Forrest House 

Trustees

Monthly meetings held in person at Forrest House (Pollokshields, Glasgow)

Voluntary Position

Forrest House is a long-established charity providing residential care and support for adults with complex physical disabilities and additional care needs. Located in Pollokshields, Glasgow, the service offers a safe, supportive, and homely environment where residents can live with dignity, independence, and the highest standards of care.

Originally established to support adults with cerebral palsy, Forrest House now provides specialist care and support for individuals with a range of conditions requiring a high level of assistance. The service operates from a purpose-built residential setting designed to meet the needs of people with physical and sensory impairments, while maintaining the welcoming and personal atmosphere that has been central to the organisation throughout its history.

Forrest House plays an important role within the local community, supporting residents to live fulfilling lives while providing person-centred care tailored to individual needs. This is an exciting time to join the organisation. With plans underway to increase capacity from nine to twelve residents, alongside ongoing property developments and leadership succession planning, the charity is entering a significant period of change and development.

About the Role of Trustee

As a Trustee, you will work collaboratively with fellow Board members and the staff team to support the long-term sustainability, governance, and direction of the charity. While Trustees are responsible for ensuring good governance and oversight, this is currently a particularly hands-on Board, with members actively contributing their skills, experience, and time to support ongoing projects and organisational development.

The Board is playing a key role in overseeing current building and development projects, supporting future planning, and preparing for a forthcoming change in operational leadership. As such, this opportunity may particularly appeal to individuals who enjoy being actively involved and contributing beyond attendance at Board meetings.

Trustees will help ensure Forrest House continues to provide high-quality care and support while remaining financially sustainable and well-positioned to meet future challenges and opportunities.

About You

Forrest House welcomes applications from individuals with a wide range of professional and personal backgrounds. Previous Board or Trustee experience is not essential; the organisation is more interested in finding individuals who share its values and are motivated by the opportunity to contribute to a small charity delivering vital support to people with complex care needs.

Experience in areas such as law, accountancy, fundraising, charity management, HR, business leadership, healthcare, nursing, or social care would be valuable. The Board would also welcome applications from individuals with lived experience of disability or caring responsibilities, or those with a general understanding of the challenges faced by people with additional support needs.

Beyond professional experience, the organisation is looking for individuals who are compassionate, proactive, and willing to contribute actively to the work of the Board. Strong interpersonal skills, sound judgement, and a collaborative approach will be important, alongside a genuine commitment to supporting the residents and future development of Forrest House.

Time Commitment

The Board meets monthly in person at Forrest House in Pollokshields, Glasgow. Trustees should be willing to contribute additional time as required to support ongoing projects and organisational priorities.

How to Apply:

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

Closing Date: Tuesday 11^th August

This search is being conducted exclusively for Forrest House 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.

Salary: £20,052 per annum (equivalent to £33,420 FTE)
Location: Perth
Reports to: CEO
Contract: Permanent, Part-Time (22.5 Hours per Week)

About Perth Theatre and Concert Hall:

For more than 125 years, Perth Theatre and Concert Hall have been at the heart of cultural life in Perth and beyond, creating inspiring shared experiences through world-class performances, award-winning programming, and inclusive community engagement projects.

As the charitable organisation behind both venues, Perth Theatre and Concert Hall is committed to ensuring the performing arts remain essential to communities by inspiring, connecting, educating, and enriching the lives of audiences across Scotland.

The organisation champions Inclusion, Diversity, Equality and Accessibility (IDEA) and is dedicated to creating an environment where everyone can participate, contribute and thrive.

The Role of Executive Assistant:

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, this is a key role within the organisation's executive function, providing high-level support to the CEO and wider Leadership Team.

As Executive Assistant, you will play a central role in ensuring the smooth and effective operation of the organisation by coordinating leadership activity, governance processes, organisational communications, and strategic priorities. Acting as a trusted coordination point, you will support the CEO in managing competing priorities, maintaining strategic focus, and ensuring clear communication both internally and externally.

The role includes responsibility for diary and meeting management, preparing reports and briefing papers, coordinating projects and organisational priorities, supporting governance and Board administration, arranging travel and events, and maintaining oversight of key actions and deadlines across the organisation.

You will also work closely with Trustees, senior stakeholders, artists, partners, visiting companies and colleagues across all departments, helping to ensure effective communication and collaboration throughout the organisation. In addition, you will line manage the Arts Administrator and support the continued development of efficient administrative systems and processes.

We are keen to hear from highly organised, proactive and professional individuals who have experience supporting senior leaders within a busy and fast-paced environment. You will possess excellent organisational and communication skills, sound judgement, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with discretion and confidence.

Experience supporting senior leadership teams, Boards or governance structures is highly desirable, alongside strong Microsoft Office skills and experience coordinating meetings, reports, agendas and minutes. Experience within the arts, cultural or charitable sectors would be advantageous but is not essential.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected cultural organisation and play a key role in supporting its leadership team as it continues to inspire audiences and strengthen communities through the performing arts.

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: Midday, Friday 24^th July

Interview Date: Monday 3^rd August

This search is being conducted exclusively by BTA (Bruce Tait Associates). Our leadership team have all worked extensively in and with the voluntary and not-for-profit sectors and use this experience to match organisations and individuals to create successful appointments.