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Volunteer Project Manager
The Lyonic Scots Society
Location: Remote (UK-based preferred)
Hours: Flexible, part‑time volunteer role
Start date: Immediate
Commitment: 3–12 months (project‑based)
About Us
The Lyonic Scots Society is the charitable arm of the Lyonic Scots — a heritage community dedicated to preserving, teaching, and celebrating our culture, history, traditions, and identity. We are preparing to launch globally, offering educational programmes, cultural resources, historical archives, and community engagement initiatives that honour our past and inspire future generations.
To achieve this, we need a skilled Project Manager to help coordinate the setup and launch of the Society as a fully operational charity.
The Role
We’re seeking a highly organised and proactive Project Manager to oversee the planning, development, and launch of the Lyonic Scots Society. You will work closely with the Founder, Council members, and volunteers to ensure the charity is built on strong foundations and ready for global outreach.
What You’ll Do
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Lead the project planning and delivery for the Society’s setup and launch
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Develop timelines, milestones, and structured work plans
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Coordinate volunteers across multiple teams (heritage, design, communications, admin)
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Support the creation of policies, governance documents, and operational frameworks
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Oversee the development of educational, cultural, and heritage programmes
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Ensure smooth communication between all contributors
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Report progress to the Founder and Council
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Help prepare the Society for public launch, membership rollout, and global engagement
What We’re Looking For
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Experience in project management (professional or volunteer)
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Strong organisational and leadership skills
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Ability to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines
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Clear communication and problem‑solving abilities
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Interest in Scottish heritage, culture, or community development
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Comfortable working independently and collaboratively
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Experience in charity setup or governance (desirable but not essential)
What You’ll Gain
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A chance to lead the launch of a new global heritage charity
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Experience in charity development, governance, and strategic planning
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Recognition as a founding contributor to the Lyonic Scots Society
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Opportunities to shape educational and cultural programmes
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The satisfaction of helping preserve and promote a unique Scottish heritage movement
How to Apply
Please send a short introduction outlining your project management experience and why you’d like to support the Lyonic Scots Society to CharityJob application link.
LYONIC SCOTS
PEOPLE. COMMUNITY. CLAN.
Lyonic Scots is a living cultural community, honouring the past, celebrating the present, and carrying the Lyonic Scots legacy into the future.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Principal Responsibilities
· Maintain a thorough understanding of global trends and developments concerning women's human rights.
· Submit two articles per month for publication, each typically between 600 and 800 words in length.
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· Conduct interviews in a variety of circumstances as required.
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· Undertake research and write feature articles, occasionally contributing to subsidiary publications and supplements.
Requirements
· A minimum of four years’ experience in research and/or reporting.
· Proven interpersonal and collaborative abilities, able to work independently as well as part of a team.
· Flexibility, initiative, and robust problem-solving skills.
· Experience within multicultural settings and an awareness of cross-cultural differences.
· Dedication to promoting women’s human rights.
· Strong listening skills.
· Outstanding writing skills, including adaptability in writing styles and responsiveness to editorial guidance.
· Excellent analytical capabilities for precise understanding of subject matter.
· Superb organisational skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects and adhere to tight deadlines.
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· Rigorous attention to detail, including proficiency in proofreading one’s own work.
· Exceptional written English skills.
Please submit a recent writing sample which best demonstrates your writing style.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.