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We are recruiting for a new Scotland Committee member for an initial period of up to four years. The Scotland Committee sets the strategic direction and policy framework for our work. It oversees effectiveness and impact and takes strategic funding decisions. We are looking for one additional member who will add to the broad base of knowledge, skills and experience of the existing Committee.

We are a place-based and relational funder, so it is vital that our Scotland Committee reflects this approach. Through this recruitment, we will seek to strengthen the diversity and inclusivity of the Scotland Committee, ensuring it continues to reflect the communities we serve.

We are looking for candidates with:

• An understanding of and interest in the Scottish social, cultural and political landscape and the role of the voluntary and community sector in it

• Experience and understanding of working with and for communities to deliver local priorities

• The ability to understand complex issues and make decisions taking into account competing demands

• An understanding and commitment to the principles required to hold a public post of this nature

This is a significant opportunity to be involved in an organisation transforming people’s lives. If you believe you have the background and personal qualities needed, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Remuneration: £5,232 per annum. Expenses will be paid.

For more information, please download the candidate briefing below.

JUDICIAL APPOINTMENTS BOARD FOR SCOTLAND

The role of JABS is to recommend to the First Minister or other relevant Minister, individuals for appointment to judicial offices within the Board’s remit. It makes these recommendations solely on merit and also has to be satisfied that those recommended are of good character. The Board’s mission is:

• To attract applicants with the skills, knowledge and ability for particular judicial roles, whilst encouraging diversity in the range of individuals available for selection; and

• Make recommendations for appointment solely on merit, through processes that are, and are seen to be, independent, fair and transparent.

Lay member

The role of a lay member is to participate in decision-making on the suitability of individual applicants for judicial appointment and contribute to the development of the Board’s policies, strategy, and governance. You will receive training on the Board’s processes and its approach to appointment exercises.

Legal member

The role of the legal member is to participate in decision-making on the suitability of individual applicants for judicial appointment and contribute to the development of the Board’s policies, strategy, and governance. Only legal and judicial members assess candidates’ legal knowledge and competence, whereas all panel members assess judicial and personal qualities. You will receive training in the Board’s processes and its approach to appointment exercises.

MORE INFORMATION

Please contact the Chairing Member of JABS, Lindsay Montgomery at Lindsay.Montgomery@jabs.gov.scot. You can also find out more information on the JABS website.

REMUNERATION AND TIME COMMITMENT

Remuneration is £332.85 per day for a time commitment of up to 40 days per year. This may vary depending on the requirements of competitions. Reasonable expenses incurred will be reimbursed. The appointments are non-pensionable.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

By the end of the appointment process, the successful applicants would be expected to demonstrate the following:

Lay Member

1. Ability to make fair and balanced assessments of applications and, at interview, of candidates’ suitability for judicial appointments.

Legal Member

2. Be a solicitor (which includes solicitor advocate) practicing in Scotland, having sufficient standing, reputation and credibility with the profession.

3. Ability to make fair and balanced assessments of applications and, at interview, of candidates’ suitability for judicial appointments.

Both roles

1. Ability to understand and analyse information and to make objective balanced judgements in all aspects of the work of the Board.

2. Ability to work collaboratively, challenge constructively and work in a collegiate environment.

3. Recognise the importance of encouraging diversity in those applying for judicial appointments.

It would be desirable if all applicants could also demonstrate the ability to contribute to the governance and stewardship of an advisory NDPB, although training will be provided on the governance of advisory non-departmental public bodies such JABS.

About Us

Tiny Changes is Scotland’s first national young people’s mental health charity. We co-produce and run projects with young leaders that help young minds feel better. The charity was set up originally by the family of Frightened Rabbit frontman Scott Hutchison, who took his own life in 2018. We believe that Scotland’s young people deserve great mental health, and we believe in their insight and innovation to make this possible. We exist to nurture the talent of young people to find creative solutions that work for them.

We are looking for people to join our Board of Trustees who have the experience and/or skills to step into an office bearer role either in 2027 or after a period of finding your feet on the Board - Secretary, Chair, or Treasurer. We are also looking for young trustees under 30, with or without office bearer experience. Trustees are responsible for the overall control and governance of the organisation. This is an exciting leadership opportunity to join a small Scottish charity and help improve its income and impact.

About You

You have knowledge and experience to bring to the Tiny Changes Board that you are confident will improve the sustainability and strategic direction of this small charity. You know the difference between governance and operations, and how to make the most of the relatively small amount of time you likely have to offer as a voluntary trustee. You have a can-do attitude and one of your strengths is that you know which questions to ask, and what level of risk to take with decisions and finances, at the right time.

