The Scottish Commission for People with Learning Disabilities (SCLD) Board of Trustees is looking for new trustees who can help make Scotland a fairer place where people with learning disabilities live full, safe, loving and equal lives. This is a pivotal and exciting moment for our organisation. As we approach our 25th anniversary, SCLD is proud of its history, its values and its contribution to improving the lives of people with learning disabilities across Scotland.
As a Trustee, you will provide strategic leadership, governance and oversight, working collaboratively with people with lived experience, fellow Board members and the senior leadership team. You will help shape our future direction, support strong organisational performance and champion inclusion and human rights.
The SCLD Board is keen to hear from people who can bring new perspectives and experiences, and who are motivated to help drive positive change. We welcome applications from people of all abilities and backgrounds. We are looking for individuals who bring insight, sound judgement and a commitment to our values. Whether you have prior board experience or are looking to take your first step into governance, your passion for creating positive change and amplifying the voices of people with learning disabilities is what matters most.
We are particularly interested in people who bring experience of advancing human rights and tackling inequalities, alongside leadership in health, social care or learning disability services, and a strong commitment to supporting people with disabilities to live full and meaningful lives. Insight into communications or campaigning, legal or regulatory matters, and experience of senior leadership, strategy and driving meaningful change within purpose-driven organisations would be highly valued.
This is an opportunity to contribute to a high-impact, values-driven organisation and play a meaningful role in influencing change.
Please note that SCLD will be running two rounds of recruitment for new Trustees in 2026. The first round will take place in April-May. A second round will take place in September-October.
Applications in the form of a CV and covering letter should be sent to TrusteeRecruitment@scld.co.uk. Please do contact us for reasonable adjustments to the application process and to discuss alternative methods of applying. The closing date is midnight Sunday 31 May. Interviews will take place in early June.
If you would like to have an informal discussion about this role, please contact Fiona.W@scld.co.uk.
There will be an open virtual information session with the chance to hear from people with learning disabilities and representatives from SCLD’s board and Senior Leadership Team). This will take place on the evening of Thursday 21 May. You can sign up here: SCLD Trustee Information Session – Fill in form.