Help shape your future

Together with the Executive Team, you’ll make sure that BHS continues to provide and develop varied opportunities for volunteering in all areas of the Society’s charitable work. You’ll support the ongoing development of the Society’s programme of activities, which encourage participation in equestrianism, supporting and advising on new initiatives, audiences and funders that could be involved with our opportunities. You’ll also champion volunteer contributions across all areas of our work and represent the views of volunteers at board level.
You’ll provide strategic guidance to make sure the volunteer programme thrives and empowers volunteer teams to contribute effectively to our Strategic Plan and community engagement activities. 
You’ll provide strategic guidance to the Executive Team to build and meet the needs of the BHS community of volunteers, coaches and approved centre owners with the aim of increasing engagement with, and support for BHS.

Candidates should have some or all of the following specialised skills and experience:
 
•    Good understanding of volunteering, volunteer management and community engagement

•    Experience of volunteering expansion programmes and programmes that build social capital and networks

•    Experience in chairing consultative forums and meetings
 
•    Knowledge of the voluntary sector, which may include but not limited to, how to engage volunteers, increase active participation in volunteering and increase inclusivity in volunteering

•    Understanding of the wider BHS community and experience of championing community-building initiatives

•    Knowledge of the sporting sector in relation to active participation in supporting equestrian competitions and activities

•    Experience in managing large groups of volunteers

As the Specialist Trustee for Business — IT, Digital and Projects, you’ll have a commercial background with Executive- or Board-level experience and knowledge to support the Senior Management Team in delivering the Strategic Plan for 2025-2027. You’ll have a particular focus on the key enablers which underpin the strategy, including the oversight of key projects. 

The Society has robust project management systems in place to make sure the correct processes are followed from project inception through to successful completion, including implementation and optimisation of new technology and digital assets. You’ll support the Senior Management Team in project and programme governance and provide a conduit to the Board.
 
Candidates should have some or all of the following specialised skills and experience: 

Business:
 
•    Extensive experience in project and programme management using agile, waterfall and hybrid methodology, ideally aligned to Prince2

•    Experience in strategic and general management and monitoring in a national organisation

•    Excellent general management and development skills and knowledge

•    Experience in developing and implementing customer-centric strategies using currently available technology

•    Experience in financial planning and controls, performance management and delivery of projects within a predetermined budget and key performance indicators (KPIs).

Digital Technology:
 
•    An in-depth understanding of the practical application of information technology, websites and digital platforms
 
•    Knowledge of digital membership platforms and their application in promoting member engagement, targeted communication and revenue optimisation

•    Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics and digital ecosystems
 
•    Experience in product management, including member experience, community management, analytics and insights

•    Knowledge of current technology trends and an understanding of software practices, security and behaviours.

You’ll assist the Executive Team in promoting the safety of horses, riders and carriage drivers to a variety of equestrian and non-equestrian audiences and stakeholders, including UK Government, road safety charities and safety campaigners. You’ll assist the team in identifying opportunities for engagement with stakeholders and your knowledge of safety will provide an invaluable addition to the expertise already contained within the BHS Safety team. You’ll also act as a scrutineer of health and safety governance to the Board.
 
Candidates should have some or all of the following specialised skills and experience:
 
•    Extensive knowledge of one or more of the key areas covered by BHS Safety team, for example, riding on the roads, dogs, cycling, fireworks, low-flying aircraft or slippery roads

•    Experience in successful lobbying and campaigning to effect change at government level, including policy review and reform

•    Experience in public affairs, including liaison with police, MPs and wider stakeholders

•    An established network of contacts across the safety sector

•    A detailed knowledge of current safety standards and legislation within equestrianism
 
•    Experience of volunteering for BHS as an Equestrian Safety Advisor or as a Ride Safe Assessor or Trainer
 
•    Professional experience working within the wider safety sector

•    Knowledge of health and safety legislation and its application as it applies to BHS activities
 
•    Public relations or media experience
 
•    Experience of chairing meetings.