a new Social Enterprise subsidiary wholly owned by Global Canopy.

The purpose of the social enterprise is to create sustainable revenues for open data on nature – a critical challenge for nonprofits working in this space. Done right, this will help safeguard the availability of open data for all as more commercial incumbents enter this space, will drive uptake by the market and identify where gaps remain, and will help ensure the sustainability of our vital offering. 

GCI ultimately aims to maximize the impact and uptake of our work to tackle market-driven impacts on nature, forests and people. Any profits from these activities are invested back into the charity.

Forest IQ Pro

Forest IQ is an open data partnership and platform that brings together aligned, best-in-class, and actionable data on how more than 2,400 major companies are addressing their links to deforestation.

Forest IQ Pro is a paid-for tier, specially designed for financial institutions to help enable their transition to deforestation-free financial portfolios. Offered through GCI, it includes access to licensed data, financial identifiers (ISINs), a bespoke API, and priority technical and customer support.

This is an exciting time to be joining the Board of Global Canopy Initiatives. As Chair of the Board you will be a key leader for the organisation, responsible for guiding the Board of Directors in governance, strategy, and oversight.

You will ensure that Global Canopy Initiatives fulfils its mission effectively, flourishes commercially, and fosters strong relationships with key stakeholders – from major financial institutions that are our customers, to data and ESG service providers that are our partners, to the trustees of the parent charity Global Canopy. 

This is an opportunity for a passionate and experienced leader to drive environmental innovation and impact at a high level – while helping to tackle a key challenge for the future: how to ensure the sustainability of high-quality open data provided by the non-profit sector.

We ask for a minimum commitment of 2 days per month for GCI, including board meetings and strategic engagements. There are opportunities to go above and beyond this minimum for those that wish.

The Chair of the Board is a voluntary, and therefore unpaid, position, with all expenses covered. The Chair is typically appointed for an initial term of three years, with the possibility of renewal subject to board approval.

As Chair of GCI, you will contribute to our wider organisational culture of kindness, collaboration, rigour and accountability in equal measure. You will come to this work with a sense of urgent mission, but one balanced by emotional intelligence. You will share our conviction that it is not just what we do that matters in our working life, but how we do it too.

• Provide leadership for the Board, ensuring effective governance and strategic direction.

• Facilitate and preside over board meetings, setting agendas in collaboration with key stakeholders in GCI and GC.

• Support our ongoing and agile strategy development in a fast-changing market

• Serve as a key ambassador for the company (and its parent charity), opening doors and representing it to key audiences including customers, technology partners, policymakers and donors.

• Ensure financial oversight, risk management, and compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Foster a strong, collaborative relationship between the Board and GCI Leadership Team.

• Recruit, mentor, and support board members to enhance board effectiveness.

• Uphold and model our organisational values, while fostering a culture of operational excellence and ambition in fulfilling our mission.

Requirements

To be successful in this role ,  these are the things that will matter the most: 

• Your will have DEEP KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE in finance sector environmental due diligence and reporting, and the data needed to deliver on requirements.
• You will be a SEASONED LEADER, with experience at C-level or board level, able to work to effectively govern the work of GCI – a startup in the non-profit sector, but one that builds on the strong foundations, intelligence and networks of its parent charity.

• You will be MISSION DRIVEN with a strong commitment to tackling the climate and nature crisis, including via market action and reform.

• You will be well NETWORKED with links to relevant people in relevant sectors and disciplines, with an emphasis on finance sector sustainability and data.

• You will be AGILE and ENTREPRENEURIAL in your approach.
• You will bring EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE to how you approach leadership and teamwork, valuing the importance not just of what we do at work, but how we do it too.

Benefits

To apply for the position, please use the link below and submit an up-to date CV and covering letter.

The covering letter should explain your motivation for the role, and how your skills and experience fit the person specification. (Please no more than 1 side of A4). 

All candidates are asked to complete an anonymous diversity monitoring form when they apply.

The closing date for applications is 29 September 2025 at 9am UK time . Early application encouraged. We may close applications early if suitable candidates are identified.
Screening calls are provisionally planned for w/c 6 October, and will be conducted remotely via a video call.

At Global Canopy, we value diversity and inclusion. You can read our diversity statement on our website . We encourage applications from all backgrounds and are committed to having a team with a diverse set of skills, experiences and abilities.

