Board Members

Play Therapy Base; Scotland; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

Play Therapy Base is a children’s mental health charity established in 2011. Our Midlothian based service offers PlayTherapy Services to children aged 3 to 14 years old and their families living in the Lothians. Childrenaccessing the service may have experienced loss and separation of main carer/s, early years trauma or atraumatic event, family illness, bereavement, volatile parental relationships or have an additional need thatmakes day to day life challenging.

Play Therapy sessions offer a child centred, nondirective support, where children can make sense of their worldthrough the natural medium of play with the support of a qualified Play or Creative Art Therapist.

We are losing some existing board members over the next few months as the come to the end of their time in role.Therefore, we are now looking for 3-4 new Board of Trustees to join us. Our Trustees are key to our service, andwe value the life and professional skills they bring to the role.

We would welcome applications to join our Board of Trustees starting in September/ October 2025.

Roles we require:

• A Chairperson with experience of managing meetings, planning and facilitating group discussions.

• Board Member/s with experience in IT and data management

• Board Member/s with experience in childcare or has worked in education.

• Board member/s who bring experience as parent or carers and may have experience in the past of accessing PTBservices or others similiar.

Please see application pack which can be downloaded below for more information about the role and our service.

Additional information regarding Chairperson role:

• Support the co-ordination of Board meetings and chair meetings every 6-8 weeks.

• Support Service Manager and meet with them every 5 to 6 weeks prior to Board Meeting.

• Ensure actions from the Board Meetings are actioned or carried forward.

• Liaise with Treasurer, Secretary and Service Manager to ensure processes and procedures are carried out in linewith OSCR and Companies House guidance.

• Work in partnership with the Service Manager, Treasurer, and designated Accountant to produce Annual Board Accountsand Trustees Report

Spinal Injuries Scotland are looking for an accomplished and highly organised Operations Manager tooversee all aspects of its day-to-day operations. This pivotal role sits within the Senior Leadership Team andis key to ensuring services, systems, and processes run efficiently, enabling maximum impact for members acrossScotland.

About Spinal Injuries Scotland

Spinal Injuries Scotland is the national charity dedicated to supporting individuals with a spinal cord injury, theirfamilies, and friends. From its base in Cambuslang, the charity provides advocacy, peer support, and informationservices, alongside delivering a wide range of projects across Scotland. The organisation’s mission is toempower people to live fulfilling, independent lives after injury, ensuring they have access to the rightsupport at the right time. Working closely with hospitals, healthcare professionals, and community partners, theteam includes staff and volunteers with lived experience who bring empathy, insight, and expertise to allaspects of the work.

What will you do as an Operations Manager?

The Operations Manager will oversee the organisation’s operational performance and ensure it meets its strategicaims. Working closely with the CEO and Board, the postholder will create and deliver operational plans, managebudgets, and support staff and volunteers in delivering high-quality services. The remit will be varied andhands-on, covering leadership, project management, compliance, communications, and governance.

Key Responsibilities:

Team Leadership: Lead, manage, and support staff and volunteers, ensuring they have the tools andguidance to excel.

Operational Planning: Develop and deliver operational plans that align with the organisation’sstrategy and objectives.

Financial Oversight: Manage budgets for allocated projects, monitor expenditure, and ensureresources are used effectively.

Compliance & Policies: Ensure all organisational policies, procedures, and records are accurate,up to date, and compliant.

Safeguarding Responsibility: Ensure safeguarding policies are followed and support staff,volunteers, and members with any safeguarding concerns in line with organisational procedures.

Systems & Processes: Maintain and improve operational systems, processes, and best practiceapproaches.

Performance Monitoring: Develop KPIs, track progress, and ensure targets are met across theorganisation.

Governance Support: Prepare reports, chair meetings, and represent the charity at events andpresentations.

What does Spinal Injuries Scotland need from you?

Experience:

• Proven experience in operations management (5 years minimum), ideally in the charity sector.
• Strongleadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage a team, including through periods ofchange.
• Knowledge of fundraising and grant management.
• Strategic planning and project managementexperience.
• Financial management and budget oversight skills.
• A background in improving systems,processes, and compliance.

Key Skills and Attributes

• Highly organised with strong time management skills.
• An excellent communicator, able to workcollaboratively with staff, volunteers, and external partners.
• Confident decision-maker with the abilityto problem-solve and adapt.
• Understanding and commitment to the values of Spinal InjuriesScotland.
• Willingness to travel regularly across Scotland (must have access to a car).

What is in it for you?

