The Traditional Music Forum of Scotland (TMFS) is seeking up to three new Trustees to join our Board and help drive the development of Scotland’s vibrant traditional music sector.
As a national membership organisation and a key artform partner within TRACS (Traditional Arts and Culture Scotland), TMFS is dedicated to advocating for the sector and providing vital support to musicians, educators, and organisations across the country.
What We Do
Championing Community & Tradition:
We nurture Scotland’s living traditions by supporting musicians, singers, and local groups, and by safeguarding vital archives and intangible cultural heritage practices.
Empowering Learning:
TMFS works with schools, educators, and community organisations to strengthen the learning and teaching of traditional music, develop resources, and promote access for all, including marginalised and neuro-diverse musicians.
Supporting Professionals & Industry:
We advocate for artists and the music industry, offer workshops and professional development opportunities, and connect audiences to performers through our comprehensive online directory and newsletters.
Building Connections:
Our annual Trad Talk conference, the North Atlantic Song Convention, and regular workshops bring the sector together, encouraging learning, networking, and innovation.
A Trusted Voice:
TMFS partners with national and international organisations, representing Scotland’s traditional music at home and abroad, and driving positive change through research and advocacy.
Who We Are Seeking
Following a recent Board Skills Audit, we are looking for individuals who can bring professional expertise to complement our existing musical and cultural knowledge. We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in:
- Charity Finance & Accountancy: To assist with financial oversight and reporting.
- Risk Management & Governance: Ensuring we meet our obligations as a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO).
- HR & Organisational Development: Supporting our operational resilience and staff.
- Fundraising & Commercial Skills: Helping to diversify and secure our income streams.
- Environmental Sustainability & Equalities: Advising on our commitment to climate-resilient practices and supporting equalities, diversity, inclusion, and access.
We welcome applications from across Scotland and are committed to ensuring our Board reflects the diversity of the community we serve. Knowledge of traditional music is an advantage, but we highly value community engagement, lived experience (all ages), and professional skills that can strengthen our governance.
How to Apply
To express your interest, please submit a CV and a covering letter outlining your relevant experience and why you wish to support the Traditional Music Forum of Scotland.
Please send your application to TMFS Chair – Jo Miller: tmfchair@tracscotland.org
Closing Date: 12pm, Friday 12th June 2026
