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Young Trustee

  • Bruce Tait Associates (on behalf of Helm)
  • VO95125
  • Board/trustee role

Description

Helm have a vision of a Scotland where all young people dare to dream, and are empowered to make their hopes and dreams a reality.

Helm are a grassroots specialist youthwork provider. Helm have worked inclusively in Dundee for over 30 years, enabling over 200 young people every year to make the best possible transition to adult life. Helm aims to provide high quality services to vulnerable young people.

Over 70% of Helm students move on to either work in apprenticeships or college. Every single student works as an individual, focussing on their interests, and is supported by their own keyworker. Students find out what their own strengths and passions are, make friends, and grow naturally in confidence and self-esteem. All students have access to support with anything they need to ensure they have the best possible chance to make the most of their time with us, including housing, health, relationships, emotional issues, and specific learning support.

Helm are looking to recruit a young Trustee to their board. This is an opportunity to make a difference to the lives of young people in Dundee. Helm are looking to recruit a young Trustee (aged 25 or under) who has the confidence to sit on a charitable board and add value to it. This is a great starting opportunity for someone looking to develop their skills in strategic planning, governance, and the voluntary sector.

For more information about this role, email recruitment@brucetaitassociates.com or call us on 01786 542 224.

Organisation aims and objectives

BTA is a one-stop shop that cares deeply about the charity sector in Scotland and throughout the UK. Our mission is to help charities with expert consultancy and recruitment services that allow them to grow, work with great people and be more successful. We're the market leader in Scotland and one of the biggest agencies of our kind in the UK.

Restrictions

Experience required: Helm will welcome applications from applicants regardless of sectoral experience however would like the incoming Trustee with experience and background in management and experience of strategic planning. Helm will also welcome applications from those with lived experience however this is not an essential requirement.
Maximum age: 25

Last updated 2 months ago

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