Finance Lay Trustee - Volunteer

As a lay trustee of RCOT, you'll play a pivotal role in shapping the future of a profession that transforms lives every day. Occupational theraposts help people of all ages overcome challenages conpleting eryday tasks or activities - what we call 'occupations'.

Lay trustees will sit alongside our nine elected trustees from our membership. As a lay trustee you will fulfil a vital function within RCOT’s governance structure, bringing specialist expertise to ensure the charity is equipped to deliver its mission and maintain the highest standards of governance, integrity, and strategic leadership. You will also play a critical role in upholding RCOT’s independent and objectivity from its parent body BAOT during decision-making

We’re seeking a senior finance professional with board-level experience or significant experience reporting to boards. You will bring deep expertise in financial strategy, as well as experience in one or more of commercial operations; regulatory compliance; or not-forprofit organisations. You will be confident in interpreting complex financial information and communicating it clearly to non-finance colleagues, and you will take a collaborative, values‑led approach to inclusive and purpose‑led leadership.

The Finance Lay Trustee will provide strategic financial and commercial leadership to RCOT, ensuring robust governance, financial sustainability and effective oversight of commercial initiatives. As the lead trustee on financial matters, you’ll guide the Board’s understanding of financial strategy, risk and performance, and act as a key link between the Board and the Audit, Investment and Risk Committee (by sitting as a member and/or Chair of the Committee).

Your insight will help shape RCOT’s long‑term financial health and its ability to deliver on its mission.

We’re seeking a senior finance professional with board-level experience or significant experience reporting to boards. You will bring deep expertise in financial strategy, as well as experience in one or more of commercial operations; regulatory compliance; or not‑for‑profit organisations. You will be confident in interpreting complex financial information and communicating it clearly to non-finance colleagues, and you will take a collaborative, values‑led approach to inclusive and purpose‑led leadership.