Join our board and help shape an intergenerational Scotland Generations Working Together (GWT) is seeking to appoint two committed, proactive and passionate volunteer Trustees to join our Board at a particularly exciting time for intergenerational work. With the Global Intergenerational Congress coming to Glasgow in 2026, alongside our Global and National Excellence Awards taking place this year, GWT is at the forefront of celebrating and advancing intergenerational practice across Scotland and beyond.

We are recruiting the following:

• a Co-Vice Chair role– succeeding a long-standing Trustee stepping down after nine years and
• a Trustee position to strengthen the Board

We are particularly keen to hear from individuals who bring experience of working with or alongside older people, and who can help ensure strong representation of older voices within our governance.

About the role

We are looking for Trustees with experience in the voluntary, public or private sector who are motivated to contribute strategically to a growing national organisation. You will share our passion for building strong, connected communities across different generations.

We are especially interested in individuals with skills or experience in:

• Human Resources (including organisational development, workforce planning, or learning & development)
• Policy and influencing
• Marketing, communications and audience development
• Strategic leadership or organisational management
• Housing, place-based working or community development
• Environment / climate and regenerative practice
• Work relating to older people

What you will bring

• Our Trustees:
• Provide strategic leadership and oversight
• Act as ambassadors for intergenerational work
• Support the development of GWT’s corporate plan and future direction
• Contribute expertise through Board discussions and occasional task groups

We welcome applications from people who are enthusiastic, dependable and collaborative, and who are keen to contribute their skills to a purpose-driven organisation.

Commitment

Trustees are appointed for up to two x three-year terms (with potential extension).

The role typically involves:

• 4 Board meetings per year (hybrid/online, early evening)
• Annual General Meeting- Wed 11th Nov 2026, 12noon – 1pm
• 1 annual development session (in person, Glasgow – Sat 28th November, 10am – 4pm)

Optional attendance at key events including:

• Global Intergenerational Congress (Glasgow, 29 Sept– 1st Oct 2026)
• Global Intergenerational Week (24-30th April 2027)

As a small charity, Trustees may also contribute between meetings through sub-groups or specific projects aligned to their expertise.

About Generations Working Together

Generations Working Together is the nationally recognised centre of excellence supporting the development and integration of intergenerational work across Scotland. Our mission is to develop, expand and improve IG practice nationwide. Our vision is to live in a Scotland where different generations are more connected, where everyone has opportunities to build relationships that help to create a more inclusive society.

Intergenerational work means relationship-based projects, activities and events where people of different generations, who might not otherwise meet, do things together in positive and creative ways. It includes any activities which purposefully ignore, remove or break down social, environmental, cultural or institutional barriers between generations e.g. ageism, making spaces for older & younger people to meet naturally, get to know each other, share ideas, pass on &/or learn new skills, work together to identify solutions to problems, addressing challenges in their communities, all the while forging relationships and friendships.

An intergenerational lens can also be applied to the workplace which can now have up to five generational cohorts within. Organisations are considering the impact of this and are questioning whether they have the right policies, processes and ethos in place to support their diverse expectations. Applying an intergenerational lens to the workplace provides an opportunity to consider the benefits that come from diverse generational groups.

As a membership and capacity-building organisation, GWT operate locally and nationally raising awareness, sharing and expanding knowledge and understanding of intergenerational practice and its impact. We provide training and wide-ranging resources and organise learning events and facilitate local and thematic networking opportunities, to enable high quality intergenerational activity to take root on the ground & flourish. GWT lead and deliver pilot projects to support and encourage the development and delivery of intergenerational practice in new settings. We also participate in research projects and scan relevant research taking place across the world for distilling and sharing with our members and others.

A short film narrated by our retired chair Alan Hatton-Yeo MBE can be viewed here on our YouTube channel detailing our history and the background of intergenerational work and its growth in the UK.

Hear from our volunteer Trustees below:

Q.What is it like to be a volunteer Trustee?

A. “Volunteering with GWT this past few years has let me see the value of intergenerational practice in many arenas of life. It has given me greater insight into the passionate practice out there and also the resource and specialism required to support it to be done in ever more meaningful and measurable ways. I have loved the opportunity so far of being part of a Board with such great diversity of age and experience.” (Trustee)

A.“My experience volunteering as a Trustee for GWT over the past nine years has been both rewarding personally and beneficial professionally. Exposure to the Governance and Compliance aspects of Trusteeship has been useful supporting my role as a senior manager within a private sector business, while the opportunity to present to workshops and conferences has been invaluable experience of public speaking. Additionally, working alongside the other Trustees and GWT staff who have a wealth of diverse and in-depth experience has been extremely useful from a professional development perspective. From a personal perspective, being able to give my time to support a cause which is increasingly important to society overall and impacts on the lives of everyone I know is rewarding and well worth the investment in time.” (Trustee)

SOSCN is a national charity dedicated to supporting the development of high-quality school age childcare (SACC) in Scotland who provide policy representation, practice support, training, research, and resources, to advance the School Age Child Care Sector growth and sustainability in Scotland.

