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Digital, Technology and Cyber Security Lay Trustee

Are you looking for a purpose-driven opportunity to share your expertise?

Join our Board as a Trustee

We’re RCOT, the Royal College of Occupational Therapists. We’ve championed 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.  

Are you looking for a purpose-driven opportunity to share your 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.

You’ll provide strategic oversight and expert guidance on technology strategy, digital innovation (including AI), procurement and contracting, and cyber security. Working alongside fellow trustees, you will 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, and you will be reimbursed out of pocket expenses. The time you’ll need 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 a copy of 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.

Technology and Cyber Security Lay Trustee Application Pack (PDF, 1.89MB)

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.

Digital, Technology and Cyber Security Lay Trustee Application Form

Closing date: 04 January 2026

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

Full details of this role, as well as other lay trustee roles, can be found on our website: https://www.rcot.co.uk/current-vacancies