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Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations is the membership organisation for Scotland's charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises. Charity registered in Scotland SC003558. Registered office Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG.

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Action Against Stalking
Management Board
Hybrid: Scotland (online meetings occasionally on site: Ayr or Glasgow
Closing 1 July 2025
Advertised from 3 June 2025

Role

Company Description 

Action Against Stalking is a charity organisation that provides free professional confidential independent support advocacy for individuals who are experiencing stalking. Founded by Dr. Ann Moulds CBE, AAS shares knowledge and expertise with justice agencies, provides training and CPD to professionals, and influences policy and practice nationally and internationally. See our website www.actionagainststalking.org for information. 

Role Description 

This is a non-renumerated Board of Trustees role at Action Against Stalking. The Trustees are responsible for the overall governance, strategic direction, and financial oversight of the charity. The role involves attending board meetings, participating in committee work, contributing to the development and implementation of strategic plans, and ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. alongside the chair, CEO and appointed trustees. This is a hybrid role, ideally based in and around Ayrshire, Glasgow, the Lothians and Lanarkshire. Remote work is the norm, with a requirement to attend at least two board meetings per annum, along with the AGM in person

We are seeking individuals with a passion for supporting our charity with our primary focus on victim rights and victim support. We hold relationships with agencies and support partners across Scotland, and the wider national and international communities. 

You may have a background in social care, policing, or previous experience with championing the rights of victims. You could be a HR specialist, or a communications expert. We are seeking committed individuals from wide and varied backgrounds to join us. 

We welcome individuals from all backgrounds, heritage, culture, religious beliefs, colour, race, sexual orientation, and gender. 

We welcome you with or without physical challenges, if you are neurodivergent or anything else that celebrates your uniqueness.

If you have the skills, and you think you’ve got what it takes, we want to hear from you.

Qualifications 

  • Experience in governance and strategic leadership 
  • Appreciation and understanding of the issues surrounding stalking 
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills 
  • Ability to work collaboratively, as a team player and make collective decisions 
  • Financial literacy and experience in financial oversight 
  • Experience at a senior level with committees and board representation 
  • Commitment to the mission and values of Action Against Stalking 
  • Availability to attend board meetings and engage in committee work

Application notes

If you would like to have an informal chat before we send out an application, please contact us at: enquiries@actionagainststalking.org and we shall be happy to arrange a call with you. 

First round conversations w/c 30th June 2025

Face to face meetings w/c 7th July and w/c 21st July 2025

Timetable subject to change

As the next step, please complete the attached application form and return it to us at enquiries@actionagainststalking.org

We appreciate your interest in Action Against Stalking and look forward to hearing from you soon.

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