Global Canopy works on issues of global deforestation. We are particularly interested in strengthening our team to include those with a background from forest regions such as Latin America and South East Asia. We would welcome applications from people from these regions.  

If you have any questions about the position, then please contact: . Applicant data will be managed in accordance with the candidate privacy policy available on our website .

Global Canopy is a data-driven not for profit delivering real transparency and accountability for market impacts on nature and people. Our special focus is on ending deforestation – an essential step in achieving urgent global goals on climate, nature and human rights.

We deliver our work via three main strategies:

1. on open data (including via major global data platforms like Trase , Forest 500 , Forest IQ , and ENCORE );
2. on creating stronger voluntary and compliance frameworks to address nature loss (we are a founding partner of the TNFD );

and on accelerating accountability and action by the finance sector towards deforestation-free portfolios.

Global Canopy Initiatives (GCI) is a new Social Enterprise subsidiary wholly owned by Global Canopy.

The purpose of the social enterprise is to create sustainable revenues for open data on nature – a critical challenge for nonprofits working in this space. Done right, this will help safeguard the availability of open data for all as more commercial incumbents enter this space, will drive uptake by the market and identify where gaps remain, and will help ensure the sustainability of our vital offering. 

GCI ultimately aims to maximize the impact and uptake of our work to tackle market-driven impacts on nature, forests and people. Any profits from these activities are invested back into the charity.

Forest IQ Pro

Forest IQ is an open data partnership and platform that brings together aligned, best-in-class, and actionable data on how more than 2,400 major companies are addressing their links to deforestation.

Forest IQ Pro is a paid-for tier, specially designed for financial institutions to help enable their transition to deforestation-free financial portfolios. Offered through GCI, it includes access to licensed data, financial identifiers (ISINs), a bespoke API, and priority technical and customer support.

This is an exciting time to be joining the Board of Global Canopy Initiatives. As Chair of the Board you will be a key leader for the organisation, responsible for guiding the Board of Directors in governance, strategy, and oversight.

You will ensure that Global Canopy Initiatives fulfils its mission effectively, flourishes commercially, and fosters strong relationships with key stakeholders – from major financial institutions that are our customers, to data and ESG service providers that are our partners, to the trustees of the parent charity Global Canopy. 

This is an opportunity for a passionate and experienced leader to drive environmental innovation and impact at a high level – while helping to tackle a key challenge for the future: how to ensure the sustainability of high-quality open data provided by the non-profit sector.

We ask for a minimum commitment of 2 days per month for GCI, including board meetings and strategic engagements. There are opportunities to go above and beyond this minimum for those that wish.

The Chair of the Board is a voluntary, and therefore unpaid, position, with all expenses covered. The Chair is typically appointed for an initial term of three years, with the possibility of renewal subject to board approval.

As Chair of GCI, you will contribute to our wider organisational culture of kindness, collaboration, rigour and accountability in equal measure. You will come to this work with a sense of urgent mission, but one balanced by emotional intelligence. You will share our conviction that it is not just what we do that matters in our working life, but how we do it too.

• Provide leadership for the Board, ensuring effective governance and strategic direction.

• Facilitate and preside over board meetings, setting agendas in collaboration with key stakeholders in GCI and GC.

• Support our ongoing and agile strategy development in a fast-changing market

• Serve as a key ambassador for the company (and its parent charity), opening doors and representing it to key audiences including customers, technology partners, policymakers and donors.

• Ensure financial oversight, risk management, and compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Foster a strong, collaborative relationship between the Board and GCI Leadership Team.

• Recruit, mentor, and support board members to enhance board effectiveness.

• Uphold and model our organisational values, while fostering a culture of operational excellence and ambition in fulfilling our mission.

Requirements

To be successful in this role ,  these are the things that will matter the most: 

• Your will have DEEP KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE in finance sector environmental due diligence and reporting, and the data needed to deliver on requirements.
• You will be a SEASONED LEADER, with experience at C-level or board level, able to work to effectively govern the work of GCI – a startup in the non-profit sector, but one that builds on the strong foundations, intelligence and networks of its parent charity.

• You will be MISSION DRIVEN with a strong commitment to tackling the climate and nature crisis, including via market action and reform.

• You will be well NETWORKED with links to relevant people in relevant sectors and disciplines, with an emphasis on finance sector sustainability and data.

