We are currently looking for motivated and committed individuals who share the Charity’s values and bring experience and expertise at a strategic level.

As a board member you are a non-executive director and trustee. In partnership with the other board members, you will be responsible for the governance of the organisation. For more information on the roles and responsibilities of being a trustee visit oscr.org.uk/guidance-and-forms/trustee-information-and-guidance-pack.

The Directors must also ensure that LGBT Youth Scotland complies with the Companies Act 2006 and all other relevant legislation.

We are looking to appoint a number of new board members including those who may be interested in taking on the position of Vice Convener or Convener at an appropriate time. Specific skills we are looking to recruit include:

• Youth Work and Safeguarding
• Fundraising
• Marketing
• Digital Service Delivery
• Building a Social Enterprise

A strong profile in the third, public or corporate sector would be advantageous.

Your board position will be confirmed after successful short-listing, interview and any necessary checks including PVG, references, and your right to work in the UK.

If you feel you have the relevant experience and can meet the essential criterial in the role, we would love to hear from you. We always welcome applications that clearly demonstrate the skills and criteria we need, whether that be in a professional or volunteer capacity.

We also appreciate that the best person for the role might not have all the essential and desirable criteria, so if you are unsure whether your skills and experience fit the specification, please contact us for an informal conversation prior to applying.

Are you passionate about youth work and community development? Can you develop creative workshops for youth groups? Can you provide goal orientated support for young people? If so, we want to hear from you.

Join our vibrant team of staff and volunteers delivering high quality youth work services supporting lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer plus young people right across Scotland.

We are passionate about equalities at LGBT Youth Scotland. This means that everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, pregnancy or maternity. In line with our commitment to race equity and trans inclusion, we are particularly seeking applications from People of Colour/ BAME people and trans people. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to apply or attend any interview, please let us know.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative person to support the delivery of our youth work services in Dundee.

Based in Dundee you will:

• Develop and deliver engaging and informative workshops for LGBTQ+ young people
• Provide one to one support to LGBTQ+ young people through an asset based coaching model

This is a fantastic opportunity to be at the forefront of youth work and make a lasting, and sometimes life-saving, impact for LGBTQ+ young people

We want to hear from you if you have:

• A strong foundation in youthwork or CLD
• A passion for supporting young people to achieve their potential
• An understanding of LGBT identities and the key issues facing LGBTIyoung people – or a willingness to learn this