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Head of Events & Programmes (Volunteer)
Location: United Kingdom/Remote (UK-based)
About Us: We are a registered charity operating as a network for Latinx women and non-binary people living and working in the UK. Our goal is to expand the professional and social opportunities for Latinx women by creating a platform where they can expand their networks, develop their professional skills and share experiences with a group of like-minded women. This is a group for mutual growth through collaboration, created by Latin women, for Latin women beginning their professional journey.
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We are seeking a passionate, collaborative, and strategic Head of Events & Programmes to lead one of the charity's core functions. This volunteer leadership role is responsible for shaping and delivering our events (both virtual and in-person) strategy and flagship mentoring programme, Cafecito, ensuring they provide meaningful opportunities for learning, connection, and professional development for our community.
Reporting to the Director and Development Director, you will oversee a small team of dedicated volunteers across Events and Programmes, providing strategic direction, and support to enable them to deliver high-quality initiatives. You will work closely with colleagues across Development, Operations and Communications, to ensure our programmes contribute to the charity's wider mission and growth.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys combining strategic thinking with collaborative leadership and is passionate about empowering Latinx women and non-binary professionals across the UK.
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Manage, motivate, and support a team of 3–4 volunteers across the Events and Programmes function, fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment
Work alongside the Director to develop and implement the strategic vision for the charity's Events & Programmes portfolio, ensuring alignment with organisational priorities.
Lead the planning and continuous improvement of the Cafecito mentoring programme, evaluating outcomes and identifying growth opportunities.
Identify new programme ideas, learning opportunities, and community initiatives based on member needs and feedback.
Oversee the Events team in planning and delivery of both virtual and in-person events, ensuring they are engaging, inclusive, and aligned with the organisation's mission.
Review the annual events calendar and identify opportunities to expand the charity's reach and impact, ensuring consistent quality and attendee experience across all events.
Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with organisations, employers, and community groups that support Latinx professionals, identifying opportunities for joint events, sponsorships, or programme collaborations.
Work closely with the Development team to monitor programme impact using participant feedback and insights to improve programmes and events continuously.
Produce yearly reports on programme and event performance, contributing evidence and impact data for grant applications, funding reports, and annual reporting.
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Essential
Experience leading projects, programmes, or teams in a professional or voluntary setting.
Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strategic thinking with the ability to translate ideas into action.
Passion for advancing equity and opportunities for Latinx women and non-binary professionals.
Commitment to the mission and values of Latin Girls at Work.
Desirable
Previous experience in a leadership or management role within a charity, membership organisation or commercial environment.
Experience designing or managing mentoring or professional development programmes.
Experience building partnerships with organisations or corporate stakeholders.
Knowledge of fundraising, grant reporting or impact measurement.
Experience working with diverse or underrepresented communities.
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Flexible hours; approximately 3 hours per week.
Duration: Ongoing
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Opportunity to shape the strategic direction of a growing UK charity.
Leadership experience within a senior management team.
Opportunity to expand your professional network across the charity, nonprofit, and corporate sectors.
Flexible, remote volunteering that fits around other commitments.
A chance to make a lasting impact on the professional development of Latinx women and non-binary people across the UK.
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If you are passionate about making a difference to our community and want to help shape the future of our charity, please send your CV and a brief cover letter/paragraph to giulia@latingirlsatwork.com with the subject line “Head of Events & Programmes Application”.
Join us in our mission to empower and uplift Latinx women, and help us create lasting change in our community!
Join us in our mission to empower and uplift Latinx women, and help us create lasting change in our community!
Board of Trustees
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Who we are
Latin Girls At Work is a registered charity operating as a network for Latin American womxn and non-binary people living and working in the UK. Our goal is to expand the professional and social opportunities for Latin American womxn by creating a platform where they can expand their networks, develop their professional skills, and share experiences with a group of like-minded women. This is a group for mutual growth through collaboration, created by Latin womxn, for Latin womxn beginning their professional journey. Registered Charity Number 1197419.
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The role of a trustee
Trustees work with the Chair and other members of the Board to determine the Charity’s strategy and ensure that it delivers on its charitable objectives and long-term mission. The Board is ultimately responsible for the organisation’s viability, strategic direction and legal responsibilities. In addition, Trustees should be willing to use their specific skills and expertise to support the Board and Core Team in its decision-making and will be ambassadors for the Charity, always acting in its best interests. They will also be able to form sound and balanced independent views and to challenge in a constructive and collegial manner.
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Role description
To take part in formulating, and regularly reviewing, the strategic aims of the organisation.
To work with other trustees to ensure that the policy and practices of the organisation are in keeping with its main aims.
To work with other trustees, to ensure that the organisation functions within the legal and financial requirements of a charitable organisation and strives to achieve best practices.
To participate in overseeing the finances of the organisation and promoting a positive fundraising culture.
To use previous expertise to aid the Director and other volunteers in making strategic decisions to imporve the Charity’s services.
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Person specification
You must be passionate about the values and objects of the organisation and to have an interest in developing professional opportunities for Latin American womxn in the UK
A background in either finance, communications, law, administration, or policy is desired but not essential
Experience in the charity sector, particularly an understanding of the Charity Commission is desirable but not essential
You must be able to commit to attending six Board Meetings per financial year, which will be held remotely
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Duration of term
Trustees may serve a term of 3 years and are eligible for re-appointment up to a maximum of 3 terms.
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Time commitment
To attend board meetings every two months, with a duration of 2 hours each, for 6 meetings per year. In addition to attending emergency meetings when required.
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Remuneration
Please note the role is voluntary and we cannot offer remuneration.
In light of the nature of work and focus of Latin Girls at Work, the organisation considers the candidate’s race and gender to be an occupational requirement in accordance with Parag 1, Schedule 9, of the Equality Act 2010.
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Deadline for applications
Ongoing.
If you are interested in the role, please send your CV along with a short paragraph (max 200 words) describing your motivation for applying for the role and what skills and/or previous experience make you suited for the role to contact@latingirlsatwork.com