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We are seeking a Trustee to join the General Nursing Council for Scotland (Education) Fund 1983 and Margaret Callum Rodger Midwifery Award Board of Trustees.

This charitable fund was set up in 1983 from proceeds of the sale of the former National Board of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Visiting for Scotland (NBS) property assets. Since September 1992, the Fund has been augmented by the Margaret Callum Rodger Midwifery Award, which guarantees that at least one recipient annually will be a midwife. The Fund’s Trustees’ Group sit within NHS Education for Scotland (NES) to ensure the funds are utilised as a resource for Nursing and Midwifery Council registered nurses and midwives working in different care areas in Scotland for the purpose of gaining knowledge and education to support their practice and thus enhance patient care. The Fund is available for awards to support educational development opportunities e.g. courses, study days, conferences; small scale projects (research and non-research); and study tours.

As a Trustee you would be involved in contributing to setting criteria for the awards and investments of funds, monitoring uptake of the awards and associated expenditure, and providing oversight and guidance to the GNC fund disbursement group which is part of the management arrangements for the administration of the fund.

Expertise and experience of financial and investment management and good governance are a core capability required to augment and complement the current Board of Trustees experience and this vacancy has arisen as the current Trustee, who provides the financial/investment oversight and insight, is stepping down.

Time Commitment

The Board of Trustees meets 3 times a year and the meetings take place in Edinburgh. The position is voluntary but reasonable expenses will be paid.

We are seeking to appoint a new Chair of the Board of Directors. The Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society is both a registered charity and a registered company and benefits from the strategic leadership of a board that comprises up to 17 individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences, three quarters of whom are elected from the Society’s membership. This represents a unique opportunity for an exceptional individual to guide the organisation that supports the world’s greatest platform for freedom of expression.

The Fringe Society is committed to ensuring the Fringe is open, accessible, diverse, equitable, inclusive and affordable for everyone. We are encouraging people from all backgrounds to apply as we really want the Fringe Society – and the wider Fringe – to reflect these values.

Basis of appointment

The Chair of the Board is appointed by the board of directors, on the recommendation of the appointments committee. Appointment will be made at the Fringe Society’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) in August 2020, for an initial period of four years. The current Chair is Professor Sir Timothy O’Shea, who has chaired the organisation since 2012.

The role

The Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society is a registered charity and is governed by its constitution and the board of directors. All potential directors should read the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) guidance on being a trustee – this sets out the legal duties of a charity director in Scotland. The guidance from OSCR provides clear and detailed insight into the liabilities, responsibilities and best practice for all charity directors.

Roles and responsibilities

It is the responsibility of all Fringe Society directors to:

• Ensure the mission statement of the Fringe Society is upheld.
• Establish the strategic vision of the Fringe Society.
• Set the medium and long-term strategy and structure of the Fringe Society.
• Appoint the Chief Executive of the Fringe Society.
• Effectively delegate operation of the Fringe Society to the executive.
• Exercise financial accountability to stakeholders and constituents.
• Exercise accountability for the actions of the Fringe Society to the public.
• Uphold the core values of the Fringe Society and reflect the Fringe in a positive way.
• Advocate for the Fringe Society and the Fringe in an impartial manner on a local, national and international platform.

Please see our website for more details: edfringe.com/learn/jobs/413

About the Grassmarket Mission

Established in 1886 our main mission is to address problems of social exclusion as a consequence of poverty, hunger, loneliness and homelesness. We do so on a non-denominational basis to advance citizenship and community development.

To facilitate this, we offer grant assistance to organisations that meet these principles, primarily within the local community. In 2009, in conjunction with Greyfriars Kirk, The Mission jointly set up and funded the Grassmarket Community Project and that close relationship continues today.

The Mission now seeks two new trustees to join the current Board of six members. The role of Honorary Secretary will become vacant in March 2020 and, as such, good organisational and administrative skills would be required. In addition, we are looking for individuals who are interested in the advancement of opportunities to support some of the city’s most vulnerable residents, to enhance their lives and achieve their potential; despite past or current adversity.

Read more about the work of the Mission and the Grassmarket Community Project via the website at grassmarketmission.org.

Stop Climate Chaos Scotland is a highly influential coalition of over 50 civil society organisations, campaigning on climate change. We are now seeking a new Chair for our board of trustees to see us through the period beyond COP 26.

The appointment will be for 3 years in the first instance, with an expectation that the successful candidate will shadow the current Chair for six months (from June 2020 until December 2020) asSCCS engages in a range of activities to support civil society movements in Scotland and beyond make the most of COP 26 when it is held in Glasgow in November 2020.

Role

To perform this role, you’ll need a rather special set of qualities. Chief amongst them is an informed passion and energy for the action needed to tackle the climate emergency. Beyond this, SCCS is a coalition of the willing and as such requires cooperation and consensus building from all involved but particularly from its Chair. In addition, we are looking for a Chair who will:

● Oversee the strategic direction and governance of SCCS;

● Manage SCCS's Coalition Manager and assist in managing wider Board and Coalition relationships;

● Chair SCCS board meetings (six a year) and work with the Coalition Manager to develop agendas and board papers;

● Act as the SCCS spokesperson for the media and at external events;

● Liaise with member organisations to ensure their views are acknowledged and represented;

● Attend meetings with the Scottish Government, MSPs and other external bodies.

Criteria

The successful candidate for the Chair of SCCS should be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:

● Successfully led the strategic direction of an organisation (in a paid or voluntary position);

● Management of senior staff;

● Ability to chair meetings in a fair and impartial way;

● Strong communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills, including public speaking;

● Understanding of climate change policy in Scotland and beyond, and its links to wider policy areas;

● Commitment to equal opportunities;

● Strong analytical, administration and organisational skills.

The successful candidate should be willing to work on SCCS related work for a minimum of 3-4 days a month, of which at least two days should be during the normal working week to accommodate board and other meetings. SCCS is committed to equality and diversity, and we encourage applications from anyone who meets the above criteria.

In addition to a new Chair, SCCS is also looking for up to two additional new board members.