Join Us
If you would like to get involved and become part of the team here at Glasgow Saints; either on or off the pitch, complete the contact form below providing some information about you and which part of Saints you’re interested in. For current board and specific volunteer vacancies, scroll down to the bottom of the page where you will find links to apply.
Board Vacancies
Are you a passionate individual with a strong work ethic? Are you socially conscious with a willingness to champion others? Will you fairly represent all genders? All ethnicities? All abilities? We want to hear from you!
Secretary of the Board
ABOUT US
GSFC are an amateur football team, founded in 2020 with the goal of helping to combat food poverty and isolation within the local community of Dennistoun, Glasgow. The club provides opportunities for people to play football in the true spirit of the game; regardless of ability or circumstance, as well as carrying out community initiatives focused around its main charitable objectives.
All positions at GSFC are offered on a voluntary basis.
VOLUNTEER MANDATE // WHAT WE EXPECT
A positive attitude towards your fellow GS volunteers and GSFC players at all times, facilitating positive interactions in a positive environment.
An open and welcoming attitude to those of all ages, genders, abilities, sexualities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds and beliefs. Discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated.
A kind and compassionate approach when engaging with people in the community.
SECRETARY OF THE BOARD OVERVIEW
GSFC is currently in the process of registering as a Charity. As such, and in order to eliminate the need for transition, we took the decision to follow the example of the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator from day one.
The Board Secretary will essentially be the central point of internal and external administration and correspondence for GSFC’s Board of Trustees. This is a demanding, high profile role that has a major impact on the efficiency and effective management/running of the entire organisation. As a Trustee you will hold collective responsibility alongside your fellow board members for the decisions the organisation makes, and you are therefore required to be fully educated on the requirements of a Charity in terms of lawful compliance, not just in relation to the specifics of your role.
You will have a legal responsibility to put the interests of the organisation above your own personal interests and will be expected to commit to memory the details contained within our governing document.
As you will be a board level representative of GSFC and its practices, you will be held to extremely high measure over the clubs’ volunteer mandate and policy standards.
You must not have been previously disqualified by a Charity governing body and you must disclose any potential conflicts of interest that may prevent you from being impartial and loyal to GSFC and its practices. Conflicts may arise from personal, professional or volunteer positions or relationships.
You must be over the age of 18 to apply for this post.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED
The successful candidate will ideally have experience of being a member of a Board of Trustees and have a good understanding of Charity Law.
They will have a degree of knowledge of employment law, and health and safety regulations and will understand the basic principles in order to be able to identify potential areas of contention.
They will need a willingness to devote the necessary time and effort to their role as well as an understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship.
They will benefit greatly from strategic vision, independent judgement and a willingness to speak their mind.
The successful candidate will be able to evidence organisational ability and an aptness for effective self regulation and time management.
YOUR ROLE
- As Board Secretary you will be the main point of contact, as well the ‘principal administrator’ for GSFC. You will handle formal external correspondence and distribute to relevant officers for response where required.
- You will hold overall responsibility for internal administrative tasks, including their delegation, supervision and data protection compliance.
- You will be required to prepare, in consultation with the Chairperson, board meeting agendas and circulate as relevant.
- You will produce minutes of all official organisation meetings (detailing action points and deadlines for completion), and make available as required in accordance with GDPR and other necessary considerations.
- You will ensure proper filing of club documents including registration of club.
- You will be responsible for providing trustees with any additional information necessary to facilitate decision making, including informing them of their powers and duties under the constitution.
- You will be expected to work alongside the Treasurer/Club secretary to see that all affiliation/registration fees are in order and paid promptly. You will raise any concerns relating to this to the Treasurer, Chairperson or Board as appropriate.
- You will ensure that all members have a copy of the club handbook, insurance details, officers contacts and any other suitable documentation within a reasonable timeframe, barring circumstances where this is not possible or appropriate. You will notify the Chairperson promptly should any issue present itself.
- You will be required to attend association, league, affiliate and board meetings (as appropriate), ensuring all are appropriately convened, constituted and quorate.
- You will act as a source of information and support for the Club secretary, although you shall not be directly responsible for their supervision or activities.
- You shall organise and attend the club AGM, as well as any instructed EGM and other club meetings relevant to your position on the Board.
- You shall work alongside the Chairperson and Trustee, ensuring compliance under contractual arrangements, including the provision of information/reporting to regulators.
REQUIRED COMMITMENT
Approximately two-four hours per week, although there will be weeks when little is required of you and others when we will require more.
