The National Library of Scotland Foundation (“Foundation”) exists to support and advance the charitable purposes of the National Library of Scotland (“Library”). These include the advancement of arts, heritage and culture and the advancement of education for all by making grants and providing financial support for projects and activities that enable the Library to share information, knowledge and experiences with a diverse audience.

The Board comprises up to seven Trustees; presently there are six trustees. This recruitment process aims to recruit a Trustee with skills and experience in Finance and/or the Charity Sector. The role of the Trustee is non salaried.

Included within the Board are Trustees nominated by the Library; to maintain independence from the Library the number of these Trustees must always be in the minority, presently there are two Library-nominated Trustees.

We do not expect any single Board member to have all the necessary skills and experience. The Board works as a team, including members with complementary skills and backgrounds. In addition, we embrace the power of diversity in appointing new Board members. We want the most able individuals in our society to serve on our Board. A schedule of skills, personal qualities and attributes of Trustees is in the Recruitment Pack below.