Legal Independent Member with legal or governance background

Organisation Overview

Scope is here to create an equal future with disabled people.

We campaign to transform attitudes to disability, tackle injustice and inspire action.

We create opportunities and provide information and support that empowers. 

One in four of us in the UK are disabled. We are a diverse, proud, and vibrant community.

We are part of a powerful movement of disabled people, allies, organisations and businesses.

And together, we will be unstoppable.

We won’t stop until we achieve a society where all disabled people enjoy equality and fairness.

We are determined to change the future. Together, as a collective movement of:

• disabled people

• campaigners

• donors

• volunteers

• communities

• and businesses

We work every day to challenge attitudes, end disability inequality and support greater opportunities for disabled people.

There are 16 million disabled people in the UK. And we want our potential to be recognised.

We need a transformation in attitudes. We must address the extra costs we face. And we need to be recognised for the value we bring to the workplace.

Scope’s ambitious new strategy ‘An Equal Future’ sets out how we’ll transform society with disabled people at its heart, in the next decade.

Role Details

Time commitment: Roughly six hours a month.

Attendance: Hybrid.

Role Description

Do you want to drive lasting change for disabled people and their families? At Scope, we’re looking for people to join as an Independent Committee Member. Apply today to help us achieve an equal future.

Scope is looking for an Independent Committee Member with expertise in charity governance, company secretarial practice or legal advisory services

We seek someone to help us uphold the highest standards of oversight and accountability.

Required Skills and Experience 

We are looking for:

• A recently qualified lawyer Company Secretary or equivalent (within the last 5 years)

• Someone with a strong background in non-profit governance, corporate compliance, or regulatory frameworks.

• Someone who can interpret complex governance and legal issues, provide strategic guidance, and support robust decision-making processes and best practice.

To apply for or express an interest in this position, please email bicenquiries@weareadvocate.org.uk