We’re looking for Trustees who:

• Share our values – Hopeful, Brave, Honest, Kind

• Are committed to our vision and goals

• Are under 30

• Are any age and have experience and skills suited to becoming a Secretary, Treasurer or Chair

• Have knowledge of and interest in mental health issues and systemic inequalities affecting children and young people in Scotland

• Bring a different perspective to the work of the trustees and leadership team

• Are self reflective and confident at asking questions or contributing to high level decision making

• Are able to commit the charity commission recommended approx. 2 hours per month, and more hours to prep for Board meetings, and as an office bearer

We are interested in hearing from people with skills in organisational leadership at chief executive or director level, financial management, fundraising and related marketing, equalities, HR and/or legal, youth-led movements and creative co-production, or non-clinical young people’s mental health services.

We particularly welcome applications from the following groups:

• Young people under 30

• Disabled people

• Neurodiverse people

• People with experience of caring roles

• Care experienced people

• People from minority ethnic communities

• Asylum seekers or refugees

• People who identify as any gender that’s not cisgender

• People who identify as LGBTQIA+

• People from gypsy traveller communities

• People from a wide range of religious and cultural backgrounds

About Edinburgh Samaritans

Samaritans of Edinburgh and the Lothians is a registered Scottish charity whose vision is that fewer people die by suicide. Based in Edinburgh, our volunteers provide confidential emotional support 24/7 via phone and online chat. Our branch is run almost entirely by volunteers and we operate a successful charity shop, which is our largest regular income source.

Our Mission

• To provide 24/7 confidential emotional support for anyone struggling to cope.

• To provide people with somewhere to turn to and get support when they need it most.

• To collaborate with Samaritans Central Charity and affiliated branches to further these objectives.

Organisational Structure

• The Board of Trustees includes the Branch Director, Secretary, Treasurer, and up to eight elected trustees, all unpaid volunteers.

• The Branch Leadership Team (BLT) manages day-to-day operations.

• The Board meets at least four times a year, often more frequently.

The Treasurer Role

We are seeking to appoint a new voluntary Treasurer. The Treasurer is a Trustee and a member of the Branch Leadership Team, accountable to the Branch Director. The branch Accountant reports into the Treasurer. Time commitment is estimated between 4 to 6 hours each week, but this is variable with some peak periods of activity around budget, forecasts and year end.

General Purpose of the Role

The Treasurer is a trustee of the charity with particular responsibility for overseeing the charity’s financial affairs. The Treasurer helps ensure that the charity remains financially sustainable, compliant with Scottish charity law, and able to deliver its charitable purposes.

Working closely with the Board of Trustees, the Director, and any paid staff or third party suppliers, the Treasurer provides leadership on financial governance while sharing collective responsibility for the overall direction and management of the charity.

BECOME A TRUSTEE

Help transform lives. Help shape our future.

Make a lasting difference in tackling homelessness and poverty.

The Marie Trust supports people facing homelessness and poverty in Glasgow, helping them move towards stable accommodation and access the specialist support they need.

We are looking for committed, thoughtful people to join our Board of Trustees and guide our next chapter.

WE WOULD PARTICULARLY WELCOME EXPERIENCE IN

FINANCE & FUNDRAISING

Strengthening financial oversight and resources

LEGAL

Supporting sound governance and compliance

DIGITAL & COMMUNICATIONS

Helping us connect with our communities

HUMAN RESOURCES

Supporting people and organisational development

STRATEGIC PLANNING & GOVERNANCE

Help shape our long-term direction and strengthen Board oversight.

We also welcome experience in homelessness, housing and social care; lived experience of homelessness or poverty; and

partnership development.

WHAT IS INVOLVED?

Quarterly Board meetings, additional sub-committee meetings as required, and opportunities to engage with our services and events.

Action Against Stalking is seeking a committed and passionate trustee to join our small but mighty team. We are looking for an experienced individual with accountancy and charity treasury skills who can support our CEO and fellow trustees by providing strong financial oversight, sound judgement, and strategic input.

This is an important governance role with a commitment of around five hours per month, including quarterly board meetings. The successful candidate will help strengthen the charity’s financial stewardship, contribute to effective governance, and support the long-term sustainability of our work.

About Action Against Stalking

Action Against Stalking is a specialist charity that provides person-centred support to victims of stalking while also working to raise awareness, influence change, and improve understanding of stalking across Scotland. Around 70% of our work is funded through the Scottish Government’s Victim-Centred Approach Fund (VCAF), with other major donors also playing an important role in sustaining and developing our services.

