- Advertised from 7th December 2023
Role
Are you passionate about promoting access to artistic and creative experiences and developing opportunities for all – from novice to professional artists?
Highland Print Studio is looking for Board Members and would encourage applications from a range of backgrounds. We are seeking to recruit new Board Members (Trustees) to join in overseeing and developing the work of Highland Print Studio. We are also looking for a new Chair to provide leadership and oversee the governance of the organisation.
We are an open access facility providing opportunities for professional artists and the general public to engage in the creative experience of printmaking or digital imaging. We are proud of our track record in providing opportunities for artists to develop their practice and our Studio classes and outreach education programme for individuals, schools and community groups which reach new audiences and show how engaging in visual art can enrich people’s lives.
What you will bring
We have identified a broad set of skills that will bring value to the Board and are particularly interested in applicants with the following expertise and experience:
- Business management;
- legal
- property management;
- sales strategies (including online);
- health, education or youth work;
- environmental and climate change approaches;
- and knowledge or appreciation of the visual arts would also be of value.
We are also keen to recruit younger members and people reflecting the widening cultural diversity of the Highlands. For the Trustee positions, previous experience of being on a board would be an advantage but is not essential as training will be provided. For the role of Chair, previous board and management experience is required and an understanding of charity governance desirable.
The Trustee role:
You can expect to attend a minimum of four Board meetings per year in Inverness, plus the AGM, annual planning meetings and Board Development sessions. We also have themed sub-groups to direct our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and our Environmental objectives which Trustees are encouraged to join. Meetings are generally held in person in the evenings at the Studio although online or hybrid meetings are an option. Trustees are expected to have read the papers issued in advance and contribute their ideas, opinions and recommendations. These are non-executive positions without remuneration. All appointments are made at the discretion of the Trustees with due consideration to the skill mix and balance required.
A full recruitment pack is attached below.
Application notes
To enquire further, or submit your application, contact our Director, Alison, on alison@highlandprintstudio.co.uk or telephone 01463 718999. Alison will also be able to put interested candidates in touch with the Chair or a Board Trustee for an informal chat.
To apply, please put your application in writing setting out:
- The skills and attributes you would bring with reference to the Board Trustee Specification and highlighting particular strengths – maximum word count 300 words; and
- What attracts you to apply and what you think you might gain from joining the Board – maximum word count 200 words.
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Part-Time Accountant/Trust Secretary
- Part time
- £74,666 pro-rata
- On site: Glasgow
- Closing 16th January 2026
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Baird Trust (& 3 other grant giving charities *) is seeking a skilled and committed accountant. This is an important role, overseeing the charities financial operations and ensuring strong financial stewardship. You will be responsible for bookkeeping, management and statutory accounts, budgeting, financial compliance and reporting to the four Boards. Acting as Trust Secretary to each of the four Boards.
* The Ferguson Bequest Fund, The Renfield Street Trust and Sir J Donald Pollock’s Trust.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Purpose of the role
To oversee and manage all aspects of financial operations for The Baird Trust and three other charities, ensuring compliance with statutory obligations and managing the financial operations of the organisations. The role includes bookkeeping, financial reporting, budgeting and statutory accounts. Act as Secretary of the four trusts.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Bookkeeping
- Maintain accurate financial records using SAGE and EXCEL.
- Manage and classify receipts and payments and allocate the transactions to the correct ledger accounts.
Financial management and reporting
- Produce management accounts four times a year.
- Monitor cash flow.
- Prepare annual budgets for the Boards of Directors.
- Recording Investment transactions.
Statutory Accounting
- Prepare and finalise statutory accounts in accordance with the Charity SORP.
- Liaise with the Auditors/ Independent Examiner and ensure timely submission of the Annual Accounts to Companies House and OSCR.
Governance, compliance and advisory
- Ensure compliance with the Companies Act and Scottish Charities legislation.
- Act as Company Secretary for relevant submissions and documentation.
Trust Secretarial duties
- Prepare agendas for Board meetings.
- Attend Board meetings and take the Minutes.
- Pay all grants awarded.
- Manage day to day operation of the trusts and trust office and staff.
KEY RELATIONSHIPS
- Internal: Boards of Trustees and part- time Administrator.
- External: Auditors/Independent Examiner, Companies House, OSCR, Investment Advisors, Insurance Broker.
ABOUT YOU
The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant (CA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent experience) with strong charity finance experience including management accounts and statutory reporting. Familiarity with Charity SORP and regulations for non-profits and excellent working knowledge of SAGE accounting software.
Proficient in excel. Excellent attention to detail. Able to communicate financial information clearly.
Knowledge of property management.
We welcome applications from experienced professionals seeking part-time or freelance engagement.
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.
Work somewhere where a job is not just a ‘job’, where you can be part of a team with a passion for protecting and sharing Scotland’s heritage. Abbotsford, the home of Sir Walter Scott, is one of Scotland’s most important heritage sites and easily accessible from Edinburgh by road and rail. Now cared for by an independent charity, we are seeking an exceptional individual to lead our historic collections and built heritage care, our visitor storytelling, and our community programmes.
In this interesting and varied role you will be responsible for the Trust’s heritage responsibilities, overseeing achievement of Museum Accreditation and all the work which goes into maintaining this designation of professional heritage care; the delivery and further development of an exceptional visitor experience; volunteering and educational visits. Overseeing a team of five, and working closely with the fundraising team to achieve your objectives, you will be a key member of our management team and will advise trustees on all heritage and community matters. As a small charity run by staff and volunteers, you should be personable and flexible in your approach to others, and be prepared to be bitten by our passion for Scott and Abbotsford.
Operations Manager - North Scotland
- Full time
- Circa £40,016 – £42,719
- On site: Highlands - Inner Moray Firth (with office based in Inverness)
- Closing 11th January 2026
Are you ready for a new, exciting opportunity to further develop your career in the charity sector? Join our dynamic team at Street League and make a real difference in the lives of young people across the UK! We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as an Operations Manager.
Here at Street League, sport is at the heart of what we do and is what makes us successful. We support young people holistically, recognising the inextricable links between wellbeing, health, and employment.
The Role:
Overall responsibility for our North Scotland Operations, you will oversee the implementation, management, and strategic development of Street League’s programmes across the Highland Inner Moray Firth region — based in Inverness — as part of an exciting new regional launch. In this role, you will not only establish and strengthen our presence locally but also drive the longer-term ambition of expanding and growing Street League’s impact across North Scotland, shaping the future of our regional operations.
You will play a key role in establishing and growing Street League’s presence in the Highlands, building strong partnerships with local authorities, schools, employers, and community organisations to maximise impact.
You will be responsible for delivering agreed operational and income generation targets, ensuring effective financial management, and maintaining the highest standards of delivery. Reporting to the Head of Operations (HOO), the Operations Manager will be a key member of the Operations Management Team within Street League and will contribute to and lead on the implementation of strategies that shape future operational delivery, growth, and community engagement across Scotland.
Don't miss this chance to be a part of our mission and help change the game for young people in the UK.
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