Advertised from 20 August 2025

Role

Paragon Music seeks new board member with Accountancy expertise

Paragon Music is a pioneering inclusive music and dance performance company based at the Boardwalk in Glasgow. For 45 incredible years, we’ve been transforming lives through the power of music and movement, empowering people of all ages and abilities to express themselves, connect with others, and develop their full potential. 

Widely recognised as one of Scotland’s leading inclusive arts organisations, Paragon has delivered hundreds of workshops, performances, and residencies across the country, making a profound and lasting impact on individuals and communities alike. Our work is grounded in creativity, collaboration, and equality, and we’re proud to champion inclusive practice at both grassroots and international levels. 

As we celebrate our 45th anniversary, we’re entering an exciting new phase of development. We are currently consolidating our programmes in Glasgow, Dumfries & Galloway, and North Lanarkshire, while actively expanding our reach to new communities across Scotland and beyond.

Paragon’s vision is a more equal and inclusive society where people flourish individually and together through music and dance.

About the role

Paragon is seeking a skilled and motivated individual with Accountancy knowledge and expertise to join our Board of Directors. We are recruiting someone with strategic vision, good independent judgement but above all, someone who shares our values of equity and inclusion. 

We welcome applications from those with lived experience of disability including mental health conditions. We also welcome applications from those protected under the 2010 Equalities Act due to age, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. Those with care experience, caring responsibilities and on low incomes are encouraged to apply and we will accept applications in any format and meet any interview expenses.

Previous experience in a similar position would be welcome, although not required as training opportunities and a full induction will be offered. 

The Board meets 4 times per year generally on a weekday, usually in the evenings. Reasonable expenses are reimbursed and training and ongoing support will be provided, the role is non-remunerated.

Application notes

To find out more visit our website or contact our CEO and Creative Director, Ninian Perry on ninian-paragon@btconnect.com