Vice Convener/ Ordinary Members (Ramblers Scotland Strategic Committee)
- Management Board
- Unpaid
- Edinburgh, Perth, or another Central Belt
- Closing 28th February 2022
- Advertised from 28th January 2022
- The term of office is 3 years with a possible extension for a further 3 years.
Role
We are looking for elected Ramblers Scotland Strategic Committee (RSSC) members from within our membership and also independent co-pted committee members to help deliver the Rambler Scotland’s strategic plan and charitable objectives.
You should be able to:
- Bring a passion for the outdoors and walking
- Help shape the future of the organisation, its strategic direction and charitable objectives on walking, access and health matters in Scotland.
- Contribute to the development of business plan priorities, overseeing achievement of objectives, providing guidance and support to the Convener, Director and staff.
- Support fundraising and advocacy work
We are particularly interested at present in candidates with professional/voluntary or lived experience in at least one of the following areas:
- Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
- Law or formal organisational constitutions/procedures
- Access or Conservation
Duties list
You will:
- Work with other RSSC members to provide leadership and strategic direction to the organisation
- Ensure activities in Scotland are in line with our charitable objectives
- Ensure that Ramblers Scotland is effectively run and meets the charity’s legal and regulatory requirements
- Ensure that members, co-opted members, volunteers and staff work effectively together toward the charitable objectives of the organisation
- Be an ambassador for Ramblers Scotland representing the organisation effectively to internal and external audiences
- Make effective use of your networks and connections to help promote Ramblers Scotland’s work and activities
- Take a role on specialist sub-committees or working groups as required
About you
Committee members should have experience in at least one of the following areas:
- Experience of operating at a strategic level in an organisation
- Governance and trustees responsibilities and the operation of committee procedures
- Knowledge and experience in the following areas
- Financial management
- Human resource management
- Fundraising
- Walking, walk leadership
- Relevant legal issues and Access rights
- Public health
- Equalities issues including diversity and disability awareness
- Mapping and walking route development
- Policy Development
The RSSC particularly encourages applications from applicants with a lived experience of black, Asian, minoritised ethnic, and LGBTQ+ communities to help us think through the strategic challenges for Ramblers Scotland, and how we can become more welcoming to everyone. These experiences are currently under-represented on the committee.
About Ramblers
Ramblers Scotland is the representative body for walkers in Scotland. For over 75 years we have been campaigning to protect the natural beauty of our countryside, promote walking and safeguard public access to land.
Time Commitment:
Meetings are held five times throughout the year, usually in February, May, August, and November, with an additional meeting at Scottish Council (our AGM and related events) annually in March. These meetings are usually held in Edinburgh, Perth, or another Central Belt location. Attendance at all meetings is expected, but there is an option to join via video conference if the travel makes the location unreachable. Members who volunteer join any sub-committees set up from time to time, will be required to attend additional meetings dictated by the nature of the sub-committee. This is a voluntary role but travel and related expenses will be paid.
Members are expected to prepare for meetings by reading the papers they are sent, attend meetings regularly (in person or online), and participate in discussions and the decision-making process.
Application notes
Please email us your notes of interest to scotland@ramblers.org.uk attaching a brief CV
For more information contact: scotland@ramblers.org.uk
Find us here: ramblers.org.uk
Why RSSC needs you can be found: ramblers.org.uk/about-us/meet-the-ramblers/meet-our-ramblers-scotland-strategic-committee/why-you-should-join-rssc.aspx
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.
Chair and Trustee Recruitment
- Management Board
- Unpaid
- Hybrid/Remote: Edinburgh
- Closing 16th January 2026
Arts Culture Health & Wellbeing Scotland (ACHWS) are looking to recruit a new Chair and several new Trustees to join our Board of Trustees in 2026.
If you are passionate about the role of arts and culture in health and wellbeing outcomes, want to help shape the future of culture and health collaboration in Scotland, support the engagement with the growing membership and make a difference at a local and national level, we’d love to hear from you.
ACHWS is Scotland’s national network linking together, advocating for and supporting those working at the interface of arts, culture, health and wellbeing in Scotland. We seek to advance health and wellbeing in Scotland through the promotion and practice of arts and cultural work across a range of health, social, cultural, care and community contexts. Our vision is for arts and culture to be recognised as transformative to health and wellbeing and accessible to everyone in Scotland.
Applications are welcome from across Scotland with option to join meetings by Zoom with in-person attendance at one meeting per year and board away day. Travel, accommodation and childcare expenses are available for all meetings for those who live outwith Edinburgh, as well as support with access requirements and reasonable adjustments.
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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