Non- Executive Director (Innovation & Technology) Unremunerated

THE COMPANY:

Brewster Partners Recruitment Group is working in exclusive partnership with Real Life Options (RLO) to recruit up to four Non-Executive Directors. Real Life Options are a registered charity in England and Scotland who support people with learning disabilities and autism, some with complex or age-related needs, to have a strong voice and a real choice in the way they live their lives.

RLO have 2,000 colleagues supporting more than 2,000 people in having greater control in their lives and enabling them to truly achieve their potential. RLO's work over the last 25 years has established them as one of the leading care support providers in the UK and they are now looking at the next exciting stage of this journey which will see their services expand to more people than ever before whilst using leading care methodologies and the increasing use of innovative technology to further improve the lives of those they support.

THE ROLE:

Real Life Options is looking to appoint up to four new enthusiastic and committed Non-Executive Directors to its Board; individuals with the right skills to help RLO continuously improve performance, strengthen their ability to meet ever changing needs and to further expand services. Non-Executive Directors will help guide Real Life Options and will hold a formal governance position and play a key 'challenge and support' role for Real Life Options' executive, staff and volunteers.

This is a genuinely exciting time for Real Life Options and they are looking to identify individuals that share their commitment to providing ever greater levels of support to those who need it despite the increasingly difficult funding environment that the sector has experienced.

THE PERSON:

With a proven track record in senior management, applicants will be strategic thinkers, able to contribute effectively to meetings and have the time and skills to commit to this important role. We welcome applications from anyone with the empathy and inspiration to give their time to RLO and we are particularly keen to hear from candidates with skills or experience in the use and application of digital and innovative technologies in the delivery of complex,geographically diverse services.

In line with RLO's national coverage we are looking to identify individuals anywhere in the UK and we are particularly keen to hear from those with the requisite skills and experience that are based in or have a commitment to the delivery of RLO's services in Scotland.

The role of Non-Executive Director is a voluntary position and as such is unremunerated - reasonable travel and subsistence expenses can be reimbursed. Time commitment is approximately 8 days a year.

Applications should include a CV and a supporting statement detailing why you are interested in a Non-Executive Director position with Real Life Options.

All direct applications will be forwarded to Brewster Partners.

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