Scottish Register of Language Professionals with the Deaf Community (SRLPDC) (The Scottish Register)

Due to the retiral of our current post holder, SRLPDC is looking for a new Chair of its Board. The successful candidate will lead our established group of Trustees, and our Registrar, to further our work to strengthen and develop the BSL/English interpreting and associated professions across Scotland. We are always keen to welcome new trustees to our Board as well, please contact us if you might be interested to join us.

About the organisation

SRLPDC is a small self-funding registering body that monitors, supports and regulates language professionals who work within the Deaf community across the whole of Scotland.

Further information is available on our website – thescottishregister.co.uk

About the Role

Anticipated time commitment is 150 hours per year – this includes quarterly Board meetings; AGM and attendance at meetings/events with similar professional bodies. Ideally you will have:

Experience in a senior or strategic leadership role and broad knowledge and understanding of the provision of language and communication services to the Deaf community and current issues affecting it, particularly in Scotland.