Trustees: Fundraising/Treasurer
- Management Board
- Unpaid
- Edinburgh
- Closing 21st July 2023
- Advertised from 30th June 2023
Role
2050 Climate Group is now accepting applications for trustees with fundraising expertise and a treasurer to join our Board. Trustees will help govern and lead the organisation, and guide it through an exciting next chapter as we develop our small (but mighty) staff team and our incredible volunteer team and network.
Time commitment:8 - 15 hours per month, dependent on Board priorities and individual availability. Board meetings every 2 months on a Saturday.
Role:unpaid, but expenses are reimbursed
About 2050 Climate Group
We empower young people to take action on the climate crisis. Since 2014, we have been doing this through engaging, educating, and empowering Scotland’s young people - who we call Young Leaders.
We equip young people aged approximately 18 to approximately 35 with the skills and knowledge they need to collectively lead Scotland in the transition to a just and sustainable society.
2050 Climate Group established as a charity in February 2017. Our registered charitable purpose is the advancement of education on climate change issues and leadership skills with the aspiration of engaging, educating and empowering the next generation of leaders to take action on climate change, thereby advancing environmental protection and improvement. So far in our organisation’s short history we have achieved significant successes, such as:
- Training around 750 young people through our Young Leaders Development Programme (YLDP)
- Hosted our 4th Youth Summit “Let’s Talk COP26”, equipping 200+ young people with the knowledge and confidence to engage with the COP26 decision making process
- Enabled 16 delegates to attend COP26 Blue Zone as official observers, pushing for more ambitious action and the youth voice as well as hosting an event in the Green Zone.
- Distributed over £9,000 directly to 19 youth-led climate action projects via our 2050x fund
- Policy engagement to enable young people to make their voices heard in political decision making, including consultation responses on the Circular Economy Bill and Biodiversity Strategy as well as meetings with MSPs including Lorna Slater and Michael Matheson
- Facilitating our 700+ strong Leaders Network to continue to connect and collaborate to take action towards a just and sustainable society
- Established our Climate Circles- communities for collaboration focused on themes of transport and energy
- Held two well-being days for our team with a focus on foraging and tree planting/conservation
- Winning the Scottish Green Energy Awards for Skills Contribution 2017, and the Global Game Changers Award 2018
- Speaking about our work at four consecutive United Nations’ climate change COPs, including COP26 in Glasgow.
- Giving evidence in the Scottish Parliament on the 2018 Climate Change Bill
- Our collaboration with Malawian Young Leaders through the Scotland Malawi Partnership
The Board of Trustees
The 2050 Climate Group Board is responsible for governing the organisation. They are responsible for growing the overall impact of the charity, and for overseeing our 3-year strategic plan. Over the last 12 months, we have been working to develop our 2023-2026 strategic plan with a focus on diverse participation, which will be launched in August this year.
It is a core value that our organisation is for young people and run by young people. We lead by example with regards to promoting young people and pursuing equality and inclusion through our Board.
We are looking to recruit a number of Trustee positions that fall under the following categories:
- Trustees who bring in specific skills: We are looking for applicants with fundraising experience for our fundraising trustee roles, and for applicants with budgeting, accountancy, and financial skills for our treasurer role. Please specify which of the two roles you wich to apply for in your application.
- Trustees who bring in varied perspectives. We recognise that young people are a diverse group and want our Board of Trustees to be representative of Scotland’s diverse communities. We are particularly interested in applicants that would bring in varied perspectives. This might be due to your life experience, ethnic or social background, physical or neurological differences, or anything else you feel relevant.
For the full role description and person specifications, please download the relevant file from the PDFs attached and read through before applying.
Application notes
To be considered for the position of Trustee, please submit your application by 10pm on Friday 21 of July British Summer Time (BST), following the steps below:
- Complete the application form or send us an application video (up to 4 minutes sent to recruitment@2050.scot) answering our questions.
- Complete our Equal Opportunities form (optional). Following your submission of the application form, you will receive a link to this as part of the on-screen confirmation message. This is in line with the Equality Act 2010 and will not influence the outcome of your application. The data will not be shared with those involved in selecting the new trustees. Data will be held in line with our Privacy Notice (below) and diversity data will only be used on an anonymous basis to help us track and improve our organisational diversity.
We acknowledge that our recruitment process could be more accessible. Please get in touch with recruitment@2050.scot if you have any questions or concerns, are facing any barriers with your application or require any reasonable adjustments. We can discuss this further with you to ensure no one is at a disadvantage due to our processes. Getting in touch will not influence the outcome of your application.
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About Ramblers Scotland
Ramblers Scotland is a registered charity and the leading voice for walkers in Scotland. We exist to help everyone, everywhere enjoy walking. We know how much it contributes to improvements in individual and community wellbeing, and our strategy sets out to tackle the barriers that prevent more people from enjoying those benefits.
Vice Convener – Ramblers Scotland Strategic Committee
About the Role
As Vice Convener of the Ramblers Scotland Strategic Committee (RSSC), you’ll play a key role in supporting the Convener and contributing to the strategic direction of our work. The committee oversees our activities in Scotland, helping to ensure that walking is accessible, enjoyable, and open to all.