You will be expected to attend bi-weekly Board meetings lasting approximately 90 minutes. This is a structured commitment on a weekday evening. Most other commitments (unless time sensitive) can be carried out in your own time.
An example of a busy week would be setting an agenda for an AGM, inviting members, assisting with the creation of presentations, recording attendance, taking minutes, circulating minutes.
HOW TO APPLY
Please send a CV and covering letter to volunteer@glasgowsaints.co.uk clearly stating the position you are applying for.
ASSISTANCE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
GSFC are committed to providing support where it is required.
If you consider yourself to have a disability, please indicate whether or not there are any arrangements that we can make in order to better assist/adapt for you, if you are called to interview.
Equity Officer
ABOUT US
GSFC are an amateur football team, founded in 2020 with the goal of helping to combat food poverty and isolation within the local community of Dennistoun, Glasgow. The club provides opportunities for people to play football in the true spirit of the game; regardless of ability or circumstance, as well as carrying out community initiatives focused around its main charitable objectives.
GSFC volunteer applications are open to everyone over the age of 16 and you are encouraged to apply even if you lack the desired relevant experience. Passion and an eagerness to learn are just as relevant in our book.
All positions at GSFC are offered on a voluntary basis.
VOLUNTEER MANDATE // WHAT WE EXPECT
A positive attitude towards your fellow GS volunteers and GSFC players at all times, facilitating positive interactions in a positive environment.
An open and welcoming attitude to those of all ages, genders, abilities, sexualities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds and beliefs. Discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated.
A kind and compassionate approach when engaging with people in the community.
GSFC EQUITY POLICY STATEMENT
GSFC respects the rights, dignity and worth of every person and will treat everyone equally regardless of age, ability, gender, race, ethnicity, religious belief, sexual orientation or socio-economic standing.
GSFC is committed to ensuring that equity is incorporated across all aspects of its practices and development, and in doing so, acknowledges its responsibility to recognise and address inequality in order to ensure absolute fairness.
GSFC is dedicated to providing a platform for everyone to enjoy their sport and workplace, in an environment free from threat of discrimination, intimidation, harassment and abuse.
All GSFC club members have a responsibility to challenge discriminatory behaviour and promote equality of opportunity.
GSFC will treat any reported incidence of discriminatory behaviour seriously, and anyone found to be in contempt of the Equity Policy will be dealt with according to the clubs disciplinary procedures.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED
The position of Equity Officer at GSFC incorporates equality, diversity and inclusion and the successful candidate will be required to evidence a commitment to promoting these values. They will need to have excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain trusting relationships with individuals and organisations alike.
In order to be successful, the Equity Officer will need to be able to evidence compassion, empathy and sensitivity and must possess highly effective conflict-resolution skills.
The candidate will be expected to facilitate an environment where difference is embraced and individuals can flourish.
YOUR ROLE
- Implement and review club policy at board and service level. Provide reports and recommendations on findings of such reviews.
- Research, apply, promote and raise awareness of diversity initiatives.
- Share best practice, as well as provide advice, guidance and support on equality objectives to all within the different facets of the club.
- Translate equality legislation into practice in order to ensure GSFC meets its statutory requirements as set out in The Equality Act 2010.
- Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of anti-discriminatory legislation.
- Assess community needs and promote community cohesion.
- Develop and maintain use of systems for reporting any incidents of discrimination.
- Respond to complaints and where required provide additional support/information on options for complainants.
- Prepare and deliver presentations and workshops to players, coaching staff, volunteers and partner organisations.
- Attend player, coaching staff and volunteer wellness sessions with the objective of ensuring emotional wellbeing in participants.
REQUIRED COMMITMENT
Approximately two-four hours per week, although there will be weeks when little is required of you and others when we will require more.
An example of a busy week would be if you were asked to prepare a presentation with points for discussion and present this in the form of an equity workshop to players, coaching staff or volunteers.
HOW TO APPLY
Please send a CV and covering letter to volunteer@glasgowsaints.co.uk clearly stating the position you are applying for.
ASSISTANCE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
GSFC are committed to providing support where it is required.
If you consider yourself to have a disability, please indicate whether or not there are any arrangements that we can make in order to better assist/adapt for you, if you are called to interview.
Volunteer Vacancies
As you may know, Glasgow Saints is not just a football team. Much of our focus lies within the community and we strive every single day to better help those in need. Our activities can range from food parcel deliveries to comfort calls, community clean-ups to neighbourhood kitchen events and we’re always on the look-out for volunteers to help.
