Digital, Technology and Cyber Security Lay Trustee

Royal College of Occupational Therapists; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in the UK seeks a Digital, Technology and Cyber Security Lay Trustee to join its Board. The role involves providing strategic oversight on technology and cyber security while collaborating with fellow trustees. This is an unpaid volunteer position, requiring approximately one day a month. Candidates should have board-level experience or advising experience, along with expertise in digital innovation. The organization champions inclusion and excellence in healthcare, aiming to transform lives across the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience at board level or advising boards.
• Expertise in technology strategy and digital innovation.
• Knowledge of procurement and contracting processes.
• Understanding of cyber security principles.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight on technology strategy.
• Support RCOT in delivering cost-effective technology offers.

Job description

Digital, Technology and Cyber Security Lay Trustee

Remote working. Voluntary with expenses. Approx one day per month, flexible.

We're RCOT, the Royal College of Occupational Therapists. We champion the profession and the people behind it for over 90 years; today, we're thriving with over 36,000 members.

We're seeking a Digital, Technology and Cyber Security Lay Trustee to join our Board and sit alongside our nine elected trustees from our membership to provide additional business skills and expertise.

As a lay trustee of RCOT, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of a profession that transforms lives every day. You'll contribute your expertise to a values-driven organisation that champions inclusion, innovation and excellence in healthcare. This is a unique opportunity to influence strategy, collaborate with passionate professionals and make sure occupational therapy continues to improve the wellbeing of people across the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight and expert guidance on technology strategy, digital innovation (including AI), procurement and contracting, and cyber security.
• Work alongside fellow trustees to support RCOT to deliver a high-quality, cost-effective technology offer that's future-focused and aligned with best practice.

Time commitment

This is an unpaid volunteer role, reimbursed out of pocket expenses. The time needed to commit is circa one day a month, with flexibility.

How to apply

If you are interested in this role and have board level experience or experience advising boards, please download our candidate pack. You'll find further details about the role and the time commitment, as well as information about the Board and its responsibilities within the pack.

Ready to apply? Follow the link below and submit a CV and suitability statement aligned with the role profile with no more than 600 words.

Additional information

Full details of this role, as well as other lay trustee roles, can be found on our website.

Closing date: 4 January 2026.

Interview dates: There will be a two-stage interview process from 12 January - 13 February 2026.