- Advertised from 1st October 2024
- Hours: Approximately ten hours a month, in addition to preparing for, and participating in, Board meetings. Duration: Appointments are expected to last three years, with the possibility of a second term. The combined length of terms cannot exceed eight years.
Role
About ENSA
Edinburgh Napier Students’ Association (ENSA) exists to enable our 20,000 student members across Edinburgh and around the globe to make the most of their university experience. We do this by representing, supporting and developing Edinburgh Napier University students to be successful in their studies; to try out new things; to engage in, and contribute to, university life; to be healthy and happy; to bring about positive change; and to have fun.
About the role
As our Chair has now come to the end of her term in office, we are looking to recruit a new Chair with the skills and experience to lead the Board of Directors, promoting good governance and providing effective and empowering line management to support our CEO. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who has the strategic focus, governance understanding, leadership experience and time to support and develop a committed Board and ensure ENSA delivers the best experience for students.
Please see the Job Description and Person Spec for full details.
About ENSA’s Board of Directors
The Board is collectively in charge of ENSA, for upholding its values and aligning it to the Association’s charitable aims. It has overall responsibility for ENSA’s governance: budget-setting and financial reporting, health and safety, human resources and legal compliance.
The Board is made up of 12 Directors: six External Lay Directors (including the Chair) appointed through a competitive process for their professional expertise; three Student Lay Directors who are registered students of Edinburgh Napier University and appointed through a competitive process; and three Sabbatical Officers who are elected by the student body.
In line with charity law, all ENSA’s Directors (elected and appointed) have equal status. Directors have a variety of experience and skills which offer different perspectives, and are all, jointly and severally, liable for the governance of the charity. Directors are expected to take their responsibilities seriously, attend meetings, and manage any conflicts of interests appropriately.
Application notes
Applications are open until 12 noon on Monday 28 October.
If you would like to apply for this position, please submit the following:
• A cover letter (maximum two sides of A4) highlighting your experience, what you would bring to the role, and your motivation to join ENSA.
• A CV showing your experience to date, highlighting responsibilities and achievements.
• Contact details for two referees (at least one professional). Referencing will not be conducted unless successful and referees will not be contacted without prior permission.
Applicants should apply online by email to ENSA's CEO, Tony Foster: t.foster@napier.ac.uk
You can also contact Tony Foster if you have any questions or would like to arrange an informal chat about the role.
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by email and invited to an interview. It is expected that all interviews will be held virtually on Teams.
ENSA is committed to equality for all, and we encourage applications from anyone who meets the above criteria.
By applying for this post, you are agreeing for us to process your data. For information on how ENSA will use the data you provide, please visit: napierstudents.com/privacy.
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Trustee
- Management Board
- Unpaid
- Hybrid: Aberdeen, with remote work flexibility
- Closing 15th January 2025
Are you passionate about empowering students and shaping their university experience? AUSA is seeking two External Trustees to provide strategic guidance, ensure strong governance, and oversee financial decisions for our £1M charity, supporting 15,000 students. This voluntary role offers the chance to gain board-level experience in a student-led charity focused on inclusivity and student success.
Non-Executive Board Members
- Management Board
- Unpaid
- On site: Meetings of the Board will normally be held at one of the College’s four campuses: Granton, Sighthill, Milton Road and/or Midlothian.
- Closing 24th January 2025
Do you want to make a positive change to the lives of learners across Edinburgh, Midlothian, and East Lothian? Do you want to help Edinburgh College to further enhance its community partnerships and stakeholder engagement in the diverse region it serves? Then come and join the Board of Management of Edinburgh College.
The Edinburgh College Board of Management currently seeks to fill three non-executive vacancies before 26 March 2025.
The Board of Management would particularly welcome applications from individuals with experience in at least one of the following areas:
(i) Education and training (across Tertiary Education, schools, and/or other training providers);
(ii) Government Relations and Public Affairs; and/or
(iii) Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs).