This is a strategic and advisory role — there is no operational decision-making responsibility. You’ll collaborate closely with fellow volunteers and staff to help shape our campaigns, policies, and priorities, aligning your leadership with the organisation’s refreshed strategy — which emphasises removing barriers to walking, improving access for under-represented communities, and safeguarding natural spaces.
This volunteer role also provides an excellent career development opportunity — offering experience in governance, strategic planning, and leadership within a national charity.
This is a national volunteer role that involves quarterly in-person meetings, with occasional ad hoc sub-committee meetings (often online). While the role is unpaid, reasonable expenses (e.g. travel and subsistence) will be reimbursed.
Convener – Ramblers Scotland Strategic Committee
About the Role
As Convener of the Ramblers Scotland Strategic Committee (RSSC), you will play a key leadership role in guiding the strategic direction of our work in Scotland. The committee oversees our activities across the country, helping to ensure that walking is accessible, enjoyable, and open to all.
This is a strategic and governance-focused role, with no operational decision-making responsibilities. You will collaborate closely with fellow volunteers and staff to help shape our campaigns, policies, and priorities, aligning your leadership with the organisation’s refreshed strategy — which emphasises removing barriers to walking, improving access for under-represented communities, and safeguarding natural spaces.
Serving as Convener also offers a valuable career development opportunity, providing experience in charity governance, strategic planning, and leadership at a national level.
This national volunteer role involves quarterly in-person committee meetings and occasional ad hoc or informal sub-committee meetings (often held online). You will also represent Ramblers Scotland as a full member of the Ramblers GB Board of Trustees.
While the role is unpaid, reasonable travel and subsistence expenses will be reimbursed.
About Ramblers Scotland
Ramblers Scotland is a registered charity and the leading voice for walkers in Scotland. We exist to help everyone, everywhere enjoy walking. We know how much it contributes to improvements in individual and community wellbeing, our strategy sets out to tackle the barriers that prevent more people enjoying those benefits.
About the Role
We’re seeking enthusiastic volunteers to join the Ramblers Scotland Strategic Committee (RSSC) as Ordinary Members. Whether you have experience of effective committee work or are keen to develop new skills, this is a great opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the future of walking in Scotland.
The RSSC plays a key role in overseeing our work, helping to shape strategic direction, guide campaigns, and ensure that walking remains open, accessible, and enjoyable for all.
As an Ordinary Member, you will:
- Contribute to strategic discussions and decisions affecting walking across Scotland
- Work collaboratively with fellow committee members and staff
- Provide insight and advice on key issues related to our mission
- Support our campaigning, policy, and governance work where relevant
This is a national volunteer role involving quarterly in-person committee meetings, with occasional online subgroup or ad hoc sessions. We welcome applications from people with a wide range of backgrounds, especially those who share our passion for walking, nature, and inclusive access to the outdoors.
While the role is unpaid, reasonable travel and subsistence expenses will be reimbursed.
Do you care deeply about nature and its impact on people’s lives? The Loch Lomond & The Trossachs Countryside Trust (LLTCT) is seeking a new Trustee to serve as Treasurer and help guide us through the next exciting stage of our journey.
About Us:
Established in 2012, we’re a Scottish charity dedicated to nature restoration and community wellbeing within Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park. Our projects connect people with nature and build resilient landscapes.
As Treasurer, you’ll provide strategic financial leadership, monitor performance, and ensure compliance. You’ll help the board make sound financial decisions and support our vision for a healthier environment and community. Explore our 2023-2030 Strategy online.
What We’re Looking For:
- Strong financial management experience (charity sector ideal)
- Strategic thinker and team player
- Commitment to our values and mission
Commitment:
Around 6 hybrid board meetings per year plus occasional tasks.
Circular Economy Policy Officer
- Part time
- £33,111 – £35,299 pro-rata
- Hybrid/Remote: Stirling
- Closing 4th January 2026
Circular Communities Scotland is a network membership organisation, dedicated to supporting the establishment of a thriving circular economy in Scotland. We support and represent repair, reuse and recycling charities and social enterprises across the country. Our members prevent valuable products and materials from entering landfill, create local jobs, economic opportunities, and help promote and create social and environmental justice in their communities.
This is a new role for the organisation and the Circular Economy Policy Officer will be responsible for:
- Developing and overseeing Circular Communities Scotland’s core circular economy policy positions.
- Promoting our reuse manifesto in the run up to the Scottish Elections in May 2026 including running a hustings style event.
- Running a post-election campaign targeting Members of Scottish Parliament (MSPs), our membership and wider stakeholder organisations.
- Working with Scottish Government to see key policy asks enacted.
- Working with our membership to involve them in our policy work.
What we are looking for
We are looking for a strong candidate who has a minimum of two years’ experience in a policy formation or campaigning role at a national level. The candidate will be able to quickly get up to speed with our circular economy policy positions and indeed develop these positions further. An ability to network and build relationships with civil servants and elected representatives is also important.
We require a dynamic and proactive individual who will be capable of planning, launching and sustaining a policy campaign to support our Reuse Manifesto. We are expecting candidates to have strong communication and interpersonal skills along with a proven track record in managing multiple delivery workstreams.
For more information about this role please refer to the Circular Economy Policy Officer Job Description. Please note, candidates must have an existing right to work in the UK.
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