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• Employer: Teapot Trust SCIO
• Contact:  Sarah Randell, 07922423494
• Location: Hybrid/Musselburgh
• Deadline: 11/11/2024
• Apply now

About the Employer

Teapot Trust is a registered charity that works with hospitals and community partners providing impactful art therapy to children and young people living with chronic health conditions. Our art therapy is highly effective, enabling young people to process their feelings and to self-advocate with medical professionals and others. The bigger context is that a third of young people who die by suicide have a chronic health condition which is why our work is so important.

About the Vacancy

Teapot Trust seeks to appoint a Finance Convenor to join the board of trustees. This is a role that will fall vacant at the end of the financial year in March 2025. A qualified and experienced Chartered Accountant is sought. The individual will have strategic oversight of Finance and will Chair the Finance Committee (8 per year) and report on Finance to the board of trustees (which meets 6 times per year). Managing Risk is a key focus with oversight of income/expenditure and projections to ensure the charity can operate and grow sustainably. The Terms of Reference for the Finance Committee and other governance documents are available by contacting Sarah Randell at sarah@teapot-trust.org

Time commitment

The Finance Committee meets 8 times a year (online) and the Board meets 6 times (alternate online and in-person meetings). There is also an annual Away Day for strategic planning. In between meetings, there will be monthly oversight of income/expenditure/projections and liaison with the Finance Officer plus liaison and sign-off of the Annual Report and Accounts at financial year end.

How to apply

Please send your CV and cover letter to sarah@teapot-trust.org explaining your suitability by 9am on Monday 11 November 2024. Or if you prefer a conversation prior, this can be arranged.

Further details (plus the job role for the Finance Officer) are at https://www.teapot-trust.org/vacancies

• Employer: Table 11 CIC
• Contact: Joanna Antkowiak, 07852913761
• Location: Remote
• Deadline: 31/10/2024
• Apply now

About the Employer

The organisation brings together people who have experienced the loss of a close loved one and want to find a community of people who understand what that's like, that celebrates life and loss by creating space for connection for those who have been impacted by death in their 20s, 30s and 40s.

About the Vacancy

We are looking for a Finance Director to support the financial management of Table 11. Our hope is to find an integrity-led, purpose-driven and proactive individual who is willing to use their experience and time to empower the organisation and those supported by it.

Time commitment

10-12 hours a month, flexible remote working

How to apply

Interested applicants should email info@table11.org.uk. Please include a CV and a short email about why you are interested in joining our team. Any questions or requests to discuss the opportunity with Table 11's leadership team should be made to this email address.
The closing date is 31 October 2024.

• Employer: River Clyde Homes
• Contact: Siobhan O'Kane, 01475788851
• Location: Greenock
• Closing date for applications: 31/03/2025
• Apply now

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About the employer

River Clyde Homes is part of the RCH Group and is one of the largest social housing landlords in Scotland with a turnover in excess of £27.5m per annum.

We have a commercial subsidiary company, Home Fix Scotland, which undertakes a variety of construction related and grounds maintenance activities.

Our group structure has in the region of 300 members of staff serving over 8,000 customers and we have ambitious plans to grow further.
However, River Clyde Homes wants to provide more than homes - we want to build communities and achieve our purpose to 'improve lives and places'.  We are committed to achieving this through continued investment and growth in our homes, our services and our staff.

About the vacancy

We are looking for new Board members to sit on our parent company Board.  This role offers the opportunity to lead on the strategic direction of this growing company, play a key role in delivering high quality services to our customers, define goals and targets, and implement our ambitious Corporate Plan.  
We are committed to promoting equality, valuing diversity, and challenging prejudice and discrimination in all its forms.
We aim to ensure that membership and participation in the governance of our organisation is open to everyone, and applications are welcome from all.  However, we would particularly welcome interest from anyone with senior financial experience who has the skills and commitment to play a positive and active part in driving the company forward and in developing our reputation for innovation, good practice, and determination to be one of the best companies to work for in Scotland.

Time commitment

Board meeetings and sub committee meetings take place once a quarter and meetings last around 2 - 2.5 hours.

Once a year there is a two day strategy event and this usually takes place in November.

There will be meeting reports available online a week before each meeting, which will require a read through.

Apply

To request an application pack or to arrange an informal discussion about the role, please email:

Siobhan.Okane@riverclydehomes.org.uk.