Successful applicants will have the ability to contribute to a dynamic board, which deals with a variety of complex and interesting issues and promotes the highest standards of governance. If appointed to the Edinburgh College Board of Management, you will be provided with appropriate induction and training designed to support you to effectively fulfil your role as a Board member.
Applications are also encouraged from groups currently under-represented on Scotland’s public bodies.
Time Commitment: During the first year of appointment, it is anticipated you may need to devote an average of 1.5 days per month.
Remuneration: All Non-Executive roles are non-remunerated. Incidental expenses will be reimbursed.
Appointment details: Appointments to the Board of Management will come into effect anytime from 24 March 2025 onwards, following approval from the Minister for Higher and Further Education.
The appointment will be for a period up to 3 years, with the possibility of re-appointment subject to evidence of effective performance and to satisfying the requirements of the person specification for the role at the time of re-appointment.
Location: Meetings of the Board will normally be held at one of the College’s four campuses: Granton, Sighthill, Milton Road and/or Midlothian.
Further Information: If you would like to find out more about the role, you are welcome to contact the Board Secretary, Marcus Walker on Tel. 0131 2979326, or by emailing:
The Super Power Agency is a creative charity who support children and young people to write their story.
We are looking for a Treasurer to join our Board of Directors to help us with our ambitious plans for the future.
This is an unpaid position with a time commitment of four in person board meetings a year (in the evenings 5-7pm) and monthly meetings with the MD (can be online)
Who are we?
The Super Power Agency works with Scotland’s most disadvantaged and under-resourced young people to increase writing skills. Our creative writing workshops make learning fun, and our writing mentors instil confidence. We encourage pupils to put pen to paper, build their writing skills and express themselves .
Founded in 2016, the SPA has worked with more than 5,000 young people. The organisation follows a tried and tested model started in America, 826 National, which has since been adopted by more than 50 organisations worldwide.
We have worked with more than 50 primary and high schools in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dunfermline, Musselburgh, Peebles, and Clackmannanshire. We also work with community organisations and have conducted our programmes at the Borders Book Festival, Edinburgh International Book Festival and the National Library of Scotland.
Who are you?
The Board supports the work of the Super Power Agency and provides mission-based leadership and strategic governance. While day-to-day operations are led by the Managing Director, the Board-MD relationship is a partnership, and the appropriate involvement of the Board is both critical and expected.
We currently have 11 board members who bring a breadth of experience and expertise, and are looking for a Treasurer with experience in financial management, accounting or similar. You will work closely with the MD and accountant to ensure the financial health and sustainability of the organisation.
Alongside the MD you will:
- Help maintain financial records
- Help prepare quarterly management accounts
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations
- Provide financial advice to the MD and board
- Monitor budgets and cashflow
This is an extraordinary opportunity for an individual who is passionate about the Super Power Agency’s mission. No previous board experience is required.
Thanks for your interest in joining our board, we really appreciate it. Our board are an important part of the success of our charity and you’ll be joining a great team, helping to make a difference for the people we support.
We believe in lasting change through learning, because everybody deserves to thrive. Capella is a charitable company limited by guarantee and has been supporting people for 26 years. We run two charitable services called Sleep Action and Teens+, which provide people with support and education to make a lasting difference and improve lives.
With an ambitious new strategy, this is an exciting time to join the board. We are growing our existing services and developing new services that contribute to our purpose. Do you have the passion and expertise to help us achieve our goals?
We are looking for up to two new trustees to join our established and committed board. You will play an integral role in helping the charity to achieve its strategy while providing guidance, support and constructive challenge. You will help make a lasting difference and improve lives as well as grow personally and professionally.
While we welcome applications from anyone with a passion for what we do, we are particularly keen to receive applications from people with one or more of the following:
- People who do not typically join boards based on their age, life experience, disability, gender, race, religion, or sexual orientation.
- Background in public awareness campaigns or PR
- Fundraising at a community or strategic level
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