Chair

Voluntary Position with Reasonable Expenses

Board meetings held in Glasgow
 

About Clydeside Initiative for Arts

Clydeside Initiative for Arts Ltd is the charity behind SWG3 — one of Glasgow’s most recognised and ambitious cultural destinations. For more than 20 years, the organisation has supported artists, creative communities, and cultural activity across the city, creating opportunities for people to connect, collaborate, and thrive through creativity.

Today, SWG3 is one of Scotland’s largest creative hubs, bringing together artists, musicians, designers, makers, creative businesses, communities, and audiences within a unique multi-purpose cultural space. Through affordable studios, exhibition and event spaces, public art projects, workshops, gardens, and community initiatives, the organisation supports creative development while helping shape and revitalise Glasgow’s cultural landscape.

SWG3 is also home to Yardworks Studio, Scotland’s first purpose-built graffiti and street art facility and an SQA-accredited education centre supporting young people to develop creative skills and pathways into the creative industries.

As the organisation enters its next phase, Clydeside Initiative for Arts Ltd continues to expand its impact across Glasgow and beyond, creating new opportunities for artists, young people, and communities through creativity and culture.

About the Role of Chair

As part of this next phase, Clydeside Initiative for Arts Ltd is seeking to appoint a new Chair to lead and support the Board of Trustees.

Working closely with the Executive Director and Board, the Chair will provide strategic leadership, support effective governance, and help ensure the organisation continues to grow sustainably while remaining connected to the communities and creative sectors it serves.

This is an opportunity to help shape the future direction of a distinctive and ambitious cultural charity during a significant period of growth and development. The Chair will foster an open, collaborative, and inclusive Board culture, supporting constructive discussion, strong decision-making, and effective governance.

The successful candidate will also act as a trusted sounding board to the Executive Director, providing support, encouragement, and constructive challenge, while helping strengthen partnerships and relationships across the cultural, public, private, and charitable sectors.

About You

We are particularly interested in speaking with individuals who bring previous Board or Chair experience, alongside the ability to provide strategic leadership within a growing and evolving organisation.

The successful candidate will bring sound judgement, strong relationship-building skills, and the confidence to support and challenge constructively. They will be comfortable operating within a collaborative environment and able to help guide organisational development during a period of change and increasing visibility.

While applications are welcomed from a range of professional backgrounds, experience within areas such as culture, regeneration, placemaking, the public sector, education, community development, property, partnerships, or organisational leadership would be valuable. Connections across Glasgow’s cultural, civic, or policy landscape would also be advantageous.

Most importantly, the organisation is looking for someone energised by creativity, collaboration, and social impact, and motivated by the opportunity to support the future of one of Glasgow’s most dynamic cultural organisations.

How to Apply:

Please email us at recruitment@brucetaitassociates.com to request an information pack, full job description and person specification.

Closing Date:  Monday 29^th June

This search is being conducted exclusively for by Clydeside Initiative for Arts Ltd by BTA (Bruce Tait Associates). Our leadership team have all worked in the voluntary sector and we use this experience to match organisations and individuals to create great appointments.

Trustees

Meeting held at Rossie Young People’s Trust, Montrose

Voluntary Position

Rossie is one of Scotland’s longest-established providers of children’s services and has been supporting vulnerable young people since 1857. Today, the organisation is one of only four secure care providers in Scotland, delivering residential care, secure care, education, health, and therapeutic support for young people with complex needs and experiences of trauma.

Located on the east coast of Scotland, Rossie operates at the intersection of care, education, justice, and public policy. Regulated by the Care Inspectorate, HMIe, and the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC), the organisation provides highly specialised support for young people aged 10–18 within a safe, nurturing, and trauma-informed environment.

Rossie is committed to helping young people build resilience, improve wellbeing, and maximise their potential through integrated care, education, and therapeutic interventions tailored to individual needs. The organisation has earned multiple national awards and continues to invest in development, innovation, and service improvement, with a clear ambition to remain at the forefront of care provision in Scotland.

This is a significant period for Rossie and for the wider secure care sector. Legislative reform, evolving inspection frameworks, and changes to commissioning and funding structures are reshaping how services are delivered across Scotland. Rossie is exceptionally well placed to help shape that future, supported by a strong operational foundation, a clear sense of purpose, and a Board committed to providing effective strategic leadership and governance.

About the Role of Trustee

Rossie is seeking to appoint new Trustees to join its Board as part of a planned strengthening of governance and succession planning. The organisation is particularly interested in individuals who can contribute insight and leadership across several strategic priority areas as Rossie continues to evolve within a changing operating environment.