• Employer: SAY Women
• Contact: Pam Hunter, 07501788149
• Location: Remote (online)
• Deadline: 17/09/2024
• Apply

About the Employer

We are a charity who support 16-25 year old young women who are suvivors of sexual abuse and at risk (or are) of homelessness.  We are a feminist charity and work with the young women to embrace the future and overcome past trauma and coping mechanisms used.  Our services range from accommodation, emotional and practical sessions, group work and tenancy sustainment.

About the Vacancy

We are looking for a trustee and treasurer.  The charity has been running for 32 years and has reserves of £300k, turnover of £750k. 16 staff and funding from Scottish Government, Robertson Trust, National Lottery, Volant Trust, Glasgow City Council etc.  Our current treasurer has reached the end of her term but will stay on the board for a couple of months to hand over to the new treasurer. The post is open to women only (exempt under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010) and is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Check.

Time commitment

The board meet on the first Monday eve of every second with the finance sub group just before it.  So total commitment around 2.5hrs every 2 months, plus audit time additional support.  Occasionally a volunteer will be asked to help with something like interviewing.

How to apply

Email your interest to Pam Hunter CEO

• Employer: Calvay Housing Association
• Contact: Nick Dangerfield, 0141 771 7722
• Location: Glasgow
• Closing date for applications: 01/11/2024
• Apply Now

About the Employer

Calvay Housing Association Ltd is a community controlled housing association operating in the Barlanark neighbourhood, which is located in the East End of Glasgow. The Association was established in 1985 to improve the housing conditions of local residents. Since then, the Association has gone on to refurbish in excess of 350 homes and has completed several phases of new build, creating new homes in the area.

About the Vacancy

The Governing Body provides leadership and strategic direction to Calvay. It determines Calvay's strategic attitude to risk and ensures the maintenance of a sound system of internal control and risk management. Each Committee member is required to:
- work in good faith to ensure that Calvay acts consistently with its purpose;
- act with the care that it is reasonable to expect of someone who is managing another person's business;
- act only in the interests of Calvay and its stakeholders and avoid circumstances which could give rise to a conflict of interest; and
- participate in the Management Committee annual appraisal process.

Some of the benefits you can expect from serving on our Management Committee include:

- Develop a new sense of purpose
- Open your career paths with new skills
and knowledge
- Get personal satisfaction from giving something back to the community
- Make a real difference to improve the quality of life for the Barlanark community
- Build a sense of achievement and improve your confidence and self esteem
- Have your views heard in a mutually supportive environment
- Play a crucial role in taking forward the work of CHA
- Access to training and personal development

Time commitment

10 Committee Meetings per year on Thursday evenings from 18:00 to 20:00

One committee away-day per year (normally on a Saturday

Training and development

Membership of sub-committees (optional)

How to Apply

Please complete the application form on our website and return to nick@calvay.org.uk

• Employer: Aberlour
• Contact: Catriona Mackie, 01412127555
• Location: Aberlour
• Closing date for applications: 25/10/2024
• Apply now

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About the employer

Aberlour are the largest solely Scottish children's charity; we help to transform the lives of disadvantaged children, young people and families across Scotland, and we are looking to recruit new Trustees who will join us in our efforts to ensure children have the opportunities and support they deserve.

Aberlour has a rich history of delivering vital services to vulnerable children, young people and their families. Since our inception as an orphanage in Speyside in 1875 and the formal establishment of Aberlour Child Care Trust in 1976, we have developed a significant reputation for delivering the following services: residential care and fostering, recovery, early years, disability, early intervention and youth work. We offer support at the earliest opportunity – giving children the best possible start in life is at the heart of everything we do.

About the vacancy

Due to Trustees coming to the end of their term, we are seeking up to five new Trustees with a range of skills to join the Board during 2025 to help us to deliver our ambitious strategic priorities and goals to transform the lives of children across Scotland. Applicants should have the values, experience and passion to lead one of Scotland's leading charities at a time when our support is needed more than ever.

We are looking for the following skills:

-Chartered accountant with strong financial skills, in particular charity accounting, that would allow you to chair or join our Finance Committee.
-Understanding of children's services or social care.  Also experience of scrutiny or quality improvement that would allow you to chair or join our Improvement, Audit & Risk Committee.
-Experience of social investment.
-Policy development, especially in relation to engaging with children and families who are overcoming trauma.
-Learning and development.
-Lived experiences that can bring empathy with children and young people.
-Understanding of the demands and complexities of board-level governance and experience of operating at a senior level in Corporate, Public or Third sector environments would be an advantage.

In welcoming applications from all parts of Scotland's communities, we recognise that diversity in the voices around our table will better reflect the communities we serve. If you believe you could add real value to our board table but don't meet some or all the criteria we have laid out, we would still love to hear from you, but please highlight for us the value you would bring in your application.

Charity trustees are expected to direct the affairs of the charity through efficient, effective and accountable governance, ensuring that the organisation is professionally run and acts in accordance with its stated aims and objectives.   These are unpaid roles, but reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.

Time commitment

You will be required to attend 4 Board meetings, relevant committee meetings and a Board Development Day each year.

Apply

For more information on the roles and Aberlour, please visit www.aspenpeople.co.uk/aberlour

If you have a query or would like an informal discussion, please contact Catriona Mackie or Lauryn Pringle at Aspen People on 0141 212 7555.

Closing date for applications: Friday 25th October 2024

• Employer: Law Society of Scotland
• Contact: Ester Aracil, Volunteer recruitment advisor
• Location:  Edinburgh
• Closing date for applications: 24/09/2024
• Apply now

About the employer

We are the professional body for over 13,000 Scottish solicitors. As well as setting standards for and regulating solicitors, we have a role to understand and serve the needs of our members and the public.

At the Law Society of Scotland, we are working together to achieve our overarching objective of leading legal excellence and we are striving to excel and to be a world-class professional body.

About the vacancy

About the role:

As a Convener and/or committee member, generally you will:

- Collaborate with a diverse group of professionals
- Provide valuable input and perspectives
- Help shape policies, initiatives, and/or help deliver different aspects of the regulatory framework that benefit the legal community and the public

About the candidates:

We are seeking solicitors and non-solicitor/lay individuals at all stages of their careers who can bring their skills and experience from different backgrounds, with interest in the legal profession and its impact on society.

If you are an enthusiastic and dedicated individual with an appreciation and interest in the subject matter, why not consider applying? You could contribute to areas like client protection, regulation and get involved in policy and law reform.

Why volunteer with us?

- Develop skills and expertise, build connections and make an impact
- CPD training and networking events
- Share experiences

More information about our benefits can be found on our website here

Time commitment

Requirements and time commitment vary depending on the committee and role, but for the most part committee members will be expected to attend regular meetings, either online or hybrid, read papers and liaise with your committee colleagues and committee secretary bringing your own unique perspective and insight to the role.

We welcome applicants from across Scotland and further afield!

All the information about each vacancy and selection criteria can be found on our website here

These positions are voluntary, although reasonable expenses may be claimed.

How to apply

To apply for any of the positions in this recruitment round, please complete the application form which can be found on our website.

The closing date for completed applications is Tuesday 24 September 2024 at 12 noon.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute your expertise, insight, and enthusiasm to important discussions and decisions that impact the legal landscape.

• Employer: Parkinson's UK Edinburgh Branch
• Contact: Stephen Brannan, 07766 651350
• Location: Edinburgh
• Closing date for applications: 31/12/2024
• Apply now

About the Employer

Around 145,000 people live with Parkinson's in the UK -  It is the fastest growing neurological condition in the world.
The Edinburgh and Lothians Branch of Parkinson's UK was established in 1972, is run by volunteers, and offers friendship, information and support to people living with Parkinson's, their families and carers. The Branch is active within the local community and the Committee organises a wide range of regular activities to support health and wellbeing, as well as carer support groups, meetings with guest speakers, and lunches and a drop-in café.

We support research through our Edinburgh Research Interest Group (ERIG). Our main assistance is in running a number of mind and body activities such as art, pilates, yoga, Nordic walking, singing, table tennis, to name but a few.

The Branch is run by a committee with help from other volunteers. We keep people informed through newsletters, emails, postal mailings, and the Branch website- edinburghparkinsons.org, which provides the most up-to-date information.

About the vacancy

The vacancy has arisen due to the upcoming retirement of our present CA treasurer. The position is voluntary, although reasonable out-of-pocket expenses will be reimbursed.
The Treasurer will require to prepare for the committee a monthly bank reconciliation, together with quarterly accounts, and annual financial records to update Parkinson's UK in London. They will liaise with our Independent Examiner to have the accounts certified at the year end.
They will also maintain the cashbook and be responsible for the regular payment of suppliers of services.

Volunteering as Treasurer, you would have the opportunity to:
-Do  something meaningful for people affected by Parkinson's and their families/friends within the Edinburgh and Lothian area.
-Meet new people and make new friends, both in the Branch and in the local community.
-Make a valuable contribution to the success of the branch.

Induction training and ongoing support will be provided by the Parkinson's Volunteer Coordinator, the Chair and Committee members.

Time commitment

This could be around 2 days a month.

We currently have 10 committee meetings a year, with the occasional ad hoc meeting.

How to Apply

For more information please contact our Chair, Stephen Brannan

• Employer: MCR Pathways
• Contact: Melodie Crumlin, 0141 2210200
• Location: Glasgow
• Closing date for applications: 26/09/2024
• Apply

About the Employer

MCR Pathways is a multi-award winning charity. Our purpose is to ensure that noyoung person should be trapped in trauma alone. Established in 2007, we offer astructured and personalised relationship support programme for vulnerable youngpeople including those who have been in care or on the edge of the care system,young carers, asylum seekers and those who have suffered significant familybereavement or disruption at home.Our vision is that young people who are care-experienced or experiencingdisadvantage should have equality in education and skills outcomes, careeropportunities and life chances. Our mission is to provide school-based mentoringand talent taster (MCR's work experience programme) opportunities for youngpeople to discover, develop and use their talents through education, learning andexperience. We are grounded in the belief that every young person should have thesame opportunities and life chances, irrespective of their background.

About the role

This is an incredible opportunity to make a difference with MCR, build on your existing skills and potentially discover new ones. The most important attributes trustees joining us should have include: a willingness to ask questions, sharing our values of Respect, Person-Centred practice, Integrity and Communication and a guaranteed time commitment to the role. If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.

You will work closely with board colleagues through quarterly board meetings, and working groups and provide support and constructive challenge to the Chief Executive, Sharon McIntyre and her senior team. With a track record of identifying and mitigating risk, you will protect and promote the charity's excellent reputation, and represent us at external events and with key stakeholders.

Time commitment

Terms of Appointment:
Trustees attend 4 meetings per year which take place quarterly, plus one AGM
MCR Pathways holds a register of interests, which will be updated annually. Trustees are asked to provide
an update of any new interests to the Chief Executive Officer, so the register is always up to date.
Trustees should aim for full attendance at board and committee meetings, unless there are exceptional
circumstances.

How to apply
Please send a copy of your CV, together with a short letter of interest (one side A4) outlining:
- Why you fulfil the person specification
-The nature of your experience in the private, public, and/or third sector
- The nature of your experience and understanding of the needs, issues and opportunities for a charity
such as MCR Pathways
- What you think your major contributions to MCR Pathways would be
- A declaration that you are not disqualified from becoming a Trustee
- A list of any Directorships or Trusteeships that you currently hold.
- Full contact details (name, job title, organisation, phone and email) for two referees.
- Please note we will not take up references without your prior permission.
Please apply by email to MCR's Deputy CEO melodie.crumlin@mcrpathways.org with the title Trustee
Application Confidential in the email header. Your application will be acknowledged and treated with
strictest confidence.

• Employer: Jean Armour Burns Trust  (JABT)
• Contact: Robert L Stevenson, 07836 630604
• Location: Glasgow
• No closing date
• Apply now

About the Employer

The Jean Armour Burns Trust was formed when the Jean Armour Burns Houses Ltd was wound up and its assets sold to East Ayrshire Council.

When the Trust was formed the Directors of the Houses were appointed as Trustees.

The purpose of the Trust is to stimulate the public interest in the Scots tongue and support and promote the teaching of the works of Robert Burns in Scotland.

About the Vacancy

We are the JABT and are seeking a person with accounting experience to join our small team and give their time freely.

If you are approaching the time of life when you (are about to or have just left your 9 to 5) and would like to step back from the rat race and offer (and devote) some of your precious time to working with our Trustees (Treasurer) on our quarterly and annual accounts, Perhaps, if you are inclined (one day) taking on that mantle

So there you have it, we are a small charitable trust who fund projects for Robert Burns Clubs work with groups in their communities and fund projects for children with special needs through working with School teachers in A.S.N. Departments in Schools.

Expressions of interest

Pleases contact Robert L Stevenson

• Employer: The Ecology Centre
• Contact: Owen Black, 07415064870
• Location: Kinghorn, Fife/Remote
• Closing date for applications: 30/09/2024
• Apply Now

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About the employer

The Ecology Centre's vision is to connect people and nature for the sustainable wellbeing of both. We aim to provide a welcoming, safe and green space for communities to connect with each other and celebrate the joy of nature. We foster connections between people and the environment through environmental education for all and provide benefit to community, health and wellbeing.

About the vacancy

We are looking for an individual who shares our values and who brings suitable commercial acumen and leadership skills to drive strategic growth and effective governance. As Chair of the Board of Trustees, you will play a critical role in designing and overseeing the strategic direction of our charity in collaboration with the Board of Trustees and General Manager. You will act as Chair to a close-knit, committed Board of Trustees, ensuring robust financial oversight, governance and innovation. We are looking for an individual who can help to bring our mission and vision to life and who can oversee the effective commercial management of the charity. Proven leadership experience within the charity sector is preferred but we are open to hearing from any individuals who can bring a proven track-record and understanding of leadership and financial management and who fits our values.

Time Commitment

3-5 hours per week

Apply

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and look forward to receiving your application. Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and reasons for applying to Owen Black (owen.black@2050.scot). Applicants will be invited to attend an initial conversation with a member of the Board of Trustees in order to assess personality fit and values alignments and, if successful, will be invited to present a vision for the charity to all Board members ahead of a final decision. If you would like to discuss the role in advance of applying, please get in touch with Owen Black. We also encourage applicants to look at our website and Facebook page, which will tell you about what we're up to on a daily basis.

• Employer: Glasgow City Council
• Contact: Jillian Campbell, 01412874247
• Location: Glasgow
• Closing date for applications: 30/11/2024

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About the employer

Glasgow City Council is Scotland's largest local authority with a gross revenue budget of over £3 billion.  
Glasgow City Council is the main provider of services to the city's population of 622,820 residents and those who visit, work and do business in the city. The Council's resources are focused on the provision of Education, Social Work and other services, as well as supporting investment in the city's infrastructure.

The Finance and Audit Scrutiny Committee is responsible for: monitoring the financial performance of the Council, its Trading Operations and Arms Length External Organisations; money allocated to it by the Glasgow City Integration Joint Board; the performance of audit and inspection within the Council; and for promoting the observance by Councillors of high standards of conduct.
The full terms of reference for the Committee is available - https://onlineservices.glasgow.gov.uk/councillorsandcommittees/ViewSelectedTerms.asp?c=P62AFQDNDXNTUTDNUT

Glasgow City Council Committees, including the Finance and Audit Scrutiny Committee, are live streamed and recorded for future viewings.  Recordings of previous meetings are available at -  https://glasgow.public-i.tv/core/portal/webcasts

About the vacancy

We are looking to appoint up to two independent members to our Finance and Audit Scrutiny  Committee, to take up office on 1 January 2025; this is an additional appointment to the Committee which will then consist of 14 Elected Members and up to two independent members. The overall time commitment is likely to be around 10-12 days a year.
On this occasion, we are seeking to appoint individuals with recent and relevant finance/audit and/or governance experience (for example it would suit a qualified or retired accountant).  Experience and understanding of local government would also be desirable as would previous experience as a committee member.

There is no payment for this role, although reasonable expenses will be paid.

Time commitment

The overall time commitment is likely to be around 10-12 days a year.

The Finance and Audit Scrutiny Committee meetings take place in person on a Wednesday afternoon, every 4 weeks, excluding a recess over the summer (there is a hybrid option to join meetings).  Meeting dates between November 2024 and December 2025 are detailed below for ease. Please be aware that successful candidates will be expected to attend all of the stated dates.  

-20th November 2024
-29th January 2025
-26th February 2025
-26th March 2025
-23 April 2025
-21st May 2025
-18th June 2025
-20th August 2025
-17th September 2025
-22nd October 2025
-19th November 2025

Apply

Applications should be sent to:
Duncan Black, Head of Audit and Inspection at duncan.black@glasgow.gov.uk
and
Jillian Campbell, Chief Auditor, at jillian.campbell@glasgow.gov.uk

Noting your interest and providing a copy of your CV.

• Employer: Borders Community Action
• Contact:Juliana@borderscommunityaction.org.uk
• Location: Anywhere
• Closing date for applications: Ongoing
• Apply now

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About the employer

Borders Community Action (Borders Third Sector Interface - TSI) is one of a network of 32 TSIs operating in Scotland, with one for each local authority area. Formed by the Scottish Government, TSIs aid the development of voluntary and community organisations, social enterprises, and volunteering.

Scotland's network of Third Sector Interfaces was established in 2011. Funded by the Scottish Government, TSIs aid the development of voluntary and community organisations, social enterprises, and volunteering. TSIs provide a vital link between the third sector and community planning. The newly formed Company of the Borders TSI is seeking an interim Independent Chair.

About the vacancy

To maintain effective governance of the organisations affairs, ensuring its financial viability and ensuring that proper processes and procedures exist for assuring all financial records, decisions and delegations are maintained.

Key responsibilities:

1. Strategic

• To assist and advise in the formation of Borders Community Action strategy with particular regard to ensuring that the Charity has the resources to deliver the strategy.

2. Financial

• To ensure that the Board receives appropriate budgetary and financial information on Borders Community Action activities, including Annual Accounts.
• To ensure that all accounts are prepared and disclosed in the form required by funders and the relevant statutory bodies.
• To recommend to the Board appropriate accounting procedures, controls and policies consistent with the scheme of delegation.
• To oversee the appointment of auditors and review on a regular basis.
• To work in close partnership with the Chief Executive Officer in executing their responsibilities and achieving their goals.

3. Assets and Investments

• To ensure that Borders Community Action has an appropriate investment policy.
• To ensure that Borders Community Action monitors the performance of its investments and to set an appropriate reserves policy.
• To ensure that all equipment and assets are adequately maintained and accounted for.

4. Governance

• To ensure that the Board is aware of its financial duties and responsibilities and the need to comply with all legislation.
• To ensure that all financial policies, procedures and the appointment of external financial advisors are reviewed on a regular basis.
• To ensure that the Board’s scheme of delegation is reviewed on a regular basis.
• To act as Chair of the Finance and Governance sub-committee of the Board.

To assist the Vice Chair in the annual appraisal of the Chair, having consulted with other trustees and executives of Borders Community Action.

General responsibilites of a Trustee

In addition to the responsibilities outlined above, the Treasurer as a Trustee has the following general responsibilities:

• Contribute actively to the Board of Trustees’ role in giving strategic direction to the charity, setting overall strategy and policy, setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets;
• Ensure the financial stability of the organisation and the proper investment of Borders Community Action funds;
• Ensure Borders Community Action applies its resources exclusively in pursuing its objectives;
• Ensure the effective and efficient administration of the Borders Community Action;
• Safeguard the good name and values of the Charity;
• Declare any conflict of interest while carrying out the duties of a Trustee;
• Be collectively responsible for the actions of the Charity and other Trustees;
• Participate in other tasks as arise from time to time, such as interviewing new staff, and helping with fundraising;
• Attend meetings and subcommittee meetings as appropriate and read papers in preparation for the meeting;
• Keep informed about the activities of the charity and wider issues which affect its work.

In addition to the duties of all Trustees, each Trustee should use any specific skills, knowledge or experience they have to help the Board of Trustees reach sound decisions. This will involve scrutinising Board papers, leading discussions, focusing on key issues, and providing advice and guidance requested by the Board on new initiatives, or other issues, to the area of Borders Community Action work in which the Trustee has special expertise.

Time commitment

The Board meets every two months and the Treasurer will be expected to review and comment on  finance papers prior to distribution to the board members.

Apply

To apply, please email:

Juliana Amaral, CEO of Borders Community Action

• Employer: Avenue
• Contact: Taf Powell
• Location: Aberdeen
• Closing date for applications: Ongoing
• Apply now

About the Employer

Avenue is a charity, based in Aberdeen  that provides support to families and individuals across the North East of Scotland, with a focus on relationships, wellbeing and children.

Avenue supports children’s rights. We believe that children have a right to a family, as well as a right to have a voice in the decisions that affect their lives.

We believe that everybody has individual needs and that, wherever possible, interventions should be tailored to those needs.

We recognise that families come in many different forms, shapes and sizes, and are committed to helping all family members to sustain healthy relationships with each other and their children.

About the Vacancy

The Board of Avenue  is seeking a professional in the area of finance, business or accounting who has the skills to monitor the financial position of the charity and provide reliable advice in terms of financial risk, business strategy and enterprise developments going forward.

Key responsibilities

• To ensure that the finances of the organisation are properly handled in accordance with the organisation’s objectives.
• To ensure that the organisation has practicable written financial procedures that are adhered to in practice.
• To help shape the overall financial direction and development of Avenue  through good governance and clear strategic planning.
• To assist the chair to engage with Trustees in achieving the objectives of the strategic planand participate in Board project subgroups as required..
• To monitor the adequacy of financial recording and controls  in use by the CEO and staff and to see that the CEO has the accounts indepently audited or examined by a competent person.
• To make brief reports for the Trustees board meetings and to present the year-end Financial Report at the Annual General Meeting to Trustees.
• To support the CEO in financial planning and production of  budgets. In cooperation with the CEO and chair, monitor performance against budgets and assist in determining any necessary remedial actions.

Experience and Capabilities

• Have experience working in a finance-based role as an accountant, financial controller, financial director or similar
• Be qualified or part qualified in relevant professional requirements
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

In addition to the above it will be desirable to have or acquire:

• A working knowledge of the Scottish Governance Code for the third sector, relevant statutory provisions and good governance structures
• An understanding of the financial challenges to viability confronting charities
• A working knowledge of Avenue’s systems and Articles of Association

Time commitment

• Meeting usually 3 times a year plus the AGM.
• Preparing papers for the Trustees to be issued two weeks before the meeting.
• Acting as member of ad hoc sub-committees
• Meeting with the chair and CEO prior to the Trustee meetings and once financial papers are completed for a review and short discussion.
• Giving, under normal conditions, around 3-4 hours per month to Avenue
• This is a voluntary position

Expressions of interest

To apply, please email your CV and a brief covering letter to Avenue’s chair, Taf Powell (taf.powell@avenue-info.com). Similarly, if you would like a conversation about the role before applying then please contact Taf Powell.

There is more information on our website about Avenue and our work: https://avenuecharity.org/

• Employer: Tiphereth, Camphill Scotland
• Contact: Ian Herok (Vice Chair), 07801137803
• Location: Colinton area
• Closing date for applications: Ongoing
• Apply now

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About the employer

Tiphereth is Camphill community based in Colinton, Edinburgh.
The community provides residential care homes, supported living tenancies and day care placements for adults with learning disabilities and autism. We also operate a range of social enterprises which support the community.

About the vacancy

We are looking for a Trustee with experience and qualifications in financial management and monitoring to join the Board. There is also the opportunity for the new Trustee to engage with the Board and operational management in the wider aspects of strategic development and other Board business.

Time commitment

Six Board meetings per annum plus as convenor of a financial sub committee 3 meetings of around two hours. The Trustee Board usually commences at 10.00 am until 3.00 pm.
Trustees are welcome and recommended to spend time visiting the various activities provided by the community at their leisure.

Apply

Contact above mentioned Ian Herok for an initial chat and subsequent meet with the Nominations committee. Provide CV.

Employer: Social Bite
Contact: Andrew Cubie
Location: Edinburgh

About the Employer

Social Bite are a movement to end homelessness.

As a charity and social business, our vision is a society where no one should have to be homeless. We provide homes, jobs, food and support to empower people to transform their own lives.

We began as a small sandwich shop in Edinburgh in 2012, offering jobs and free food to people affected by homelessness. We’re now expanding our projects across the UK, on a collaborative mission to end homelessness.
We help people break the cycle of homelessness through innovative supported employment and housing solutions and give out over 200,000 items of free food year-round through our coffee shops and community networks.

We build lasting relationships, as we believe that through positive connections people can transform their lives. We use food, homes, and jobs as tools of engagement that can enable everyone to reach their potential.  Our national and global campaigns have shifted the cultural dial on homelessness and our work has been championed by multiple celebrities and public figures.

Our social impact projects include Social Bite Villages and Jobs First.  Our social business includes coffee shops in Edinburgh, Aberdeen, London and Glasgow.  Our flagship campaigns include the Festival of Kindness, our Christmas appeal aiming to distribute 300,000+ Christmas meals, food packs, gifts and essentials to people who are homeless and vulnerable across the UK each winter – featuring Tree of Kindness installations throughout December in the city centres of London, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen and Dundee.

About the Vacancy

Social Bite is a Scottish based charity on a mission to end homelessness and we need more Trustees to help continue, and elevate our Mission, Vision and Values.

The responsibilities of trustees are outlined in charity legislation, but essentially, your role will be to guide the charity into the future, helping to develop and maintain the effective and efficient running of the organisation.

We believe that Trustees with different backgrounds and experiences are more likely to encourage debate and to make better decisions. We are looking for people who will be passionate supporters of our mission, whose lived experience can help shape the impact of our programmes and improve how we engage with our beneficiaries.

As a Social Bite Trustee, we will ask you to initially to commit to attending 6 Board meetings per year, but with the expectation that this will reduce to 4. Where possible we aim to hold these meetings in our Head Office, currently situated at 1 Leith Walk in Edinburgh. In addition, involvement in the Committee structures of the charity would be expected as well as attendance on occasion to social organisation wide events. It is anticipated that full Trustee involvement would typically take up 8 -10 days per year.

Whilst we would encourage all Trustees to actively involve themselves in the Scran and Supper services we understand that time is precious and it will up to you on an individual basis on how much more you choose to get involved with Social Bite.

If you were to join us as a Social Bite Trustee, we would provide a great introduction and training to ensure you are the best trustee for Social Bite. We anticipate that this induction day will take at least one full day.

Time commitment

It is anticipated that full Trustee involvement would typically take up 8 -10 days per year.

How to apply

If you are interested in becoming a Trustee of Social Bite, please get in touch with Andrew Cubie at Andrew@cubie-edinburgh.com

• Employer: Sacro
• Contact: Douglas Adam at Livingston James
• Location: Edinburgh
• Closing date for applications: Ongoing

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About the employer

Sacro is a Scottish community justice organisation that works to deliver life-changing services that empower people, give hope and protection, and help to build safe communities. For over 50 years we have supported people at all stages in the justice system in Scotland, helping them to find paths to positive change.

Our aim is to provide people with hope, empowerment and protection, resulting in safer communities.

About the vacancy

At present society is facing a number of challenges which create pressures that can lead to people becoming involved in the criminal justice system.  It is imperative that Sacro continues to thrive as the support we provide has never been more needed. Should you choose to become a member of our Board, you will have the opportunity to dedicate your time, skills, and experience to empowering people, giving hope and protection, and helping to build safer communities.

We are committed to inclusivity and encouraging diversity of thought, background and experience. We are looking to recruit 3 new board members who will ensure the effective governance of Sacro as a charity so that it meets its legal obligations, manages risks, and grows and develops its vital range of services. As a board, we bring diverse skills, experiences, and styles, but we all share a commitment to the values, aims and goals of Sacro. We believe that everyone has the right to the opportunity for positive change and we do not judge.

Previous board experience is not a pre-requisite, and we welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds who bring relevant experience, including lived experience and a passion to make a lasting difference. Our new board members should be committed to our mission and organisational values and bring one or more of the following areas of expertise:

• Accountancy or strategic financial management experience
• Knowledge of the justice sector or involvement in working with people in crisis (e.g. homelessness, domestic abuse sectors) in Scotland
• Business Development / Income diversification
• Public Affairs, Public Relations and/or external communication
• Front-line service development and delivery

If you join us, we strongly believe that Sacro will benefit, you will benefit and most importantly the people who use our services will benefit.


Time commitment

1 day per month is the estimated time commitment.

Apply

To learn more about this unique opportunity to make a positive difference in people’s lives please contact Douglas Adam at Livingston James, our retained recruitment advisors, via douglasadam@livingstonjames.com

• Employer: RedSTART Educate
• Contact: Claire Fraser-Lim, Education Engagement Manager
• Location: Bristol, London, the northeast of England, Scotland, & Suffolk
• Closing date for applications: Ongoing

About the Employer

RedSTART Educate is a charity delivering pioneering financial education to primary school children in England and Scotland.

The charity delivers face to face workshops and activities using game play to help children understand a range of vital financial concepts such as: risk and reward, rewards from working hard, interest and saving, using a bank and financial scams.

RedSTART is partnering with schools in locations across England and Scotland to improve social mobility through an approach which is:

• Targeted towards disadvantaged cohorts of children in each year of their primary education
• Impactful through making a real difference to financial outcomes and the wellbeing of the children when they reach adulthood, their families and communities
• Measurable by demonstrating the long-term, quantifiable benefits of financial education to policymakers

RedSTART sees the same children from Reception to Year 6 (in England) or Primary 1 to Primary 7 (in Scotland) and provides accredited resources to each primary year group.

About the Vacancy

RedSTART has vacancies for lead facilitators and support facilitators to deliver financial education workshops as part of a team. Training will be provided and there is scope for support facilitators to progress to become lead facilitators.

Support Facilitator: minimal training, DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check, or a PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) Disclosure check required depending on legal jurisdiction, & online safeguarding course (30 minutes).

Lead Facilitator- all the above and additional two hour in person training course, observation and co-leading a minimum of two workshops before becoming ‘accredited’.

There are vacancies in the following locations:

• Edinburgh and the Scottish Borders
• London
• Northeast of England (Newcastle, Durham, Sunderland)
• Southwest of England (Bath, Bristol, Weston-super-Mare)
• Suffolk (Lowestoft, Ipswich, Norwich)

Training is expected to take begin in September continuing throughout the academic year with the delivery of workshops to take place in November and beyond.

Time commitment

For lead volunteers, RedSTART is seeking a minimum four half days per year for three years during term time.

For support volunteers, RedSTART is seeking a minimum one half day per year for three years during term time.

*This is in addition to the training required for each facilitator role as listed above

How to apply or find out more

Please email redstart@redstarteducate.org for more information or to volunteer.