Become an Assembly Trustee
Become an Assembly Trustee of the Church of Scotland – Lead Us Toward Renewal and Growth
The Church of Scotland stands at a pivotal moment in its history, facing financial challenges but filled with resilience, vision, and a commitment to mission. We are seeking passionate Charity Trustees to help guide us through this time of transformation and ensure the Church's vital work in communities continues to flourish.
As one of Scotland's largest charities, we play a crucial role in worship, social care, and community engagement, all of which demand careful financial stewardship and visionary leadership. This role is not simply about balancing the books—it's about nurturing generosity, supporting renewal, and ensuring that our cherished resources are used to advance Christ's mission in a changing world.
Our "Seeds for Growth" initiative and new ministry recruitment programmes position us to invest in the future, but we need bold leaders to help us seize the opportunities ahead. As an Assembly Trustee, you'll help shape the future of the Church, ensuring we continue to proclaim the Good News while adapting to the needs of today.
Are you ready to make a difference? Join us in leading the Church of Scotland toward renewal, embracing bold decisions, collaboration, and change. Together, we can chart a course for a hopeful future.
Due to the basis on which the trustees' term operates, we have three vacancies to recruit for, up to three of which may be filled by ministers. We are looking for people who have a sense of call to lead in a national setting who have skills honed at Board level in governance or finance. Following the 2025 General Assembly, we will be seeking to appoint a convener and vice convener from the group of trustees.
The successful applicants will serve for three years from May 2025 with the possibility of a further term at the end of that period.
Documents
How to apply
Please provide a tailored CV and covering letter outlining why the role of Assembly Trustee interests you and how your gifts would add to and complement our current group.
These should be returned to: hr@churchofscotland.org.uk.
These must reach the HR team by the closing date of 12 noon, Monday 21 October 2024.
Closing date
12 noon, Monday 21 October 2024