We are seeking two External Trustee to sit on our Trustee Board who has strategic thinking, independent judgement, an ability to think creatively and a willingness to speak your mind. This is a voluntary position for a three-year term and reasonable expenses can be reimbursed.

Vice Chair (External Trustee)

We are looking for an External Trustee who will become the Vice Chair of the Trustee Board with knowledge or experience the following areas:

• Third Sector (Voluntary Sector)

• Governance

• Leadership and Management

You must have a least one year’s experience of being a Trustee on another charity.

The Vice Chair is responsible for supporting the Trustee Board Chair, an elected Full Time Officer who changes every year, in the leadership of the Board. The Vice Chair will deputise for the Chair as required, provide a coaching and mentoring role to the Chair and offer general support to ensure effective Board meetings. The Vice Chair supports the performance management of the Chief Executive. When required, the Vice Chair will have responsibilities in dealing with complaints or conduct issues about the Chief Executive or Full Time Officers. Read the Vice Chair Role Description.

External Trustee

We are also looking for an External Trustee with knowledge and experience in:

• Human Resources Management

We are interested in individuals of any age and welcome applications from people from a range of backgrounds. A full induction programme will be provided. We are happy to support you in developing your knowledge about our Students' Association. All applications will be considered.

Our Students' Association exists to represent and support Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) students to have the best university experience. This is our Mission. We are constantly striving towards our Vision that you will have an outstanding experience that will live with you forever and our Values are being Inclusive, Community, Student-Led and Fun.

We are a charity with charitable purposes and are a separate and independent organisation from GCU. You would be expected to attend at least four meetings a year, an annual training event and some social activities. We encourage our Trustees to attend our meetings in person but you can attend online. Find our more information about the Trustee Board.

We are located on both the Glasgow and London campuses of Glasgow Caledonian University. Find out more about us,how we are run and our strategic plan. You can read our audited accounts that includes our annual achievements and performance.

Please note that current GCU students and employees and Students' Association employees cannot apply to be an External Trustee.

Trustee Role Description

We have achieved the NUS Quality Students' Union, Green Impact Students' Unions and Investing in Volunteers accreditation.

External Trustee Information Pack (pdf)

Join Our Team as a Housing Service Manager!

Are you ready to lead and inspire a team dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of young people? Aberdeen Foyer is seeking a dynamic and compassionate Housing Service Manager to oversee our innovative youth housing services across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire. If you’re passionate about preventing youth homelessness and empowering young people to thrive, we want to hear from you!

About Us

At Aberdeen Foyer, we create lasting change by supporting young people and adults through tough life situations. Our services range from providing safe and secure housing to employability programs, mental health support, and digital inclusion initiatives. Every day, we help individuals unlock their potential, connect with their communities, and build brighter futures.

Your Role as Housing Service Manager

As the Service Manager, you will:

• Lead and manage our housing services, including supported housing and outreach programs for young people aged 16-25.
• Develop and implement solutions to prevent homelessness and expand affordable housing options.
• Oversee performance monitoring, ensuring services meet the highest standards.
• Manage budgets and resources effectively to deliver impactful services.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders and community networks.
• Inspire and support your team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and co-production with young people.

What We’re Looking For

You are:

Experienced in managing registered accommodation-based services, with a strong knowledge of housing management and safeguarding.

Dedicated to co-producing solutions with young people to achieve meaningful outcomes.

An inspiring leader who builds trust and motivates teams with compassion and respect.

Flexible and resilient, able to manage competing priorities while maintaining a focus on excellence.

Why Join Aberdeen Foyer?

• Competitive benefits, including 32 days of annual leave (rising with service) and a contributory pension.
• Flexible and hybrid working options for a healthy work-life balance.
• Access to wellbeing initiatives, including a Cycle to Work scheme, Employee Assistance Program, and more.
• Opportunities for professional development and ongoing learning.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Aberdeen Foyer, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and offer guaranteed interviews to care-experienced candidates meeting the job criteria.

Could you be part of something different? We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to use their gifts, skills and experience to make a difference to the lives of the people in our parishes and communities.

We are looking for someone to support the Parish Minister and ministry team, providing ministry, worship and pastoral care in the parish; with a particular focus on pioneering new forms of worship or fresh expressions of church across the communities of the parish.

It is essential you have the right to work in the UK before applying to work with us. You will be asked to provide proof of your eligibility to work and remain in the UK if you are invited to attend for an interview.

The Opportunity:

Are you passionate about Learning for Sustainability? Do you want to inspire and enable Scotland to contribute to sustainability at local, national, and global levels? Are you committed to working with learners, educators, decision-makers and communities to build a socially-just and sustainable world? If so, and you have the experience and skills, we want to hear from you.

