Board Trustees
Job Reference: TRUSTEE26
Non-Executive
Non-renumerated, reasonable expenses paid
The Role
We are recruiting for up to three new Trustees to help us grow our influence and impact across Scotland. Whether you are an experienced trustee or hoping to take your first step at board level, we would like to hear from you.
Trustees play a key role in shaping strategy and acting as ambassadors for the organisation. In addition, Trustees will monitor financial and operational activities, supporting and challenging the Management Team to deliver the organisation’s mission and vision.
Glasgow Science Centre welcome applications from a wide range of sectors and are keen to hear from those who are passionate about science and widening participation. You will be committed to a charitable role where you can use your experience to influence the strategic direction of the organisation to better serve our communities and address business needs.
Board Members will also be expected to act as advocates for the organisation in the wider community of Glasgow and beyond. As an ambassador you will value and respect diversity and promote an ethos of equality and inclusion.
Specific areas of experience that we require are noted below:
- Audit and Financial Management
- Community Learning and Development
- Education – Early Years/ Primary/ Secondary/ Lifelong Learning / Further and Higher
- Equality and Diversity
- Human Resources/ Employment Law
- Policy Development and Campaigning
- Property Development
Glasgow Science Centre is particularly keen to enhance the diversity of its Board and would warmly welcome applications from people of all ages and from all backgrounds.
The Board meets four times a year at Glasgow Science Centre, 50 Pacific Quay, Glasgow. Some Trustees also represent the Board on sub-committees and working groups, which meet two or three times a year. Trustees will not be remunerated, but reasonable out-of-pocket expenses will be reimbursed.
A full role outline is included within this advert.
How to Apply
If you are interested in this role and would like to apply, please submit the following by Friday 27th February 2026 at 12 noon:
- An up-to-date CV
- A supporting statement outlining your suitability and interest in the role (maximum 2 pages)
Applications should be submitted to:
Human Resources, Glasgow Science Centre, 50 Pacific Quay, Glasgow, G51 1EA or emailed to [email protected]
Interviews will likely take place w/c 23rd March 2026.
We encourage all applicants to complete a short equality monitoring questionnaire. This is optional and for our internal monitoring purposes only. It does not form part of the selection process.
Please find link to equality monitoring form below:
Accessibility
Should you require information in a different format, please email [email protected]
Additional Information
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.
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