ACE IT Scotland – Trustees (Future Chair Opportunity) 

Are you looking to broaden your experience and share your abilities with a wider community? 

ACE IT Scotland is a successful Edinburgh-based charity, recently awarded the King’s Award for Voluntary Service (2025). We provide free coaching and support to people over 50 to help them access everything the digital world can offer whilst staying safe online. 

Working from our city centre office, we have a small team of staff and a large network of dedicated volunteers who deliver our services. These include one-to-one coaching, group sessions, and information presentations. Demand for our services continues to grow, reflecting how essential digital connectivity is for the health, wellbeing and independence of older people. 

We have clear plans and resources in place to deliver our current strategy and to explore future opportunities for growth and transformation. 

Trustee Recruitment – With a View to Future Chair Role 

We are now seeking 1–3 new trustees to join our Board. As part of our succession planning, we are particularly interested in individuals who may be willing to take on the role of Chair (or Vice-Chair) in the future. 

The Board currently comprises eight trustees and meets four to five times per year, normally in person. Trustees also contribute through sub-committees, with extensive use of remote meetings and online collaboration tools. 

Skills and Experience Sought 

Following consultation with the current Board, we are particularly interested in candidates with experience in the following areas: 

1. Chair experience and/or a genuine interest in developing into a Chair role 

2. Strategic planning and organisational development 

3. Fundraising and income generation 

4. Charity governance and regulatory compliance 

5. Experience within the charity/third sector 

6. Leadership and team management 

7. Sector engagement and partnership networks 

8. Digital skills or IT knowledge 

9. Financial management or accounting 

We do not expect any individual to meet all of these criteria. However, we are especially keen to strengthen the Board’s strategic leadership capacity and future Chair succession. 

We would also welcome applications from individuals with experience of working with older people, health and social care services, or community organisations. 

As an organisation, we value diversity and warmly welcome applications from people with protected characteristics and from backgrounds currently under-represented on charity boards. 

We would expect any applicant to have a good understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion. 

Trustee Responsibilities 

Trustees are collectively responsible for ensuring that ACE IT Scotland: 

• Delivers its vision for older people to be connected and reach their full digital potential 

• Complies with its Constitution, OSCR regulations and relevant legislation 

• Pursues its goals as set out in our Strategy 2026 

• Maintains strong governance and financial sustainability 

• Develops effective future operating models and long-term strategy 

Trustees are expected to provide constructive challenge, strategic insight and support to staff and fellow Board members, and to remain aware of external issues and opportunities that may impact the organisation. 

Please note, this is an unpaid role. Travel and other reasonable expenses can be claimed in line with ACE IT policy.

How to Apply 

Applications should be sent to Manager Iain Couper at iain@aceit.org.uk. 

Please submit a CV and cover letter outlining: 

• Why you are interested in becoming a trustee of ACE IT Scotland 

• Your relevant skills and experience 

Whether you would be interested in being considered for the future Chair role