Management Board
- Management Board
- Unpaid
- Hybrid: South Lanarkshire
- Closing 17th June 2026
- Advertised from 5th May 2026
Role
My Support Day is currently seeking new Board Members. My Support Day is governed by a voluntary Board of Trustees, who guide and oversee our organisation. Our board is made up of people from a variety of backgrounds and experiences, with an interest in supporting families and loved ones who are affected by someone else's substance use,
The main aim of My Support Day is to support families who are affected by someone else's substance use. My Support Day is a charity based within South Lanarkshire which supports families and loved ones who have been affected by someone else’s substance use. The support is person centred, and individuals are supported via 1:1, support group both face to face and online.
My Support Day are provision holders and distributors of Naloxone.
We are also in partnership between Liber8 to deliver the service FREE – Family Recovery Everyone Everywhere. This service is based across South Lanarkshire to access one-to-one support, group support, learning and development and events for the whole family. This service will also offer counselling, mediation and therapeutic services to Individuals using the service which can tailor their support to suit their needs.
Our Board wishes to expand its skills base and welcomes individuals with relevant financial, community, business or lived experience. We are looking to attract individuals with skills and experience ranging from social media, human resources, community learning & development, legal, finance/fundraising, marketing and, most importantly, an interest in the wellbeing of families who are affected by someone else's substance use with a passion to make family recovery visible.
The position of trustee is a voluntary position, but travel expenses and other reasonable expenses accrued when carrying out the role will be paid.
Time Commitment
We ask board member candidates for a minimum commitment of attending 1 meeting every quarter, held online or in person, with email contact on matters arising between meetings. Alongside this, additional requests may be made for support with board activities such as recruitment of staff on an occasional basis
Application notes
For an informal chat or to express your interest, please contact Mel McPherson on
07494 382958 or email melmcpherson@mysupportday.co.uk
Recovery Scotland is a small but mighty charity covering the Forth Valley and North Lanarkshire Regions of Scotland supporting communities affected by substance use, gambling and related mental health problems.
Having come through a challenging period in the last eighteen months, we are seeking a Chief Executive Officer to build on our successful heritage, and to set and lead the strategy of our next phase of growth and development.
At Recovery Scotland, we believe that recovery from drug, alcohol and gambling related issues is possible for all, and that with the right support, everyone can reach their full potential. We provide trauma informed, solution focussed and person-centred support. We offer a range of activities and services including our local peer-led recovery communities, physical and mental health wellbeing initiatives, education and employability programmes and more.
We are proud that 90 per cent of our staff and recovery volunteers come from a lived experience background. That is, they know what it was like to live with addiction. Applications are encouraged from those with lived experience, but it is not essential.
At Recovery Scotland we have a vision to make recovery a reality for all people affected by drug, alcohol and gambling related issues and associated mental health problems. Where stigma is no longer an issue and everyone is supported to reach their full potential.
We directly support and provide:
- Recovery Support
- Mental Health Support
- Education & Employability Support
- Justice and Psychological Services
- Assertive Recovery Outreach Services
As CEO, you will secure funding for the development and direction of services. You will develop and maintain strong networks within both funding sources and the wider sector. Maintaining meaningful connections with community members will be vital to ensuring the charity remains responsive and relevant to those it serves.
Reporting to the Board of Trustees through regular Board Meetings and fulfilling the role of Secretary of the Board, the CEO will provide strategic leadership and operational management for the charity, working closely with the Board to deliver our mission and ensure Recovery Scotland's sustainability and growth. You will lead a team of around 30 staff and volunteers, managing an annual budget of approximately £800k. Working with Accountants and Bookkeeper to prepare Monthly Management Accounts and providing annual Statutory Accounts and budget Forecasts.
As the visible leader of the organisation, you will inspire and motivate the team through your presence and engagement. You will be responsible for building strong team relationships, providing hands-on support when required, and will demonstrate the charity's values in everything you do. By leading from the front and showing the commitment and passion that drives Recovery Scotland forward, you will create a culture where everyone is motivated to deliver their best work.
Key Objectives of the CEO role:
- Provide strategic vision and leadership further developing and embedding the organisations strategy.
- Ensure that Recovery Scotland aligns with the Scottish Government’s strategic Plan ‘Preventing Harm, Promoting Recovery’ to reduce substance related harms including reducing deaths.
- Demonstrate financial acumen, budgetary management control, forecasting and fiscal control/balancing.
- Actively support Recovery Scotland in its drive to be an inclusive and safe environment that enables its attendees and staff to thrive and succeed.
- Provide Senior Leadership in identifying and maintaining funding and an interface at appropriate levels with our key Stakeholders and ADP’s.
- Ensure that the charitable purposes of the organisation are followed, that we adhere to the requirements and regulations of the Scottish Charity Regulator, and that Recovery Scotland delivers the benefit that our service users and key stakeholders require and deserve.
- Take overall responsibility for Recovery Scotland management, administration and fiscal responsibilities within the governance and accountability frameworks established by the Board of Trustees.
- Building and nurturing relationships with key funders, partners, and supporters will be essential to the role, securing funding and driving the organisation forward, ensuring it is sustainable and able to grow.
Working Conditions
Recovery Scotland is an equal opportunities employer.
Based in our Falkirk office, the post is 35 hours a week, normally 9:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday. The post holder will be expected to make regular visits to our North Lanarkshire location and visits to our outreach café’s and activities. There is potential for occasional home working.
33 Days Annual Leave + 6 Days Public Holidays.
Join the Board of SAY Women
Help Shape a Safer Future for Young Women
SAY Women is looking for passionate, values-driven individuals to join our Board of Trustees and help guide the future of our organisation.
