Trustee - Changeworks

The Organisation

Changeworks is Scotland’s leading environmental organisation driving the decarbonisation of homes and a just transition to net zero. With 35+ years of experience, they work with individuals, communities, businesses and partners to deliver energy advice, retrofit solutions and innovative decarbonisation services that lower carbon emissions, reduce energy bills and tackle fuel poverty. In recent years they have helped tens of thousands of households install energy?efficiency measures, provided thousands with expert energy support, and saved hundreds of thousands of tonnes of carbon — making low?carbon living a positive reality for people across Scotland. To find out more, visit https://www.changeworks.org.uk/b/

The Role

Changeworks is seeking a Trustee to join its Board, providing statutory oversight and strategic leadership for the organisation and its subsidiaries. As a Board member, you will play a pivotal role in shaping Changeworks’ strategic direction, supporting its mission to decarbonise Scotland’s homes, and championing its environmental and social values. Trustees act both individually and collectively to guide the organisation, ensuring strong governance while driving meaningful impact across communities, households, and businesses.

New Board members will be expected to serve on at least one Board sub-committee, including Strategy, Audit and Risk, or Nominations.

The Person

Changeworks is seeking individuals who share our passion for environmental action and commitment to social impact. We are looking for strategic thinkers with the ability to balance organisational sustainability with meaningful outcomes, strong analytical and critical thinking skills, excellent communication and relationship-building abilities, and a deep commitment to environmental and social justice.

Required Experience and Capabilities

Senior Leadership and Governance Experience
We seek individuals with leadership experience that demonstrates strong strategic thinking and an entrepreneurial mindset. This could include:

• Senior management, executive or non-executive roles in mission-driven organisations
• Track record of leading teams through organisational transformation and growth
• Experience of working with diverse stakeholder groups including, but not limited to, social housing, local government,or minority groups.
• Proven experience in trustee or non-executive roles, with a solid understanding of governance and oversight responsibilities, is desirable but not essential. Changeworks encourages candidates considering their first trusteeship to apply.

Strategic Growth and Risk Management
Candidates should demonstrate capability in at least one of:

• Driving or enabling organisational growth and development
• Understanding risk management in complex organisations
• Good governance in regulated organisations
• Track record of success in purpose-driven organisations

Specialist Knowledge Areas
We particularly welcome expertise in:

• Experience of the social housing sector
• Experience of/in rural communities
• Experience of entrepreneurship/innovation/research & development commercialisation
• Experience of technical aspects of retrofit
• Experience of public affairs, government engagement, and/or lobbying

We particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups.

Further Information

For further information about Changeworks, the role requirements and the person specification, please download the Candidate Briefing Pack.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about joining Changeworks and believe you have the
skills and experience we are looking for, please apply with the following:

• An up-to-date CV
• A supporting statement of no more than 2 sides of A4, detailing why you would like to be considered, your relevant experience and expertise and what you think you can bring to the role.

All applications should be sent to applications@trustees-unlimited.co.uk with your full name and Changeworks in the subject heading.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Melissa Baxter, Managing Partner – Charities on: melissa.baxter@trustees-unlimited.co.uk / 07789 985229.

Closing date for applications: Monday 9th February 2026
Interview with Changeworks: Week commencing 2nd March 2026