Generations Working Together (GWT) is seeking an enthusiastic, committed, dependable and proactive volunteer trustee with either a human resources, marketing and communications, youth work or environmental background.
Trustee volunteers will have experience of working in the voluntary, public or private sector who would like to become actively involved in progressing the field of intergenerational work across Scotland and the UK. This person will have a strong background, expert skills and experience in rany one of the following areas:
Human Resources – they’re looking for someone with expertise in recruitment, staffing, learning and development and performance management. GWT wish to develop two areas of HR – supporting the developing of their intergenerational workplace training and in their own HR processes which are currently supported by Peninsula UK.
Marketing – at present GWT have a dedicated Communication and Digital Marketing Officer and have been developing this area raising the profile and image of our work. As they continue to grow, GWT recognise the importance of attracting a Trustee with marketing expertise who could help them expand and develop this area, targeting a wider audience.
Environment – GWT’s Corporate Plan 2025-2030 identifies five strategic aims which will include regenerative practice and environment/climate as an additional theme for intergenerational working. The charity looks to attract someone with a wealth of knowledge in this area who can help the team identify how best to support people, communities and organisation in this area of work.
GWT ask for a commitment which involves attending:
As a small charity it is expected that Board members will take on additional responsibilities between meetings consistent with the aims and outcomes of GWT. This may include membership of a human resources task and finish group, standing committees or specific tasks consistent with their areas of expertise. Much of the subgroup work is done via email and video conferencing.
Trustees are appointed for a term of two times three years and are eligible to serve a further three-year term or three one-year terms, after which they must retire from the board. Trustees are responsible and accountable for the overall strategic leadership and direction of the organisation and share the vision and passion about promoting strong, generationally connected communities.
Application notes:
To apply please email a covering letter stating why you are interested in joining the board of GWT along with your CV to Alison Clyde.
For more information or to arrange an informal conversation about our work, please contact Alison Clyde, Chief Executive Officer by email.