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Live Borders
- VO106255
Borders Sport & Leisure Enterprises are seeking new volunteer Trustees to join the Board. We are particularly interested in people that have charitable structuring experience, and hospitality experience. For these roles, we especially welcome applications from people from all cultures, younger people and those with a personal insight into the challenges faced by our communities in these financially challenging times.
Please register your interest by emailing [email protected]
You will be sent an information pack and application form to complete which will ask that you outline your credentials and reason for wanting to become a Trustee.
Informal enquiries about the role can be made to Catriona McAllister, Chief Executive Officer.
[email protected]
Who are We?
Live Borders is a private limited company and a registered charity Borders Sport and Leisure Enterprises (BSLE) (SC244374) is the trading subsidiary. The diverse work undertaken by our teams spans the leisure, sports and cultural sectors across the Scottish Borders. The commercial activities such as cafés, cinema and retail which we undertake are accounted for within BSLE. As a Trustee you will play an important part in governing the company, working with like-minded people who have a passion for our values and are fully committed to this leadership role. You will serve on our Board which meets twice a year, with an additional AGM meeting.
The Role
An opportunity to make a real difference to the success of Live Borders trading arm.
Participate in regular board meetings and contribute to decision making and governance processes.
The prospect of using your experience, skills, expertise and personality to influence our people and our future.
An opportunity to give something back to your region in these challenging times.
A chance to make a real impact in the Scottish Borders to the benefit of our communities.
We welcome applications from all and will appoint to the board based on merit and the ability to match up to the requirements of the role.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Experience required
Business skills and experience, ideally with some background in hospitality.
Travel details
In person meetings will be held in Council Headquarters, Newtown St Boswells, TD6 0SA
Support
Training details
We will deliver a brief induction training, and our volunteers receive on going support.
Restrictions
Minimum age: 21
Availability
Frequency & commitment
We hold no more than four Board meetings per annum, one being the AGM. Volunteer Trustees may attend in person or join meetings on line. Meetings would not last longer than an hour except in rare circumstances. Thursday afternoon selected, but any day of the week can be accommodated as can evening meetings.Unfortunately you can't volunteer for this opportunity using this site, you should apply using this link.
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