As a Trustee, you will work collaboratively with fellow Board members and the Executive team to support the long-term sustainability, governance, and strategic direction of the organisation. Trustees are expected to bring independent judgement, constructive challenge, and professional expertise, while remaining focused on the wellbeing and outcomes of the young people in Rossie’s care.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the strategic direction and long-term development of Rossie
• Provide effective governance, oversight, and accountability across the organisation
• Support and challenge the Executive team constructively
• Contribute to Board and committee discussions, bringing independent perspective and professional insight
• Review performance, risk, compliance, and organisational priorities
• Support Rossie in navigating a changing policy, regulatory, and funding landscape
• Attend Board and committee meetings and contribute fully to preparation and discussion

Rossie is particularly interested in individuals with senior-level experience in one or more of the following areas:

Commercial Strategy and Organisational Development

Senior leaders who can bring commercial insight, strategic thinking, and experience operating within complex or regulated environments. This may include experience in sectors such as financial services, healthcare, infrastructure, housing, energy, professional services, or other areas where policy, funding, and strategic decision-making intersect.

Regulated Services, Governance, and Compliance

Individuals with experience overseeing quality, compliance, governance, audit, or inspection frameworks within regulated settings. This could include backgrounds in healthcare, education, legal services, housing, financial regulation, or public sector governance.

Capital Projects, Estates, or Infrastructure

Professionals with expertise in property, construction, estates management, infrastructure, or capital programme governance who can support oversight of Rossie’s ongoing estate development and investment activity.

Mental Health, Wellbeing, or Clinical Governance

Individuals with senior experience within health, wellbeing, psychology, clinical governance, or related disciplines who can contribute informed oversight around therapeutic quality, mental health, and wellbeing services for young people.

Beyond professional background, Rossie is looking for individuals who bring integrity, sound judgement, emotional resilience, and the confidence to contribute constructively within a complex and highly regulated environment. Strong communication skills, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to balance support with appropriate challenge will be important.

Trustees should be comfortable engaging with sensitive and sometimes challenging subject matter while maintaining strategic oversight and a focus on achieving positive long-term outcomes for young people.

Time Commitment

There are eight Board meetings per year, alongside an annual strategy day. Trustees are also expected to serve on at least one Board committee, with additional committee meetings held throughout the year.

How to Apply:

Please email us at recruitment@brucetaitassociates.com to request an information pack, full job description and person specification.

Closing Date: Friday 3^rd July

Interview Date: TBC

This search is being conducted exclusively for Rossie by BTA (Bruce Tait Associates). Our leadership team have all worked in the voluntary sector and we use this experience to match organisations and individuals to create great appointments.

ACCORD Hospice

Community Fundraiser

Circa £30,000

ACCORD Hospice, 7 Morton Ave, Paisley PA2 7BW (Hybrid)

Full-Time and Permanent (37.5 hours per week)

ACCORD Hospice provides specialist palliative and end-of-life care to people living with life-limiting illnesses across Renfrewshire and parts of East Renfrewshire. Supporting patients and families both within the hospice and in the community, ACCORD is dedicated to ensuring people receive compassionate, high-quality care when they need it most. The hospice relies heavily on the generosity of supporters, volunteers, businesses, and the wider community to continue delivering its vital services free of charge.

ACCORD Hospice is now seeking a Community Fundraiser to join its Fundraising and Communications team. This is a rewarding community-facing role focused on building meaningful relationships with supporters, growing fundraising income, and raising awareness of the hospice and its work throughout the local community.

The successful candidate will play a key role in developing and strengthening relationships with new and existing supporters, ensuring individuals, groups, schools, and businesses receive an exceptional level of support and engagement. The role will focus on identifying and securing new community fundraising opportunities, supporting existing fundraising activity, and helping to deliver ambitious income growth targets across community and corporate fundraising streams.

A key aspect of the role will involve engaging with local businesses, schools, clubs, associations, volunteers, and community groups to inspire support for ACCORD Hospice’s mission. You will deliver talks and presentations, attend fundraising events and cheque presentations, support third-party fundraisers, and help build long-term relationships that encourage ongoing support and community involvement.

Working closely with the Strategic Lead Income Generation and Partnerships and wider team, you will also contribute to fundraising campaigns, supporter stewardship, volunteer engagement, and awareness-raising activity. The role includes maintaining accurate supporter records using Raiser’s Edge NXT, responding to donor enquiries with warmth and professionalism, and ensuring all supporters receive timely acknowledgement and excellent care throughout their fundraising journey.

