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Location: Various locations across London, Surrey, Sussex, and BerkshireCommitment: Part-timeOrchard Hill College (the College) and Orchard Hill College Academy Trust (the Trust) together form Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust (OHC&AT), a family of specialist education providers for over 1500 pupils and students from nursery to further education across 14 academies and 9 college centres in London, Surrey, Sussex and Berkshire.Pupils and students within the OHC&AT family have a wide range of learning abilities and additional needs including autistic spectrum disorder; speech, language and communication difficulties; social, emotional and mental health; profound and multiple disabilities; and physical disabilities including multi-sensory impairment and complex health needs.The College and the Trust are looking for dedicated Members (a volunteer role) to play a vital, albeit limited, role in safeguarding the governance of the College and Trust. As a Member you will act as key guardians of the Colleges and Trusts integrity, accountability, and alignment with their charitable objectives. Members ensure that the governance framework operates effectively, and that Trustees fulfil their duties in accordance with these objectives. As Members of a company limited by guarantee, Members are the equivalent of shareholders in a company limited by shares, acting as the guarantors of the College and Trust; however Members do not receive financial dividends like their public sector counterparts.Key Responsibilities:Overseeing the performance of the College and Trust.Ensuring the College and Trust uphold their values and ethos.Safeguarding the charitable purpose and promoting the interests of the College and Trust.Supporting and advocating for the College and Trust.Please see the job description and person specification here, for full details on the role and the skills, experience and knowledge we are looking for.If youre interested in becoming a Member (volunteer role) at Orchard Hill College or Orchard Hill College Academy Trust, wed love to hear from you! Please get in touch with Caroline Davies with your initial enquiry and attach your CV for more information or to apply CaDavies@ohcat.orgClosing Date: 2nd June 2025Interview Date: To be confirmedOrchard Hill College and Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments made will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.