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Overview: Provides oversight and guidance on health and safety to ensure the charity operates safely, meets legal obligations, and protects the wellbeing of staff, volunteers, animals, and the public. Key Responsibilities: • Advise the board on health and safety strategy and risk management • Ensure appropriate policies, procedures, and controls are in place and regularly reviewed • Support compliance with relevant health and safety legislation and best practice • Oversee incident reporting, risk assessments, and mitigation actions • Promote a positive health and safety culture across the organisation Person Specification: Experience or knowledge in health and safety (professional or practical), understanding of risk management, ability to interpret and challenge policies, attention to detail, and a commitment to animal welfare Time Commitment: 4–6 board meetings per year + AGM, with occasional involvement in policy reviews, site visits, and health and safety-related matters as required

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Start Date: 31st August 2026
End Date: 31st August 2026
Volunteer: Weekly, Monthly
Availability: Monday AM, Monday PM, Monday Evening, Tuesday AM, Tuesday PM, Tuesday Evening, Wednesday AM, Wednesday PM, Wednesday Evening, Thursday AM, Thursday PM, Thursday Evening, Friday AM, Friday PM, Friday Evening, Saturday AM, Saturday PM, Saturday Evening
Tasks: Key Responsibilities:
• Attend board meetings and participate in decision-making
• Support committees, projects, or charity initiatives
• Provide specialist advice and guidance based on skills and experience
• Act as ambassadors for the charity in the community
• Help ensure the charity complies with laws, regulations, and its governing documents
Training: Charity induction, ICAEW trustee training, AI for charities training
Requirements: Relevant qualification or training, Willing to travel by public transport or find own way to volunteering location
Interests: Animals, Health and safety
Suitability: 18 and over
Activities: Administration, Providing advice, Trusteeship
DBS Check: Yes
Are Volunteer Expenses Reimbursed?: Yes
Accessibility: The volunteering location is not accessible

About Pennine Pen Animal Rescue CIO

Our current Rescue Centre Manager Michael Waugh established Pennine Pen Animal Rescue in 2001 where he operated from a small terrace dwelling in Hathershaw rescuing dogs and cats. Initially there was only space to house a small number of animals and the front of the property became a charity shop. By 2009, Pennine Pen Animal Rescue had outgrown the terrace dwelling and took the bold step of purchasing its own property on Honeywell Lane, Oldham. It was from this location that the Rescue Centre was formally established and where it still operates from to this day. The organisation has gone from strength to strength over the years and we are exceptionally proud of everything we have achieved. The Rescue premises have gradually been modernised to ensure that the animals benefit from the best facilities possible while they are in our care. The Charity also operates a number of shops in different locations across Oldham and the funds raised from the sale of donated items are our lifeline to keeping the Rescue Centre operational. Pennine Pen Animal Rescue is registered as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation, protecting the interests of the organisation for future years. However, none of this would ever have been possible without the dedication and commitment of our staff and volunteers and the fantastic support and generosity of our funders and the general public.

Charity Number 1170490

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