Livingston James retained by Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland to appoint Financial Board Trustee

*Please note this opportunity is now closed to further applications. Should you be interested in similar roles and wish to have an exploratory discussion, please contact Ali Shaw at [email protected].

 

Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland (CHSS) is Scotland’s largest health charity offering care and support to people living with chest, heart and stroke conditions and Long Covid. CHSS believe that every person with their conditions should have access to quality, supported self management and community recovery and our new strategy for 2023-2028 outlines how they will deliver this. CHSS employ almost 300 staff and benefit from the support of thousands of volunteers across Scotland. Their turnover in financial year 2023-24 was £13.5m. CHSS is ambitious in its aims but confident that with its dedicated teams of staff and volunteers, they can achieve them. Together they make a real impact on people’s lives and are passionate in what they do.

Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland is seeking a Trustee to join their Board, enhancing skills in accounting, finance, and investments, and strengthening their Finance Committee membership. This is a unique opportunity to give back and contribute your expertise to a meaningful cause. No previous trustee experience is required, making it perfect for qualified candidates looking to build their portfolio career.

If of initial interest, please apply or get in touch with Ali Shaw at [email protected] or Harry Thomson at [email protected] at Livingston James, our retained advisors. Any applications or third party introductions to CHSS will be sent on to Livingston James for consideration.

CHSS Trustee Recruitment Pack

Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.

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