The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic, organised, and personable individual with strong relationship-building and communication skills. You may already have experience within fundraising or be able to demonstrate transferable skills from a customer-facing, community engagement, sales, or relationship management background. You will be confident managing multiple priorities, engaging with a wide range of audiences, and working both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about community engagement and motivated by making a genuine difference to the lives of patients and families supported by ACCORD Hospice.

How to Apply:

Please email us at recruitment@brucetaitassociates.com  to request an information pack and job description. You are advised to get in touch well in advance of the closing date to give us time to consider your application and pre-interview the strongest applicants.

Closing Date: Midnight Sunday 7^th June

Interview Date: TBC WC 15^th June

This search is being conducted exclusively for ACCORD Hospice by BTA (Bruce Tait Associates). Our leadership team have all worked extensively in and with the voluntary sector and academia and we use this experience to match organisations and individuals to create great appointments.

ACCORD Hospice

Senior Fundraiser

Circa £37,000

ACCORD Hospice, 7 Morton Ave, Paisley PA2 7BW (Hybrid)

Full-Time and Permanent (37.5 hours per week)

ACCORD Hospice provides specialist palliative and end-of-life care to people living with life-limiting illnesses across Renfrewshire and parts of East Renfrewshire. Supporting patients and families both within the hospice and in the community, ACCORD is dedicated to ensuring people receive compassionate, high-quality care when they need it most. The hospice relies heavily on the generosity of supporters, volunteers, businesses, and the wider community to continue delivering its vital services free of charge.

ACCORD Hospice is now seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Fundraiser to join its Fundraising and Communications team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in driving income growth, developing meaningful supporter relationships, and increasing awareness of the hospice across the local community.

The successful candidate will support the delivery of fundraising activity across community, corporate, events, and general fundraising streams, helping to maximise income from both existing and new supporters. The role will involve developing and managing relationships with local businesses, organisations, community groups, and volunteers, while identifying innovative opportunities to grow fundraising income and supporter engagement.

A key aspect of the role will include managing the hospice’s portfolio of fundraising events and campaigns, securing long-term corporate partnerships, including Charity of the Year relationships, and supporting stewardship activity to ensure supporters receive an excellent experience. You will also play an important role in promoting the work of ACCORD Hospice through presentations, networking opportunities, community engagement activity, and digital communications.

Working closely with the Strategic Lead Income Generation and Partnerships, you will help lead and support a collaborative fundraising culture across the organisation. The role also includes line management responsibility for the Fundraising Administrator and Community Fundraiser, ensuring effective supporter stewardship, income processing, and event support are delivered to a high standard.

The successful candidate will have demonstrable experience across a broad range of fundraising disciplines, including Corporate Fundraising, Legacies, Events, and General Fundraising, alongside a proven track record of delivering income growth within the voluntary sector. You will be an excellent communicator with strong organisational and relationship management skills, capable of managing multiple priorities while inspiring supporters, colleagues, and volunteers alike.

This is a rewarding opportunity for an ambitious and proactive fundraising professional who is passionate about building community relationships and making a meaningful difference to the lives of patients and families supported by ACCORD Hospice.

How to Apply:

Please email us at recruitment@brucetaitassociates.com  to request an information pack and job description. You are advised to get in touch well in advance of the closing date to give us time to consider your application and pre-interview the strongest applicants.

Closing Date: Midnight, Sunday 7^th June

Interview Date: TBC WC 15^th June

This search is being conducted exclusively for ACCORD Hospice by BTA (Bruce Tait Associates). Our leadership team have all worked extensively in and with the voluntary sector and academia and we use this experience to match organisations and individuals to create great appointments.

Executive Assistant
Salary: £24,842 pro-rata
Location: Based in Huddersfield and/or Batley, with travel across Kirklees
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Contract: Part-Time and Permanent (21 hours per week)

About Outlookers:

Outlookers is a local sight loss charity supporting more than 600 people across Kirklees. The organisation is committed to helping people with visual impairment live independently and remain connected within their communities through practical support, advice, advocacy, and inclusive services.

Outlookers works closely with individuals, families, professionals, volunteers, and local partners to improve wellbeing, reduce isolation, and ensure people living with sight loss can access the support and opportunities they need.

The Role of Executive Assistant & Sighted Support Worker to the CEO:

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, this varied and rewarding role combines executive assistance, organisational support, and practical sighted assistance to enable the CEO, who is visually impaired, to carry out their responsibilities effectively and efficiently.