On the football side of things we also have an ongoing need for volunteer coaching staff, physios, nutritionalists and wellness mentors. If you think you can spare some of your time to assist us, we would love to hear from you.
As well as our need for the ongoing positions listed above, Glasgow Saints currently have the following volunteer vacancies:
Emotional Health Advisor
ABOUT US
GSFC are an amateur football team, founded in 2020 with the goal of helping to combat food poverty and isolation within the local community of Dennistoun, Glasgow. The club provides opportunities for people to play football in the true spirit of the game; regardless of ability or circumstance, as well as carrying out community initiatives focused around its main charitable objectives.
GSFC volunteer applications are usually open to everyone over the age of 16 and people are generally encouraged to apply even if they lack the desired relevant experience. However, due to the nature of this post, all applicants must have relevant qualifications and the prerequisite skills necessary to perform the specified tasks, in accordance with government legislation.
All positions at GSFC are offered on a voluntary basis.
VOLUNTEER MANDATE // WHAT WE EXPECT
A positive attitude towards your fellow GS volunteers and GSFC players at all times, facilitating positive interactions in a positive environment.
An open and welcoming attitude to those of all ages, genders, abilities, sexualities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds and beliefs. Discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated.
A kind and compassionate approach when engaging with people in the community.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED
The candidate will preferably have a professional background in psychiatric nursing, occupational health or social work and/or extensive experience of supporting people with both short and long-term mental health conditions. They will need to have excellent communication skills, with the ability to accurately direct individuals to relevant health and social care providers suited to the individuals’ needs.
In order to be successful, the candidate will have extensive knowledge of statutory services, and local provision, and will be able to provide advice and guidance not only on signposting to therapeutic and medical services but will also be able to explain the benefits and reasoning behind their recommendations so that information can be easily passed on.
The candidate will also be well placed to advise GSFC on the best course of action in the event of a users individual personal crisis.
Previous experience in this field of work within the third sector is not compulsory, but is preferable, as a certain element of the position will be to perform in an advisory capacity to the board.
YOUR ROLE
GSFC does not offer professional counselling or social services, however we understand our responsibility towards safeguarding the wellbeing of volunteers and participants. It is therefore our objective to better place ourselves for any eventuality where these services may be required.
- This post is an advisory role and you will not be required to manage or treat any aspects of emotional distress or ill-being. Rather, you will be a point of contact for volunteers requiring information and/or advice about where to direct, and how best to support individuals in the event of identified psychological needs.
- You will also be required, on occasion, to liaise with the Glasgow Saint’s Board of Trustees in order to update and advise them of their obligations towards mental and emotional health and wellbeing, as well as assist with risk assessment/management and the development of service policies.
REQUIRED COMMITMENT
Approximately one hour per week, although there will be weeks when nothing is required of you and others when we may require more.
An example of a busy week would be if you were asked to assist with risk assessing the impact of certain activities on the emotional wellbeing of participants as this would require time spent observing.
HOW TO APPLY
Please send a CV and covering letter to volunteer@glasgowsaints.co.uk clearly stating the position you are applying for.
ASSISTANCE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
GSFC are committed to providing support where it is required.
If you consider yourself to have a disability, please indicate whether or not there are any arrangements that we can make in order to better assist/adapt for you, if you are called to interview.
Physical Health Advisor
ABOUT US
GSFC are an amateur football team, founded in 2020 with the goal of helping to combat food poverty and isolation within the local community of Dennistoun, Glasgow. The club provides opportunities for people to play football in the true spirit of the game; regardless of ability or circumstance, as well as carrying out community initiatives focused around its main charitable objectives.
GSFC volunteer applications are open to everyone over the age of 16 and you are encouraged to apply even if you lack the desired relevant experience. Passion and an eagerness to learn are just as relevant in our book.
All positions at GSFC are offered on a voluntary basis.
VOLUNTEER MANDATE // WHAT WE EXPECT
A positive attitude towards your fellow GS volunteers and GSFC players at all times, facilitating positive interactions in a positive environment.
An open and welcoming attitude to those of all ages, genders, abilities, sexualities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds and beliefs. Discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated.
A kind and compassionate approach when engaging with people in the community.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED
The candidate will preferably have an in-depth knowledge and understanding of applied sports science, exercise physiology or a related health and fitness discipline, together with experience in the health and fitness industry.
