Chief Executive

The Role

SCLD is a human rights defender organisation. SCLD’s Board of Trustees are looking for a dynamic and inspiring new Chief Executive who will help to realise their vision of a fairer Scotland where people with learning disabilities live full, safe, loving and equal lives.

This is an exciting point in history for the organisation, for a visionary and empathetic leader to drive and lead SCLD forward.

This is a great opportunity for a strong leader, successful change maker and champion for marginalised people.

The Chief Executive is responsible for delivering the vision, mission, strategy and operational activity of SCLD in collaboration with people with learning disabilities, the SCLD Board of Trustees, the staff team and their allies.

Visit our website to find out more about SCLD The Scottish Commission for People with Learning Disabilities – SCLD

Key Role Responsibilities include:

• Maximizing opportunities for people with learning disabilities to lead change.

• Developing a robust strategy with the Board, Executive Team, and people with learning disabilities.

• Partnering with the Scottish Government to influence policies and legislation.

• Fostering a strong culture and vision to inspire stakeholders.

• Driving change through international networks and partnership.

Key attributes include:

• Experience in building leadership capacity among people with lived experience.

• Be a visionary leader with a proven track record of driving change.

• Understanding of the political and policy landscape in Scotland and the UK related to learning disability.

• Experience influencing at senior levels, including collaboration with senior government officials and Ministers.

• Leadership, management, and governance experience at Board level, preferably in a not-for-profit organisation.

The words below are the qualities identified by people with learning disabilities as being the most important for the new Chief Executive:

Valuing diversity and promoting equal opportunities is at the heart of SCLD’s vision, mission, and values. SCLD encourages and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with lived experiences that reflect the communities SCLD serves.

SCLD is committed to creating an inclusive working environment where everyone feels free to be themselves and where equity of opportunity is a fundamental principle.

SCLD is a Disability Confident employer, it actively supports and promotes the inclusion of people with disabilities.

If you’re a passionate leader eager to make a significant impact in a leading charity dedicated to creating a fairer Scotland, where people with learning disabilities can lead full, safe, loving, and equal lives, we’d love to hear from you.