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Seafish Board Volunteer (Boardroom Apprentice)

City of Edinburgh
Posted 15 days ago
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About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and committed individual to join our Board as a Volunteer (Boardroom Apprentice). This is a unique opportunity to gain first-hand experience of board-level decision-making, governance, and strategic leadership within a public body. The role is designed to widen access to board experience, support greater diversity of thought, and help develop future board leaders specifically to benefit the seafood sector.

What You'll Do

  • Attend Board and Committee meetings as an observer
  • Engage with Board papers and strategic discussions
  • Contribute perspectives where appropriate
  • Build understanding of governance, risk, and assurance
  • Work alongside an experienced Board mentor
  • Participate in structured learning and development

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Your economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.

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You’ve got the grades and the economics background, and your bank internship is exactly the experience this scheme looks for. Apply soon — deadlines close within the month.

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Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme — client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.

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(Please note: this is a developmental role with no voting rights or legal responsibilities as a Board member.)

Who We're Looking For

We welcome applications from individuals who:

  • Bring diverse perspectives, backgrounds, or lived experience
  • Are curious, motivated, and keen to learn
  • Can think strategically and engage constructively
  • Have strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Are interested in contributing to a vital UK sector

The role is designed to provide experience—no previous board experience is required.

What You'll Gain

  • Practical experience of board governance and leadership
  • Exposure to strategic decision-making
  • Mentoring from senior leaders
  • Insight into how a public body operates
  • A strong foundation for future board roles

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Our Commitment to Inclusion

We are committed to improving diversity at Board level and strongly encourage applications from individuals currently under-represented in board roles.

How to Apply

Please submit:

  • Responses to a short set of application questions – Application Form

Key Dates

  • Closing date: 29 July 2026 (we reserve the right to close this role should we receive a high volume of candidates before the closing date, so please apply at your earliest opportunity)
  • Interviews: Week 3 and 10, August 2026
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Skills

Strategic Thinking
Communication
Interpersonal Skills
Governance
Risk Management
Decision-Making
Mentoring
Learning
Diversity
Engagement

Location

City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

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