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Board of Trustees Recruitment

Shirley - Board RecWould you like to contribute to the work of Capability Scotland?

It’s an exciting time at Capability Scotland. There’s a lot going on and we’re looking for new Trustees to help us deliver our ambitious plans for growth and transformation.

This year is our 80th anniversary. We are so proud of everything we have achieved but we can’t rest on our laurels. There is much still to do if we are to achieve our vision of a more inclusive Scotland where everyone has the opportunity to have their voice heard, to contribute to society and to fulfil their potential.

To help us continue to be successful, we are looking to appoint new Trustees to complement the skills of our existing Board, to drive change and to help shape our strategic direction. The Board’s purpose is also to ensure the highest standards of governance and to provide oversight, scrutiny and constructive support to senior management. We are looking for a diverse range of people with an interest in what we are trying to achieve and who want to be part of a values-led charity.

We would love to see applications from people with lived experience of disability. We would also welcome applications from candidates with expertise in social care/social work, fundraising, marketing, education and technology as we explore the use of assistive technology and AI in the delivery of person-centred care.

Interested? Read our full Trustee Role Advert. You can also learn about the purpose, duties and responsibilities of our Trustees by reading this Role Profile.

If you like to learn more about Capability Scotland you can read our 2024-25 Annual Report & Accounts and 2023-28 Strategic Statment

Apply using the digtal form below or if you would prefer a paper application form you can download and print this Printable Application Form.

To arrange an informal discussion with the Chair of the Board contact Clare Beesley at [email protected]

Trustee Application Form

Section 1: Your details

Please complete all sections of this application form. If you would prefer this form in a different format, please contact [email protected]

Section 2: Employment and experience

Section 3: About you

Have you ever been employed by Capability Scotland? *
Do you have any relatives employed by Capability Scotland? *
Do any of your relatives use our services? *

Section 4: Disclosure Scotland

Capability Scotland conduct regular Disclosure Scotland checks. Trustees may, from time to time, meet customers and learners. Please give details of any Disclosure Scotland or PVG Scheme Membership you may have. Note that your scheme membership number is 16 digits long.

Are you a member of the PVG Scheme? *
Level of Check (if known):

Please note that Disclosure Scotland / PVG Scheme membership checks and regulatory registration body checks will be carried out by Capability Scotland.

Section 5: References

Please provide contact details for two referees.

Section 6: Disability Confident

Capability Scotland is proud to be a Disability Confident employer. We guarantee to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.

Do you consider yourself to have a disability and would like to apply under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?

Section 7: Declaration

I certify that all the information contained in this form is true and correct, to the best of my knowledge. *

The legal grounds for collecting and processing information for Trustees, employees and volunteers, are that it is ‘in the legitimate interests of Capability Scotland’. We collect a variety of information from individuals and some of the information may be confidential and of a private nature. You have the right to object to your data being processed. You have the right to access the data we hold on you (by making a ‘Subject Access Request’), and to request it to be deleted or corrected. We collect data in a lawful way and always seek permission from individuals. You also have the right to make a complaint to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), which is the regulator for data protection. Your information will only be shared with parties concerned otherwise it will be kept private. A copy of our privacy statement ican be found by visiting: www.capability.scot/legal