Trustee

Citizens Advice Scotland; Hamilton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - GBP 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused charity in Hamilton seeks voluntary board members to help shape strategic direction and governance. As a Trustee, you will directly influence the charity's impact and effectiveness, needing skills in strategic thinking, financial management, and effective teamwork. The role requires attendance at quarterly meetings and a commitment to community values. Ideal candidates will have knowledge or experience in law, fundraising, digital marketing, or governance. This is a unique opportunity to contribute positively to local lives while growing your skills in leadership and governance.

Qualifications

• Ability to think strategically and creatively in a board context.
• Experience supporting community-based organizations or similar roles.

Responsibilities

• Shape the strategic direction and governance of the organisation.
• Attend quarterly board meetings and the annual AGM.
• Participate in working project groups and sub-committees.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Team collaboration

Decision-making

Financial management

Understanding of CAB service

Knowledge of charity law

Fundraising experience

Digital marketing

Public relations

Governance experience

Job description

Join us as a voluntary board member and make a real difference to the lives of those in need. We are looking for people from diverse backgrounds and experience to get involved in leading our charity.

What difference will you make?

This is an exciting time to join our board as we are currently writing our new strategy for the coming three years.

As a Trustee, you will have the opportunity to shape the strategic direction and governance of the organisation. Your insights, expertise, and decision‑making will directly influence the overall impact and effectiveness of our work.

In return, you will have the chance to develop your skills in leadership and governance, strategic thinking, financial management and decision making.

What are we looking for?

Skills And Abilities

• To think strategically and creatively
• To work as part of a team
• To participate actively in discussion and decision‑making processes
• To be prepared for Board meetings by pre‑reading and assimilating relevant papers
• To balance independence of thought and contribution with participation in collective decision‑making

Knowledge and Understanding

• An appreciation of the CAB service and its impact on individuals
• An awareness of wider societal issues relating to the Bureau's main areas of advice
• Understanding of the role and responsibilities of being a Bureau Trustee
• An understanding of the work of Hamilton CAB
• Knowledge of or skills/experience in at least one core skill area identified by the board – see below.

Commitments

• To the principles of equitable access, social inclusion and equality of opportunity
• To act as an ambassador for Hamilton CAB and its work
• To invest time appropriate to the role of a Bureau trustee

Additional Board And Sub‑group Involvement

Hamilton CAB develops activities in accordance with a three‑year strategic plan which is developed by the staff and volunteers with board input and approval.

Hamilton CAB may from time to time seek to recruit board or sub‑group members with specific skills, knowledge, experience or expertise to contribute to facilitating and achieving aspects of the strategic plan.

Core Skills/Knowledge

• Financial Management/Accountancy
• Charity Law And Governance
• Human Resources
• Voluntary Sector Management
• Strategic Planning
• Communications/ External Relations
• Professional knowledge of one of the key areas of advice – legal, consumer, benefits, housing or employment
• Lobbying And Influencing
• Fundraising Public Relations And Media

What will you be doing?

We are currently looking to recruit individuals who would like to contribute to their local community by joining our Board of Trustees. We are seeking team players who have strategic vision, independent judgement, a willingness to give time and commitment to help support and develop our organisation. We are particularly interested in hearing from people with knowledge and experience in Law, Fundraising, Digital Marketing, Governance, Climate Change, Public and Third Sector Organisations.

Applicants will have the experience and skills to ensure that the charity continues to develop and provide high‑quality long‑term services. As a Trustee, you will be required to ensure the good governance of the organisation which will involve attendance at quarterly board meetings and an annual AGM, alongside participation in working project groups and sub committees.