Board Member

Join the Edinburgh Leisure Board and Shape the Future of Our Community

About Edinburgh Leisure

Edinburgh Leisure is a Registered Scottish Charity dedicated to transforming lives through physical activity and wellbeing services. With nearly 5.7 million customer visits annually and around 1,100 employees, our impact resonates across Edinburgh.

Our Vision

A city where everyone is inspired to engage in physical activity to improve their health and wellbeing.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a passionate individual with expertise in finance to join our Board as a volunteer non-executive member. As a Board member, you will help shape our strategic direction and ensure robust governance to deliver our vision.

Finance Specialist Role - Qualifications and Experience

• Qualification as an Accountant with senior financial management experience, or experience in finance with a funding-awarding body, or senior experience in finance, audit, risk, or fiduciary oversight.
• Strong understanding of financial governance requirements.
• Familiarity with grant-based funding models and donor reporting.
• Experience navigating financial risk.
• Experience of representing an organisation.
• Experience in developing strategies and/or policies.
• Passion for the benefits of physical activity and ideally an active user of Edinburgh Leisure’s venues or services.

Key Details

• The position is voluntary, requiring attendance at a minimum of 4 Board meetings per year (each 2-3 hours), plus committee meetings and occasional additional activities (approximately 4 hours per month).
• Previous Board experience is not essential; governance training will be provided.
• You will play a crucial role in guiding Edinburgh Leisure’s strategic direction.

Apply Now

Join us to shape the future of Edinburgh Leisure and make a difference in our community.

Closing Date: Wednesday, 27th of August

Interview Date: Tuesday, 2nd of September

For more information:

• Download: Board Member Role Profile
• Download: Additional Information

Visit our website at www.edinburghleisure.co.uk (more information about our Board in the who we are section).

Contact:

• For an informal discussion, please email our Chief Executive, Jen Holland, on jenholland@edinburghleisure.co.uk.
• For process-related questions, please email hrsupport@edinburghleisure.co.uk.