Board Members – Volunteer Opportunity

Scottish Federation of Housing Associations; City of Edinburgh; Presencial; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Almond Enterprises Limited (AEL) is seeking Board Members who can drive strategic direction and growth to maximize community benefit. This voluntary role is crucial during a growth period, and although there is no financial remuneration, travel expenses will be reimbursed. Ideal candidates should have experience in managing property-related services, finance, legal matters, and third sector knowledge. Induction and training will be provided to successful applicants, with meetings held remotely and in person twice a year.

Formación

• Commitment, enthusiasm, and relevant experience are valuable assets.
• Previous experience as a Board member is not required as induction and training will be provided.

Responsabilidades

• Help lead AEL through a period of significant growth.
• Increase activity and range of services for the community.
• Support the delivery of the three-year Business Plan.

Conocimientos

Managing and delivering property related services

Finance

Legal

Third sector knowledge

Descripción del empleo

Almond Enterprises Limited (AEL) is seeking Board Members from candidates with a keen interest in driving the strategic direction and growth of the organisation to maximise its benefit to the local community. This is a voluntary role with no financial remuneration however travel expenses will be reimbursed.

AEL is a wholly owned subsidiary of Almond HA, and is an established social enterprise, working for over fifteen years to provide cleaning and environmental services throughout West Lothian.

Much has been achieved by AEL since its inception; however, we recognise that it has the ability and resources to do much more. As a subsidiary of Almond HA, it has the ability to deliver real impact within the community and to assist the parent company in achieving the aims of its community impact strategy.

The subsidiary receives support from the Almond HA Board and senior management team. Almond HA delivers large programmes of planned and cyclical maintenance works and there is significant opportunity for AEL to deliver additional workstreams. We are also keen to create training and employability opportunities for our local communities. AEL is a Real Living Wage employer, and it is proposed that as the scope of services increase, the terms and conditions offered to the team will be enhanced.

The Board member role represents an exciting opportunity to help lead AEL through a period of significant growth as it looks to realise its significant potential and increase its considerable positive impact within West Lothian. Commitment, enthusiasm and relevant experience are valuable assets. We would welcome all applications and particularly from those with knowledge or experience in the following areas which will help deliver our three-year Business Plan:

• Managing and delivering property related services.
• Finance.
• Legal.
• Third sector knowledge.

Ideally, we are looking for individuals with an appetite and drive to help AEL increase its activity and range of services. We would love to hear from you if you think you can bring added value, experience, and leadership to the Board. Previous experience as a Board member is not required as induction and training will be provided. The Board currently meets remotely twice each year and twice in person. Meeting take place in the early evening.

To apply, please upload your CV and cover letter to our Recruitment Portal, detailing which Board you would like to apply for, why you are interested in joining and any experience you have that would support or enhance our work.