Board Member – Cairngorms National Park Authority

Location: Cairngorms National Park, Scotland (with remote and in-person commitments)

Hours: Part-time, flexible – including board and committee meetings.

The time commitment is between a minimum of 32 days and a maximum of 36 days per year. Further information on the time commitment is set out in the Applicant Information Pack. 

Remuneration: £262.67 per day. Reasonable expenses incurred will be reimbursed. The appointment is non-pensionable. 

Shape the Future of Scotland’s Largest National Park
Join the Cairngorms National Park Authority Board to help protect and enhance a landscape of outstanding natural and cultural heritage. Play a vital role in driving sustainable development, nature restoration, and climate resilience across the Park.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead strategic planning and delivery of key documents like the National Park Partnership Plan and Local Development Plan
• Oversee major projects including Cairngorms 2030, peatland restoration, and wildfire risk management
• Participate in planning decisions on affordable housing, sustainable tourism, and rural economic growth
• Foster innovation in private finance for nature and climate initiatives
• Act as a public champion for the National Park’s values and sustainable future

Why Join?
Make a lasting impact on biodiversity, community wellbeing, and Scotland’s net zero ambitions, ensuring the Cairngorms thrive for generations.

Bright Green Nature - Chief Executive Officer

Job Title: Executive Officer
Location: Hybrid – Mostly home working and occasional travel across Scotland
Reports to: Board of Trustees
Contract: Part-time (3 days per week), 1 year term initially (extension dependent on funding)
Salary: £50,000 per annum pro-rated to 3 days/week.

Closing date: Friday 20 March

The CEO will provide strategic and operational leadership for BGN.

You will manage day-to-day activities and the team, oversee project design and delivery, lead fundraising and financial management, and support staff, volunteers, and young participants. You will work closely with the Board of Trustees to ensure the charity is well-governed, financially sustainable, and delivering measurable ecological and social impact.

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who is passionate about nature recovery, community engagement, and youth development.

This role presents a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to work in a fast paced and rapidly growing environmental charity. Our team is diverse, with a broad range of experiences and backgrounds and we are proud of our supportive, flexible and inclusive culture. The CEO role is a very flexible role with respect to hours of work and location.

To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter (max 2 pages) explaining your suitability for the role to karen@brightgreennature.org

For an informal chat about the role, contact Dr Karen Blackport karen@brightgreennature.org

 

 

 

 

Sea Scotland conference - steering group members

Sea Scotland conference series

Steering Group membership – call for expressions of interest

We are inviting Expressions of Interest (EOI) from organisations, groups or individuals based in Scotland who would like to join the Sea Scotland conference steering group.

The steering group plays and important role in the shaping the direction, themes and format of the conference. We are seeking members who can bring diverse perspectives, constructive input and insights from their area of expertise in marine policy, practice and engagement in Scotland.

What’s involved in the role?

Working as part of the steering group, members have a great opportunity to shape the format and content of one of Scotland’s key marine policy forums and strengthen cross-sector dialogue. This is both a collaborative and advisory role, with steering group members providing ideas and insights, as well as carrying out actions towards the delivery of the conference in line with their capacity and expertise.

The steering group meets quarterly (usually online), with more frequent meetings nearer to the event itself.  Steering group members collectively will:

·       Contribute to the development of the conference theme and programme

·       Advise on speakers, panels and priority topics

·       Help with fundraising and promotion of the event

·       Support outreach to ensure diverse participation

·       Act as ambassadors for the conference within their networks

This is an “in-kind” role and would be most relevant for people whose role and organisational goals align with the conference spirit and purpose. Working as part of the Sea Scotland steering group has numerous benefits, including automatic admission to the conference, personal career growth and development, and opportunities to network and increase visibility of your work and organisation.

How to apply

To apply, please submit a one-page written Expression of Interest outlining:

·       Your organisation and your role within it

·       Your interest in Sea Scotland and the conference’s objectives

·       The perspective or experience you would bring to the steering group

·       Your capacity to contribute and how this role aligns with the scope of your current work.

Other EOI submission formats, such as a short (3 minute) video application, are also acceptable.

Please send your EOI along with a completed Equality and Diversity Monitoring form to Esther Brooker (esther@scotlink.org) by Friday 20th March 2026. Applications will be reviewed by the current steering group, and applicants invited for an informal online discussion by w/c 30th March.