Human Development Scotland (HDS) are looking for a new Chair. We are looking for someone who has a strong sympathy for our charitable aims, the skills required to lead a team of committed trustees, and the vision to lead the charity through the next phase of its development.
About HDS
First registered in 2012, the core purpose of HDS is to relieve mental and emotional distress by increasing the availability of, and access to, high quality psychodynamic and psychoanalytic counselling and psychotherapy. We do this primarily by delivering post graduate courses in counselling and child psychotherapy and through the provision of therapeutic services. Other activities include the delivery of short Infant Mental Health courses. For more information visit hds.scot
Remuneration
The role of Chair is a voluntary position.
Time Commitment
There are currently six board meetings per year (including an AGM and two half day ‘away days’ for longer term planning) The current board comprises eight trustees. The Chair is expected to liaise regularly with the HDS Director, the charity’s management lead with the responsibility for the day-to-day management of all staff and services.
Main Responsibilities of the Chair
Location
The main office premises for HDS are in central Glasgow. Meetings are held at these premises and also via Zoom or Teams.
Office premises and training suite: Human Development Scotland, 4th floor, Victoria Chambers,142 West Nile Street, Glasgow G1 2RQ
If you are interested, then please arrange an informal conversation with one of our current trustees by emailing Graham Monteith at chair@hds.scot
An application pack is available below.
The closing date is 31st December 2022