Board Member

Board Member

We are seeking a Board Member to help shape decisions that improve the lives of people with a learning disability and autism.

Position: Board Member (Non-Executive Director)
Salary: Voluntary role, expenses reimbursed
Location: London and remote (hybrid)
Hours: Approximately 12 days per year
Contract: 4-year fixed term (renewable)
Closing Date: Noon, Monday 18 May 2026
Interview Date: Tuesday 26 May 2026

About the role

Mencap Trust Company is seeking to appoint a new Non-Executive Director with specialist experience in social care, welfare benefits and support for people with a learning disability and autism.

This is an opportunity to play a meaningful role in improving the lives of individuals by supporting the management of discretionary trusts set up by families for their loved ones.

As a Director, you will contribute to decisions that directly affect beneficiaries, balancing quality of life, safeguarding considerations, statutory provision and the long-term sustainability of trust funds.

You will also support governance and oversight, helping to shape strategy, manage risk and act as an ambassador for the organisation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Making decisions in the best interests of beneficiaries, particularly in complex or sensitive cases

• Contributing to governance, strategy and oversight of risk, compliance and safeguarding

• Supporting the long-term development and financial sustainability of the organisation

• Acting as an ambassador, strengthening confidence among families and partners

• Serving on at least one committee, including the Welfare Committee

The Welfare Committee plays a central role, focusing on beneficiary welfare, safeguarding and trust decision-making. It meets quarterly and considers complex trust requests and emerging themes.

About you

We are keen to hear from individuals who can bring insight into the realities faced by people with a learning disability and their families when accessing services such as social care, welfare benefits, health or housing support.

You do not need previous Board experience.

We are particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate:

• Sound judgement and the ability to contribute constructively to group decision-making

• Empathy and respect for lived experience

• Confidence discussing complex or sensitive welfare issues

• Alignment with values including being passionate, inclusive, brave, positive and kind

• Willingness to learn about discretionary trusts and trust law

• Ability to commit time to meetings and preparation

Experience may come from professional roles, lived experience, or a combination of both.

About the organisation

Mencap Trust Company is a not-for-profit organisation and a wholly owned subsidiary of Royal Mencap Society. It manages over a thousand individual trusts, with a combined value exceeding £35 million, supporting people with a learning disability and autism to live fulfilling lives.

The organisation is committed to inclusion and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those with lived experience, disabilities or from under-represented groups.

Although not essential other roles you may have experience of could include: Trustee, Non-Executive Director, Board Member, Charity Trustee, Independent Director, Advisory Board Member, Governance Board Member

If you are motivated by making a real difference and want to contribute your experience to meaningful, person-centred decision-making, we would welcome your application.

Applications should be submitted by email to: with the subject line "MTC Board Member Recruitment".