Independent Director: OneRen

Triathlonscotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local charity organization in Scotland is seeking a dedicated Independent Director for a voluntary position. The role involves providing strategic governance and supporting community wellbeing through effective leadership. Applicants should have strong financial expertise and a commitment to compliance with regulatory frameworks. This is a unique opportunity to contribute professional skills to enhance local services. Applications are open until January 11, 2026, with interviews planned for January 19-20, 2026.

Qualifications

• Strong financial expertise required.
• Experience in governance and strategic development.
• Commitment to community wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Direct the charity's affairs responsibly.
• Ensure compliance with legal frameworks.
• Support and challenge the Senior Leadership Team.

Job description

Independent Director, Renfrewshire, Voluntary position

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated Board member with strong financial expertise to join OneRen. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute your professional skills to enhance local services and community wellbeing.

Our Board of Directors are responsible for the strategic governance and development of OneRen. The board is made up of Renfrewshire Councillors, independent representatives from the local community and employees of OneRen.

The role of a Director is to direct the affairs of the charity through efficient, effective and accountable governance, ensuring that the organisation is professionally run and acts in accordance with its stated aims and objectives.

Directors are responsible for ensuring OneRen has a clear vision, mission and strategy which fulfils its purpose; to support and challenge the Senior Leadership Team in delivering that strategy and to ensure that it is able to account for its activities and outcomes to the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator, its funding partners and to the public.

In addition to its governing and leadership role, the Board has responsibility for the sound management of the charity; compliance with the legal and regulatory framework within which

OneRen operates; public accountability for OneRen’s performance and effective delivery of the strategy and services; and to provide direction, support and challenge for the Chief Executive and the Senior Leadership Team.

The Director must ensure that the charity complies with the Companies Act 2006, all other relevant legislation and regulations (including in relation to employment, health & safety, data protection) and operates within the terms of the Memorandum and Articles of Association.

Deadline for applications: 11 January 2026

Interview dates: 19 and 20 January 2026

We want to hear from people of all backgrounds and experiences. If you need any support with your application or want to chat about the role, get in touch.