Board Member - treasurer

Borders Community Action; Scotland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000

Job description

The role of Treasurer is voluntary, and one that will be rewarding, interesting and varied for anyone keen to support the wider third sector in the local community and benefit the Scottish Borders and its residents.

Currently, the Board of Trustees meet six times a year, normally for no more than two hours, during working hours. There is also an AGM once a year.

The Treasurer is not responsible for the accounts administration - the role is one of review and reporting on the accounts, working with the CEO and others to provide advice and a thorough understanding of the financial position of the organisation to the Board of Trustees and ensuring the security of the charity long term.

The Board is seeking a professional in the area of finance, business or accounting who would have the skills to help report on the financial position of the charity and provide valuable advice in terms of risk, business planning and enterprise developments going forward.

Application notes

Download the Recruitment Pack below to find out more about the role and how to apply.

About the Role

As Chair, you will provide strategic leadership and ensure that the Board operates effectively in alignment with SVE’s purpose, vision, and values. Key responsibilities include:

• Governance & Strategy – Oversee the Board’s strategic direction, ensuring strong governance, accountability, and financial sustainability.
• Leadership & Collaboration – Support and guide the CEO while respecting the distinction between governance and operational management.
• Board Effectiveness – Foster an inclusive and collaborative Board environment, ensuring all Trustees contribute effectively to decision-making.
• Stakeholder Engagement – Act as an ambassador for SVE, representing the organisation to key stakeholders, funders, and partners.
• Risk & Performance Management – Ensure that risks are managed appropriately and that performance is measured against strategic objectives.

Who We’re Looking For

We are seeking an experienced leader with:

• A strong background in governance, strategic leadership, or Board management.
• Experience in financial oversight and risk management.
• A commitment to SVE’s vision, mission, and values.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• On site: Based at Engage Renfrewshire offices (Ferguslie Park) 4.5 days a week, .5 day a week at Renfrewshire HSCP Health Improvement Team (Linwood) with travel across Renfrewshire required.
• Closing 11th April 2025.

The Community Officer post will drive forward work in relation to preventing harm from tobacco, second-hand smoke and vaping, across Renfrewshire.

The post will have a targeted focus on early years, children and families, therefore focusing on groups identified as most at risk of harm.

The Community Officer will work with local community and third sector organisations to increase knowledge around the harms of tobacco, second-hand smoke and vaping, as well as providing support to access to local Quit Your Way Services which offer free stop-smoking support across Renfrewshire. The Quit Your Way team provide a friendly, knowledgeable and dedicated face-to-face, telephone or online support to individuals throughout their quit journey.

The Officer will share resources and services from within the Renfrewshire HSCP and NHS GGC to a range of network partners.

They will deliver awareness campaigns around the prevention of harm from tobacco, second-hand smoke and vaping, engage with community groups and collaborate with local organisations to promote healthier choices.

The Community Officer will increase capacity by working in partnership with community organisations to upskill staff on how to effectively share knowledge around the harms associated with tobacco, second-hand smoke and vaping, increase staff confidence in signposting on to relevant Quit Your Way Services and ensure that work feeds into relevant Tobacco and Vaping strategy via the Health Improvement Team.

The Officer will be a part of Engage’s Community and Voluntary Action (CAVA) Team and will be encouraged to link with other team members throughout the project to promote across existing networks and agendas.

The Officer will work closely with Renfrewshire HSCP Health Improvement Team and will be based 0.5 days a week within their office space at Linwood Health Centre to ensure collaborative working. Renfrewshire HSCP Health Improvement Team will provide professional support for the post holder throughout.

Borders Community Action is seeking a dynamic and highly motivated individual to join our team. This is an exciting role in a fresh dynamic organisation that is looking to maximise the capability of the vital third sector across the Scottish Borders.

The Community Development Lead role includes direct support to local charities, voluntary organisations, and social enterprises by providing guidance on governance, capacity building, and partnership development. A key aspect of the role involves assisting groups with funding applications and pre-assessment of funds distributed by Borders Community Action. The Community Development Lead will also be responsible for promoting volunteering and work with partners to foster collaboration and help drive sustainable social impact.

Strong communication, networking, project management skills and good understanding of grant processes are essential for success in this role. It is expected that a significant proportion of this work will be dedicated to Eastern Borders.

The post will be one of a team of development officer posts specifically intended to work closely with Third Sector Organisations (TSOs) throughout the Inner Moray Firth. This role will be focused on capacity building role that will support organisations around their governance, board development, or strategic planning as well as health checks. This role will work with organisations who are starting out, going through difficulty, changing their governance or closing down.

The post holder will be responsible for guiding groups around these topics, ensuring that they are informed of the regulatory and legal information necessary.