Join the SCVO Board of Trustees

SCVO is looking for a new trustee, elected from our membership, to join our Board. We invite nominations from our membership community so we can then hold a members’ vote to fill those vacancies at our annual general meeting (AGM) in December.

Our trustees play a key role in making sure that SCVO stays true to its mission and values, serving the interests of our members and the wider voluntary sector. Our trustees also make sure that SCVO’s governance is maintained to a high standard.

The SCVO Board is made up of up to 11 trustees. Six trustees are elected from our membership and five trustees, including our convener, are co-opted. Being a trustee is both rewarding and challenging, as we operate in an ever-changing environment with precarious funding – just like most other voluntary organisations. As a member of the SCVO Board you will:

• be responsible for the strategic direction of SCVO.
• uphold SCVO’s values.
• promote the role of the voluntary sector wherever appropriate.
• receive reports from the Chief Executive and other staff on SCVO’s operations and finances, making recommendations as required.
• make sure that all statutory requirements for SCVO are met.
• agree on co-options to the Board of Trustees.

We want a diverse Board of Trustees with a depth and breadth of insight, experience and perspective. We welcome and value people of different backgrounds, thinking and skills and we encourage SCVO members from all backgrounds to apply for these vacancies.

We want our Board of Trustees to be representative of the wonderfully diverse voluntary sector community and of Scottish society. With your input to the Board, we can think creatively and find fresh ways to help us better meet the needs of our members and the voluntary sector.

At SCVO, we are exploring how to be an anti-racist organisation, so this year we are particularly interested in nominations of individuals who have experience and motivation to support us on that journey.

If you work for one of our member organisations, we’d love to hear from you.

Viewpark Conservation Group is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation based in Viewpark, North Lanarkshire. We are led by our Board of Trustees who are mainly local people. Building on the success of the Viewpark Community Buy-out of the Historical Douglas Support Estate comprising 170 acres of mixed woodland and grassland, we are pleased to be recruiting for the exciting role of Estate Ranger. VCG are seeking an enthusiastic individual to be responsible for security and maintenance of ‘Our Glen’. They will play a key role in the development of the glen, working with the Trustees and volunteers to devise and co-ordinate outdoor activities and projects. This is a full-time position, funded by The National Lottery through The National Lottery Community Fund for 36 months with a salary of £26,500.00. This role is open to applicants with the experience and skills:

• An understanding of countryside management with particular emphasis in conservation and recreation

• Experience of working in a countryside management/conservation role

• Experience of working with stakeholders and partner organisations from the public, private and/or voluntary sectors

• Ability to manage time and resources to deliver defined projects and activities

• Team-worker with ability to work with minimal supervision

• Manage multiple projects and delivery, working with colleagues and partners as appropriate

• Able to negotiate and present ideas and solutions, manage conflicting demands and resolve issues

• Good customer service skills, to be able to interact effectively and professionally with external and internal customers

• Ability to share ideas and information with colleagues and seek input to solve problems

• Ability to treat sensitive information confidentially

• Well organised and able to plan, prioritise and administer own work

At Edinburgh Dog & Cat Home, love has no limits. We take a big picture view of what is best for dogs and cats; and a tireless, long-term approach to their care. Our mission is to protect loving homes, find loving homes and run a loving Home.

We are delighted to be recruiting for the newly created role of Executive Support Officer in the Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home people and services team.

You will provide effective support to the CEO, Senior Leadership Team, and the Board of Trustees by managing logistics for meetings and ensuring effective monitoring and compliance with all relevant legal requirements and returns. You will assist the CEO in managing their schedule and workload while also providing administrative support to the senior leadership team with a variety of meetings and projects.

You will have experience in a similar complex senior administrative role and will have excellent listening and written communication skills as well as meticulous attention to detail and accuracy. You will be self-motivated, capable of working autonomously, and thrive equally well as a collaborative team member.

If you are passionate about animal welfare, have a positive professional attitude and can adapt positively to changing demands and priorities then this could be the role for you!

Beavers were hunted to extinction in the UK four centuries ago, but Beaver Trust has a bold mission: to restore beavers to regenerate our landscapes. We need beavers back urgently. They are a powerful ally in the face of the climate and biodiversity emergencies, playing a supersized role in helping build climate-resilient landscapes and restore freshwater habitats.

Our small charity is run by a committed team with a diverse skill set and extensive experience in beaver ecology and restoration.

Beaver Trust is on the lookout for dynamic individuals to join our esteemed Board of Trustees!

Do you have experience in farming, environmental finance and subsidies, company law or safeguarding? If you can bring expertise in any of these areas, we want to hear from you.

This is a remote role, empowering you to contribute your expertise from anywhere, but if you have a deep connection to the landscapes and communities where Beaver Trust works, particularly in northern England, Wales and Scotland, your local insights could be invaluable as we strive for positive change. Plus, there's a chance to connect in person during board meetings and social events.

It's a volunteer role, but the rewards are immeasurable. As a Trustee, you'll hold the highest level of governance and decision-making authority, guiding the decisions and actions that define our work and steering the course for impactful change.

Diversity drives us. We're dedicated to building a Board of Trustees that represents a wide range of professional and personal backgrounds with unique experiences and perspectives.