Working within a busy and fast-paced charity environment, you will support the CEO with a wide range of operational and administrative tasks, including preparing reports and documentation, supporting grant applications and reporting processes, maintaining records and databases, assisting with financial administration, and coordinating meetings and communications.

The role also involves providing practical support with accessing printed, visual, and online information, helping to ensure systems, documents, and processes remain fully accessible. You may also accompany the CEO to meetings or events, providing sighted assistance where appropriate.

We are keen to hear from organised, proactive, and adaptable individuals with strong administrative and communication skills who can confidently manage a varied workload while maintaining accuracy, professionalism, and confidentiality.

You will have experience using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, alongside experience working with databases and organisational systems. Strong attention to detail, the ability to summarise information clearly, and confidence working independently are essential. Experience supporting a visually impaired person, working within the charity sector, or using Charity Log or similar systems would be advantageous.

This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in a purpose-driven organisation making a real difference to people living with sight loss across Kirklees.

How to Apply:

Please email us at recruitment@brucetaitassociates.com to request an information pack and job description. You are advised to get in touch well in advance of the closing date to allow time for applications and pre-interview discussions with shortlisted candidates.

Closing Date: Monday 8^th June at Midday

Interview Date: Monday 15^th June

This search is being conducted exclusively for Outlookers by BTA (Bruce Tait Associates). Our leadership team have all worked extensively in and with the voluntary sector and use this experience to match organisations and individuals to create successful appointments.

SensationALL

Chief Executive Officer

Salary: Circa. £50,000

Location: SensationALL, Old School, Westhill, Aberdeenshire

Contract: Full Time, Permanent (4 or 5 day work week)

SensationALL is a well-established and highly regarded Scottish charity supporting children, young people, adults, and families living with neurodiversity and additional support needs. Through a wide range of inclusive services, activities, and therapeutic support, the organisation creates opportunities for individuals and families to connect, thrive, and feel valued within their communities.

The charity is now seeking a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead the organisation into its next phase of development and growth. This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for driving the strategic direction, operational delivery, financial sustainability, and overall impact of SensationALL. Reporting directly to the Board of Trustees, the CEO will provide strong, visible, and values-led leadership across the organisation, ensuring SensationALL continues to deliver high-quality, person-centred services while maintaining a strong culture of inclusion, collaboration, and innovation.

In this role you will oversee the day-to-day management of the charity, including strategic planning, governance, financial management, facilities oversight, health and safety, and human resources. Leading and supporting a committed team, you will ensure the organisation operates effectively, remains compliant with all relevant legislation and regulatory requirements, and continues to develop in a sustainable and financially secure way.

A key priority for the role will be driving income generation and financial sustainability. Working closely with the fundraising team and external partners, you will help develop and deliver income generation strategies, support fundraising initiatives and events, and build strong relationships with funders, businesses, community stakeholders, and public sector partners. You will act as a key ambassador for SensationALL, representing the charity across a range of meetings, events, and networking opportunities to raise awareness, strengthen partnerships, and champion the organisation’s mission.

The CEO will also lead on the development and implementation of the charity’s long-term strategic and operational plans, helping shape the future direction of SensationALL while ensuring services remain responsive to the needs of the individuals and families it supports. This includes overseeing organisational risk management, facilities management, safeguarding responsibilities, and the continued development of policies, systems, and operational processes.

To succeed in this role, you will need to be an experienced and compassionate leader with a strong track record in organisational management, strategic development, financial oversight, and people leadership. You will be an excellent communicator with the ability to build meaningful relationships across a wide range of stakeholders and inspire confidence both internally and externally.

You will need to bring experience of leadership within the third sector, public sector, healthcare, education, social care, or a similarly values-driven environment. You will be highly organised, solutions-focused, and comfortable managing a diverse operational workload in a fast-paced setting.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated and visionary leader to make a lasting difference to the lives of neurodivergent individuals, those with complex needs and their families while leading a respected and ambitious charity with a strong community reputation.

How to Apply:

Please email us at recruitment@brucetaitassociates.com  to request an information pack and job description. You are advised to get in touch well in advance of the closing date to give us time to consider your application and pre-interview the strongest applicants.

Closing Date: Wednesday 3^rd June at Midnight

Interview Date: W/C 11^th – 13^th June

This search is being conducted exclusively for SensationALL by BTA (Bruce Tait Associates). Our leadership team have all worked extensively in and with the voluntary sector and academia and we use this experience to match organisations and individuals to create great appointments.