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Our Trustees are a diverse group people with shared values around achieving social impact using the bike as a mean of transport.

We are committed to board diversity and are pleased to report that our board currently represents a 50/50 gender balance. We believe that, in the long term, having a diverse and inclusive board makes for better discussion, better decision-making, and better organisational impact.

It also better reflects the people, businesses and communities that we support.

Apply to be a Board member

This is a voluntary position.

Board Members play a unique role in delivery of our mission. They are collectively responsible for the governance of the organisation. They set the strategic direction for the organisation, ensuring alignment to our values, and are responsible for setting organisational policy, defining targets, agreeing the financial plan, and evaluating performance.

We are currently looking for Board Members with expertise or a background in any of the below areas:

  • Bike mechanics
  • Communications and Engagement
  • Strategic HR and organisational change
  • Legal – contracts and partnering
  • Fundraising
  • Previous Bike for Good service user (someone who has used our services in any way)

As a Board Member, you’ll be required to attend all Board meetings (four Board meetings and one or more Board calls per year).

As a Bike for Good Board Member, you will:

  • Act in Bike for Good’s best interests, ensuring the charity complies with its governance responsibilities, charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations, and ensure the effective management of resources and of risk.
  • Provide support and constructive challenge to the Operations Manager to ensure the delivery of Bike for Good’s mission and implementation of its strategic plan.
  • Bring personal experience and professional expertise to the Board; contribute to key strategic debates within the organisation and to specific department and cross-team initiatives; and help to strengthen Board governance.
  • Help ensure that Bike for Good continues to maintain the highest safeguarding standards in line with legislation, statutory guidance and best practice, and organisational policy and procedure.
  • Represent Bike for Good at key functions, including fundraising and profile-raising events

Terms of Appointment:

This is a voluntary position, but reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.

Board Members are appointed for an initial term of 3 years, after which Board Members can be reappointed for further terms of 3 years each, up to a maximum of 6 years.

Apply to be Chair of the Board

This is a voluntary position.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to lead our team as Chair of Bike for Good in Glasgow. The Chair position will involve 10 hours of commitment each month on average

Key duties include:

  • Providing leadership to the Board.
  • Build a strong working relationship with the CEO and COO, effectively dealing with escalations and supporting them in their role.
  • Working with the Board to provide strategic direction for Bike for Good and its services.
  • Ensuring the Board fulfils its duties and responsibilities for effective governance.
  • Ensuring the Board regularly reviews and manages risks and associated opportunities.
  • Being an ambassador, including representing Bike for Good with partners, key stakeholders, and the media.
  • Planning and leading Board meetings, encouraging effective and efficient decision making.
  • Monitoring the implementation of decisions made at Board meetings.

We’re looking for someone with:

  • Passion and motivation to make a positive difference for people through cycling
  • Strong leadership skills, whether in a voluntary or work capacity
  • Excellent communication skills, with strong networking and relationship building abilities.
  • Ability to encourage a collaborative working environment.
  • Time to conduct the role well.

Terms of Appointment:

All Board Members (including the Chair) are appointed for an initial term of 3 years, after which Board Members can be reappointed for one further terms of 3 years each, up to a maximum of 6 years.

Find out More about Us

Click here to find out more including why it’s a good time to join us, our mission and values.

How to Apply (Board Members and Chair of the Board)

1- Download and complete the application form here

2- Send your completed application form to laura.ferguson@bikeforgood.org.uk. Please use “Board Member” or “Chair of the Board” in the subject line of your email.

3- Complete our online equal opportunities form

Closing date

Friday 21st June, 11:59pm

 

50/50 By 2020 Working for Diversity in the Boardroom

Matthew Smedley
Matthew Smedley
Matthew Smedley

Chair

Management Consultant – V Group

Originally from Derbyshire, with a stop-over in Manchester for around a decade, Matthew has lived in Glasgow now for 7 years. Since arriving in Glasgow he has rediscovered a love after making a commitment to try and create a better environment for his daughter. He commited to active travel and has replaced most journeys to be cycle journeys.  

Matthew’s role as a Management Consultant has seen him work in many different sectors (including Retail, Finance, Utilities & Logistics) mainly focusing on Strategy creation and Process Improvement.

Matthew is the most recent addition to the board of Bike for Good and was attracted to the organisation after experiencing first hand the excellent service delivered by many of the services offered on his journey back into cycling and an instant connection to the goals and values.

Yingru Li
Yingru Li
Yingru Li

Co-Treasurer

Lecturer in Accounting
Yingru came to Glasgow for study in 2010, and is now a lecturer in Accounting.
Yingru is interested in not just numbers and calculations but also how calculations are accomplished and their implications.
She is passionate about making business more ethical and responsible.
After joined Bike for Good as a trustee in 2018, Yingru says it has been amazing to see how the organization grows and develops; and how it manages to overcome challenges and makes an impact in the community.
Nick Ford
Nick Ford
Nick Ford

A highly experienced and effective senior leader of commercial and procurement, Nick has a successful and extensive track record of implementing commercial transformation  programmes, which deliver significant value for money benefits and continuous improvements in operational delivery. Following over 25 years within the private sector specialising in procurement, commercial and project management, in roles across the UK, USA, Australia and Spain, Nick joined the public sector as part of HMG’s Commercial Functional Leadership Group. Spending 8 years as Head of Commercial and Procurement at the Department for International Development, he is now Director of Procurement and Property at Scottish Government.With a passion for the development of both people and the profession, Nick is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) and a Chartered Global Management Accountant. Previously a CIPS Regional Chair and regular keynote speaker at conferences, Nick continues to encourage learning for improved practice, including as an active mentor for Procurement and Commercial professionals. He is a keen cyclist, having competed in both mountain bike and road bike races. Ideally his daily commute is by bike, and his holidays and weekends are spent exploring new places on  cycle-touring expeditions and drinking good coffee. Being a Trustee for Bike for Good enables Nick to combine his professional experience with his hobby.