Thera (Scotland) is looking for a non-executive director. Although the role is unpaid, joining our board means you can have an impact on the lives of people with a learning disability – the people always at the centre of everything we do.
Thera (Scotland) is a not-for-profit organisation, working across the North of England, that supports people with a learning disability to live in their own homes or lead more fulfilling lives through community support and day opportunities.
We are also part of the charitable Thera Group, led by a registered charity, Thera Trust. Founded as a single company in 1998, the group now provides a range of support across the UK for around 3,000 people with a learning disability through a group of 15 not-for-profit companies.
The whole group shares a common Vision that we bring to life by ensuring that we have leaders with a learning disability in senior executive and non-executive roles.
We help people to live the lives they choose:
You can find out more about our Vision and what we do by looking at the Thera Trust website.
We want to hear from you if you share our Vision and have the skills, dedication and time to help shape our organisation and develop its strategy for the future.
This role is for volunteers based in Scotland.
Please get in touch with us if you can offer:
Although previous board experience is desirable, we are also keen to receive applications from those looking for a first board role.
In your non-executive director role, you will complement the executive team, bringing skills that benefit the whole board. You’ll make sure that Thera (Scotland) is proactive in offering more opportunities to more people with a learning disability. This is a unique opportunity to use your skills and experience to help design strategies that make a difference in the lives of people with a learning disability.
At Thera we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic organisation, so if you’re excited about this role but your previous experience doesn’t align perfectly with every part of the role description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate.
If you’d like to apply, please send a CV, together with a short note that explains what particularly attracted you to this role with Thera (Scotland).
