The Royal College of General Practitioners (Scotland) is seeking an enthusiastic and committed individual to take on the role of Chair of the Scottish Patient Forum.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead an established online advisory group made up of patient members from across Scotland. The Forum ensures that lived experience and the patient voice continue to inform RCGP Scotland’s work, policy development and strategic direction.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and facilitate three online Patient Forum meetings per year.
• Represent the forum at:
  • RCGP Scottish Council meetings (three online meetings and one hybrid meeting per year)
  • The College’s UK-wide Patient and Carers Participation Group (PCPG) meetings each year (four online meetings per year)
• Work with the RCGP Scotland team to guide agenda setting and Forum priorities.
• Contribute to RCGP policy work, consultation responses, and communications including press and social media where appropriate.
• Represent patient perspectives at relevant internal and external groups, workshops and events when required.

What We’re Looking For

We welcome applications from individuals who:

• Understand or are interested in current health and social care issues in Scotland and have an awareness of key current matters relating to general practice.
• Have an interest in the work and aims of RCGP Scotland.
• Ideally bring experience in chairing meetings, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to contributing positively to the Forum’s work.

Why Apply?

This role offers the chance to champion the patient voice nationally, influence key policy and strategic decisions in general practice, build valuable leadership skills within a respected organisation, and make a meaningful contribution to improving primary care across Scotland.

RCGP Scotland

The Royal College of General Practitioners Scotland (RCGP Scotland) is the professional membership organisation for general practitioners in Scotland. We represent approximately 5,000 members in Scotland and our purpose is to encourage, foster and maintain the highest possible standards in general medical practice.

Scottish Athletics Limited (scottishathletics) is seeking two new non-executive Director to join the diverse and experienced Board on an industry leading governing body of sport.

Our existing Board can be viewed by clicking here.

About Us

scottishathletics is the national governing body for athletics in Scotland. Our vision is to give everyone in Scotland the opportunity to participate in athletics and running and to achieve their personal ambitions.

Our mission is to deliver an integrated, inclusive and adaptable model of athletics and running provision that inspires everyone in Scotland to enjoy the sport and experience personal success. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is at the heart of the work that scottishathletics leads, and the organisation works closely with all stakeholders in athletics in Scotland, to continue improving diversity in the sport and to be reflective of Scottish society.

Our strategy, Building a Culture of Success (2023-2027), captures the breadth or work that scottishathletics facilitates, from supporting performance athletes on the world stage to providing opportunities for people to participate in the sport within their local community. The members clubs play a crucial role in growing and developing the sport, and with the volunteer workforce, they are integral to the sports future success.

Everyone has a role to play in athletics in Scotland and scottishathletics strives to continuously evolve to deliver on our vision for the sport.

Key information for applicants

Conditions of Appointment

Non-Executive Directors are appointed for an initial period of four years, with a maximum of two terms of four years. Appointments are subject to approval at the Annual General Meeting.

Staff

scottishathletics employs 33 members of staff and 23 Club Together Officers.

Commitment

The successful candidate will be required to attend five Board meetings per year and contribute to Board sub-committees where appropriate. The expected time commitment is 5-8 days per year.

Remuneration

This is a voluntary role.

Travel and Subsistence

The post holder will be required on occasion to travel to meetings within Scotland. Travel and subsistence will be reimbursed in accordance with the scottishathletics policy.

Other Information

The successful candidate will be required to complete a fit and proper persons declaration and regularly update their declaration of interests.

Role 1: Non-Executive Board Director (including Board Equality Champion)

About the Role

Our Board is seeking a new Director with a background in equality, diversity and inclusion preferably either in a sporting context or through lived experience. Alongside the other members of our Board, you will be responsible for ensuring the best long-term interests and prosperity of (scottishathletics) by supporting and challenging the executive team in the direction of its affairs, while meeting the appropriate interests of its members, and relevant stakeholders, taking into account legislation, relevant regulations and commercial considerations.

