Non Executive Director

Le Petit Monde Stories
VO105586

To deliver creative language learning experiences for refugee children, sole-trader Le Petit Monde Stories (LPMS) is transitioning into a Community Interest Company and seeking 2 Non-Executive Directors.
LPMS is committed to supporting language learning within the community through its innovative Creative Puppetry for Languages approach. This method combines bilingual storytelling, creativity, and imaginative play to help children develop language skills in an emotionally safe and engaging way. The business will have 2 strands, based on the approach: 

Supporting French learning / teaching in schools through quality toolkits.

Working directly with children from refugee and asylum-seeking families, helping them build confidence in speaking English while fostering inclusion, creativity, and social connection.
If you are passionate about languages, creative education, social impact, or community integration, this is a unique opportunity to contribute your expertise and help shape the future of an emerging social enterprise.
Responsibilities:
As a Non-Executive Director, you will help guide the organisation by:

Contributing to the overall strategic direction of the company

Providing support, insight, and guidance to the executive director

Monitoring progress and impact against organisational objectives

Experience required

We are particularly interested in individuals with experience in: 

Marketing strategy development and implementation

Small business financial management

Travel details

We are based in Edinburgh and meetings would take place either online, in St Margaret House (London Road) or in the city centre.

Travel expenses

We will reimburse bus expenses if needed.

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Training details

We are a small enterprise and will follow all non-executive director / board member guidelines provided by the government. These will be shared with our volunteers.

Taster

An induction session could be set up if required if volunteers new to the role.

Restrictions

No restriction but an interest for either languages, early years education or supporting refugee children is desirable.

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Frequency & commitment

During the initial development phase, the board is likely to meet monthly, either virtually or in person. This should take around 1 hour. Directors will be expected to provide around 4 hours per month. Meetings would take place either on Mondays or Tuesdays (day or evening depending on availibility).