Learning for Sustainability Scotland, Scotland’s UN University-recognised Regional Centre of Expertise on Education for Sustainable Development, is seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Development Manager to join our team.

In this pivotal role, you’ll be at the heart of our work, harnessing the transformative power of Learning for Sustainability and collaborating with our members and partners to shape Scotland’s sustainable future.

Based within the Moray House School of Education and Sport, University of Edinburgh, the successful candidate will join a vibrant, ambitious, collegiate team to lead the development and coordination of Learning for Sustainability Scotland programmes and support the development of core Learning for Sustainability Scotland business; in collaboration with the Learning for Sustainability Scotland’s Director, Dr Beth Christie; an elected Steering Group and Chair; Secretariat; key internal and external partners; and its members. The Development Manager will also have direct line management responsibilities for the Learning for Sustainability Scotland’s Project Manager, and responsibility for the work of both the Project Manager and the Finance Officer.

About Learning for Sustainability Scotland

Learning for Sustainability Scotland is a pan-sectoral organisation; working across the length and breadth of Scotland and with frequent collaboration with partners across the UK, Europe, and the rest of the world. It has more than 1,000 individual and organisational members with a commitment to learning for sustainability. These include members from schools, colleges, universities, youth and community learning, local and central government and related agencies, and the ‘third sector’.

Learning for Sustainability Scotland brings in external income and works in partnership with its members and key partners to achieve its core objectives of:

• Weaving connections across sectors within Scotland and with international partners
• Co-producing, pioneering and practising new knowledge and approaches; and curating materials and resources with and for educators, organisations and communities; including consultancy activities
• Advocating for and provision of strategic advice for effective policy on Learning for Sustainability and other related areas; including the creation of policy responses on behalf of its members
• Leading, monitoring and evaluating projects and programmes locally and internationally; including the creation and delivery of professional learning.

More information about Learning for Sustainability Scotland and our work can be found online at learningforsustainabilityscotland.org.

About the Post

This is a part-time role (0.6 FTE / 21 hours per week), with the opportunity to expand to full-time depending on project development and income growth. We are open to flexible and hybrid working patterns that combine remote and regular on-campus work.

Your skills and attributes for success:

• Proven track record and commitment to, pan-sectoral knowledge of, and passion for Learning for Sustainability.
• Ability to lead, facilitate and contribute to the development of the overall strategic direction of Learning for Sustainability Scotland.
• Ability to lead, manage and develop the content of forward work plans and budgets.
• Strong organisational, team collaboration, self- and line-management, and networking skills.
• Skill and experience to represent Learning for Sustainability Scotland; including high-level external advocacy and engagement with other UN RCEs, international organisations, Scottish Government and Agencies, Scotland’s universities and colleges, schools and educators, ‘third sector’ organisations and communities, private sector, and LfS Scotland members and other individuals and bodies as appropriate.

As a valued member of our team you can expect:

• A competitive salary
• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant local, national and international community
• Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts, and family-friendly initiatives. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits

About Us

As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow’s greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.

About the Team

Moray House School of Education and Sport (MHSES), University of Edinburgh, has been making a major contribution and impact to the fields of education and sport both in Scotland and worldwide for almost 200 years. In that time, our staff, students and alumni have influenced and transformed learning, teaching, and wider educational policy in the UK and beyond. We are the leading School of Education and Sport in Scotland – ranked first for research breadth and quality in Education and Sport, and third in the UK (REF 2021). We consistently rank in the top tiers of global education and sport-related studies.

Our alumni include Great Britain’s most successful Olympic athlete, cyclist Sir Chris Hoy MBE, and trailblazing teacher and race relations pioneer, Saroj Lal.

We are deeply committed to social justice, inclusivity, diversity, and accessibility. Our aim in all our work is to significantly impact the education, wellbeing and development of children, young people and adults, through problem-solving in the fields of education and sport.

Study

Across undergraduate, postgraduate taught, research, and initial teacher education; our 3000 students study across 29 different programmes. These include a wide array of subjects across the broad areas of teacher education, language education, sport policy, sport science, outdoor education and community education.

Research

With over 250 research staff and students, we have a vibrant and expanding research community with a broad portfolio of academic disciplines gathered within seven broad research themes with permeable boundaries. Our Thematic Hubs are:

• Advanced Quantitative Research in Education
• Children and Young People
• Digital Education
• Language, Interculturality and Literacies
• Social Justice and Inclusion
• Sport-related Research
• Teacher, Curriculum and Pedagogy

The REF 2021 results for both education and sport-related research place us as Scotland’s top-ranked institution for research breadth and quality (THE).