General duties and responsibilities:

• Set objectives, define policy and work with the executive team to develop strategic direction;
• Incorporate good governance and ethical standards into daily activities and ensure compliance of policies, laws and regulations;
• Ensure the CEO provides excellent leadership, planning, organisation, control and succession;
• Monitor the performance of scottishathletics against the agreed goals and ensure present plans and actions provide for scottishathletics’ continuity;
• Manage risk; and
• Ensure the Board receives and reviews regular financial information concerning the management of scottishathletics and is informed in a timely manner about any concerns about the activities of scottishathletics

Specific duties and responsibilities:

• Assume the role of Board Equality Champion for scottishathletics leading and informing discussion and planning at Board level on equality, diversity and inclusion;
• Support the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Group to ensure equality, diversity and inclusion is embedded throughout the organisation and across the wider sport;
• Liaise with the Equalities Officer to provide the Board with updates, progress reports, information and advice relating to equality, diversity and inclusion;
• Support the Equalities Officer and senior management team to evaluate and continually enhance the work the organisation does to improve equality, diversity and inclusion in the sport; and
• Promote and demonstrate anti-discriminatory good practice.

Role 2: Non-Executive Board Director (Commercial)

About the Role

Our Board is seeking a new Director with experience and expertise in building, developing and retaining commercial relationships either in an executive and/or non-executive role. Alongside the other members of our Board, you will be responsible for ensuring the best long-term interests and prosperity of scottishathletics by supporting and challenging the executive team in the direction of its affairs, while meeting the appropriate interests of its members, and relevant stakeholders, taking into account legislation, relevant regulations and commercial considerations.

General duties and responsibilities:

• Set objectives, define policy and work with the executive team to develop strategic direction;
• Incorporate good governance and ethical standards into daily activities and ensure compliance of policies, laws and regulations;
• Ensure the CEO provides excellent leadership, planning, organisation, control and succession;
• Monitor the performance of scottishathletics against the agreed goals and ensure present plans and actions provide for scottishathletics’ continuity;
• Manage risk; and
• Ensure the Board receives and reviews regular financial information concerning the management of scottishathletics and is informed in a timely manner about any concerns about the activities of scottishathletics

Specific duties and responsibilities:

• Support the Board, CEO and Head of Communications to promote the scottishathletics brand, package commercial assets and secure sponsorship and strategic partnerships to further the organisations objectives;
• Advise and support the executive team on building, developing and retaining commercial and strategic partners;
• Support and influence the delivery of the ‘Commercial and Partnerships’ pillar of the scottishathletics strategy ‘Building a Culture of Success (2023-2027)’;
• Work with the Chief Executive Officer to oversee the sourcing, negotiating, evaluation and retention of sponsorship and partnership agreements;
• Ensure the Board is equipped to make well-informed commercial decisions; and
• Represent the Board of Directors on, and Chair, the Commercial Committee.

Scottish Athletics Limited (scottishathletics) is seeking a new Company Secretary to join the diverse and experienced Board of an industry leading governing body of sport.

Our existing Board can be viewed by clicking here.

About the Role

Our Board is seeking a new Company Secretary to ensure the organisation continues to operate within a strong governance and compliance framework, meeting all legal and regulatory requirements, as well as those set out in scottishathletics governing documents.

You will support and advise the Board and senior leadership team to enable effective decision-making, oversight, and continuous improvement of governance practices.

General duties and responsibilities

Support and advise the Board of Directors to:

• Set objectives, define policy and work with the executive team to develop strategic direction;
• Incorporate good governance and ethical standards into daily activities and ensure compliance of policies, laws and regulations;
• Ensure the CEO provides excellent leadership, planning, organisation, control and succession;
• Monitor the performance of scottishathletics against the agreed goals and ensure present plans and actions provide for scottishathletics’ continuity;
• Manage risk; and
• Ensure the Board receives and reviews regular financial information concerning the management of scottishathletics and is informed in a timely manner about any concerns about the activities of scottishathletics

Specific duties and responsibilities:

