Action Against Stalking is a charity organisation that provides free professional confidential independent support advocacy for individuals who are experiencing stalking. Founded by Dr. Ann Moulds CBE, AAS shares knowledge and expertise with justice agencies, provides training and CPD to professionals, and influences policy and practice nationally and internationally. See our website actionagainststalking.org for information.
Role Description
This is a non-renumerated Board of Trustees role at Action Against Stalking. The Trustees are responsible for the overall governance, strategic direction, and financial oversight of the charity. The role involves attending board meetings, participating in committee work, contributing to the development and implementation of strategic plans, and ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. alongside the chair, CEO and appointed trustees. This is a hybrid role, ideally based in Ayr, or surrounding cities with flexibility for remote work. We are seeking individuals with a passion for supporting our charity with our primary focus on victim rights and victim support. We hold relationships with agencies and support partners across Scotland, and the wider national and international communities.
You may have a background in social care, policing, or previous experience with championing the rights of victims. You could be a HR specialist, or a communications expert. We are seeking committed individuals from wide and varied backgrounds to join us.
Qualifications
• Experience in governance and strategic leadership
• Appreciation and understanding of the issues surrounding stalking
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively, as a team player and make collective decisions
• Financial literacy and experience in financial oversight
• Experience at a senior level with committees and board representation
• Commitment to the mission and values of Action Against Stalking
• Availability to attend board meetings and engage in committee work
If you would like to have an informal chat before we send out an application, please contact us at: 07443 283356 and we shall be happy to arrange a call with you.
The One World Shop was established over 40 years ago and has played a lead role in the Fair Trade movement in Scotland, including helping Edinburgh and Glasgow become Fairtrade cities. As well as running a thriving city centre shop, we have an online shop and we support schools, faith groups and local businesses to learn about and sell fair trade products. We currently employ 7 paid staff and over 20 volunteers. Our aim is to reduce poverty in deprived areas of the world through trading fairly and we are committed to reducing our carbon footprint and promoting low-carbon living.
We are seeking to appoint several new voluntary Management Committee members; we are particularly looking at people with skills and experience in any of the following:
- Human Resources
- Property, leases, surveying
- Retail sales and management
- Business management
- Finance, funding, ethical investment
Board meetings are held every two months by Zoom
Edinburgh Women’s Aid strives for a society free from domestic abuse by providing practical and emotional support and information to women and children. The charity also raises awareness of domestic abuse and its prevalence across society.
The Board of Directors is responsible for the effective governance and strategic direction of Edinburgh Women’s Aid. We are looking for new board members with diverse skills and backgrounds that complement the existing board skill set. Candidates who have experience in law or human resources are of particular interest, however previous board experience is not essential. We are equally keen to hear from candidates who are seeking their first board position and we would particularly welcome applicants from underrepresented communities on boards and/or who have used any women’s aid or other specialist women’s domestic abuse services in the past.
Are you passionate about young people and wellbeing?
The Junction is an award-winning charity that takes a holistic approach towards young people’s health and well-being. Our vision is for all young people to achieve their full potential.
We work with 12-21 year olds in North-East Edinburgh offering one-to-one support, counselling and creative projects to support their wellbeing by helping them explore their life choices.
Trustee opportunities
We are looking for committed individuals to join our Board of Trustees. This is an incredible opportunity to make a difference with The Junction and build your skills. We are currently recruiting for Trustees to join our board from October 2024, with a particular interest in candidates with experience in the following areas:
We are looking for candidates with Trustee/Board experience, who are committed to our values and in supporting young people in the community, with an understanding of the issues affecting them as well as the opportunities and challenges of the third sector landscape.
The most important attributes of trustees joining us include a willingness to ask questions, share our values of equality, transparency and community as well as their time commitment to the role. If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.
Role responsibilities
Duties/tasks for the year include:
Atrium Homes, based in Kilmarnock, is a Registered Social Landlord and Scottish Charity providing social housing to over 1,200 households; factoring services are provided to Atrium Homes by its subsidiary as well as to over 1,400 owners.
Collectively, the Board is responsible for exercising scrutiny, establishing organisational strategy and objectives and for monitoring operational performance, and we are currently looking to strengthen our overall governance through the appointment of a small number of Board Members.
We are always looking out for new Board members to help us achieve the right mix of skills and experience to match our business needs. Skills and knowledge that we would love to see further represented on our Board just now include an experienced Finance Professional or a business leader interested in the work of social landlords.
Equally, we are always very keen to attract people who have had experience of our services as customers and who are committed to helping us improve those services.
What is most important to us is that Board members share our core values and objectives, possess an inquiring mind and demonstrate a willingness to challenge.
All positions are voluntary but reasonable expenses to facilitate attendance at meetings will be paid. Induction and further training will also be provided.
