Free Wheel North needs more Trustees to facilitate its development and growth. The charity exists to enhance mental and physical health, to regenerate communities, champion the rights of the disabled and to provide personal development through volunteering. Its means include inclusive cycling, community cafes, art, woodwork and networking UK wide on sustainable transport.

2023 has been a record year for the Glasgow Green Cycling Centre with tens of thousands of project users enjoying inclusive cycling. We need help to accommodate demand. This will be a rewarding journey as we fulfil our mission to replicate our work widely, not only in Scotland but throughout the UK, enabling many more isolated people to come together in inclusive communities.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a Trustee for our organization, contributing to the overall strategic direction and decision-making process.
• Ensure responsible governance and health and safety in line with the requirements of the charity regulator.
• Dealing with HR issue
• Actively participate in board meetings, providing input and expertise on key issues.
• Collaborate with other Trustees to establish and monitor organizational goals and objectives.
• Utilize your expertise in fundraising to help develop and implement fundraising strategies.
• Build and maintain relationships with donors, sponsors, and other key stakeholders.
• Provide guidance and support for the organization's financial management and budgeting processes.
• Assist in the development and implementation of marketing and public relations initiatives.
• Act as an ambassador for the organization, representing it at various community events.

Requirements:

• Strong Knowledge of Governance
• Good understanding of HR
• Strong IT and web skills
• Keen interest in health and safety
• Strong knowledge of social enterprise
• Proven experience in fundraising, with a track record of successfully securing funds.
• Excellent relationship management skills, with the ability to cultivate and maintain strong partnerships.
• Strong customer service skills, with the ability to effectively engage with donors and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of marketing principles and strategies to support fundraising efforts.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Demonstrated commitment to the mission and values of the organization.

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, requirements, or qualifications associated with the job.

As the General Manager (GM) of The Ecology Centre, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference and impact at an operational level for the benefit of the community and the environment. You will take a strategic lead in developing and sustaining the organisation's community-facing services, activities, volunteering, fundraising, and external partnerships, working closely with the Board of Trustees, our staff and our membership base. Building on our current strengths, you will lead our competent teams and our growing number of volunteers to deliver a wide range of grant-funded projects and income-generating activities, including, but not limited to, trading from The Nest Café and the employability pipeline in Fife.

A full Job Description and Person Specification is available for download below.

Concrete Garden are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced youth worker for its Outdoor Play project in Possilpark, Glasgow.

This post will form part of a dedicated team of Outdoor Play and Learning Youth Workers who enrich and expand outdoor child-led play and learning in the Possilpark community. Outdoor Play and Learning is all about playing outdoors, but the right candidate will also find themselves involved in supporting children and young people to cook and eat together, build fires, make dens, climb trees, and use the nature around them to create art or design and build new playful structures.

We are keen to hear from people who are passionate about free play, community participation, promoting the rights of children and young people, and striving to create positive radical change through grassroots movements.

In return for choosing to work with Concrete Garden, we will offer:

• Generous annual leave entitlement of 38 days (inclusive of bank holidays and pro-rata’d)
• Regular supervision and reflection team meetings
• Training opportunities available depending on personal development needs

For more information about the role, please see the Job Description document.

Concrete Garden is an urban community providing growing space, outdoor play, activities, events, and volunteering opportunities for the people of Possilpark and the wider North Glasgow area. We work alongside local folk to create a healthier, happier Possilpark by creating opportunities to grow, work, socialise, play, and learn together.

Concrete Garden charity began in 2010 with our flagship site at the St Matthew’s Centre. Since then, the organisation has grown to a second site – the ‘Back Garden’ – behind Possilpark Health & Care Centre.

Concrete Garden is a registered charity: No. SC043154.

Inverness City Heritage Trust (ICHT) is seeking new volunteer members to serve on our Board of Trustees.

Inverness City Heritage Trust is a registered Scottish Charity focussed on the conservation and revitalisation of the city’s historic environment. The Trust currently has four members serving on the Board of Trustees and would like to recruit up to four more committed and enthusiastic individuals to help us manage the delivery of our new forward plan.

Trustees, who contribute their time and expertise on a voluntary basis, should have an active interest in the historic built environment of Inverness. We want a lively and diverse board of Trustees, and although no prior experience is necessary, we would be interested to hear from individuals with skills and experience in:

• PR and communications
• Social media and community engagement
• Human resources
• Education and training with an emphasis on traditional building skills