• Ensuring the organisation has a robust framework for compliance with governance standards, and for applying the recommendations of the SGB Governance Framework, the guidelines of other appropriate sector bodies and other good practice.
• Ensuring ongoing compliance by the organisation with the Articles of Association, relevant Terms of Reference and any other associated documents designed to ensure the smooth operation of the formal decision-making and reporting procedures.
• Advising the Board, CEO and Head of Operations on relevant regulatory, legal and funding requirements and changes, and supporting the implementation of procedures to ensure ongoing compliance and monitoring.
• Providing governance support to the Board, CEO and Head of Operations and ensuring the Board receives the information it requires, conducts its business legally and effectively, and has the appropriate processes in place to carry out oversight of the organisation.
• Ensuring regular reviews of the organisation’s governance structures, Articles of Association, Terms of Reference and other associated documents are undertaken and advise on any ongoing development matters.
• Advising and assisting Board members with respect to discharging their duties and responsibilities, conflicts of interest in accordance with the governing document, code of conduct and legislation.
• Ensuring that the procedure for the appointment of directors is conducted in accordance with our Board Recruitment Policy and support the induction and performance evaluation of Board members.
• Work with the CEO and Head of Operations to coordinate preparation, publication, distribution and presentation of the annual report.
• Providing support to the CEO and Head of Operations as legal counsel in disciplinary matters falling within the jurisdiction of scottishathletics

About Us

scottishathletics is the national governing body for athletics in Scotland. Our vision is to give everyone in Scotland the opportunity to participate in athletics and running and to achieve their personal ambitions.

Our mission is to deliver an integrated, inclusive and adaptable model of athletics and running provision that inspires everyone in Scotland to enjoy the sport and experience personal success. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is at the heart of the work that scottishathletics leads, and the organisation works closely with all stakeholders in athletics in Scotland, to continue improving diversity in the sport and to be reflective of Scottish society.

Our strategy, Building a Culture of Success (2023-2027), captures the breadth or work that scottishathletics facilitates, from supporting performance athletes on the world stage to providing opportunities for people to participate in the sport within their local community. The members clubs play a crucial role in growing and developing the sport, and with the volunteer workforce, they are integral to the sports future success.

Everyone has a role to play in athletics in Scotland and scottishathletics strives to continuously evolve to deliver on our vision for the sport.

Key information for applicants

Conditions of Appointment

The Company Secretary will be appointed for an initial period of four years. In accordance with Scottish Athletics Limited Articles of Association, the Company Secretary will have no vote on resolutions.

Staff

scottishathletics employs 33 members of staff and 23 Club Together Officers.

Commitment

The successful candidate will be required to attend five Board meetings per year, the Annual General Meeting and contribute to Board sub-committees where appropriate. The expected time commitment is 6-10 days per year.

Remuneration

This is a voluntary role.

Travel and Subsistence

The post holder will be required on occasion to travel to meetings within Scotland. Travel and subsistence will be reimbursed in accordance with the scottishathletics policy.

Other Information

The successful candidate will be required to complete a fit and proper persons declaration and regularly update their declaration of interests.

Company Secretary - Scottish Athletics

Help shape the future of a fostering and adoption charity with over 100 years of impact.

We are seeking an inspiring and values driven Chair of the Board to lead our Trustees at a pivotal point in our journey. With a proud history of delivering adoption services for more than a century, the charity has grown to also provide a mainstream fostering service, alongside our therapy centre, supporting children, young people and families living within a 60 mile radius of our office in Edinburgh. A key focus of our current strategy is to improve the overall financial resilience of the organisation by broadening our philanthropic support base and extending our services to the sector more widely on a fee-paying basis.

As Chair, you will provide inclusive leadership to the Board, ensure strong governance and safeguarding, and work in close partnership with the Chief Executive to set strategic direction and uphold our mission and values. You will help ensure the organisation is financially sustainable, well governed, and delivering the highest quality outcomes for children and families, and you will support the Chief Executive in delivering the strategic objectives of the organisation.

This is a voluntary role, requiring approximately 2–3 days per month, and offers a meaningful opportunity to use your leadership experience to make a lasting difference. We welcome applications from individuals who share our commitment to children’s rights, equity, diversity and inclusion. Lived experience of fostering, adoption or care is particularly valued.

Join us and help shape the next chapter of our work for Scotland’s children.