You can also find out more about our activities by vising our website atrium-homes.co.uk or the SHR website housingregulator.gov.scot
Role - We are looking for up to four new Members of our Board who would have an interest & commitment to supporting delivery on the Vision and Mission of Archaeology Scotland.
Our Vision - We believe in archaeology’s ability to change lives and strengthen communities. We believe in a world where everyone can benefit from the transformative power of connection to Scotland’s heritage.
Our Mission- Investigating, informing, inspiring. Exploring Scotland’s past, to deliver better futures. At Archaeology Scotland, we encourage and empower people of all ages and backgrounds to enjoy, care about and connect with Scotland’s heritage. We build stronger communities and change lives through the power of the past
We would particularly welcome further expertise on our board relating to Audience Development, Digital Technology, EDEI, Fund Raising, Human Resources, Learning and Training Provision and Marketing but if you work in or are passionate about Scottish Archaeology you will be able to help too.
Archaeology Scotland is looking to expand & diversify its Board of Trustees to be inclusive in all respects. If you have no previous experience in being a member of a Board this is an opportunity to expand your knowledge and gain experience for the future.
Archaeology Scotland is the leading independent charity working to inspire people to discover, explore, care for, and enjoy Scotland’s archaeological heritage. Archaeology Scotland is registered as a Scottish Charity with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (SC 001723) and is a limited Company with charitable status, registered in Scotland (SC 262056)
We are excited to have the opportunity to recruit for new trustees to join our Board in 2024.
No previous board experience is necessary as full support and training will be provided.
We are focused on identifying new board members who:
For more information, please see our Trustee Recruitment pack below, or contact: board@whocaresscotland.org.
We currently have vacancies for Volunteer Directors within our service.
We are a registered charity working with the community to provide wheelchairs and powered equipment for people with mobility difficulties.
This enables easier access to the main shopping areas in Dunfermline, Glenrothes and Kirkcaldy.
The board normally meet on a quarterly basis, currently online (Teams).
Knowledge of the voluntary sector is desirable.
Information on the service can be found at shopmobilityfife.uk.
We are seeking up to 4 new members for the Edinburgh and Lothians Greenspace Trust (ELGT) Board. Our Non-Executive Directors perform a vital role, overseeing the management of the Charity and acting as ambassadors for our work.
For over 30 years ELGT has been delivering inspiring, groundbreaking, and imaginative programmes of environmental and community projects that benefit local people, wildlife, landscape, and heritage. Our Board is vital in supporting ELGT to realise its vision of providing quality greenspaces to people in Edinburgh and the Lothians to improve their health and wellbeing. We are seeking skilled, committed and engaged people who want to act as a catalyst for change and support ELGT through being part of our Board.
What we are looking for
About Us:
The Edinburgh & Lothians Greenspace Trust has been working since 1991 to improve the quality of life for communities in the Lothians and we have successfully delivered over £20M of practical environmental projects.
Our inspiring, far-reaching and imaginative programme of environmental improvement and community involvement projects are designed to benefit people and nature, landscape and heritage and to re-connect people with their natural environment.
We combine professional expertise in project development, management and fundraising, with community development, consultation and engagement skills, enabling us to take a practical approach to the delivery of all projects, large or small and from start to finish.
About ENSA
Edinburgh Napier Students’ Association (ENSA) exists to enable our 20,000 student members across Edinburgh and around the globe to make the most of their university experience. We do this by representing, supporting and developing Edinburgh Napier University students to be successful in their studies; to try out new things; to engage in, and contribute to, university life; to be healthy and happy; to bring about positive change; and to have fun.
About the role
As our Chair has now come to the end of her term in office, we are looking to recruit a new Chair with the skills and experience to lead the Board of Directors, promoting good governance and providing effective and empowering line management to support our CEO. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who has the strategic focus, governance understanding, leadership experience and time to support and develop a committed Board and ensure ENSA delivers the best experience for students.
Please see the Job Description and Person Spec for full details.
About ENSA’s Board of Directors
The Board is collectively in charge of ENSA, for upholding its values and aligning it to the Association’s charitable aims. It has overall responsibility for ENSA’s governance: budget-setting and financial reporting, health and safety, human resources and legal compliance.
The Board is made up of 12 Directors: six External Lay Directors (including the Chair) appointed through a competitive process for their professional expertise; three Student Lay Directors who are registered students of Edinburgh Napier University and appointed through a competitive process; and three Sabbatical Officers who are elected by the student body.
In line with charity law, all ENSA’s Directors (elected and appointed) have equal status. Directors have a variety of experience and skills which offer different perspectives, and are all, jointly and severally, liable for the governance of the charity. Directors are expected to take their responsibilities seriously, attend meetings, and manage any conflicts of interests appropriately.