- Advertised from 1st March 2024
Role
Recruitment to the Board of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs Countryside Trust
Do you have a passion and commitment to help create connections in nature, with nature and to each other? So do we.
This is an exciting time to discover the new opportunities, rewarding challenges and benefits of joining our Board.
Established in 2012, The Loch Lomond and the Trossachs Countryside Trust (LLTCT) is a registered Scottish Charity and a company limited by guarantee. The Trust is an environmental, and health and wellbeing charity, which aims to support and enhance the wellbeing and resilience in landscapes, communities, and people. Working predominantly within the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, we work with a wide range of partners to deliver projects, encourage participation, and collaborate with others to address the biodiversity and climate emergencies, and to create more sustainable, healthy, and active communities, places, and partnerships. Our vision is for our landscapes and communities to be connected and thriving.
Our 2023-2030 strategy has a strong nature focus to deliver our purpose of creating connections in nature, with nature and each other. It builds on our specialisms of landscape scale nature restoration partnerships, health and wellbeing walks, active travel and targeted community empowerment and support.
We are now looking to add up to 2 members to the Board to help us to deliver our vision by taking LLTCT on the next exciting stage of its journey. If you are passionate about the Trusts objectives and have a connection to this amazing part of the world through living there, through work or you visit the area to use and enjoy its many fantastic features and visit the beautiful spaces then we would love to hear from you. We are interested in speaking with candidates with a wide range of skill sets – however candidates from the following areas are particularly welcome.
- Safeguarding
- Community Engagement in LLTNP
- IT, digital and/ or cyber security
- Fundraising/Income Generation
- Health & Wellbeing (outside setting preferred)
- Large projects/ multidisciplinary compliance and programme management
The commitment is to attend 6 board meetings (hybrid format), including an AGM and an annual away day, with relevant preparation and involvement in subgroups and further meetings or ad-hoc work when required through the year.
Application notes
Interested candidates can arrange a conversation about the role and organisation, (please email info@trustinthepark.org) to arrange some time with one of our Trustees.
To apply, please send us the following:
- Your contact details (name, address, email address and phone number)
- A copy of your CV
- A letter of up to 500 words (one page) outlining your knowledge, experience, and attributes, details of any experience in a similar role, and your reasons for wishing to become a Board Member.
Deadline for application: Friday 22 March 2024, 5pm
Please send your application to info@trustinthepark.org with ‘Board Recruitment’ in the subject line.
We will review all applications and arrange informal online interviews with shortlisted candidates to be held on Thursday 18th April. We intend to complete the selection process and appoint new members by end-April 2024 with a start date of early to mid-May 2024.
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The Ecology Centre is looking for a Chair to lead our community and environmental charity in collaboration with the Board of Trustees. We are looking for an individual to join our dedicated and expanding Board of Trustees to ensure effective strategic oversight and governance of the charity in line with our mission, vision and values. If you might be the right fit for our charity, we’d love to hear from you.
About Us:
The Ecology Centre’s vision is to connect people and nature for the sustainable wellbeing of both. We aim to provide a welcoming, safe and green space for communities to connect with each other and celebrate the joy of nature. We foster connections between people and the environment through environmental education for all and provide benefit to community, health and wellbeing.
What we are looking for:
We are looking for an individual who shares our values and who brings suitable commercial acumen and leadership skills to drive strategic growth and effective governance. As Chair of the Board of Trustees, you will play a critical role in designing and overseeing the strategic direction of our charity in collaboration with the Board of Trustees and General Manager. You will act as Chair to a close-knit, committed Board of Trustees, ensuring robust financial oversight, governance and innovation. We are looking for an individual who can help to bring our mission and vision to life and who can oversee the effective commercial management of the charity. Proven leadership experience within the charity sector is preferred but we are open to hearing from any individuals who can bring a proven track-record and understanding of leadership and financial management and who fits our values. Key responsibilities will include:
Providing strategic leadership to the charity in collaboration with the Board of Trustees
Guiding the short and long-term strategic development of the charity
Assuring and strengthening effective governance, including effective controls and monitoring of financial health, risk management and legal compliance
Building strong relationships with key stakeholders (in the community and beyond) to establish best practice sharing and an effective fundraising strategy
Managing a collaborative and inclusive culture at all levels of the charity and working closely with the Board of Trustees, General Manager and management team to ensure a thriving charity in line with our values.
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Top job! Executive Director
- Part time
- £45,000 – £55,000 pro-rata
- Remote: Home working
- Closing 11th December 2024
The trees may be growing but we aren’t sleeping. We need your help to grow the Royal Scottish Forestry Society - an educational charity focused on practical forestry.
