Chair and Trustees
Live Borders
Non-Remunerated
Melrose/Remote
Join Our Board: Chair and Trustee Opportunities with Live Borders
At Live Borders, the leisure and culture body serving the Scottish Borders, we are delighted to be seeking a new Chair and Trustees to help shape the future of our dynamic organisation.
We keep ourselves busy: Live Borders manages more than 60 venues, in addition to providing a range of programmes, to deliver our goals of encouraging cultural engagement, sports participation, and physical activity. We are proud to reach over 1 million sports- and 300,000 culture- participants annually. And as a registered charity, we reinvest every penny into creating healthier, happier, and stronger communities. This is an opportunity to become part of a forward-thinking organisation that improves lives every day across the Scottish Borders.
As a member of our Board of Trustees, you will play a vital role in our governance and strategic direction, helping to guide Live Borders through an exciting period of recovery and growth. The role offers a chance to give back to the region, influence its future, and work collaboratively with others who share your passion for community impact. Whether you are an experienced board member or considering your first non-executive role, we welcome your unique perspective and expertise.
We are particularly interested in individuals with experience in the following areas:
- Governance
- Leadership
- Finance
- Legal
- Marketing
However, more than technical skills, we value enthusiasm, commitment to our mission, and the ability to work well as part of a team. We are seeking one individual to take on the role of Chair, leading our Board of Trustees – for this role, prior Chair or Vice-Chair experience would be highly useful, as would exposure to public sector non-executive boards and committees.
Trustee involvement will include attending board and committee meetings up to two days per quarter, as well as contributing outside of these meetings to support the organisation’s goals. The time commitment demanded of the Chair is expected to be similar although may at times exceed. These roles are undertaken on a voluntary basis, though reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.
By joining Live Borders, you will have the chance to help govern a charity that is the largest provider of culture, sports, and leisure services in the Scottish Borders. You will work with a committed team, helping to shape the organisation’s future and ensuring it continues to deliver exceptional services for local communities. The Board continues to serve as an excellent platform for professional and personal growth for its members.
More information can be found within the Job Pack below:
Applications close on Friday, 17 January 2025
For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Catriona Mackie or David Currie Aspen People at 0141 212 7555 or at dcurrie@aspenpeople.co.uk.
To apply, please upload your CV and cover letter below (as one document). Please state whether you wish to apply for the Chair or Trustee position (or both).
Let’s create a healthier, happier, and stronger Scottish Borders together.