OFOB Youth Board - Applications open

Role description

One Flow One Brent’s current Project Board is made up of 6 members, each bringing their own experiences, insights, and expertise to bear at the heart of our decision-making process. We are clear that in order to achieve our mission, young people must be meaningfully engaged in and able to influence decisions for One Flow One Brent.

Job title: One Flow One Brent Youth Board Member (6 roles, 2 for each estate)

Reporting to: One Flow One Brent Project Manager

Location: We expect Board meeting to rotate between Barham Park, MTVH office and some meetings to be virtual.

Time commitment: 5 hours a month

Salary: Paid at London Living Wage

What will the role consist of?

By joining the OFOB Project Board, you will:

• Bring your perspectives and lived experiences to the Board.
• Ensure the mission, purpose and values of the organisation are maintained.
• Act as an enthusiastic ambassador for OFOB to help raise its profile.
• Contribute to the overall direction and development of OFOB through your input, supporting our strategic planning and good governance. 
• Build a positive relationship with the staff team that promotes honesty, transparency, and accountability. Support the development of the team, and assist with recruitment, where relevant.
• Attend monthly board meetings.
• Review funding applications and attend grant panel meetings as required
• Collaborate with One Flow Partners and Stakeholders

What support will I get?

We recognise that this might be the first time that you have ever sat on a Project Board of this type. We will put in place several steps to support you with the process throughout your membership, including (but not limited to):

• A full induction
• Training and support to ensure you feel equipped in carrying out the role.
• Mentoring and shadowing opportunities

Person specification

As well as being aged between 16 and 24 years old on 1st March 2023. As a young member of the Project Board, you will help support and deliver our commitment to ensuring the involvement of young people in our mission. This will include working with our Flourishing Futures Group, a group of 12 young people who advise across our employment strategy.

• Ability to work as part of a team whilst contributing an independent perspective.
• Ability to be an effective ambassador and influencer for One Flow One Brent
• Ability to devote the necessary time to the role.
• Understanding and acceptance of the role and responsibilities of Project Board Member.
• Commitment to taking youth voice and participation seriously.
• Sound judgement.

What are the benefits?

• An opportunity to make a difference to the lives of other young people by supporting a cause you care about. 
• Directly grow your professional network by working with, and learning from fellow Board Members, the wider Young Brent Foundation team, the sector, and other inspiring young people just like you. 
• Help your career journey by enhancing your CV and work experience, by developing skills such as strategic thinking, business planning, giving feedback and leadership.
• Gain confidence within and insights into the youth sector.

How to apply

For any questions or quires about the youth board, the roles or accessibility requirements please reach out to Jean Marc Okende - jm.okende@youngbrentfoundation.org.uk or Zorka Keszthelyi - Zorka.keszthelyi@youngbrentfoundation.org.uk

Please complete the application form using the following link: Apply Here

Deadline for applications: 26th May 2023

Application pack