Making Rights Real is a small and mighty human rights organisation in Scotland that works with communities and grassroots activists to deliver human rights for everyone. We launched in 2020 and appointed our first Director and team to lead the setting up of our organisation and initiatives with community groups. Success has been remarkable.

Four years after launch, there are challenges ahead that require thoughtful leadership as we transition from a new to an established organisation while maintaining our mightiness and vigour.

Our Values are based on core human rights values of dignity and respect, all our work is underpinned by the principles of a human rights based approach.

We are known for:

• Our commitment to the meaningful and inclusive participation of people who most need change, using a friendly and accessible approach.
• Our fearlessness and ambition for practical and impactful change, by holding power to account.
• Using our skills and expertise at the service of people who most need change.

Recruitment to the Board

We are delighted to open up recruitment for a new leadership team to govern and inspire the wider board. The new trustees will help us shape the organisation, ensure our governance supports the growing team, and direct resource investment. We are currently recruiting to the following roles:

• Chair of the Board of Trustees
• Treasurer
• Trustee

We would particularly value people with expertise in one or more of the following areas:

• Living with human rights and/or social justice concerns
• Experience of accessing justice for issues you have experienced, or leading a team (e.g. within civil society)
• Experience working with governance, budgets and relationship building with civil society and communities.
• Fundraising strategies

More than anything though, it is your enthusiasm and commitment to social justice and human rights that we need. We have set up MRR to be a kind, fun and useful organisation.

The role of Trustee / Board Member may be carried out online or in person.

www.makingrightsreal.org.uk

At SCSN, we are the strategic voice for Community Safety in Scotland. If you have a keen interest interest in Community Safety, how would you feel about joining our board of directors to make a difference? We are recruiting now...

If you are looking to join our board there are opportunities to support you with the following:

1. Leadership development: You will learn complex thinking skills and become a better decision maker.

2. Personal growth: You can contribute your expertise and experience to a cause you are passionate about.

3. Networking: Board membership helps broadens your contacts.

4. Professional endorsement: Being selected for a board position raises your professional profile.

You can have a look at our Director's Profile below.

Would you love to support community organisations to become stronger and more sustainable? Do you have experience of working with communities, able to provide information and encouragement?

Working as part of the member support team, this role will provide advice and support to our members (primarily in the Highlands, Western Isles and Aberdeenshire) build relationships and contribute to the growth of the development trust movement.

This role will involve hybrid working from home and office, with travel throughout the country.

Would you love to support community organisations to become stronger and more sustainable? Do you have experience of working with communities, able to provide information and encouragement?

Working as part of the member support team, this role will provide advice and support to our members (primarily in Argyll & Bute, Stirling and Perth & Kinross) build relationships and contribute to the growth of the development trust movement (around 3 days per week). The role will also support four groups in Scotland who are part of our Connection Trailblazers programme, funded by the National Lottery Community Fund (around 1 day per week).