Our annual report showcases the impact of our small but mighty team and the breadth of our work across education, prevention, campaigning, and direct victim support. Together, these activities help us champion the rights of victims and strengthen responses to stalking in communities, services, and systems.

Annual Report 2024 - 2025 - Action Against Stalking

Skills and attributes

• Experience in accountancy, financial management, or charity treasury
• A compassionate and values-led approach
• Understanding of person-centred support for victims
• A collaborative and co-creative style of working
• Ability to contribute to governance, strategy, and sound decision-making

Why join us?

This is a rewarding opportunity to use your financial expertise to support a specialist charity making a real difference to the lives of stalking victims. As a trustee, you will help shape our future direction, strengthen our governance, and contribute to a cause that is both urgent and impactful across Scotland.

We warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those who are currently underrepresented on charity boards across Scotland, including women, people of colour, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, younger people, and those with relevant lived experience or who are new to governance.

As Treasurer Trustee, strong accountancy and financial management expertise is essential to help ensure effective stewardship of our resources, robust financial oversight, and the long-term sustainability of our work.

We value integrity, compassion, and a commitment to person-centred approaches, alongside diverse perspectives and different ways of thinking. We are committed to building an inclusive, values-led, and well-governed trustee team that reflects the communities we serve and strengthens our impact across Scotland.

Join our Board – Culture & Business Scotland is recruiting!

Could you help to bridge Scotland's business and culture sectors?

We’re seeking new Board members to join Culture & Business Scotland from February 2027.

As a one of our Board members, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Champion leadership, philanthropy and sponsorship in Scotland
• Use your lived or professional experience to make a real impact
• Play your part in a dynamic, inclusive and national charity

If you’re passionate about the power of culture and business working together, we’d love to hear from you.

This is your chance to contribute to our mission and help guide our strategic direction. You don’t need previous board experience – just a commitment to collaboration, creativity and impact.

Make a difference to the lives of students – become an External Lay Director for ENSA

ENSA is an independent, registered charity that exists to enable students to make the most of their university experience. Our three Elected Officers serve as champions for students, ensuring they are properly represented and have access to sports and societies, advice and support, training and events.

We currently have a strong Board of Directors with expertise in finance, governance and policy development. We’re looking for a new Director who is enthusiastic and committed, who believes that a great university experience can be truly transformational for students. Could this be you? We welcome applications from people across a broad range of professional backgrounds, especially those with experience in HR.

This is a voluntary, unremunerated position, though we will reimburse reasonable travel expenses. The Board meets four times a year, usually in the evening with a mixture of in-person and virtual meetings. Time commitment is approximately 6 hours a month (including preparing for meetings).

The Board of Directors has overall responsibility for ENSA’s governance, for upholding its values and aligning it to the Association’s charitable aims. It aspires constantly to improve standards of governance and good practice. It also sets the overall strategic direction for ENSA and evaluates progress towards objectives.

For more information about ENSA, see our Your Union Guide and Impact Report.

Glasgow-based mental health charity Common Wheel is seeking a Volunteer Trustee Treasurer to join its Board

Organisation profile

Our vision is that people with mental illness in Glasgow can live a meaningful and satisfying life and contribute to society.

Our mission is to improve mental wellbeing, increase skills and reduce isolation through the provision of supported, meaningful activities for people with mental illness and dementia.

Our values are Care, Equality, Positivity and Partnership

We currently provide four principal activities as well as “drop-in” sessions at various Glasgow locations:

• Bicycle building, maintenance and repair at workshops in Maryhill and Bridgeton
• Participatory music, in a variety of settings
• Carnival art – creating art in all forms.
• Indoor climbing

We support people living in the local community, on hospital wards and in care homes. Over 500 people a year benefit from the work we do.

We will have an annual turnover of just under £300K and a permanent workforce of approximately seven staff, supported by volunteers and freelancers who help deliver our programmes.

Who are we looking for?

This is a volunteer role joining the existing Board of Trustees. The Treasurer will be a full trustee and will provide leadership and assurance on Common Wheel’s finances, while sharing collective responsibility for the charity’s governance and strategic direction.

We are particularly keen to hear from candidates with financial management, accounting or audit experience. A recognised accountancy qualification is welcome, but it is not essential where applicants can demonstrate strong financial literacy, sound judgement and experience of explaining financial information clearly to non-financial colleagues.

