Rosie Tait
rosietait@rocketmailcom.
Governance • Strategy • Operations • Values-Led Leadership Scotland
PROFILE
Senior legal professional and governance leader with extensive experience across law, education, community organisations, and asset-based operations. Known for strategic problem-solving, ethical leadership, and the ability to design systems that support people, purpose, and financial sustainability.
KEY SKILLS
Governance, trusteeship, and board leadership
Strategic planning and organisational sustainability
Legal analysis, compliance, and risk management
Financial oversight and budget control
People leadership, mentoring, and supervision
Community engagement and stakeholder negotiation
Operational management of land and buildings
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Facilities Manager – Drumduan School (2023–Present)
Oversight of maintenance, compliance, and health & safety
Budget management and contractor coordination
Development of inspection and risk-management systems
Trustee & Chair – Drumduan School (2020–Present)
Strategic and financial oversight of an independent Steiner school
Secured buyback of school property, strengthening long-term viability
Solicitor & Salaried Partner (1992–2011)
Nearly 20 years’ legal practice in criminal law and civil litigation
Managed 120+ active cases concurrently
Supervised and mentored junior lawyers
Designed cooperative systems improving efficiency and resilience
Introduced paid maternity leave within a partnership while maintaining profitability
Trustee & Chair – Transition Town Forres (2020–2024)
Led community asset transfer negotiations
Worked with local authority and community stakeholders
Developed expertise in common good land governance
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Founder of a sole-trader organic food business
National Lottery funded wellbeing project coordination
International living and digital skills (WordPress, online engagement)
EDUCATION
MA Psychology – University of Edinburgh CPE & Law Society Finals – Chester College of LawMore...