Trustee Vacancies (North West Glasgow)

Maryhill Burgh Hall Trust
VO101847

Have you considered joining the Board of a local charity? You might be surprised about how rewarding the experience can be and how much you have to offer. A board role provides an opportunity to support the local community, gain valuable experience and access training.

The board of directors is looking for new members who may be local or otherwise have an interest in supporting the community in north-west Glasgow. We welcome interest from all backgrounds and experience.

What difference will you make?
You will be part of the team working to preserve the historic fabric of Maryhill Burgh Halls on a sustainable, self-financing basis and to manage its repurposing for the benefit of the local community.

What will you be doing?
Working to a social-enterprise model, the Halls generates a level of self-funding by renting out office suites within the building. The Halls also contain a childcare centre, recording studios, an exhibition/museum space and the main hall and other areas are available for short hires for events, functions etc as well as for hosting a multiplicity of community events. We have a fully fitted-out a café and are looking at how best to operate that as both a community amenity and a skills training facility. We have just come through a very difficult period financially. However, following a range of changes including restructuring our staffing and service provider arrangements we have turned the corner now are now looking to build up our services and social value. There is much being done and still more that we can do and we would like energetic and committed people to join us on the board to help drive it forward.

Formal, early-evening board meetings are held every 2 months, with various ad-hoc and topical sub-committees meeting in between. It is not essential to fit into one of these categories, but we are particularly looking for experience of:

Finance

Third Sector

Community Development

Human Resources

Marketing

Operations Management

Volunteer Management

Property Management

This post is voluntary, although any necessary expenses related to your duties as a trustee will be paid.

To apply, email your CV and cover letter to chairman Peter Coyne at chair@mbht.org.uk. Alternatively, please click the ‘Apply’ button below (available when logged in and registered). You will then be contacted by the coordinator by email or phone call. If you have not heard back after 5 working days, the first step is to contact the organisation with the contact details provided. You could also check your junk/spam folder on your emails just in case the response is there. If that doesn’t work out then please feel free to contact Volunteer Glasgow on info@volunteerglasgow.org

Experience required

The role would suit a professional with some spare time and an interest in making a difference to a local charity. The expertise are listed above but MBHT welcomes other individuals who think they can help.

Travel details

We can be reached by public transport on First Buses 60, 60A and 61 which depart from the city centre regularly or on 8 and 90 from the West End. It is a 15 minute walk from Maryhill Train Station.