Join Us – Board Opportunity

We are recruiting up to six volunteers to join the Disability Equality Scotland Board of Directors.

Position: Director

We are looking for up to six enthusiastic and committed volunteers to join the existing members of our Board. Our new Board members will have the skills and knowledge needed to help DES meet our strategic aims.

Members of the DES Board of Directors work closely with each other to provide us with important governance and contribute to our overall strategy. They help ensure we meet our objectives and primary aims as a charitable organisation.

Your other main duties will be to:

• Ensure effectiveness of, and accountability for Disability Equality Scotland’s operations, aligned with our primary aims and criteria set by our funders.
• Communicate effectively with Board members, the Chief Executive Officer and staff, as well as other stakeholders, including Access Panels and their members.
• Champion the primary aims of DES and ensuring that our work is always focused on those it works to serve.

You will be required to volunteer a maximum of 8 days per year. This includes preparing for and participating in four quarterly Board meetings each year. These are currently scheduled for 30 July 2026, 29 October 2026, and 28 January 2027. All Board meetings are online and last about two hours. You are also required to participate in our Annual General Meeting (AGM) and annual Access Panel Conference.

In return, being a member of DES offers the opportunity to support the strategic aims of a vital national Disabled Peoples Organisation. We will cover the cost of all reasonable expenses to facilitate your active participation, and DES will supply all appropriate materials. You will be provided a Handbook, induction and training on all aspects of the role. DES will supply all appropriate materials.

Application Downloads

• Recruitment Pack (Word, Plain Text, Easy Read)
• Application Form (Word, Plain Text)
• Disclosure Form (Word, Plain Text Easy Read)
• Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form (Word, Plain Text  Easy Read)

Please email recruitment@disabilityequality.scot if you require these documents in a different format.

How to Apply

To apply for the voluntary post of Director, please complete the Application Form, the Disclosure Form, and the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form and return all three with your latest CV by email to recruitment@disabilityequality.scot, or you can post them to:

Lucy Mulvagh
Chief Executive Officer
Disability Equality Scotland
Norton Park
57 Albion Road
Edinburgh
EH7 5QY

Application Closing Date and Interviews

The closing date for applications is Friday 12 June 2026

We will review all applications and create a shortlist of suitable candidates during the week of 15 June 2026.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an online interview with the Convenor and CEO of DES during the weeks of 22 and 26 June 2026.

Please let us know any times that you are not available during these weeks and if you have any support requirements to participate in virtual calls.