We are seeking an experienced, dynamic and committed Development and Support Officer to provide high-quality support to our members in a new role which will be split between direct support for members across Glasgow and developing our member services nationally. This is an exciting role where you will visit settings, attend meetings, and build and develop strong local relationships with a range of stakeholders.

With leadership-level experience and influence across settings, you will provide a wide range of support to SOSCN SACC members, including remote advice, direct setting support, Health Checks, follow-up improvement planning and peer support opportunities. Working closely with Glasgow City Council colleagues, SOSCN members, other stakeholders and partners you will help to strengthen quality, governance and leadership across the SACC sector

A key part of the role will include the development of SOSCN membership policies and resources, as well as supporting voluntary committees and recruitment activity where needed. You will also play an active role in partnership meetings with Glasgow City Council and other stakeholders.

Role Profile

The Development and Support Officer plays a key role in supporting the quality, sustainability, and development of School Age Childcare services. The role involves supporting services in the Glasgow City Council area for 21hrs per week, and nationally 14hrs per week. By working directly with settings, volunteers, and partner organisations, the postholder will strengthen practice, promote inclusion, and enhance outcomes for children and families, taking cognisance of UNCRC and GIRFEC Wellbeing indicators.

• Support for Voluntary Management Committees
  • Provide tailored guidance and capacity-building support to voluntary committees, helping them strengthen governance, identify training needs, and implement quality practices.
• Community Development in SACC
  • Encourage active parental involvement in early learning and support volunteers in developing transferable skills that contribute to lifelong learning and community engagement.
• Promoting Quality Play and Learning activities
  • Share accessible information and advice on child development, the value of play, and sector standards supported by relevant documentation.
• Collaborative Support for SACC Settings
  • Support settings to access with providing and accessing training, and development opportunities that respond to local needs and priorities.
• Operational Support and Representation
  • Contribute to local networks and initiatives, represent the organisation at meetings, and support service delivery through agreed tasks and reporting.
• Family Engagement Through Play
  • Facilitate inclusive play and learning sessions that promote positive early experiences and build relationships with families, in collaboration with local professionals.

Key Tasks

• Deliver universal and direct support to settings, both remotely and in-person, based on requests and identified needs.
• Conduct annual Health Check audits and visits for Glasgow SACC, analysing findings and developing individual action plans for settings, as well as facilitating follow-up meetings to support improvement.
• Organise and attend termly in-person meetings for all members.
• Share local and national information to support member settings.
• Work collaboratively with Glasgow City Council colleagues, as well as attending provider updates and forum meetings, quality improvement support and collaborative SOSCN and Glasgow City Council meetings.
• Support voluntary committee governance through advice, training and practical guidance, as well as assisting with recruitment activity including job adverts, interview questions and professional advice at interviews.
• Support the development of SOSCN membership policies and resources as directed.

Working Relationships and Development

The role involves regular communication with line management, collaboration with colleagues and external partners, and participation in planning, review, and team meetings. Professional development is supported in line with organisational priorities and available resources.

Establish effective relationships with children, staff, parents and carers and promote an ethos of mutual respect and collaborative working

Core Competencies

Knowledge and Understanding

• Includes familiarity with sector SACC framework governance, regulatory standards, and current initiatives relevant to SACC delivery.
• Competence in Quality Improvement Framework with an extensive knowledge of SACC requirements in order to support SACC settings to provide the best possible service to children and families.
• Promote UNCRC to support SACC settings to ensure this is in their service.
• Support SACC in the delivery of GIFEC and wellbeing indicators in their day to day planning.

Skills and Capabilities

• Strong partnership working, communication, IT proficiency, and the ability to assess needs, plan support, and monitor progress effectively.

Values and Personal Commitment

• Demonstrates professionalism, inclusion, confidentiality, and a commitment to continuous improvement, reflection, and respectful collaboration.

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience of supporting SACC and/or Childcare settings.
• Knowledge of quality improvement, charity governance and the operational challenges facing SACC settings.
• Strong communication, relationship-building and organisational skills.
• Ability to work while managing a caseload between Glasgow City Council and national SACC services.
• Experience of writing reports, action plans or support documentation.
• Experience of delivering training, facilitating groups or supporting peer network.

Please note, for this role a relevant professional qualification in childcare, community development or a related field is required, as well as a full driving licence and access to transport, and a qualification meeting the requirements for a practitioner in a day care of children service, as a minimum, to be considered for this post.

What SOSCN will offer

• Competitive salary
• 28 days annual leave plus 13 public holidays
• Generous employer pension contribution
• Family-friendly policies that support work-life balance
• Ongoing professional learning and development opportunities
• A supportive, collaborative team culture where your contribution is valued
• A rewarding opportunity to support SACC members and strengthen all age childcare provision across Glasgow and Nationally.