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Could you be the new Chair of our Board of Trustees?
Location: Edinburgh (Craigmillar / hybrid)
Remuneration: Voluntary (expenses reimbursed)
Time commitment: Approx. 1–2 days per month
The Opportunity
We are seeking an inspiring Chair of the Board of Trustees to lead the board and support a respected organisation at the heart of its community.
You will provide strategic direction, ensure strong governance whilst championing our mission.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead the board and ensure its effective operation
• Provide strategic oversight
• Chair board meetings
• Support and challenge leadership
• Act as an ambassador
• Ensure good governance
• Attend finance sub committee meetings
Who We’re Looking For
• Commitment to community-led arts and inclusion
• Governance or leadership experience
• Strategic thinking
• Strong communication skills
• Integrity and empathy
• Understanding of accounts and charity finance
Craigmillar Now is committed to equality of opportunity and the promotion of diversity, including in relation to its Board. We welcome and encourage applications from all parts of society.
If you would like to find out more about this rewarding opportunity, please contact Kim Harsley, current chair on chair@craigmillarnow.com
How to Apply
Submit a statement outlining why you wish to apply for the role and the skills and experience that you can bring to it (max 2 pages) and a CV.
Closing date: September 14th, 5pm 2026
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Part-time Digital Heritage Coordinator
Salary: £28000 pro rata, 16 hours per week (Part-time)
Pension: 3% employer’s contribution
Length of contract: 2 year fixed-term contract
Responsibilities include:
Leading the Development of a Digital Database for the Craigmillar Now Archive
Testing shortlisted database options, contacting representatives from software companies and working with volunteers to review the best option.
Creating a migration plan for objects on the database.
Developing policies for best practice using the database, including updates to copyright and GDPR policies.
Creating appropriate access for staff and volunteers to update and manage the digital database.
Putting in place appropriate security systems to protect collections.
Developing new training plans for navigating and populating the digital database to be delivered during the weekly heritage training group.
Organising regular testing sessions and public consultation and testing events.
Working towards defined targets and KPIs, contributing to data collection and evaluation plans.
Leading the weekly heritage training group at Craigmillar Now. This includes:
Ensuring all equipment and materials are set up and ready for volunteer archivists to use.
Setting tasks for volunteers and supporting the team to carry these out. This will include delivering training and demos, and answering questions as they arise.
Delivering monthly inductions for new volunteers (the first Monday of the month).
Supporting volunteers to respond to retrieval requests received throughout the week.
Keeping the archive in a safe and tidy order. Demonstrate best practice for handling and caring for collections.
Reporting any incidents or concerns to the Programme Manager as soon as possible.
Backing up the archive at the end of each session, ensure all files are in the correct folders and that any mistakes made during the session are corrected.
Working with the Programme Manager to ensure the tasks planned for volunteers are aligned with the longer-term plans for the collections and Craigmillar Now’s mission and vision.
Supporting Visitors to Access the Collection
Responding to and coordinating visits to the archive.
Monitoring comments and feedback related to both physical collection and digital database and entering into catalogue.
Coordinating the official launch of the Digital Database
Working with the Programme Coordinator to organise an exhibition about the development of the Digital Database.
Planning a celebratory event to thank all those who participated in the project.
Person Specification
We are looking for a positive, enthusiastic and motivated Digital Heritage Co-ordinator with an infectious passion for local history.
Desirable Experience:
Experience working in the third sector or within an arts or heritage organisation.
Experience working with diverse groups of people.
Experience developing and updating policies and procedures in the voluntary sector.
An understanding of and a commitment to equal opportunities and safeguarding.
Relevant experience planning, prioritising and delivering induction and training sessions.
Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Office and prepared to learn new skills and to embrace and harness new technology.
You will also have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to lead and motivate a team of volunteers and a commitment to the vision and values of Craigmillar Now.
Questions?
If you have any questions or would like more information, please get in touch at info@craigmillarnow.com
How to Apply:
To apply, please submit a CV (no more than 1 page) and a short cover letter (up to 500 words) to info@craigmillarnow.com
Or please send us a short video – no more than 5 mins long as a .mov file or via a private link telling us about your experience and why you'd be a great Digital Heritage Coordinator. (Please also include your CV with a video presentation.)
Deadline extended 18th September, 5pm
Craigmillar Now are looking for new Trustees to join the Board.
We are particularly interested in hearing from people living in the Greater Craigmillar area, people with HR experience and people with financial and accounting skills.
Commitment: 4 Board meetings a year, including the AGM, held at Craigmillar Now’s Arts Centre, plus ad hoc supporting work.
Remuneration: The role is unpaid, but reasonable expenses, including travel expenses, will be reimbursed if agreed in advance.
Term: Three years, with the potential to extend by a further three years.
The board works closely with, and fully supports, the executive team (the director and staff of CN) who manage the charity’s day-to-day operations.
Key Tasks
Prepare for board meetings by reading papers provided in advance and participate in discussions and decision making
Provide strategic leadership to ensure charitable objectives are met, priorities are established and the staff are supported and enabled in their work for the charity.
Participate in the scrutiny of, and support of, the development of the annual plan and budget
Take responsibility as a trustee to ensure that the board complies with charity, employment, and health and safety law and is in full compliance with the charity’s constitution.
Ensure the financial viability of the charity, its stability, good performance and reputation.
Ensure the charity has robust and reliable risk management and financial control processes in operation and is able to produce reliable risk audited annual accounts in a timely manner.
Approve policies, strategies and priorities for the charity and be able to explain and support these decisions and policies to the public and interested parties.
Provide advice or support to the executive team when asked between meetings.
Full Trustee training will be provided to all new trustees - so if you haven’t served on a Board before please don’t let that put you off applying!
If you’re interested in learning more about the trustee role or the work of Craigmillar Now please send a message to info@craigmillarnow.com
We’d love to hear from you!