Waverley Care is Scotland’s leading HIV and hepatitis C charity. We provide vital support, advice, and advocacy, empowering people to live well and challenge the stigma and inequalities still faced by too many
Job description
Job Title: Trustee
Salary: Unpaid (Volunteer)
Time Commitment: Four Board meetings per year and occasional development days. Most trustee candidates expect to see a three-year length of term.
Location: Hybrid (occasional travel to Edinburgh)
Application Deadline: Midnight, Sunday, 1st of March.
About Waverley Care
For over 35 years, Waverley Care has worked alongside people and communities affected by HIV and hepatitis C. We deliver inclusive, stigma-free services and influence national policy to tackle health inequalities across Scotland.
While advances in treatment have transformed clinical outcomes, stigma and isolation continue to impact too many lives. Waverley Care exists to ensure that anyone affected by HIV or hepatitis C can live well, with dignity, respect, and support.
About the role
We are seeking new trustees to join our Board at an important point in our organisation’s journey. As our work increasingly focuses on ending stigma, tackling health inequalities, and amplifying lived experience, trustees play a vital role in shaping our future.
As a trustee, you will help ensure that Waverley Care remains value-led, sustainable, and responsive to the communities we serve.
As a trustee, you will:
- Ensure the needs and voices of the people we work with are put first, and the charity remains true to its values and purpose
- Set the organisation’s strategic direction and support the Executive Team in overseeing its delivery
- Ensure the charity’s resources are managed responsibly and sustainably
- Exercise overall oversight of the charity’s governance and business operations
- Act as ambassadors for Waverley Care, helping to raise the profile of our work and support fundraising activities
Trustees are voluntary and unpaid, with reasonable expenses reimbursed. All new trustees are supported through an induction programme, including an introduction to Waverley Care’s services, governance arrangements, and strategic priorities.
Who we’re looking for
Previous trustee experience is not essential. We are looking for people who share our values and are motivated to make a difference. We are particularly interested in hearing from individuals with:
- Lived experience of HIV, hepatitis C, or related health inequalities
- Professional expertise in HR, fundraising, or finance
We especially welcome applications from trans people, disabled people, and people from ethnic minority communities, who are currently under-represented on our Board.
Time commitment
- Four Board meetings per year (quarterly)
- Occasional development days
- Meetings are usually held in Edinburgh, with a virtual option available
Application notes
For full details about the role, please read our Trustee Recruitment Pack.
For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Grant Sugden, Chief Executive, at grant.sugden@waverleycare.org
To apply, please send a CV and a covering letter outlining your interest in becoming a trustee to: recruitment@waverleycare.org
Application Deadline: Midnight on Sunday, 1st of March.