They will be a confident speaker with a genuine interest in the physical wellbeing of others.
The successful candidate will ideally have prior involvement in an organisation where fitness and diet are of equal importance to the overall physical health and wellbeing of participants.
They will understand the importance of prior assessment and consultation to proposed new regimes in order to account for participants with specific medical conditions/needs.
YOUR ROLE
- In conjunction and consultancy with others, you will be expected to advise on the further development of nutrition, dietetics and physical health regimes in order to better support the physical wellbeing of GSFC participants.
- You will be required to assist with risk assessment/management and the development of service policies in relation to the promotion of a well-balanced, healthy and active lifestyle, and the prevention of illness and injury.
- You will be asked to advocate for the benefits of maintaining a healthy lifestyle as well as liaise with coaching staff on the ways in which group training regimes can be tailored to account for any health inequalities amongst participants.
- Owing to robust research and education you will give guidance on exercise science disciplines that will inform coach-led decision making during the creation of out-of-hours warm-ups and workouts.
REQUIRED COMMITMENT
Approximately one-two hours per week, although there will be weeks when nothing is required of you and others when we may require more.
An example of a busy week would be if a new training plan was required to account for a participant with a particular physical impairment, which would allow for overall group continuity and prevent any feeling of disadvantage.
HOW TO APPLY
Please send a CV and covering letter to volunteer@glasgowsaints.co.uk clearly stating the position you are applying for.
ASSISTANCE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
GSFC are committed to providing support where it is required.
If you consider yourself to have a disability, please indicate whether or not there are any arrangements that we can make in order to better assist/adapt for you, if you are called to interview.
Fundraising Officer
ABOUT US
GSFC are an amateur football team, founded in 2020 with the goal of helping to combat food poverty and isolation within the local community of Dennistoun, Glasgow. The club provides opportunities for people to play football in the true spirit of the game; regardless of ability or circumstance, as well as carrying out community initiatives focused around its main charitable objectives.
GSFC volunteer applications are open to everyone and you are encouraged to apply even if you lack the desired relevant experience. Passion and an eagerness to learn are just as relevant in our book.
VOLUNTEER MANDATE // WHAT WE EXPECT
A positive attitude towards your fellow GS volunteers and GSFC players at all times, facilitating positive interactions in a positive environment.
An open and welcoming attitude to those of all ages, genders, abilities, sexualities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds and beliefs. Discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated.
A kind and compassionate approach when engaging with people in the community.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED
The candidate will preferably have third sector experience, ideally with existing relationships in fund and grant giving organisations. They will need to have excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to write applications that stand out amongst others.
In order to be successful, the bid writer will need to be highly organised and motivated, a self-starter, with an ability to assimilate and process information quickly. They should be creative, ambitious and focused whilst working independently.
The candidate should be someone who is happy to do a certain level of business development and independent research, in order to generate concept notes and applications that match and sustain the funding needs of GSFC and its delivery aims. They will also be responsible for the stewardship of relevant partners, ensuring that reporting timelines and processes are adhered to and that funding body relationships are established and well maintained.
A willingness to work hard individually towards a collective outcome.
YOUR ROLE
- Identify, research and cultivate new trusts and grant givers using a variety of research resources, in association with the club’s development plan.
- Contribute to Glasgow Saint’s ambitious growth strategy by developing, preparing and submitting funding applications and written proposals in order to achieve targets.
- Accurately report back to donors who have supported GSFC in a timely manner by writing detailed impact reports, updating them on the success of the projects they have funded.
- Ensure that all funds applied for/received/rejected are recorded on a fully comprehensive fundraising tracker.
- Establish, build and maintain relationships with donors through e-mail, telephone and online meetings.
- Compile progress reports for monthly submission to the board, including information and feedback on rejected bids.
- Liaise with the Glasgow Saint’s Media Officer in order to ensure that any news of grants or fundraising efforts are well publicised.
REQUIRED COMMITMENT
Approximately two-four hours per week, although there will be weeks when little is required of you and others when we will require more.
An example of a busy week would be if more than one fundraising opportunity was identified and multiple bids were required to be written simultaneously.
HOW TO APPLY
Please send a CV and covering letter to volunteer@glasgowsaints.co.uk clearly stating the position you are applying for.
ASSISTANCE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
GSFC are committed to providing support where it is required.
If you consider yourself to have a disability, please indicate whether or not there are any arrangements that we can make in order to better assist/adapt for you, if you are called to interview.
