- Advertised from 19th May 2023
- Salary: unpaid, travel expenses can be claimed.
Role
Scottish Book Trust is recruiting up to three Trustees to the Board to aid our ongoing development as one of Scotland's best loved charities.
Have you got what it takes?
Scottish Book Trust believes that reading and writing for pleasure has the power to transform lives, from supporting mental health and wellbeing to breaking the poverty cycle, improving employability, and inspiring creativity.
As Scotland’s only national reading charity, our mission is to ensure people living in Scotland have equal access to books and, every year, we deliver our world-class programmes and annual awards to well over two million people. From introducing books and storytelling to pre-school children to inspiring and empowering adult readers and writers, we believe it's never too early – or too late – to begin a magical journey with words.
We believe that Trustees with different backgrounds and experience are more likely to encourage debate and to make better decisions. We are looking for people who will be passionate supporters of our mission, whose lived experience can help shape the impact of our programmes and improve how we engage with our beneficiaries.
We are particularly interested in candidates who have experience of:
- working for or in partnership with local authorities
- the social and educational effects of poverty
- fundraising and building a donor base
- financial planning and oversight
- working for or in partnership with the Scottish Government.
Application notes
Closing date: Monday 5th June, 12:00 PM
Applicants are invited to apply with a CV and a brief letter outlining their interest in the charity and how they would contribute to the organisation.
Applications should be sent to recruitment@scottishbooktrust.com by June 5th, 2023.
Candidates selected will be invited to interview with the Chair, Trustees and Senior Management Team during June.
Please see Scottish Book Trust’s Trustee recruitment pack for further details
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Scotland’s membership organisation and sector support body for the performing arts is seeking to recruit a passionate, skilled and dedicated new staff team, including an Advocacy Lead.
This is a time of immense challenge, change, renewal, and opportunity. Working with FST, you’ll play a vital role in the future of this essential part of the cultural sector, as we support and champion the performing arts.
The Advocacy Lead will have a background in one or more of the following: public affairs, advocacy, public relations, communications, or Government affairs. Working closely with the Chief Executive Officer, they will develop and implement a comprehensive advocacy plan to raise the profile of Scottish theatre, dance, and opera, ensure the needs of the sector are effectively communicated to decision-makers, and drive the progression of the plan to have a demonstrable and positive impact on the sector’s visibility, value, and resources.
They will work across five key areas:
- Research and policy development
- Stakeholder and member engagement
- Advocacy planning and activity
- Strategy development and implementation
- External communications
Scotland’s membership organisation and sector support body for the performing arts is seeking to recruit a passionate, skilled and dedicated new staff team, including a Membership and Networks Lead.
This is a time of immense challenge, change, renewal, and opportunity. Working with FST, you’ll play a vital role in the future of this essential part of the cultural sector, as we support and champion the performing arts.
The Membership and Networks Lead will have relevant experience working in a similar role, for example, in marketing or sales, customer relationship management, membership, project or event management.
They will play a vital part in improving the diversity and enhancing the participation of FST’s members through the transformation of our membership model and the ways members connect and engage with FST and with one another.
The Membership and Networks Lead will work across four key areas:
- Membership development strategy
- Services and benefits
- Networks and events
- Communications and relationship management
Top job! Chief Executive
- Full time
- £55,000 – £60,000
- Hybrid: Edinburgh City/Home-working
- Closing 31st July 2024
The current Director of Live Music Now Scotland (LMNS) was appointed at the date of its founding in 1984 and has led LMN’s activities in Scotland ever since. In March 2025, she will step back from that position and the Board is now looking to appoint a Chief Executive.
The Chief Executive, reporting to the Chair and Board of Trustees, will provide strategic leadership and operational management to deliver the overall vision of LMNS.
Dundee Science Centre (DSC), an award-winning visitor attraction and educational charity, has been promoting hands-on learning and showcasing the wonders of science since 2000. Our mission is to inspire curiosity and engagement in STEM across Tayside, Fife, and beyond. With 40 dedicated staff members and an annual income of £1.5 million, DSC engages an audience of 250,000 through in-Centre visits, community programs, festivals, and online initiatives.
We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead DSC into its next phase of development. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of science, a commercial mindset, and the ability to inspire and guide a high-performing team. As CEO, you will set the pace, tone, and culture of the organisation, ensuring sustainable growth and an exceptional visitor experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Leadership: Collaborate with the Board to develop and implement the 3-year Business Strategy and Annual Operating Plan. Build a strong working relationship with the Chair and ensure robust governance.
- Operational Management: Lead the Executive Team to deliver the Annual Operating Plan, oversee business activities, and drive income growth. Manage customer experience, facilities, exhibitions, IT, Health & Safety, visitor services, staffing, and finance.
- STEM Engagement: Promote STEM engagement through effective marketing, fundraising, and partnerships. Represent DSC at external events and build relationships with key stakeholders.
- Financial and HR Oversight: Ensure financial stability, conduct annual audits, and maintain current HR policies and procedures. Foster a motivated and cohesive team environment.
The ideal candidate will have proven leadership in running commercial operations and delivering national-level projects. They will possess experience in the visitor attraction sector or in building successful commercial ventures. Strong governance and Company Secretary experience are essential, along with a broad understanding of science and STEM engagement. Financial management and budget responsibility are critical, as is hands-on HR experience and conflict resolution skills. The candidate should demonstrate excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management abilities. Finally, the ability to make informed decisions, inspire confidence, and work effectively under pressure is paramount.
Join us at Dundee Science Centre and lead a team dedicated to inspiring the next generation of scientists and innovators. Dundee Science Centre is committed to diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.
For more information on Dundee Science Centre and this opportunity, please visit aspenpeople.co.uk/DSC.
For a confidential discussion, please contact David Currie or Donogh O’Brien at Aspen People on 0141 212 7555.
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