Committee Member

Could you help decide how National Lottery money supports communities in Scotland?We are recruiting for a new Scotland Committee member for an initial period of up to four years. The Scotland Committee sets the strategic direction and policy framework for our work. It oversees effectiveness and impact and takes strategic funding decisions. We are looking for one additional member who will add to the broad base of knowledge, skills and experience of the existing Committee.We are a place-based and relational funder, so it is vital that our Scotland Committee reflects this approach. Through this recruitment, we will seek to strengthen the diversity and inclusivity of the Scotland Committee, ensuring it continues to reflect the communities we serve.We are looking for candidates with:• An understanding of and interest in the Scottish social, cultural and political landscape and the role of the voluntary and community sector in it• Experience and understanding of working with and for communities to deliver local priorities• The ability to understand complex issues and make decisions taking into account competing demands• An understanding and commitment to the principles required to hold a public post of this natureThis is a significant opportunity to be involved in an organisation transforming people’s lives. If you believe you have the background and personal qualities needed, we would be delighted to hear from you.Remuneration: £5,232 per annum. Expenses will be paid.For more information, please download the candidate briefing below., None specified

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The National Lottery Community Fund is the largest community funder in the UK-we’re proud to award money raised by National Lottery Players to communities across the UK. Last year we gave out £50 million to over 1100 projects across Scotland. At the heart of everything we do is the belief that when people are in the lead, communities thrive. We focus on supporting charities, community groups and people with great ideas, large or small. We aim to work with people flexibly, improving the ways we engage with communities and building new partnerships with other funders, charities and individuals.

Could you help decide how National Lottery money supports communities in Scotland?We are recruiting for a new Scotland Committee member for an initial period of up to four years. The Scotland Committee sets the strategic direction and policy framework for our work. It oversees effectiveness and impact and takes strategic funding decisions. We are looking for one additional member who will add to the broad base of knowledge, skills and experience of the existing Committee.We are a place-based and relational funder, so it is vital that our Scotland Committee reflects this approach. Through this recruitment, we will seek to strengthen the diversity and inclusivity of the Scotland Committee, ensuring it continues to reflect the communities we serve.We are looking for candidates with:

• An understanding of and interest in the Scottish social, cultural and political landscape and the role of the voluntary and community sector in it Experience and understanding of working with and for communities
to deliver local priorities
• The ability to understand complex issues and make decisions taking into account competing demands An understanding and commitment to the principles required to hold a public post of this natureThis is a significant opportunity to be involved in an organisation transforming people's lives. If you believe you have the background and personal qualities needed, we would be delighted to hear from you.Remuneration: £5,232 per annum. Expenses will be paid.For more information, please download the candidate briefing below., None specified
None specified The National Lottery Community Fund is the largest community funder in the UK-we're proud to award money raised by National Lottery Players to communities across the UK. Last year we gave out £50 million to over 1100 projects across Scotland. At the heart of everything we do is the belief that when people are in the lead, communities thrive. We focus on supporting charities, community groups and people with great ideas, large or small. We aim to work with people flexibly, improving the ways we engage with communities and building new partnerships with other funders, charities and individuals.