Chair
- Management Board
- Unpaid
- Hybrid: Berwick-upon-Tweed
- Closing 2nd June 2025
- Advertised from 11th April 2025
Role
Could you help us continue to bring quality live music to the under-served Borders region? Would you like to play a key leadership role in supporting the future of a world-class chamber music festival?
We are currently open to applications for a Chair to lead our Board of Trustees when our current Chair stands down in October. Previous governance experience is less essential than a passion for the Arts. We are especially keen to hear from those with a connection to the Scottish Borders/Northumberland. See attached document full details.
Application notes
To apply, please email a short biography including any relevant experience (maximum two sides of A4) to: info@musicatpaxton.co.uk . If you are unable to apply by email, please contact Siobhan Staples, General Manager on 07594 224992 to discuss other options. The deadline for applications is Monday 2nd June 2025.
For an informal and confidential discussion about the role of Chair, please contact our Interim Chair of Trustees, David Seers on david.seers@btinternet.com or our General Manager, Siobhan Staples, on info@musicatpaxton.co.uk / 07594 224992.
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Independent Members to the Board of Management
- Management Board
- Unpaid
- On site: Perth
- Closing 30th June 2025
UHI Perth is currently recruiting for new Independent Board Members to join the governing body charged with overseeing the operation of the College.
UHI Perth is one of Scotland’s leading Colleges of Further and Higher Education, and a partner in the University of the Highlands and Islands.
Independent Board Members are a governing body charged with overseeing the operation of the College. A position on our Board requires commitment to the work of the College and the community, an interest in the post-16 education sector, and effective communication and analytical skills.
UHI Perth (in common with many colleges across the sector) is currently facing some challenges around financial sustainability, and as part of the process of addressing these challenges, we are undertaking some fundamental changes to our governance and operations. With such change comes opportunity, and as such we currently have vacancies for Independent Board Members with the right skills and experience.
Membership is voluntary and unpaid, but brings huge rewards to members - input can make a real difference to the education and prospects of our learners and to the wellbeing and success of the communities where they live.
Attendance at meetings of the Board and Committees is required, usually early evening, and reasonable travel costs for Board business are reimbursed.
The College is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
To arrange an informal conversation with the Chair of the Board, please contact:Ian McCartney Clerk to the Board of Management at ian.mccartney2.perth@uhi.ac.uk
You can find out more information about:
• Our current Board membership
This post undertakes regulated work with children and a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme check is required. A check will be made against the list of those barred from working with children. Other appropriate checks may be also be undertaken for this type of role.https://www.perth.uhi.ac.uk/about-us/college-management-structure/meet-the-board
As Youth Theatre Arts Scotland’s next Chief Executive Officer, you’ll join at a pivotal moment - with a strong team, a clear strategic plan, and the opportunity to shape the next chapter of Scotland’s national development agency for youth theatre.
Youth Theatre Arts Scotland (YTAS) are looking for a visionary and collaborative leader to build on their success with care and ambition, and lead the organisation with clarity and purpose. You’ll champion young people’s creativity, ensuring the organisation is well-managed, financially sound, and impactful in advancing youth theatre across Scotland.
About YTAS
YTAS is the national development agency and umbrella body for Scotland’s youth theatre sector. YTAS plays a unique and vital role in Scotland’s cultural life - supporting young people, empowering practitioners, and connecting youth theatre across the country.
YTAS's vision is for universal access to quality youth theatre and universal recognition of its impact. They believe in helping others, community, collaboration, excellence, and joy.
About the Role
This is a senior leadership position with wide-ranging responsibilities, including…
• overall leadership and management of Youth Theatre Arts Scotland, including finances, staff, funding, programme delivery, and advocacy.
• creating and implementing the organisation’s strategic business plan, meeting legal, financial, funding, and operational objectives.
• overseeing organisational activity, ensuring it is in line with strategic objectives and is produced to the highest standards.
• representing YTAS and Scotland’s youth theatre sector to partners, policymakers, funders and the public locally, nationally, and internationally.
• supporting strong governance by working closely with the Board of Directors.
• leading and supporting a high-performing staff team, and nurturing a collaborative, inclusive and values-driven workplace culture.
• ensuring that the voice of Scotland’s youth theatre arts sector is always fully represented and at the heart of what Youth Theatre Arts Scotland does.
• staying abreast of relevant developments in arts, education and culture.
About You
YTAS are looking for someone who inspires trust and confidence, bringing people together around shared goals, and nurturing a healthy, inclusive, and values-driven workplace culture.
You should be…
• an experienced and inspiring team leader, with a track record of managing organisations, programmes, or teams. You will know how to recruit, develop, and support staff, creating conditions for people to thrive.
• a strategic thinker, able to see the bigger picture, setting clear direction, and driving improvement.
• a details person, with a solid understanding of financial management and reporting, including charity governance.
• a skilled communicator who understands the value of youth theatre and who can make a compelling case for its impact.
• a confident advocate for youth voice, participation, and access, familiar with Scotland’s cultural, educational, and third sector landscape.
Why Join YTAS?
This is an exciting opportunity to lead a well-respected organisation at a moment of momentum and possibility. If you share their passion for young people’s creativity and want to make a lasting impact across Scotland’s arts, education, and youth sectors, YTAS would love to hear from you.
They actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities. As a flexible-working organisation and a PiPA (Parents and Carers in Performing Arts) partner, YTAS are happy to discuss how the role could best work for you.
Assistant Manager of Visitor Services
- Full time
- £27,976
- On site: Livingston (West Lothian)
- Closing 17th July 2025
Welcoming over 160,000 visitors each year, Almond Valley is a much-loved family attraction and heritage charity of purpose, anchored in the community and reaching a wonderfully diverse audience who are drawn to the simple, joyful appeal of our extraordinary heritage centre. We celebrate the value of heritage through the power of play, igniting curiosity, fun and meaningful interaction for all ages with our past, present, and future.
We have recently implemented a new, bold and ambitious year master plan that sets out to transform the way in which our visitors connect and engage with the heritage in our care. We aim to find inventive and imaginative ways to explore the innovation and human endeavor of our past to inspire a better future.
Over the next 5 years we will emerge as a dynamic, resilient, sustainable and relevant cultural beacon for the region; a valued sanctuary for learning and discovery, welcoming the broadest possible audience.
Want to be a part of an organisation that prioritises positive impact? Why not join us?
We’re looking for a talented enthusiastic Assistant Manager to help lead our Visitor Services team to bring this vision to life.
Join The Hidden Gardens Trust!
Would you like the opportunity to develop Scotland’s First Sanctuary Gardens dedicated to Peace; a greenspace that supports biodiversity and community?
We’re looking for people to help us shape the next five years as a community-led resource. The Gardens are located in South Glasgow and whilst most board members are from Glasgow, some provide specialist skills or knowledge but live out with the city.
The board meets at least 5 times per year and also get involved in subgroups or steering groups around specific themes. We are looking for 4 or 5 new people to join.
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