Are you looking for a new challenge? Would you like to broaden your skills and experience and help shape the future of the profession at the same time? If so, this could be the opportunity for you. The deadline for applications is 9.00am Monday 14 April 2025.
Shape the future of RCSLT leadership
Join Our Board of Trustees or Committees
Are you passionate about your profession and ready to make a difference? This is your opportunity to develop leadership skills, influence the direction of speech and language therapy, and help ensure RCSLT’s governance reflects the diversity of our members and the communities we serve.
We’re looking for dedicated speech and language therapists (or soon to be speech and language therapists) who share our values and want to help bring our bold Five Year Vision to life.
What Does Being a Trustee or Committee Member Involve?
As a trustee or committee member, you will:
- Contribute to the strategic direction of RCSLT
- Share your insights and experiences to shape our work
- Prepare for and attend four meetings a year (virtual and in-person)
- Serve on one of our subsidiary committees
- Collaborate with staff on specific projects
- Take part in relevant training and development
No prior board experience? No problem. We’ll support you with training and buddying.
Current vacancies
We have a number of exciting opportunities available.
Trustee roles
- General Trustees (3)
- Research and Development Trustee
- Country representative for England (2 – North and South)
- Country representative for Scotland
Committee members
- Finance and Resources Committee members (2)
- Nominations Committee members (3)
- Professional Practice and Policy Committee (PPPC) members (9)
- Hub Representative for Wales (1)
- Trustee Representative (1)
- Sector Representatives (5)
- HEI Representative (1)
- CREST Representative (1)
Why get involved?
Becoming a trustee or committee member offers you:
- A voice in shaping the future of RCSLT and your profession
- A platform to ensure diverse and inclusive representation
- Opportunities to expand your professional networks
- Leadership experience and personal development
- New perspectives through work in different areas
- A meaningful way to contribute to the wider SLT community
- CPD opportunities and recognition of your contributions
Who Can Apply?
You must be a full RCSLT member, including:
- Certified, Newly Qualified, Overseas Qualified, Non-Practising, Returners to Practice, Retired, or Student members
We’re especially keen to hear from:
- Members from underrepresented groups (e.g. Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+, disabled members)
- Allies of minoritised groups
- Those passionate about equality, diversity, and inclusion
How to apply
To apply complete our online application form.
Submit either a video introducing yourself, or a written statement (max 500 words) covering:
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- Your background
- Why you want to get involved
- The role(s) you’re applying for
- How you meet the role criteria
- Examples of how you live RCSLT’s values and behaviours in your professional or personal life
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The deadline for applications is 9.00am, Monday 14 April 2025.
Selection Process
Virtual interviews will take place on:
- Thursday 24 April
- Thursday 8 May
- Monday 12 May
- Thursday 22 May
- Wednesday 28th
- Friday 30 May
Want to learn more?
- Contact us for an informal chat: cosec@rcslt.org
- Read what it’s like to be a trustee
- Watch Lizzie Nash share her experience
- Learn more about our Board and Committees, including terms of reference and who’s on the Board
