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Trustee
Play Scotland
Few hours a year
Edinburgh
Hybrid
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Application closing date:
Nov 21, 2025
About the organisation
- Play Scotland is the lead organisation for the development and promotion of children and young people’s play in Scotland. We work strategically to implement the child’s right to play so that all children can reach their full potential and be able to confidently inhabit an inclusive public realm, as well as help shape child friendly communities. The work of Play Scotland is underpinned by the UN convention on the Rights of the Child, Article 31, which states: “State parties recognise the right of every child to rest and leisure, to engage in play and recreational activities appropriate to the age of the child and to participate freely in cultural life and the arts.”
About the vacancy
- The Board of Trustees are responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of Play Scotland, supporting our aims, objectives and goals.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, and we particularly encourage applications from people currently under-represented on charity boards.
You do not need to have experience on a board to apply, just a passion for every child’s right to play!
Key Responsibilities
- Attending 4-5 board meetings per year. These meetings usually take place on zoom.
Additional 2 meetings – an AGM and Board and Staff day that are in person, usually in the central belt. All meetings are arranged in advance to suit diaries.
Key Competencies
- One or more of the following:
• Experience of working with children, young people, families, and communities
• Experience of IT / website development
• Experience of HR or experience of managing and leading others
• Experience of policy and research
• Experience in communications and marketing
Desired Qualifications
- No specific qualifications are required.
How to Apply
Please respond with a copy of your CV (max 2 pages) and letter of interest (max 1 page) to maryramsay@playscotland.org
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