Jobs in Forth, Edinburgh

Summary

Project Esperanza (SCIO) launched officially in 2021. We are a trusted organisation whose social purpose is to offer practical, emotional and integration support predominantly to families of African heritage but also support a huge base of people from multi ethnic backgrounds. We are the pioneers of race and faith sensitive, culturally authentic and appropriate, specialised support and services in North Edinburgh. We are a registered charity (SC051454) looking for several new members to join the organisation’s Board of Trustees. We are seeking to appoint trustees that will fill vacancies at the end of the financial year in March 2025.

We are looking for a new Non Executive Board to shape our strategy around the future of Black families in Scotland, steer our direction, support the development of our organisation in its next phase of growth and hold us accountable to our mission. We are looking for applicants with specific skills, experience, and interest in any of the following areas:

• Digital marketing and public relations
• Secretary to the Board
• Journalism/Publishing/Media (wider UK)
• Accountancy
• Fundraising
• Employment Law
• Sustainability/climate emergency
• Women’s health

The role of on Executive Board members

This role involves:

• Holding the CEO/Director and staff accountable to delivering our mission
• Reviewing strategy, outcomes and progress against the mission and objectives
• Identifying and agreeing new areas for development
• Overseeing and supporting on strategies for funding and revenue generation
• Making decisions to safeguard the reputation and maximising the success of the organisation, including:
  • Ensuring governance requirements are met
  • Complying with safeguarding and data protection policies

Non Executive Board members will be required to:

• Board meetings take place four times per year in March, June, October, and December.
• Trustees are appointed for a term of 2 years, with the option to stand for re-election for an additional 2-year period after a performance review
• Attend our Annual General Meeting

Remuneration

There is no remuneration for this role but reasonable expenses incurred in attending meetings (including costs of childcare) and other Project Esperanza related activities will be paid.

Fresh Start provides support to people moving on from or those at risk of homelessness. Fresh Start has been active in Edinburgh for over 25 years with a mission to help people make a home for themselves.

Fresh Start offer a range of services to people either at the transition from homelessness or those who are risk of homelessness. We provide people with the provision of household starter packs, white goods, painting and decorating services. Via our community hub we offer a wide range of services including: cooking, community pantry and shop, growing spaces, provision of advice, information and support.

We are looking for a team player who would like to work supporting our delivery teams in the essential role of Admin and Finance Assistant. You will be the first person many people speak to at Fresh Start, so we are looking for someone who is friendly, approachable and has a keen attention to detail.

Fresh Start is a small charity and a flexible approach and the ability to multi-task is essential. A good team player who can also work on their own initiative and be pro-active is required for this role.