Mosaic - Supporting Bereaved Children
Dorchester, Dorset
Mosaic is a small charity with big ambitions. We have a vibrant, enthusiastic team of staff and trustees and after moving offices, refreshing our logo and building a new website, we are keen to reach even more young people in Dorset who have been bereaved. We are looking for two trustees who share our ambition and dirve, who are Dorset-based and who have the time to become involved and shape Mosaic's present and its future. We offer children and young people support; through counselling from one of our many trained counsellors, or at one of our bereavement cafes in school. Trustees can join our volunteers with our children and young people at activity days such as sailing in Portland or attending one of our day camps. Children and young people can meet one another, share their experience if they are ready, play games, talk, do different activities all with the help of our amazing staff, counsellors and volunteers. Who are we looking for? Our trustees will be Dorset-based. Their experience may be in charity legal issues, finance and fundraising or business management. However, life skills gained in a range of walks of life are also an important consideration in our recruitment. Training for candidates new to the position of trustee will be provided. We are also keen to hear from people who were bereaved themselves as a young person or whose family have received support from Mosaic and who have benefitted from Mosaic support. What will you do? Trustees do not act alone. They are not expected to singly or individually undertake all the responsibilities without the other trustees. Mosaic trustees will be expected to: undertake safeguarding training undertake 'understanding bereavement' training ensure an understanding of how Mosaic operates read papers for board meetings, requesting clarification where required and attend quarterly board meetings where required, work on specific projects with other trustees or staff to further Mosaic's strategic objectives participate in discussion during board meetings work with other trustees to o set strategic direction o set targets and evaluate Mosaic's performance o ensure finances and financial control systems are in order that safeguard Mosaic's resources and full financial records are correct and up to date o monitor Mosaic's financial situation and how well Mosaic meets the needs of the people it supports What's in it for you? The opportunity to: Make a positive impact for the children and young people Mosaic supports by ensuring the charity is sustainable and meets the needs of those it supports Meet people and build relationships with staff, trustees and other volunteers Use and improve your governance, leadership and strategy skills Next steps If you are interested, please look at the job description we have attached, and the accompanying documents. You can have a chat with us for
Oct 23, 2026
Full time
Mosaic is a small charity with big ambitions. We have a vibrant, enthusiastic team of staff and trustees and after moving offices, refreshing our logo and building a new website, we are keen to reach even more young people in Dorset who have been bereaved. We are looking for two trustees who share our ambition and dirve, who are Dorset-based and who have the time to become involved and shape Mosaic's present and its future. We offer children and young people support; through counselling from one of our many trained counsellors, or at one of our bereavement cafes in school. Trustees can join our volunteers with our children and young people at activity days such as sailing in Portland or attending one of our day camps. Children and young people can meet one another, share their experience if they are ready, play games, talk, do different activities all with the help of our amazing staff, counsellors and volunteers. Who are we looking for? Our trustees will be Dorset-based. Their experience may be in charity legal issues, finance and fundraising or business management. However, life skills gained in a range of walks of life are also an important consideration in our recruitment. Training for candidates new to the position of trustee will be provided. We are also keen to hear from people who were bereaved themselves as a young person or whose family have received support from Mosaic and who have benefitted from Mosaic support. What will you do? Trustees do not act alone. They are not expected to singly or individually undertake all the responsibilities without the other trustees. Mosaic trustees will be expected to: undertake safeguarding training undertake 'understanding bereavement' training ensure an understanding of how Mosaic operates read papers for board meetings, requesting clarification where required and attend quarterly board meetings where required, work on specific projects with other trustees or staff to further Mosaic's strategic objectives participate in discussion during board meetings work with other trustees to o set strategic direction o set targets and evaluate Mosaic's performance o ensure finances and financial control systems are in order that safeguard Mosaic's resources and full financial records are correct and up to date o monitor Mosaic's financial situation and how well Mosaic meets the needs of the people it supports What's in it for you? The opportunity to: Make a positive impact for the children and young people Mosaic supports by ensuring the charity is sustainable and meets the needs of those it supports Meet people and build relationships with staff, trustees and other volunteers Use and improve your governance, leadership and strategy skills Next steps If you are interested, please look at the job description we have attached, and the accompanying documents. You can have a chat with us for
Mosaic - Supporting Bereaved Children
Crossways, Dorset
Mosaic is in an exciting period of growth as an organisation and this post dedicated to fundraising will play a pivotal role in helping us to support children and young people across the county when they have experienced the death of someone important to them. As part of a team based in Dorchester, you'll work closely with the CEO and Head of Funding to plan and deliver a range of fundraising activities and support across our communities, advising us on what more we can do to make a difference. Writing applications for grants, going to a local group to talk about an event, planning our corporate strategy - each day will be different so we're looking for someone who likes the variety and is a real team-player. We are looking for someone with a minimum of one year's experience in trust and foundation fundraising, good writing skills, with experience of developing high-quality proposals and grant applications. You'll enjoy getting to know our volunteers and counsellors, team and some of the wonderful families we work with. We're a small team of 11 and work across functions to help each other and share ideas. You'll have good communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including donors, volunteers, and colleagues. Mosaic is a charity for bereaved children, and we will offer you professional training on safeguarding, bereavement and charity fundraising. Mosaic offers a pension, travel expenses are fully paid and you'll have 18 days holiday (22 FTE) plus bank holidays and time off between Christmas and New Year. Employees enjoy a NEST pension with us (Employer contribution 3%). How to apply: We would love to hear from you if you're ready for this challenge, and want to make a difference. Please look at our job description to see what this important role entails, then send us your CV and a covering letter which sets out why you think you'd be suitable and how your skills and experience align with the person specification. In particular, how do you think you'd be able to contribute to our strategy and mission, set out in the strategy document attached?
Oct 21, 2026
Full time
Mosaic is in an exciting period of growth as an organisation and this post dedicated to fundraising will play a pivotal role in helping us to support children and young people across the county when they have experienced the death of someone important to them. As part of a team based in Dorchester, you'll work closely with the CEO and Head of Funding to plan and deliver a range of fundraising activities and support across our communities, advising us on what more we can do to make a difference. Writing applications for grants, going to a local group to talk about an event, planning our corporate strategy - each day will be different so we're looking for someone who likes the variety and is a real team-player. We are looking for someone with a minimum of one year's experience in trust and foundation fundraising, good writing skills, with experience of developing high-quality proposals and grant applications. You'll enjoy getting to know our volunteers and counsellors, team and some of the wonderful families we work with. We're a small team of 11 and work across functions to help each other and share ideas. You'll have good communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including donors, volunteers, and colleagues. Mosaic is a charity for bereaved children, and we will offer you professional training on safeguarding, bereavement and charity fundraising. Mosaic offers a pension, travel expenses are fully paid and you'll have 18 days holiday (22 FTE) plus bank holidays and time off between Christmas and New Year. Employees enjoy a NEST pension with us (Employer contribution 3%). How to apply: We would love to hear from you if you're ready for this challenge, and want to make a difference. Please look at our job description to see what this important role entails, then send us your CV and a covering letter which sets out why you think you'd be suitable and how your skills and experience align with the person specification. In particular, how do you think you'd be able to contribute to our strategy and mission, set out in the strategy document attached?
