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CFINE is an award-winning charity and social enterprise. It improves health & wellbeing and the environment, tackles poverty and builds resilience through a range of support and services for and with disadvantaged, vulnerable, low-income individuals, families, and communities in North-east Scotland.
We are looking to recruit a new member to our Board of Directors.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key part in the governance and strategic direction of an award-winning charity and social enterprise.
-Who are we looking for?
We are looking to recruit someone who shares CFINE’s values. We welcome applications from people with experience in a wide range of sectors, but are especially keen to hear from candidates with expertise in:
• Law/Legal Services
• Human Resources
• Commercial/Sales
-About the role
The Board focuses on governance and strategic direction. The position of Board member is a voluntary, unpaid one, however reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.
-Key responsibilities include:
• Attendance at Board meetings (every 2 months)
• Attendance at the AGM
• Willingness to participate meaningfully in the decision-making processes of the Board
• Act as an ambassador for CFINE
CFINE operates to cooperative, or ‘Community Development’, principles which underpin and permeate the organisation and its activities. The ethos and values are:
• inclusion, dignity and respect.
• equality of opportunity.
• collaboration and partnership.
• mutuality and reciprocity.
• recognising that everyone has something to offer.
• those affected by an issue should be integrally involved in solutions; and
• enterprising.
-How to Apply
Please send a CV and covering letter to Fiona Rae, CEO by Friday 31st October 2025
Email: [email protected]
or
Address: 2-4 Poynernook Road, Aberdeen, AB11 5RW
CFINE is an equal opportunities employer. Inclusion is one of our core values and we believe that diversity on our Board makes us stronger. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and life experiences. If you require any adjustments to take part fully in our recruitment process, please let us know and we will support you.
Support
Training details
Relevant training and support is provided to all Board Members/volunteers.
Volunteers (aged 11-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
Find out more
Please fill out this form to register your interest in the opportunity Board Members with CFINE: Community Food Initiative North East
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Fiona Rae, CFINE: Community Food Initiative North East
Fiona Rae, CFINE: Community Food Initiative North East
Email address: [email protected]
Phone number: 01224 596156
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