Trustee Recruitment
The Scottish Policy & Research Exchange (SPRE) exists to support more equitable public governance and positive outcomes for people and the environment in Scotland. We do this through a range of capacity strengthening activities aimed at supporting meaningful connections and learning between researchers, knowledge mobilisers, policymakers and practitioners.
We are looking to recruit 5-7 new Trustees, including a new Treasurer, in this round of recruitment. We are seeking applicants who have energy and enthusiasm for SPRE’s formative development, actively contributing to creating new structures, systems, policies and culture, in line with our commitment to a values-led intersectional praxis.
Deadline: 9am on Friday 28th March
Key details
Compensation
- Voluntary role, with relevant travel, accommodation and expenses covered
- Funded training and development
Time commitment
- ~4 hours per month, including attendance at:
- Four 2-hour Board meetings per year
- An annual 2-day strategy and development retreat
- A subcommittee or working group (optional)
We are looking to recruit for skills, experience and background in the following areas:
- Scottish politics and policy
- Entrepreneurship and start-ups
- Third sector governance
- Business development and consultancy
- Organisational policy development
- Human resources and people matters
- Experience as a Treasurer or with the financial governance of small charities
We are particularly keen to hear from those who can draw on experience of overcoming barriers and exclusions as a result of (and intersections between) their social, cultural or racial background; geographical location or institutional affiliation; career stage or disciplinary background; sexuality, gender or gender identity, disability or migration status.
Key Resources
Answering your questions
In addition to the information in the resources above, we have three ways to learn more about SPRE and the role of our Trustees:
1) Q&A sessions with a Trustee and Co-Director
- Tuesday, March 11th 12.00-12.45
- Friday, March 14th, 12.00-12.45
- Wednesday, March 19th, 10.00-10.45
2) Informal 1-2-1 conversation
A 30-minute online call with our independent consultant, Briana Pegado, who is supporting the recruitment process.
3) Written questions
We welcome written questions via email to the Co-Directors (contact@spre.scot) who will field them to an appropriate Trustee or answer them directly.
Testimonials from current Trustees
“I have absolutely loved being a Trustee of SPRE! It is truly inspirational to work with an organisation that not only is explicit about its values, but that actually embodies and enacts them in its everyday work and operations. SPRE’s intersectional feminist praxis means it genuinely works to diversify approaches to knowledge mobilisation and to centre relationships and people in order to promote social justice and sustainability in Scotland.”
“It has been a valuable experience being part of the early development of a small organisation. There is a real opportunity to support and influence across many different aspects of strategy and operations.”
“Being involved with SPRE as a Trustee is not only highly rewarding as we work to support colleagues across the higher education sector to play a role in shaping and influencing policy, but also a real pleasure in having the opportunity to work with other Trustees from diverse backgrounds and experiences.”
“Being a SPRE trustee is a very rewarding experience. SPRE values a mix of experience and insights and gives opportunities to those that may not have been part of a Board before. It is a mutually beneficial arrangement whereby we all learn from each other and allows space to reflect and grow as an organisation and a Board.”
“Being a trustee of SPRE has provided the opportunity to help the organisation grow into one which places its values firmly at the heart of its mission i.e. to shape research-policy engagement as a relational practice, centring intersectionality in its approach. It has been a privilege to support the organisation to role model this in all its work, and I have personally learned a lot which I’ve been able to integrate into my own practice in higher education.”
“It has been exciting and rewarding to be part of SPRE’s inaugural steps into the SCIO landscape. There is much potential in the vision and mission of SPRE and I will enjoy watching it evolve and flourish.”
“It is energising to be part of an organisation that lives out its values and strives, across all we do, to be the kind of change we want to see. Relational practice is at the heart of everything SPRE does. This makes being a trustee with SPRE such a rewarding and enriching experience. Come and join us!”