Chair for Dog Aid Scotland
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- Edinburgh / Hybrid
- Non-Renumerated
- Status: 3 year term
- Hours: 4-5 meetings, AGM, Sub Committee Work and Ad Hoc Events.
- Reports to: Board of Directors
- Closing Date: Wednesday 30th April 2025 at 5pm
- Interview Dates: April - Initial conversations with Vice Chair. May - meet with Recruitment Committee. June/July - Meet with CEO and observe a Board Meeting
Dear Candidate,
Thank you for taking the time to consider our advertisement for a new Chair. The Board of Dog Aid Scotland is delighted to consider applications from suitably qualified candidates interested in this exceptional opportunity to lead an effective and growing dog welfare charity.
Dog Aid Scotland is a dynamic and successful charity which operates at the heart of the challenges facing dog owners throughout Scotland. We believe this is a great opportunity for a motivated and innovative individual, ideally with a successful background in the charity sector, to put their mark on shaping our future.
We have a great team of staff and trustees who are committed to Dog Aid Scotland’s mission to create happy homes for dogs. We want to meet candidates who are similarly passionate about animal welfare and can demonstrate significant experience leading and developing a strong and effective team. Your work ethic, initiative and flexibility will define you.
We welcome applications from all sectors of society, regardless of ethnicity, age, gender, disability and/or religious persuasion. In return, we offer you a dynamic and enthusiastic team of staff and trustees and a financially solid organisation. If you are ambitious to work in a thriving sector and steer Dog Aid Scotland in meeting its goals, we want to hear from you.
Kind regards,
Jane Spurgeon, Chairperson
Dog Aid Scotland (DAS) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO) and our premises are based in Edinburgh.
Dog Aid Society of Scotland is a dedicated charity working to improve the welfare of dogs in need. We provide rehoming, financial assistance, and education to ensure dogs receive the care they deserve. Our Board of Trustees plays a vital role in shaping the charity’s future and ensuring we continue to make a lasting impact.
DAS rehomes dogs on a home from home basis. We do not have kennel facilities so ask you to look after the dog until a new home can be found. This means your dog will go straight into its new home alleviating the stress and anxiety a lot of dogs suffer when going into kennels. We provide rehoming, financial assistance, and education to ensure dogs receive the care they deserve.
Our Mission:
- To find loving new homes for dogs which cannot be maintained in their present homes and which might otherwise be euthanised.
- To give information on every aspect of dog ownership.
- To provide Veterinary Aid for those in need.
- To help reduce the number of unwanted dogs by providing Neutering Vouchers.
- To encourage responsible dog ownership by providing dog waste disposal bags as part of our Dog Fouling Project.
The DAS Board of Trustees plays a vital role in shaping the charity’s future and ensuring we continue to make a lasting impact. We are seeking a Chair as our current Chairperson steps down at the end of their elected term. Passion for our cause is an absolute must along with having a solid understanding of the role of the Trustee, Good Practice, and Charity Governance. We currently hold up to 5 meetings per year along with our AGM and some sub committee work. This role also offers support to the CEO. We estimate 4-6 hours per month (over an average year) which includes some ad hoc events along with the scheduled board meetings.
The Chair is responsible for leading the Board of Trustees, ensuring the charity operates effectively, sustainably, and in line with its mission. The Chair will provide strategic leadership, support the Chief Executive (if applicable), and act as an ambassador for the Charity.
If you are interested in applying for the role of Chair at Dog Aid Scotland, please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your interest and suitability for the role via the Apply button below this box.
For an informal discussion or more information, please contact Alan Surgeon directly via [email protected] / 07795954029 or visit our website AWS Executive.
Timelines
April: Initial conversations with Alan Surgeon (Vice Chair) at a mutually convenient time.
May: Shortlist to meet with Recruitment Committee (arranged at a mutually convenient time)
June/July: Meet with CEO and observe a Board Meeting (shortlisted /preferred candidate only)
September: Appointment announced / new Chair introduced at the AGM
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