You will work in a supportive environment and will be provided with a full induction and training opportunities. Youwill be given the chance to develop your knowledge and skills, as well as develop professionally. Some of thebenefits include;

• 20 days annual leave plus Scottish Public Holidays (with increases for long service)
• On site:Wester Hailes Healthy Living Centre, Edinburgh
• Closing18th August 2025

We are looking to recruit a Cancer Support Worker to join our team and support the delivery of our Westerhaven CancerInformation and Support Centre.

Westerhaven offers a wide range of specialist support services to those affected by cancer and long-term conditionssuch as COPD or heart failure. We also provide a service to relatives, carers, and friends of anyone who hasreceived a diagnosis and as well as anyone bereaved due to cancer.

The Health Agency is a community led organisation and a registered charity. We address local health inequalities byworking to improve the life circumstances that cause poor health in the community. We try to reduce the severityof health and social consequences of inequalities, help individuals and communities resist the effects ofinequality on health and wellbeing and encourage collective action that will strengthen local democracy inWester Hailes.

The successful candidate will be a highly organised and responsible individual, who enjoys working in a varied andflexible role, with an ability to work effectively as part of a team as well as under their own initiative.

The post holder must have a strong understanding of the challenges faced by people affected by cancer and long-termconditions and have highly effective interpersonal skills in working with people on a 1:1 basis and withorganisations.

The post holder will be based in our office in the Wester Hailes Healthy Living Centre in Wester Hailes.

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of bereaved children and young people? Richmond’s Hopeis looking for compassionate, skilled, and committed individuals to join our Board of Trustees.

At Richmond’s Hope, we provide vital support to bereaved children & young people aged 4–18. Through therapeuticplay, one-to-one sessions, and tailored support for families, our services help young people across Scotlandnavigate their grief in a safe, nurturing space. As we grow and expand our reach, we’re seeking Trustees who canoffer expertise in areas such as:

• Finance (including Treasurer duties)
• PR/Marketing/Digital
• HR
• Legaland Data Protection
• NHS or Social Care
• Lived experience of bereavement

This is a rewarding opportunity to contribute your time, insight, and values to an organisation that truly changeslives.

• Board meetings are held 8 times a year (typically in Edinburgh or Glasgow), plus two strategy days and attendance at key events.

Join Our Board as Treasurer / Trustee and Contribute Your Financial Expertise

Are you an experienced finance professional looking to make a meaningful contribution to the lives of older peopleand their families? We are currently seeking a skilled individual to act as the Treasurer on our Board ofTrustees. If you possess financial expertise and our organisation’s mission resonates with you, we invite you toapply for this important role.

Why Become Our Treasurer?

As Treasurer, you will play a crucial role in overseeing our finances, ensuring financial health, and supporting ourmission to reduce loneliness and isolation, and promote physical and cognitive wellbeing for older people; andprovide respite for their families and carers in South Edinburgh. Find out more about us at:theopendoor.org.uk This voluntary role offers the chance to use your expertise without requiring asignificant time commitment.

Key Responsibilities:

• High-level Financial Oversight: Review financial reports and monitor the organisation’s financialstability
• Board Communication: Keep the board informed about financial matters and update them of theorganisation’s financial health
• Budget Oversight: Provide oversight and input to the annual budgetingprocess
• Annual Statutory Accounts: Assist in the preparation, review and approval of the annualstatutory accounts
• Flagging Issues: The Treasurer should be capable of identifying and isolatingfinancial issues, even if they are minor, and raising flags when necessary

What We’re Looking For:

• Experienced Professional: Ideally with a career background as a Financial Director or Financial Controller orsimilar (e.g. financial services)
• Confident Communicator: Able to inspire confidence, providereassurance and communicate financial matters clearly to fellow Board members whose strengths may not includenumeracy
• Strategic Thinker: Someone who can provide high-level oversight and has a keen eye fordetail
• Familiarity with Charity Finance: Understanding of charity finance issues and governance, thoughspecific software experience (e.g., XERO) is not required

What’s in It for You?

• Make a Tangible Impact: Your financial expertise will directly contribute to our success, allowing us to betterserve our community
• Gain Valuable Experience: Further your skills in financial management, budgeting,and strategic planning within the non-profit sector
• Support Our Mission: Become a valued member of ourteam working with like-minded trustees to support our mission to make a positive difference to the lives ofvulnerable older adults and their families

Commitment

• 6-weekly Meetings: Mondays 1.00pm - 2.30pm in person / via Teams
• Annual Strategy Meetings andDevelopment Days: In-person meetings arranged in advance
• Thisrole is dependent on 2 successful references and PVG check