The Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh is seeking to appoint a Trustee with a legal background to join its Board of Trustees.
We are looking for a senior legal professional (e.g. solicitor, advocate, General Counsel or senior legal adviser) who can bring expertise in governance, risk, compliance and regulation, helping to support the strategic leadership of the College and its charitable mission.
Term: Three years in the first instance Remuneration: Voluntary, non-remunerated appointment Interviews:Monday 24 August 2026
Please see the role description for further details.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Mr Keith McKellar, CEO k.mckellar@rcpe.ac.uk or Dr Lesley Dawson, College Secretary l.dawson@rcpe.ac.uk .
Formal expressions of interest, stating why you are interested in the role and what you would bring to it (maximum 2 pages), accompanied by a CV (maximum 3 pages) should be emailed to Ms Lindsay Paterson, Director of Global Engagement at l.paterson@rcpe.ac.uk by 5pm on Friday 14 August 2026.
The Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds whose skills, experience and perspectives will strengthen the Board.
