About Clydeside Initiative for Arts

Clydeside Initiative for Arts Ltd is the charity behind SWG3 — one of Glasgow’s most recognised and ambitious cultural destinations. For more than 20 years, the organisation has supported artists, creative communities, and cultural activity across the city, creating opportunities for people to connect, collaborate, and thrive through creativity.

Today, SWG3 is one of Scotland’s largest creative hubs, bringing together artists, musicians, designers, makers, creative businesses, communities, and audiences within a unique multi-purpose cultural space. Through affordable studios, exhibition and event spaces, public art projects, workshops, gardens, and community initiatives, the organisation supports creative development while helping shape and revitalise Glasgow’s cultural landscape.

SWG3 is also home to Yardworks Studio, Scotland’s first purpose-built graffiti and street art facility and an SQA-accredited education centre supporting young people to develop creative skills and pathways into the creative industries.

As the organisation enters its next phase, Clydeside Initiative for Arts Ltd continues to expand its impact across Glasgow and beyond, creating new opportunities for artists, young people, and communities through creativity and culture.

About the Role of Chair

As part of this next phase, Clydeside Initiative for Arts Ltd is seeking to appoint a new Chair to lead and support the Board of Trustees.

Working closely with the Executive Director and Board, the Chair will provide strategic leadership, support effective governance, and help ensure the organisation continues to grow sustainably while remaining connected to the communities and creative sectors it serves.

This is an opportunity to help shape the future direction of a distinctive and ambitious cultural charity during a significant period of growth and development. The Chair will foster an open, collaborative, and inclusive Board culture, supporting constructive discussion, strong decision-making, and effective governance.

The successful candidate will also act as a trusted sounding board to the Executive Director, providing support, encouragement, and constructive challenge, while helping strengthen partnerships and relationships across the cultural, public, private, and charitable sectors.

About You

We are particularly interested in speaking with individuals who bring previous Board or Chair experience, alongside the ability to provide strategic leadership within a growing and evolving organisation.

The successful candidate will bring sound judgement, strong relationship-building skills, and the confidence to support and challenge constructively. They will be comfortable operating within a collaborative environment and able to help guide organisational development during a period of change and increasing visibility.

While applications are welcomed from a range of professional backgrounds, experience within areas such as culture, regeneration, placemaking, the public sector, education, community development, property, partnerships, or organisational leadership would be valuable. Connections across Glasgow’s cultural, civic, or policy landscape would also be advantageous.

Most importantly, the organisation is looking for someone energised by creativity, collaboration, and social impact, and motivated by the opportunity to support the future of one of Glasgow’s most dynamic cultural organisations.

Join our Board of Directors

Jazz Scotland is a charity promotes, supports and champions jazz and related musics in Scotland.

We’ve recently secured Multi-Year Funding from Creative Scotland, providing us with a stable foundation to grow. Now, we’re looking for new voices and fresh perspectives to help us hit the right notes as we expand our impact.

Who Are We Looking For?

You don’t need to be a professional musician to join us. We are looking for people who are passionate about helping Scotland’s community of audiences, students, and musicians thrive.

We are particularly interested in hearing from people with experience in:

• Education & Community Engagement
• Finance
• Marketing & Fundraising

A Note on Representation: Jazz is built on improvisation, diversity, and innovation. We want our Board to reflect those values. We are working hard to address current imbalances and particularly keen to welcome applications from women, underrepresented genders, and people of all backgrounds and ages. We want our leadership to be as diverse as the music we celebrate.

About Sunrise Partnership

Sunrise Partnership (SC04859) is a small, locally based charity offering free, confidential support to children and young people (up to age 18) who have experienced significant loss or bereavement. Our work is rooted in compassion, inclusion and the belief that every young person deserves space to be heard and supported.

We are now looking to recruit new Trustees to strengthen our Board and help guide the charity through its next phase of development.

Trustee Roles Available

We welcome applications from people with a wide range of backgrounds. In particular, we are seeking trustees with experience or interest in:

• Fundraising – helping us build sustainable income and strengthen community support
• Treasury/Finance – supporting financial oversight, budgeting and good governance
• Social Work/psychology/counselling/nursing – bringing insight into children’s wellbeing, safeguarding and support needs
• Business Development/Marketing – helping us grow our profile, partnerships, and reach
• Teaching/Education – offering understanding of young people’s needs and school environments

You do not need previous board experience, we welcome individuals looking to develop their skills in a supportive environment.

What Trustees Do

Trustees work collectively to ensure Sunrise Partnership is well‑governed, financially sustainable and delivering high‑quality support. Responsibilities include:

• Providing strategic direction and oversight
• Ensuring finances, risks, and resources are well managed
• Supporting good governance and transparent reporting
• Contributing your skills, insight, and lived experience to Board discussions
• Championing our mission and values

Time Commitment

• 10 Board meetings per year, usually late afternoon/early evening (in person in Aberdeen or online)
• Optional involvement in events, fundraising, or training depending on your interests

Fountainbridge Canalside Community Trust (FCCT) is a dynamic local charity and social enterprise working to make Fountainbridge a better place to live, work, do business and visit. We deliver projects that promote inclusion, sustainability, and community wellbeing.

Our work includes community boating activities, greenspace development, volunteering programmes, wellbeing walking groups, the Edinburgh Canal Festival, and a growing programme of community events. We are also preparing to open a new Canalside Community Space and to build a new sustainable trip boat for 2026—an exciting period of growth that this role will help bring us to life.

We are now looking for a motivated and skilled General Manager to lead our small, dedicated and experienced team and help shape the next stage of FCCT’s growth.

About the Role

As FCCT’s most senior staff member, you will provide strategic leadership while staying closely connected to day-to-day operations. This is a hands-on and varied role, ideal for someone who enjoys combining big-picture thinking with practical community-focused delivery.

Key responsibilities include:

Leadership & Strategy

• Provide inspiring and inclusive leadership for staff and volunteers
• Work with the Board to deliver strategic and operational plans
• Oversee impact measurement and reporting, including the Annual Report

Governance

• Act as the key link between the Board and staff
• Support strong governance, including acting as Company Secretary

Finance & Fundraising

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, and reporting
• Drive fundraising, major grant applications, and income generation
• Build strong relationships with funders and partners

Operations & People

• Support and line-manage staff and volunteers
• Oversee social enterprise activities, community programmes, and events
• Lead delivery of flagship initiatives such as the Edinburgh Canal Festival
• Contribute to FCCT’s public profile and digital presence
• Participate in the on-call rota as Designated Person Ashore for boat operations

External Relations

• Act as the public face of FCCT
• Build partnerships with local groups, businesses, and stakeholders
• Champion the value of blue and green spaces and community wellbeing

About You

Essential:

• Strong leadership and management experience in a charity, social enterprise, or community setting
• Proven project management and fundraising skills
• Confident with financial information and decision-making
• Excellent people management skills
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
• Able to balance strategic thinking with hands-on operational delivery
• Committed to inclusivity, sustainability, and community empowerment

Desirable:

• Experience in community development, volunteering, environmental or heritage projects
• Income generation or social enterprise experience
• Understanding of impact measurement
• Experience supporting volunteers and inclusive participation

What We Offer

• A varied and meaningful leadership role in a friendly, purpose-driven charity
• Flexible working from day one
• Training and development opportunities
• Pro rata holiday allowance including bank holidays
• Christmas shutdown period
• 5% employer pension contribution
• An annual canal boat trip