Board Members
- Management Board
- Unpaid
- On site: Edinburgh
- Closing 22nd April 2025
- Advertised from 3rd April 2025
Role
We are looking for Trustees interested in Disabled People's Organisations and Independent Living, who have skills relevant to Board governance.
The Lothian Centre for Inclusive Living (LCiL) is a person-led not-for-profit organisation. We work with disabled people regardless of their impairments, people with long-term conditions and older people, parents and carers. We support people in Edinburgh, West Lothian, East Lothian and Midlothian.
LCiL support Independent Living. Independent Living means all disabled people having the same freedom, choice, dignity, and control as other citizens at home, at work, and in the community. It does not mean living by yourself or fending for yourself. It means rights to practical assistance and support to participate in society and live an ordinary life.
The Opportunity
LCiL is looking to recruit up to four new board members. You would be joining the organisation at a crucial and exciting time. After some staffing issues and dealing with the loss of our much-loved Chair in early January, the organisation has now settled under the leadership of its former CEO who has returned in an interim capacity. One of her primary tasks is to recruit a permanent Chief Executive with guidance from the Board. Thus, she is also supporting the growth of this new team of Board members alongside our existing Directors. LCiL is a vibrant Disabled People’s Organisation, and as such we are looking for individuals with experience of disability or with a strong interest in Independent Living for Disabled People. Additionally, you would bring relevant professional skills to the role.
We are currently looking for individuals with experience in business development, customer care, volunteer support, communications (digital), Human Resources (HR), deputy chair/convenor, board Secretary, Company Secretarial matters, governance, finance, policy and fundraising. However, we are happy to discuss any other experience and skills you feel would contribute to LCiL’s success.
Please refer to the Board Information Pack for further information.
Application notes
Before applying you may wish to have an informal chat about the role, what it involves and the general work of LCiL’s Board. Our Interim CEO, Florence Garabedian, is happy to discuss these types of queries.
If you would like to arrange this, please email HR@lothiancil.org.uk and we can organise this.
Application process
To apply, please send a letter of interest (2 sides of one A4 page) , or a 5 minute video, explaining:
- Why you would like to become a Trustee of LCiL,
- what you can offer to the organisation, and
- how our organisation could help you in your role.
You may also wish to attach/send your CV.
Please send this to HR@lothiancil.org.uk
Application deadline
We looking forward to receiving your application, please send it by 12 noon on Tuesday 22 April 2025.
After this point letters of interest will be reviewed by the Board and the interim CEO. If selected, you will be invited to an informal interview, most likely online, with one or several members of the Board and the Interim CEO. After the interview, if both you and the Board are happy for you to join the Board, we will offer you a position on a trial basis.
Special Notice: We are disability confident employer and as such we encourage everyone to share any support requirements with our recruitment team as we are always willing to assist with all information at our disposal. This can be done by emailing us at HR@lothiancil.org.uk.
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We are looking for several trustees who can play an integral role in the governance of our charity.
You do not need to have been a Trustee before, nor hold a senior position elsewhere. What we are looking for is people with an interest in supporting our organisation to develop through contribution of their own skill sets, a passion for ensuring high quality care and support is provided to those in our services, and a desire to play an active role in our governance.
We would particularly like to speak to individuals with a background in:
- Finance
- Social Care / Social Work / Health
- Legal
- Governance
- Risk
- Entrepreneurship / social investment
- Housing.
However, if you have a background in an alternative area, but are interested in the work of Care Support Scotland and believe you could bring energy and value to our organisation, please do get in touch.
Service Manager : Advice and Information Services
- Full time
- £31,200
- Hybrid: Edinburgh
- Closing 10th April 2025
LCIL is a person-led organisation providing a range of services that enable Disabled People to live independently in the community of their choice.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and help shape and develop our work with disabled people across Edinburgh and the Lothians.
We do this in part through our advice and information services:
- Our Independent Living Service provides independent advice and information as well as support to disabled people, their carers, and families on all aspects of Self-Directed Support. This service covers all of Edinburgh and the Lothians.
- Our Disability Advice and Information Service provides specialist advice and information to empower disabled people across Edinburgh and the Lothians, to understand and access their rights and welfare benefits entitlements.
We’re looking for a Service Manager to support our advice and information services, providing day-to-day leadership and support to both services, ensuring strategic and operational goals are successfully met.
Service Manager role:
- The post holder will manage a team and oversee the delivery of advice and information services.
- Implement strong monitoring and evaluation processes.
- Promote and represent LCiL at relevant networks and events.
We offer generous benefits, including 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, up to 8% pension contributions and company sick pay.
Please refer to the job description and personal specification for further information.
Role
Kindred is a highly respected, vibrant charity supporting families of children with disabilities and complex healthcare needs in Edinburgh, the Lothians and Fife.
We are currently looking to expand our board and welcome applications from people interested in becoming Trustees. Our Trustees are responsible for Kindred’s governance and for overseeing its strategic direction and operational performance.
Prior trustee experience is not essential. Of greater importance is a belief in the importance of Kindred’s work and a willingness to apply your skills and energy to support Kindred’s staff, board and families.
We are particularly interested in applicants with knowledge of finance, IT, policy and advocacy, and with personal experience of caring for a child or young person with complex needs.
About Kindred
Established in 1990 at the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People (RHCYP), Kindred has always been parent-led.
Our vision is that all parents of children with complex needs in Scotland have the support and resources they need to create a happy family home.
We currently support over 800 families of children and young people with complex needs. We provide information, advocacy and emotional support. We also provide specialised counselling services and a Parenting Programme (Early Positive Approaches to Support).
Our three teams are based at the RHCYP, at our offices in central Edinburgh and at our office in Dunfermline.
Training Details
There is a comprehensive induction pack and process for all new Board members. We are also able to provide trustee training through the Edinburgh Voluntary Organisations Council (EVOC).
Flexibility & Time Commitment
There are 6 in-person or online 2-hour board meetings per year, including the AGM. The meetings are currently held on Wednesday afternoons. Roughly half the meetings are in-person at our central Edinburgh office though we can be flexible to suit Trustees’ circumstances. Trustees are also expected to attend the annual Kindred away day.
Trustees are expected to contribute to the charity beyond preparing for and attending board meetings. Contributions could include supporting fundraising and advocacy activities, providing support on IT, HR, financial or governance issues.
Location
Kindred’s offices are at 1 St Colme Street, Edinburgh EH3 6AA. The offices are accessible by elevator.
Expenses
Reasonable travel expenses will be covered. All other expenses must be agreed with the Chair in advance.
Board members (Business Experience)
- Management Board
- Unpaid
- On site: Dalkeith
- Closing 14th April 2025
MYPAS is a charity that provides free and confidential services for children and young people aged 10-21 years old across Midlothian and East Lothian, currently focusing on the key areas of mental health, substance use harm reduction and LGBT+ support. Demand for these services is high and increasing.
We are currently looking for enthusiastic individuals with Business experience to join our Board to support the governance and strategic leadership of the charity.
We are particularly interested in people who have experience of running a Business or Organisation, with knowledge and experience in the following areas:
- Business Management & Strategy
- HR, including recruitment & staff management
- Experience of employment law, employment policies
- Financial management, reporting and analysis
- Budgeting and budgetary control
- Planning and project management
- Leadership and change management
If your experience looks a little different, but you think you can bring value to our Board, we’d like to learn more about you.
Previous experience of being a Board member is not essential as training and mentoring will be available to the successful candidate(s) to develop their skills if necessary.
As a voluntary position, it will not be paid but travel and other expenses for attendance at meetings are reimbursed in line with our policy.
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