- Advertised from 30th January 2023
Role
City of Glasgow College is seeking to fill four vacancies on its Board of Management. The College is delighted to invite applications from people with a belief in lifelong learning and the value of college education. The Board would particularly welcome applications from individuals with skills and experience in the following fields:
- Finance, accountancy and audit;
- Education, employability and training; or
- Industry, business and commerce of importance to the College or City region
Our College, the largest professional and technical skills college in Scotland with state-of-the-art facilities, offers over 2,000 courses across a diverse curriculum and enrols students of 130 different nationalities. In delivering on our Strategic Plan, and our purpose to Let Learning Flourish, the College changes the life chances of our students, helps businesses recover, and rebuilds the communities of the city whose name we are proud to bear. The College also works with 100 partners in 28 countries around the world.
The Board of Management, the College’s governing body, is responsible for setting the institution’s strategic direction and for monitoring its performance. Meetings of the Board and its committees usually take place late afternoon/early evening and last approximately two hours. Board members serve on a voluntary basis, with reasonable travel expenses reimbursed, and spend approximately 1.5 days per month exercising the duties and responsibilities of their roles.
The College is committed to ensuring it represents the diversity of the city and region the College serves. The Board, therefore, encourages applications from groups currently under-represented on the boards of Scotland’s public bodies, including women, disabled people, those of different cultural and social backgrounds and people under the age of 50.
Application notes
Together with Changing the Chemistry, the College will host an online event on Tuesday 7 February (18:00 – 19:00) for people interested in applying to hear more about the College and the opportunity to serve on our Board, and the benefits of doing so. To attend, please register on Eventbrite.
For more information and to apply, please see the applicant information pack and forms below or on the College website.
Completed application and equalities monitoring forms, alongside a CV, should be submitted to Drew McGowan, College Secretary, by emailing drew.mcgowan@cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk ahead of the deadline on Friday 17 February 2023.
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Join Our Board – Trustee Opportunities at Soundplay Projects
Soundplay Projects creates playful, creative and accessible experiences for children and young people through sound, music and technology. As we grow, we’re inviting new trustees to join our Board and help shape a future rooted in creativity, care and inclusion.
We’re looking for people who believe in shared leadership, thoughtful governance and the power of play. You don’t need previous trustee experience for all roles, just curiosity, care and a commitment to our mission.
Trustee Roles
Board Chair
Supporting the collective leadership of the Board, helping trustees work well together and ensuring Soundplay remains well-governed, strategic and values-led.
Treasurer / Finance Lead
Providing oversight and guidance on Soundplay’s financial health, sustainability and long-term planning, helping the Board understand and steward resources confidently.
HR & Safeguarding Trustee
Supporting strong people practices and safeguarding, ensuring Soundplay is a safe, fair and nurturing environment for staff, volunteers and young people.
Fundraising & Partnerships Trustee
Helping develop sustainable income through relationships, fundraising strategy and philanthropic support.
Marketing & Communications Trustee
Strengthening Soundplay’s voice, visibility and reach through thoughtful, inclusive and engaging communications.
Digital & Technology Trustee
Providing insight and oversight around digital systems, safety, infrastructure and innovation.
Trustee – Lived Experience / Community Voice
Bringing lived experience to the Board to ensure Soundplay’s decision-making remains grounded, accessible and representative of the communities we serve.
What it means to be a Soundplay Trustee
As a trustee, you will help guide Soundplay’s direction, support strategic thinking and contribute to a culture of care, creativity and collaboration. You will work alongside other trustees and the staff team to ensure the organisation remains ethical, sustainable and responsive to the people it serves.
We are particularly keen to hear from people who bring diverse perspectives, lived experience and voices underrepresented in governance spaces.
Support & Access
We are committed to making this experience welcoming and accessible. Support includes:
- Full induction and governance training
- Buddy trustee support
- Hybrid and accessible meeting options
- Expenses covered
Drumchapel Citizens Advice Bureau is seeking new Board Members to join our governing body and support the delivery of vital advice services across Glasgow. This voluntary role offers the chance to use your skills for community benefit, gain governance experience and help shape the future of a trusted local charity. Full induction and training provided.
About Drumchapel CAB
Drumchapel Citizens Advice Bureau provides free, impartial and confidential advice to people across Glasgow. We help local residents resolve issues around welfare benefits, debt, housing, employment and more — empowering individuals and improving quality of life in our community.
As a leading advice provider in the Glasgow area, we’re supported by a dedicated Board of Directors (Trustees) who bring strategic vision, professional insight and community knowledge. We are now seeking new members to join our Board and help shape the future direction of our organisation.
The Role
As a Board Member, you will play an active part in ensuring that Drumchapel CAB remains effective, accountable and sustainable.
You’ll work collectively with fellow Trustees and the Bureau Manager to:
- Provide strategic leadership and sound governance
- Support the management team to deliver high-quality advice services
- Contribute to decision-making that influences the Bureau’s future direction
- Promote our work within the community and wider networks
Board meetings are held every two months, typically lasting around two hours. Trustees may also choose to join sub-committees or short-term working groups.
What You’ll Gain
- A meaningful opportunity to make a difference in your local community
- Free training and development in charity governance and leadership
- The chance to meet new people and expand your professional network
- Experience of strategic decision-making within a respected local charity
Who We’re Looking For
Membership is open to anyone aged 18 or over who lives or works in Glasgow (G1–G15) or neighbouring areas.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds — especially those who share our commitment to fairness, inclusion and service excellence.
You don’t need previous Board experience — we’ll provide a full induction and ongoing support.
We’re particularly interested in applicants with experience or insight in any of the following areas:
- Finance or accountancy
- HR and people management
- Fundraising or business development
- Community engagement or public service delivery
- Legal, policy or compliance
Are you a visionary leader with a passion for strengthening and supporting churches across Scotland?
The Baptist Union of Scotland is seeking a new General Director to lead us in this exciting season of Increase. Working with Council, the Trustee Board and our National Team, you’ll help shape and drive the vision for BUS, inspiring and leading the National Team while building strong, supportive relationships with leaders and congregations across Scotland and our network of 155 churches.
We’re looking for someone with wisdom, spiritual depth, strategic insight and a collaborative approach- a leader who can nurture a healthy organisational culture, promote good governance and inspire confidence across our network as we shape the future of BUS together.
Carers UK is the national membership charity for the millions of people in the UK who are unpaid carers. As an organisation we provide expert advice and information for carers, campaign for greater recognition and support for carers, and use our experience and expertise to help other organisations do more for carers. Our Board of Trustees plays a vital leadership role in the work we do while ensuring the charity is equipped and governed effectively, establishing and monitoring strategy and ensuring we are true to our values and keep carers at the heart of everything we do.
We are now seeking to appoint up to four people to join our Board of Trustees, to steer us towards our vision of a world where carers are recognised, valued and supported.
It’s an exciting time to be part of Carers UK, as we launch our new strategic review in 2026. Our Board is instrumental in ensuring we make the future really impactful for carers through our vision and strategy while fulfilling all our obligations as a charity.
'We are also seeking to appoint a Nations Trustee for Scotland. In addition to the general responsibilities of a trustee, the Nations Trustee will be expected to ensure that the Carers UK Board is informed on key issues affecting carers in their Nation.
If you have any questions about the role, please email recruitment@carersuk.org
Carers UK is committed to representing the diverse society in which we work and actively encourages applications from people with current or recent experience of caring from all backgrounds and experiences. We would welcome trustees with financial experience who could join our Finance and Resources sub-committee.
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