Background
The Royal Scottish Forestry Society, formed in 1854, is an educational charity focussing on promoting the understanding of trees, woods and forestry.
Every year RSFS puts on what we believe to be the most extensive programme of practical forestry events across Scotland. The Society has published a semi-academic journal, Scottish Forestry, since 1858 promoting all aspects of good practice in forestry.
Having agreed a refreshed strategy in 2023, RSFS is now looking to increase its delivery resource. We are looking for someone who shares our passion for Scotland’s trees and forests to develop closer links with members, partners and stakeholders. Your experience in operational delivery will allow us to improve our practices and professionalise our delivery to secure a sustainable future for the RSFS.
Who we are looking for
You will be a personable, dynamic self-starter, used to being the first point of contact within the organisation. As RSFS is a virtual organisation, you must be highly-organised and able to work independently contributing to the overall team outcomes.
The principal functions of the role will be to support the Board in advancing its mission and representing RSFS to members and the community:
• Support the Regions planning and delivery of Regional Field Days and the Annual Study Tour;
• Manage the definition, planning and delivery of paid training events;
• Maintain links with members, partners, stakeholders and sector organisations;
• Develop and promote membership of the Society to a broad and relevant constituency;
• Evaluate and implement procedures for RSFS, and as appropriate for Cashel Forest Trust;
• Ensure, in conjunction with our Secretariat, that RSFS remains in compliance with prevailing laws and regulations; and
• Other duties as required by the role.
Outline terms and conditions
• The role is for 21 hours per week;
• A full-time equivalent salary of £45,000 to £55,000, pro rated for the contracted hours, to be agreed depending on experience;
• 28 days paid holiday;
• Access to our employee well-being assistance programme.
Let's make a difference together!
Newmilns Snow and Sports Complex is Seeking Trustees to Drive Growth and Community Impact
Newmilns Snow and Sports Complex (NSASC), the UK's only charity-run ski slope, is looking for a Chair and new trustees to help guide and develop its mission. As a volunteer-led, community-focused social enterprise, NSASC leverages the power of snow sports to promote positive health, well-being, and social change in East Ayrshire.
We a wide range of activities, including skiing, snowboarding, and tubing, as well as developmental programmes like the Ski Academy, which build confidence, resilience, and teamwork among young people. NSASC also provides employability and training opportunities, and all profits are reinvested to support the local community through accessible and inclusive snow sports experiences.
2023 was an outstanding year, with thousands enjoying our expanded range of activities. To meet growing demand, we are seeking passionate and committed individuals to join our board. Your contributions will help us enhance our programmes, expand our facilities, and create new opportunities for fun and learning. This is a unique opportunity to be part of an exciting journey that fosters inclusivity and community spirit.
If you have experience in areas such as strategic development, health & safety, fundraising, people and teams, finance, legal, environment and sustainability, community engagement, or simply share our passion for snow sports and social change, we’d love to hear from you. Join us to help shape the future of this vibrant community asset.
Summary
Project Esperanza (SCIO) launched officially in 2021. We are a trusted organisation whose social purpose is to offer practical, emotional and integration support predominantly to families of African heritage but also support a huge base of people from multi ethnic backgrounds. We are the pioneers of race and faith sensitive, culturally authentic and appropriate, specialised support and services in North Edinburgh. We are a registered charity (SC051454) looking for several new members to join the organisation’s Board of Trustees. We are seeking to appoint trustees that will fill vacancies at the end of the financial year in March 2025.
We are looking for a new Non Executive Board to shape our strategy around the future of Black families in Scotland, steer our direction, support the development of our organisation in its next phase of growth and hold us accountable to our mission. We are looking for applicants with specific skills, experience, and interest in any of the following areas:
- Digital marketing and public relations
- Secretary to the Board
- Journalism/Publishing/Media (wider UK)
- Accountancy
- Fundraising
- Employment Law
- Sustainability/climate emergency
- Women’s health
The role of on Executive Board members
This role involves:
- Holding the CEO/Director and staff accountable to delivering our mission
- Reviewing strategy, outcomes and progress against the mission and objectives
- Identifying and agreeing new areas for development
- Overseeing and supporting on strategies for funding and revenue generation
- Making
decisions to safeguard the reputation and maximising the success of the organisation, including:
- Ensuring governance requirements are met
- Complying with safeguarding and data protection policies
Non Executive Board members will be required to:
- Board meetings take place four times per year in March, June, October, and December.
- Trustees are appointed for a term of 2 years, with the option to stand for re-election for an additional 2-year period after a performance review
- Attend our Annual General Meeting
Remuneration
There is no remuneration for this role but reasonable expenses incurred in attending meetings (including costs of childcare) and other Project Esperanza related activities will be paid.
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