- Advertised from 6th November 2023
Role
As part of our succession planning, we are seeking to have new Board members to work alongside our existing board in supporting the work of Granton Youth.
Becoming a Trustee can help develop transferable skills that can support career opportunities such as leadership, strategic planning and communication skills.
We are particularly interested in applications from those with a background in leading a charity or other organisation and/or would like to have the opportunity to develop leadership skills.
Who we are looking for:
- Those who want to help build the aspirations of local young people, and their families, to promote a more inclusive community.
- Want to support our work to provide a safe environment for young people in North Edinburgh to explore relevant health, emotional, social and economic issues.
- To Increase participation and social responsibility amongst local young people and their families and reduce social isolation.
- People who have an interest in the development of young people in marginalised communities.
As a registered charity with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) Granton Youth trustees have responsibility for the effective governance of the organisation. They are responsible for the legal, financial and organisational overview of the organisation. The board supports a full time Manager who has day-to-day operational responsibility for the charity. GY has a clear strategy that underpins our work. The board includes people from across all sectors who bring their skills and experience to the role.
Granton Youth is guided by the legislation and good practice provided by OSCR.
The Board meets every 8 weeks or, as and, when required. Meetings are a mix of virtual and face to face. Meetings last approximately one hour to one and a half hours.
Successful applicants will require to undertake an PVG application process before taking up role – the charity will pay for associated costs and process applications.
Application notes
An application form is attached to express an interest.
For an informal chat get in touch with our Chair of Board of Trustees; David Macnab either via e mail davidmacnab89@gmail.com or call 07973321970 quoting ref ‘GY Board’
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An exciting opportunity has arisen to lead our Board and Charity. We are looking for someone who is dynamic, with capacity to contribute, and willing to share their expertise and ideally to also engage their network to broaden and deepen support for Venture Trust. An affinity with our work, supporting people in their development to overcome life challenges, is essential.
In return, we offer a comprehensive induction programme including charity trustee training, CPD as a trustee and opportunity to be part of a forward thinking, committed and impactful team working to help people transform their lives.
This position is a voluntary role in a national third sector organisation that has important stature in Scotland.
Trustees
- Management Board
- Unpaid
- Hybrid: Mix of in online and in person meetings (in person held in Edinburgh or Oban)
- Closing 31st August 2024
We are recruiting three new trustees.
We support young people in reaching their full potential by building their confidence and self-belief through participation in outdoor adventure activities. We deliver residential courses, primarily in the West of Scotland, for groups of young people from across the UK. We also deliver day and multiday adventures for groups of young people primarily from our community. See Hebrideanpursuits.org for more.
Our Trustees
The board of trustees needs to be able to shape strategy and effect organisational change alongside a very heavy delivery workload. Holding the charity to account, they ensure value for donors’ money. They are responsible for ensuring that risks to the charity and young people are managed and mitigated.
In this small organisation, the Trustees are involved in the management of the charity and the challenges that brings. Trustees meet at least four times a year, either in Argyll or Edinburgh, face to face or with video conferencing.
Experience of charity governance, fundraising and outdoor pursuits would be useful. Sharing our determination to support disadvantaged young people using outdoor learning is essential. We also would welcome applicants with strong skills and experience in any one of finance, GDPR, child protection and safeguarding, youth work (inequalities and inclusion) and health and safety regulation.
Development Worker (Rural Youth Action Network Project)
- Full time
- £30,355 – £31,345
- Remote: This post will be home-based in mainland Scotland with an expectation of travel across Scotland and, on occasion, to Youth Scotland’s head office in Edinburgh.
- Closing 20th August 2024
Youth Scotland, Scotland’s national charity for the support and delivery of community-based youth work, would love you to come and join our dynamic team.
We are looking for an experienced worker who has direct experience of life in Scotland’s rural communities and great skills in supporting youth engagement and participation.
Scotland already has a rich landscape of organisations which support young people to mobilise and have their voices heard. The Rural Youth Action Network Project will not duplicate or dilute this work but will build upon this work to provide opportunities for young people from Scotland’s rural communities to come together and share their experiences, have their voices heard, shape decision-making about issues that impact their lives and ensure that Government plans consider their interests and priorities.
This project is a partnership between Youth Scotland and Scottish Rural Action, funded by Scottish Government. This project has been designed to work separately but in parallel to the existing Young Islanders Network (YIN) which is also delivered by Youth Scotland, and will distinctly support rural young people and not duplicate existing engagement with YIN stakeholders where practicable.
Projects Administrator
- Part time
- £21,928 – £25,809 pro-rata
- Hybrid: Edinburgh
- Closing 26th August 2024
Youth Scotland, Scotland’s national charity for the support and delivery of community-based youth work, would love you to come and join our dynamic team.
We are looking for someone who has great skills in administration and a passion for helping people. Youth Scotland supports over 2,200 youth groups across the country, providing youth work opportunities for over 105,000 young people. These young people are supported by over 11,300 youth workers and volunteers. This post will support our member groups and play a key role in supporting our projects and services.
If you have the skills and experience to make a difference, then we want to hear from you!
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