Chair of the Board of Trustees

The Pyramid seeks an experienced and committed Chair to work with the Board and Chief Officer to steer strategy and development, whilst ensuring the long-term future of The Pyramid at Anderston.

Candidates must have previous board/governance experience, strong communication and committee skills, knowledge of the third sector, and the ability to effectively manage the Board.

It is an exciting time to join us and contribute to the community we serve. This is a significant and demanding role, which we hope will also be enjoyable and rewarding. The role is voluntary, we reimburse reasonable expenses, such as travel and childcare costs.

More information is on our website thepyramid.scot/join-us/work-with-us

Full details can be found here thepyramid.scot/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Chair-Recruitment-2024-3.pdf.

If you’re interested and want to find out more, please contact ailsa@thepyramid.scot

Trustees

The Pyramid invites people with skills and/or experience to apply to join our Board. We are particularly interested in those with prior Board/Governance experience, and/or professional experience, ideally with knowledge of the third sector in Scotland. We provide induction, training and support. The roles are voluntary and we reimburse expenses, such as travel and childcare costs.

If you’re interested, please contact ailsa@thepyramid.scot

HMS Unicorn & The Unicorn Preservation Society for succession planning and growth is seeking several quality trustees

Background

The Unicorn Preservation Society, known as UPS, is an exceptional charity responsible for a unique and precious 200-year-old heritage asset: HMS Unicorn.

The Society is in one of the most exciting phases in the history of the ship readying it for migration to a sustainable, secure berth. UPS has raised c£1m funding various preliminary works and investigations. These preliminary works and investigations were essential to develop the evidence needed for applications for major funding that will ultimately see the ship as an integral part of Dundee’s exciting water-front development.

During 2023, the Society was awarded major funding of more than £1m to undertake hull significant strengthening work as a precursor to being moved into her new home.

Who we are looking for

We are seeking a new Trustee to become our Chair elect. There are four essential duties:

• Provide leadership, be an effective strategist and a good networker;

• Promote the Society effectively to all stakeholders and prospective stakeholders;

• Ensure that the Board operates effectively; and

• Promote good standards of governance inside and outside the “boardroom”.

We are also seeking up to 3 further Trustees. Applicants for the role of trustee with experience in the following areas will be prioritised:

o Finance, project finance or financial services;

o Architecture, large scale projects, regeneration or engineering; and

o Entrepreneur, experienced and connected business person.

We would like applicants to:

• Empathise with the vision, mission and aims of the organisation;

• Demonstrate a willingness and ability to devote the necessary time and effort;

• Have experience of exercising sound and independent judgement;

• Be able to think and apply knowledge creatively and strategically;

• Keep themselves and the charity mission-focused;

• Be able to analyse and evaluate information and other evidence in the execution of their duties.

Time commitment and remuneration

Trustees are not remunerated. In 2024, the Board of trustees plans to meet four times in the year with an additional awayday (in person). In addition, trustees will be asked to join at least one of the Board Committees with a similar time commitment.

Museums Galleries Scotland (MGS) is the National Development Body for Scotland’s museums and galleries. We support museums and galleries throughout Scotland , through strategic investment, workforce development, advice, and advocacy.

We are currently looking for a new Chair with substantial experience of charity governance and experience of working with the Scottish Government. The ideal candidate will act as a passionate advocate for Scotland’s museums and galleries and lead our Board in supporting MGS to effectively develop and champion Scotland’s museums and galleries sector. The role involves leading the Board in its responsibilities in setting the strategic direction of the organisation and ensuring it is financially and operationally robust. The Chair works closely with the CEO and supports her and MGS staff in applying its resources responsibly in pursuit of MGS’ objectives.

We would like to hear from candidates who have a track record of leadership, operating at board level in the public, or voluntary sectors. Candidates should have strong corporate governance experience, including charity governance, with an understanding of the Scottish political environment and experience engaging with government. Candidates should also have a commitment and appreciation of the importance of museums and galleries as integral institutions of Scotland’s cultural sector.

For further information on the role including more about MGS, key responsibilities and person specification please download the candidate information pack.

This post is unremunerated and reasonable expenses are reimbursed.

Initial three-year term with option to extend for a further three years.

See the role on our website.

Barnardo's Highland are developing a new partnership service with the Highland Council, supporting care experienced children and young people with additional needs.

This is a new service within Highland which will look at the individual needs of children and young people and develop bespoke residential care packages using a right based, trauma informed approach working with the whole family around the child.

The team working with the children will enrich their lives through care, support and activities which will be aimed at raising self-esteem, promoting a sense of mastery, and enabling the children to access experiences that are individually tailored to their interests and nurture their talents. The team will work with the wider partnership to ensure that Educational and Health needs are met.

We are looking to appoint a Team Manager to join this service and who has the below experience.

• Excellent communication skills, verbally and written.
• Experience in working with Children with additional and complex needs.
• Experience working in a supervisory role.
• Experience of Leading and Managing Care Services.
• Ability to demonstrate a strong understanding of child protection, safeguarding and working with vulnerable children.
• The post holder must have an excellent working knowledge of Children in Care and Care Experienced Young People.
• Experience of chairing meetings, working in partnership with other agencies and staff supervision / coaching / mentoring is essential.
• Use of IT is significant and candidates must be able to use and maintain client record systems.

Some of the Key Responsibilities include:

• Providing a ‘duty' management role to the service, offering information, advice and support with operational day-to-day running of the service.
• Ensuring consistent use of policies, procedures and processes.
• Attending appropriately to the physical and emotional needs of children and young people, including health and safety aspects of equipment, environment and activities in consultation with Children's Services Manager.
• To establish fair, respectful, trusting, supportive and constructive relationships with parents and children, communicating sensitively and effectively

The post holder must have the Qualifications relevant to meet the requirement of the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) and hold the Registration for the Care Inspectorate, or be willing to work towards this.