Executive Director

Aspen People; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent charity based in Edinburgh is seeking an Executive Director for a fixed-term role of three to four years. This position involves managing financial oversight, communication with Trustees, and project management within a flexible commitment of around eight to ten days per month. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication, administration, and management skills, along with a good understanding of financial oversight.

Qualifications

• Efficient with excellent communication, administration, management and team-working skills.
• Understanding of management accounts, cashflows, management of bank accounts and oversight of investments.
• Ability to work confidentially at all times.

Responsibilities

• Attend meetings with Trustees and others.
• Manage all donations and oversee projects funded by Dunard Fund.
• Communicate regularly with Trustees.
• Provide oversight of finances and act confidentially at all times.

Skills

Communication skills

Administration skills

Management skills

Team-working skills

Job description

Overview

Dunard Fund (Scottish Charity Number SC046889) invites applications for its next Executive Director. Dunard Fund, based in Edinburgh, provides funding to inspire the performance of classical music at an international standard, and the rehabilitation of buildings with architectural significance.

Role and time commitment

The role is fixed term for three or four years. The time commitment is flexible, usually around eight to ten days per month.

Responsibilities

• Attend meetings with Trustees and others.
• Manage all donations; oversee projects funded by Dunard Fund, including IMPACT Scotland and the Royal High School Preservation Trust.
• Communicate regularly with Trustees.
• Provide oversight of finances, including management accounts, cashflows, management of bank accounts and oversight of investments; act confidentially at all times.

Qualifications and qualities

• Efficient, with excellent communication, administration, management and team-working skills.
• Reasonable understanding of management accounts, cashflows, management of bank accounts and oversight of investments.
• Ability to work confidentially at all times.

How to apply

To apply, please submit a CV and supporting letter.

Closing date for applications: Monday 20 October 2025

For a confidential discussion, please contact Donogh O’Brien or David Currie on 0141 212 7555.

Please see our dedicated recruitment microsite at: https://www.aspenpeople.co.uk/dunard/