Call for Board Members 2024

Join Our Board

Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop is seeking passionate individuals to join our board. This is a unique opportunity to shape Scotland’s only purpose-built sculpture hub and support a vibrant artistic community. No prior board experience is needed—just a genuine interest in our mission and a commitment to making a difference.

About Us

Located in Newhaven, Edinburgh, ESW offers extensive facilities for artists. This includes a foundry, specialised workspaces, artist studios, exhibition spaces, and residency apartments. Our site supports collaboration, learning and community engagement, with spaces for both relaxation and creativity.

How We Work

Our dedicated team supports a thriving community through shared resources and a collective ethos. We engage the wider community with courses, school programmes, and various events.

Our Impact

ESW enriches Scotland’s artistic landscape by providing essential support to artists through subsidised studios, specialist workspaces, international residencies, and more. As an artist-run collective since 1986, we remain committed to our founding ethos.

What We’re Looking For

To help us deliver ESW’s priorities, we are looking for people with relevant experience in the following areas:

  • Art practice and/ or artistic research and the visual arts sector in Scotland.
  • Financial oversight and planning.
  • The practical decarbonisation of the building and climate adaptation in our operational management.
  • Attention to the team (HR) and connections to our communities and social justice.

We value diverse experiences and are committed to increasing representation within our board. No prior charity trustee experience is required.

Board Responsibilities

As a trustee, you will:

  • Set strategic direction and develop objectives
  • Ensure effective use of resources and maintain financial health
  • Oversee compliance with legal requirements
  • Support staff development and management
  • Promote equality and best governance practices
  • Attend and contribute to board and committee meetings

How to Apply

  • Deadline for note of interest: 5pm, Monday 30 September 2024
  • Informal interviews: Week beginning 21 October 2024
  • Decision reached: November 2024

To apply, send a note of interest to Laura Simpson, Director, at laura@edinburghsculpture.org with the subject line “Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop Board note of interest.” Complete our anonymous equalities monitoring form to support our commitment to diversity. (Apologies this link was incorrect initially and has now been updated).

Download the Trustee Recruitment information pack to learn more about the role.

Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop Trustee Recruitment Information (PDF) (1.69MB; 6 pages)

For questions or more information, contact Laura at laura@edinburghsculpture.org.

Data Protection

All information will be kept confidential and used only for recruitment purposes. Equalities data is collected anonymously to ensure we encourage a diverse range of applicants.