Advertised from 22 August 2025

Role

About Samaritans 

Life can be wonderful. Life can be tough. 1 in 4 of us have had suicidal thoughts.

Samaritans is a charity that prevents suicide through the power of human connection. Connecting people in crisis with trained volunteers who will always listen. People calling for change with those who need to listen. People who’ve been there before, with those struggling now. Read more about Samaritans Scotland. 

The Scotland Committee 

The Scotland Committee is a sub-committee of the Board of Trustees which has responsibility for the organisation across UK & Ireland. The Committee has recently completed a governance review and now has an extended remit. Members of the Scotland Committee play a unique role in delivering our mission. They are collectively responsible for ensuring that Samaritans Scotland is effectively governed and delivers its strategy in Scotland, recognising the context in which it operates and realising the opportunities offered. 

What we’re looking for 

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop and oversee the strategic priorities for Samaritans Scotland and ensure we are achieving impact through our public policy, research, influencing, brand and profile building work in Scotland.

We are looking skilled and experienced people with strategic vision and commitment to deliver our vision. You will have a curious mind, the ability to challenge and bring fresh ideas. 

We are looking for candidates with varied expertise in areas such as research, policy and influencing, and communications. 

Committee members are voluntary roles and are usually appointed for a period of three years, with the possibility of a second three-year term.

The Committee meets four times per year with meetings lasting around two hours. Meetings are normally held online with the expectation of one in-person meeting a year. 

Read more about the role in the role description here.

Application notes

Application process 

We are committed to a being an inclusive and diverse organisation, with a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are.

If this role sounds like a good fit for you, please email your CV with a Cover Letter explaining how you meet the experience, knowledge and skills set out in the role description to scotland@samaritans.org. The deadline for expressions of interest is by 21st September 2025. 

We strive to make our recruitment processes accessible to everyone and are flexible in how we receive information. If you would like to apply via a different format or let us know how we can support you. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview in person or by video conference after 29th September 2025.