• You will be AGILE and ENTREPRENEURIAL in your approach.
• You will bring EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE to how you approach leadership and teamwork, valuing the importance not just of what we do at work, but how we do it too.

Benefits

To apply for the position, please use the link below and submit an up-to date CV and covering letter.

The covering letter should explain your motivation for the role, and how your skills and experience fit the person specification. (Please no more than 1 side of A4). 

All candidates are asked to complete an anonymous diversity monitoring form when they apply.

The closing date for applications is 29 September 2025 at 9am UK time . Early application encouraged. We may close applications early if suitable candidates are identified.
Screening calls are provisionally planned for w/c 6 October, and will be conducted remotely via a video call.

At Global Canopy, we value diversity and inclusion. You can read our diversity statement on our website . We encourage applications from all backgrounds and are committed to having a team with a diverse set of skills, experiences and abilities.

Global Canopy works on issues of global deforestation. We are particularly interested in strengthening our team to include those with a background from forest regions such as Latin America and South East Asia. We would welcome applications from people from these regions.  

If you have any questions about the position, then please contact: . Applicant data will be managed in accordance with the candidate privacy policy available on our website .

Board Secretariat

3 days a week, 23 FTC with potential of permanency.

Salary: circa 45K pro rata, plus an attractive benefit package including 10% pension contribution

London Hybrid - 2 days remote working with an expectation of 1 day a week based in the office currently

We are seeking an experienced Board Secretariat to work for an arm's length body (ALB) of Local Government who are on an ambitious journey to become a digital-first organisation, driving a fast-paced change management program, which will allow expanding their reach and making their advice more accessible to the public.

This is a key role within the organisation, responsible for providing high-quality secretariat support to 5 board member and contributing to the delivery of effective governance. You will act as the primary liaison between the Board and wider management team, ensuring clear communication, efficient information flows, and the operation of a well-organised Board.

You will work closely with the Board Chair, CEO, Chief Operating Officer and align with the Business and Finance Leads.

This is a business-critical time in the organisation and number one support is needed. An individua who can be agile, work at pace and work with multiple board member, by building trusted working relationships. We need someone who can take accountability, ownership, add value and deliver an exceptional standard and contribute on the transformation journey.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide secretariat support to the Board, ensuring high standards of governance and compliance, coordinating diaries and attendance where required.
• Act as the primary contact between the Board and senior management team, facilitating effective communication and coordination.
• Organise and forward plan for all board meetings, including setting and drafting agendas, preparing and circulating papers, and coordinating logistics.
• Liaise with chairs of each committee meeting to agree and set agendas, e.g. quarterly People & Pay, Audit, Risk and Assurance and the monthly Change committee.
• Lead the commissioning and where required, drafting of key board papers.
• Take accurate, timely minutes of Board and committee meetings and follow up on actions.
• Lead on risk registers, action logs and dashboards and organisational compliance.
• Maintain governance documentation including registers, policies, and terms of reference.
• Arrange induction, training, travel, and expense/remuneration processes for Board members.
• Work closely with the CEO, COO and business management function to align all activity centrally.
• Attend meetings, seminars, training sessions, and conferences as required
• Liaise with government officials and external stakeholders on behalf of the organisation, as appropriate.
• Represent the organisation professionally in all external engagements as required.

We are seeking a highly organised, detail-oriented, and competent individual to assist the Board in executing its responsibilities, ensuring it operates smoothly and in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements as a government arm's length body (ALB).

Essential Experience & Skills

• Experience providing secretariat or governance support to a Board or senior committee, ideally in government or an arm's length body (ALB).
• Awareness of governance principles in public bodies or not-for-profit organisations.
• Experience using digital board portals or collaboration tools.
• Understanding of governance, finance administration or public sector procurement processes.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills; proven ability to plan, prioritise, and manage multiple responsibilities.
• Confident use of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Outlook, Word, Excel, and SharePoint.
• Friendly, professional manner; able to handle challenging conversations with confidence, tact, and diplomacy.
• Clear and concise communicator, both orally and in writing; able to use plain English effectively.
• Experience working collaboratively in a team, including with external partners or cross-functional teams
• High personal integrity and discretion
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• A proactive, can-do attitude with a willingness to take on new tasks.
• Committed to continuous improvement and service excellence.

Come work for an organisation who truly value their people, where you can have a voice and be a part of innovation, transformation and making a difference. Collaboration, professionalism, learning and development are at the heart of this organisation.

Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.

Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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