Experience of charity finance, governance, budgeting, risk management, reserves planning, payroll, funding or regulatory reporting would be valuable. The Treasurer should be collaborative and willing to work constructively with the Chair, Charity Manager, external Finance Manager, staff, trustees, independent examiner or auditor, and external advisers.

We welcome expressions of interest from younger candidates, women, people from ethnic minority communities, and disabled people, as we recognise our board would benefit from a greater diversity of backgrounds and perspectives.

Knowledge or experience of the charity or community sector is desirable but not essential. Direct experience of the issues our charity seeks to address is also welcome but not essential.

Role profile

As a trustee, the Treasurer shares the Board’s collective responsibilities and leads its scrutiny of financial matters. Key responsibilities include:

• ensuring that Common Wheel pursues its charitable purposes and complies with its governing document, charity law and other relevant legislation
• working with the Charity Manager, Finance Manager and relevant staff to prepare annual budgets, cash-flow forecasts and longer-term financial plans for Board approval
• presenting clear and timely financial reports to each Board meeting, highlighting performance against budget, cash position, forecasts, risks and decisions required
• helping trustees understand the charity’s financial position and the implications of strategic, operational and funding decisions
• overseeing the adequacy of financial controls, delegated authorities, banking arrangements, record keeping, fraud prevention and management of financial risk
• being an authorised user for banking purposes, able to deputise for the Finance Manager and other authorisers as required
• monitoring the charity’s reserves, restricted funds, income sustainability and use of resources, and advising the Board where corrective action is needed
• coordinating preparation and Board review of the annual accounts and trustees’ annual report, and liaising with the independent examiner or auditor
• supporting timely and accurate regulatory submissions, including annual returns and accounts, and helping ensure compliance with OSCR requirements, relevant accounting standards, tax and other applicable financial obligations
• contributing to strategic decision-making and working in partnership with the Project Manager and fellow trustees to achieve Common Wheel’s aims

The responsibilities of charity trustees in Scotland are set out in detail at oscr.org.uk/media/2728/v10_guidance-and-good-practice-for-charity-trustees.pdf

Time commitment

Board meetings typically take place on a Tuesday at 6pm each month and last for approximately 2 hours.

In addition, Trustees have historically taken part in an annual strategy development meeting, either at the weekend or extended evening session.

Trustees are also invited to join one of the sub-committees (currently focused on our bike project) or occasional working groups to suit their skills. These groups meet as and when necessary, at times to suit the members.

The Treasurer should also allow time between Board meetings to review management accounts, budgets, forecasts and year-end information; discuss material issues with the Chair and Project Manager; and liaise with the independent examiner or auditor. Additional time is likely around budget setting and preparation of the annual accounts.

Common Wheel is a small organisation supported by volunteers, so the Treasurer should be comfortable combining strategic oversight with occasional practical support, while respecting the distinction between governance and day-to-day management.

Expenses

All reasonable out-of-pocket expenses will be reimbursed.

Scotland’s leading nature conservation charity is looking to co-opt a Trustee with knowledge and experience of nature conservation, land management practices and an understanding of relevant policy. This role includes being part of the Conservation Committee, a sub-committee which reports into our main Board of Trustees (“Council”) and provides vital oversight of conservation at the Trust.

For over 60 years, the Scottish Wildlife Trust has worked with its members, partners and supporters in pursuit of its vision of healthy, resilient ecosystems across Scotland’s land and seas. The Trust successfully champions the cause of wildlife through policy and campaigning work, demonstrates best practice through practical conservation and innovative partnerships, and inspires people to take positive action through its education and engagement activities. The Trust manages a network of over 100 wildlife reserves across Scotland and is a member of the UK-wide Wildlife Trusts movement.

Nature conservation has never been more important, and this is an exceptional opportunity to join a vibrant and committed Board of Trustees, which provides the governance function for the charity. Most members of Council are directly elected by the membership, but this will be a co-opted position.

The successful candidate will have:

• Experience and knowledge of nature conservation and land management practices; additionally, experience focused on the third/charitable sector would be desirable
• An understanding of nature conservation policy relating to Scotland
• Ability to think strategically and differentiate between strategy and operations
• Ability to constructively challenge fellow Trustees and senior management
• A strong personal commitment to environmental issues and the Trust’s mission and values The post is without remuneration, but reasonable out-of-pocket expenses may be reclaimed

If you would like to play a role in achieving the Trust’s vision of a network of healthy, resilient ecosystems across Scotland’s land and seas, we would love to hear from you.

For further details, please refer to the Application Information Pack on the Scottish Wildlife Trust's website.

If you would like more information please contact recruitment@scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk.