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3 months ago

Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Scotland's Towns Partnership Full time

Scotland's Towns Partnership (STP) is seeking new Board directors to help to maintain the organisation's track recordof sound strategic, operational and financial management.

This is an exciting and prestigious position that requires interest in the future of Scotland's towns and places. Weare looking for committed people who wish to build on the organisation's success in developing its membershipand strategic partnerships, and supporting the focus for the future of towns.

For over twelve years, STP has developed a trusted reputation for our role as a hub for:

  • Relevant news & resources, knowledge and good practice;
  • Supporting learning and community throughour events;
  • Influencing and sharing policies that impact towns;
  • Raising the profile of Scottishtowns — for example through our Scotland Loves Local campaign which encourages all those who live in Scotland tothink local first and support their high streets and local businesses.
  • Fostering the development andcontinued success of Improvement Districts across Scotland.

We are looking to strengthen the Board of Directors and wish to attract members with a wide range of skills,knowledge and expertise that reflect the holistic nature of towns, combined with skills required for goodmanagement of the organisation. We would particularly welcome applicants with a background in finance or HRand/or from sectors such as investments, health and wellbeing, digital, and the private sector.

Terms

STP is a company limited by guarantee.

This is an unremunerated voluntary role. Directors are subject to re-election every three years.

The time commitment involves Board meetings on a quarterly basis; and attending the Annual General Meeting.

The Board works closely with the STP support team's delivery of STP activities and priorities.

Closing Date for applications: 5pm on Friday, 28th June.

Interviews will be scheduled around the end of July or first week in August.

The post formally commences, 11th September, with successful applicants being invited to join the Board meeting andAnnual General meeting on this day.

The Edinburgh Local Employability Partnership (ELEP) brings together key stakeholders in Edinburgh to manage theemployability landscape and identify priorities and manage challenges and make best use of our collectiveresources.

The Edinburgh Local Employability Partnership (ELEP) consists of senior stakeholders from the key organisations inthe city: The City of Edinburgh Council, Edinburgh College, University of Edinburgh, EVOC, Department of Workand Pensions, NHS Lothian, Chamber of Commerce, and the Joined up for Jobs Forum. It also has widerinfrastructure for operational support and commissioning of services.

To support the Edinburgh Local Employability Partnership (ELEP) in wider horizon scanning and to stimulate andfacilitate discussions, we are seeking an independent Chair for the first time to lead up to four meetings perannum to help guide and challenge our approach and enable ambitious conversations to take place.

The role of Chair will be fully supported by the facilitating organisation, Capital City Partnership, with allsecretariat functions provided, an induction to understand the sector role and responsibilities, and on-goingsupport as required. The role is a leadership one and not administrative.

The desirable qualities and experience we're looking for in our new Chair are:

  • Experience of senior stakeholder engagement
  • Experience of public speaking to a senior levelaudience
  • Excellent leadership, partnership, and relationship skills
  • Understanding of therecruitment challenges facing employers
  • Awareness of barriers jobseekers face seeking employment (thoughsupport in this will be given as part of an induction and on-going relationship)
  • Some knowledge orexperience of the poverty, employability, or skills sector
  • Chairing quarterly ELEP meetings, which run to approximately two hours in person
  • Representing the ELEPpriorities and concerns across stakeholders and influencers
  • Attending bi-monthly online briefingsessions with Capital City Partnership on core work and progress of actions
  • Liasing with Capital CityPartnership on promoting good governance amongst the ELEP and reaching consensus around priorities

The Chair role will be for a term of two years. This role is unpaid but out of pocket expenses will bereimbursed.

Relationships Scotland is the largest provider of family and relationship support in the country. We offerrelationship counselling, family mediation and child contact centres through a network of 21 Member Servicesacross Scotland. Around 18,000 people receive a face-to-face service each year.

We are looking to appoint a new treasurer to join our Board. The treasurer will be responsible for overseeingfinancial matters on behalf of our Board and will be responsible for ensuring that the organisation has robustfinancial processes to ensure it meets its legal and constitutional requirements. While we encourage and welcomeapplicants of all backgrounds, we are keen to hear from candidates that have experience of charity financialmanagement or are chartered in a suitable accountancy field.

This role would include four board meetings a year (currently a mix of in person and online), along with four onlineOffice Bearer meetings each year, and our AGM.

We want our Board to reflect the diversity of the modern communities we work with, and value the benefits of havingdifferent experience and points of view on our Board. We particularly welcome applications from people livingwith a disability or long-term health condition, LGBTQ+ people, younger people and those from ethnic minoritycommunities.

EMMS International is Scotland's oldest international healthcare charity. We work in India, Malawi, Nepal,Rwanda, Scotland, and Zambia. We maintain the highest standards in all our work, and our donors include the UKGovernment, generous philanthropists, trusts, foundations, and many general individuals.

Our Board has 8 trustees, and seeks an 9th, to be Chair. The Board meets quarterly, and the Chair agrees the Agendawith the CEO, chairs Board meetings, may be a member of our Finance, Audit and Investment Committee, andline-manages the CEO.

Venture Trust works with people experiencing complex life circumstances. Through our work, we provide the opportunityfor people to recognise their confidence, motivation and core life skills that they need to make positivechanges in their lives.

We have an exciting opportunity for a new Progressions Worker to join our Aberdeen, Dundee and Fife locality team andbe based in Fife, working with parents in local greenspaces, delivering a 7-week program with a strongenvironmental focus. You'll help participants learn about their environment, engage in positive climateaction, explore what a Just Transition means for them, develop key employability skills, and become moreinvolved in their local community.

Our Progressions Workers:

  • Build meaningful relationships: Excellent interpersonal skills to connect with a diverse range ofindividuals.
  • Understand complex needs: Experience working with people who have lived experience oftrauma, the justice system, mental health conditions, addictions, and neurodiversity.
  • Collaboratelocally: Develop relationships with community-based partners and stakeholders for effective projectdelivery.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver engaging content: Provide high-quality, tailored employability content to Venture Trustclients.
  • Innovate in outdoor activities: Design and deliver engaging environmental activities, both ingroups and one-on-one, tailored to client needs.
  • Manage referrals: Develop and manage referral networksto ensure efficient recruitment for our programs.
  • Foster partnerships: Maintain strong relationshipswith delivery and referral partners for seamless service delivery.
  • Provide support: Offer ongoingpastoral support to remove barriers to employment and facilitate employability opportunities.
  • Leadprograms: Plan and lead employability programs and progression opportunities for participants.
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