Trustees
Social Care Institute for Excellence
The role will require some national travel; hybrid meetings online and in London twice a year.
Voluntary basis, with reasonable expenses reimbursed.
The Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE) is an independent social care charity with deep experience of bringing partners and people with lived experience together to collaborate and innovate to improve people’s lives (e.g. national government, DHSC, local authorities, care providers, academics, foundations). In recent years we have evolved from a largely Government-funded body to a fast-moving, high-profile, more commercial organisation and thought leader. Working across social care and health for adults, children and families, we contribute to the development and implementation of better care, support and safeguarding at local and national level.
Our team offer customised solutions to improve quality, safety, and outcomes in social care. Co-production with people with lived experience of social care underpins and informs what we do, and with over twenty years’ experience we bring a wealth of trusted, evidence-based expertise to work together to help transform care. Our future success depends on our ability to continue developing our range of large and small commercial projects covering our offers to complement our Government-funded commissions.
THE ROLE
In a time of continued transformation for the health and social care sector, the role of our Board of Trustees has never been more important. Our Board brings together people from a wide range of sectors, perspectives, and life experiences. Together, they provide strong, inclusive leadership and support SCIE to be accountable, ambitious, and values-led in everything we do.
We’re now seeking two new Trustees to join our Board and help guide SCIE into its next chapter. This is a critical time for social care, and we welcome people who bring strategic thinking, emotional intelligence, and a collaborative approach to governance
We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas:
- Cyber Security and Data Protection
- Social Finance and Impact Investing
- Income Generation and Business Development
- Digital Transformation and Marketing
- Health, Social and Political Context of Social Care
- Social Care Policy and Advocacy
You don’t need to have been a trustee before, and we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds—especially those who are underrepresented in leadership and board roles, and those with lived experience of using or providing care and support.
If you share our commitment to a fairer, more inclusive society, and believe your voice and experience can help us get there, we’d be delighted to hear from you.
INFORMATION
Download the candidate brief to find out about the role.
DOWNLOADHow to apply
To make an application, please click on the apply now button below, with the following prepared:
- Your CV (no more than three sides).
- A covering letter that sets out your motivation for the role and describes the specific experience you can bring to the appointment.
- If you have a disability and identify any barriers in the job description or person specification, please tell us.
Closing date
Monday 5th January 2026
Preliminary interviews
w/c 12th and 19th January 2026
Final interviews
w/c 2 February 2026