Edinburgh (Hybrid)
Unpaid role, expenses paid
Voluntary
Job description

Could you help to bridge Scotland's business and culture sectors?

Culture & Business Scotland is seeking new Board members to join from February 2027.

As a one of our Board members, you’ll have the opportunity to:

  • Champion leadership, philanthropy and sponsorship in Scotland
  • Use your lived or professional experience to make a real impact
  • Play your part in a dynamic, inclusive and national charity

If you’re passionate about the power of culture and business working together, we’d love to hear from you.

This is your chance to contribute to our mission and help guide our strategic direction. You don’t need previous board experience – just a commitment to collaboration, creativity and impact.

We’re particularly keen to hear from individuals from the business, arts or heritage sectors with experience in one or more of the following areas:
• Business development
• Financial strategy
• Philanthropy and/or sponsorship

Your key responsibilities would be to:
• Attend quarterly Board meetings (online and in person)
• Contribute approx. 4–8 days of your time per year, depending on your involvement
• Contribute your expertise to Board committees or working groups as needed
• Help set and monitor our strategic direction
• Provide support and challenge to the Executive Director
• Represent the organisation externally, advocating for our mission and values
• Try to attend our flagship events and other networking opportunities where possible
• Uphold good governance and ensure effective compliance, finance and risk practices

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, ages and stages in their careers. We actively welcome candidates from communities currently underrepresented in governance and candidates located across Scotland

Application resources
Organisation
Culture & Business Scotland View profile Organisation type Registered Charity Company size 1 - 5

Our mission is to be a trusted partner that bridges the business and culture sectors in Scotland with purpose to create a virtuous circle.

Posted on: 30 October 2026
Closing date: 30 November 2026 at 17:00
Tags: Fundraising, Business Development, Business Intelligence, Culture, Insights, Corporate Fundraising, Governance / Management

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