For over 30 years, SAY Women has supported young women affected by homelessness, sexual violence, trauma, and inequality. We provide safe accommodation, emotional support, advocacy, and opportunities for young women to build brighter futures.
As we continue to grow and develop our impact, we are seeking new Board Members who share our commitment to feminist values, social justice, and creating meaningful change for young women.
We Are Looking For People With:
We welcome applications from people with a wide range of professional and lived experience. In particular, we are interested in individuals with skills or experience in:
- Housing and homelessness
- Fundraising and income generation
- Health and social care
- Digital, data or cyber security
- Trauma-informed practice
- Equality, diversity and inclusion
We are also keen to improve the diversity and representation on our Board and strongly encourage applications from people with lived experience and from underrepresented communities.
What Does the Role Involve?
Board Members support the strategic direction, governance, and sustainability of SAY Women. Responsibilities include:
- Attending Board meetings (approximately 6 a year) – these take place in the evenings and happen both online and in person.
- Attending Sub Group meetings were required (approximately 4 a year)
- Attending SAY Women Training and Strategy Days (approximately 1 a year)
- Supporting good governance and decision-making
- Acting as an ambassador for SAY Women
- Contributing skills, expertise, and insight
- Supporting the organisation to achieve its strategic objectives
This is a voluntary role, but it is an opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of young women across Glasgow and help us grow.
What We Offer
- A supportive and values-led Board environment
- Induction, training, and ongoing development
- Opportunities to contribute strategically to a growing organisation
- The chance to support innovative, trauma-informed services for young women
Projects Worker
- Full time
- £25,421 – £27,311
- On site: Based at Street Connect’s main office in Glasgow, but the post will involve travel and work at other locations
- Closing 1st June 2026
Street Connect is a Christian organisation with a mission to offer hope and opportunity of recovery for people disadvantaged by addiction, homelessness, and poor mental health.
As a Projects Worker you can contribute to profound and lasting changes in the lives of highly vulnerable individuals. In 2024/25, we estimate we benefitted approximately 2,678 individuals across 17 projects (and a pilot), with 8,411 street outreach interventions and 4,665 footfalls in our cafés. 5 participants are currently resident in our supported accommodation. 34% of those we benefitted worked closely with us (904), of which: 26% went onto receive intensive one-to-one Key Work support (235 individuals); 34% took part in our community recovery groups (309 individuals); 7% of those receiving Key Work went to rehab, with the other 93% choosing community recovery. To date, approximately 70% of residents in our move-on flats have moved on to positive destinations, such as employment, further education and independent living.
The focal point of the role of Projects Worker will be in supporting church partners and volunteers. Our experience has shown us that working closely with partner churches to deliver support within communities is a successful way for people to access the support that they need. We currently have Street Connect partner churches and projects in Glasgow city centre, Royston, Clydebank, Paisley central, Paisley Kilnside, Greenock, Motherwell, Dunoon and Wishaw. As we continue our vital work in each of these areas our aim is to grow into new communities and allow as many people as possible to access the support they need.
In this role you will be part of the Street Connect team seeking to develop and deliver community recovery support through a range of different routes to both male and female service participants who have a background of complex needs such as addiction, homelessness, and mental health issues, who are now at different stages in their recovery journey. This will include both those in aftercare who are living independently and free from such issues and those at an earlier stage in their recovery.
For more information on this post please see the attached job description and person specification.
JOIN OUR BOARD: Become a Driving Force Trustee
Could YOU be the Driving Force for our community?
About The Driving Force
For20 years, The Driving Force has been a lifeline for cancer patients in Denny, Bonnybridge and Banknock. We provideFREE transportto vital treatment appointments for those who need it most.
Our Impact:
- 20 years of continuous community service
- Hundreds of cancer patients supported
- Thousands of journeys to life-saving appointments
- 100% volunteer-driven organisation
Every journey we provide is one more chance for someone to access the treatment that could save their life.Now we need more strategic leaders to help us drive our mission forward.
Why Become a Trustee?
Being a trustee isn't just about attending meetings – it's about making a real difference at a strategic level. You'll help shape the future of a charity that directly saves lives in your community.
What You'll Gain:
·Personal satisfaction of creating strategic community impact
·Development of governance and leadership skills
·Networking with other passionate community leaders
·Insight into charity sector operations and best practices
·The knowledge that your decisions help cancer patients access life-saving treatment
·Being part of something meaningful beyond your day job
What is a Trustee?
In simple terms:Trustees are the guardians of our charity – ensuring we stay true to our mission of helping cancer patients access treatment while managing our resources responsibly and planning for sustainable growth.
The legal bit:Trustees have overall control of a charity and are responsible for making sure it's doing what it was set up to do. They exercise their powers and duties with care, always acting in the charity's best interests, ensuring compliance with charity law and our governing document.
You'll be part of a supportive boardworking collaboratively to govern The Driving Force effectively.
Time Commitment
We respect that trustees are volunteers with busy lives. Here's what we ask:
Core Commitment:
- 5-6 board meetingsper year (approximately 1 1/2 hours each, scheduled in advance)
- Occasional email/phone consultations(1-2 hours per month)
- Annual strategic planning session(half day)
Total time: approximately 15-20 hours per year
Flexibility:We schedule meetings with trustees' availability in mind. If you can't make a meeting, we just ask for advance notice.
Additional Involvement (Optional):Some trustees choose to get involved in specific projects, sub-committees, or events – but this is entirely voluntary.
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