Advertised from 23 June 2025

Role

Blackwood is driven by its vision to help people to live life to the full through good quality landlord and care services.

As a registered Scottish charity and registered social landlord, we are a leading housing and care provider in Scotland, specialising in services for people with disabilities. Founded in 1972 by Dr Margaret Blackwood, the organisation is entirely focused on creating personalised and individual solutions to help people live fully and independently. We provide warm, safe, comfortable homes and care and support for adults with physical disabilities, long term conditions, sensory impairment and learning disabilities.

We are seeking a new Chair of the Board to help us deliver our strategic objectives to deliver good outcomes for our customers.

Our Board meets 5 times a year and Board Members will also be required to attend additional Committee meetings, and two Strategy Days. Most meetings take place in the early evening, with a mix of in person and remote attendance. Our Head office is in Edinburgh. Full induction and on-going training and development support will be provided.

The Board has recently agreed a remuneration allowance for the Chair of the Board and all out-of-pocket expenses including travel will be reimbursed.

Application notes

For an information pack, please visit https://www.blackwoodgroup.org.uk/join-our-board

If you think you could apply your skills and experience to make a positive contribution to the on-going success of Blackwood, to arrange an informal chat with the Chair contact us on governanceteam@blackwoodgroup.org.uk or call 0131 317 7227.

To apply, please send us your CV, a covering letter and equal opportunities form, setting out clear evidence of how your experience, skills and knowledge fit with the requirements we have set out, and why you are interested. Please state if you are applying for the role of the chair. Submit your completed application by email to governanceteam@blackwoodgroup.org.uk The deadline for submission of applications is: 16 July 2025

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