Rossie is one of Scotland’s longest-established providers of children’s services and one of only four secure care providers in Scotland. The organisation supports vulnerable young people through integrated residential care, education, health, and therapeutic services within a safe and trauma-informed environment.
We are now looking to appoint new Trustees to join the Board at a significant time for both Rossie and the wider secure care sector in Scotland. Legislative reform, evolving care models, and changes across the sector are creating an opportunity to help shape the future of care provision for some of Scotland’s most vulnerable young people.
As a Trustee, you will work collaboratively with fellow Board members and the Executive team to support Rossie’s long-term sustainability, governance, and strategic direction, while contributing independent insight and constructive challenge.
We are particularly interested in candidates with senior-level experience in one or more of the following areas:
• Commercial Strategy and Organisational Development
• Regulated Services, Governance, and Compliance
• Capital Projects, Estates, or Infrastructure
• Mental Health, Wellbeing, or Clinical Governance
Beyond professional background, Rossie is looking for individuals who bring integrity, sound judgement, emotional resilience, and the confidence to contribute constructively within a complex and highly regulated environment. Previous Trustee experience is welcomed but not essential.
This is a significant opportunity to contribute to the future direction of an organisation supporting some of Scotland’s most vulnerable young people.
Closing Date: Friday 3rd July
Please email recruitment@brucetaitassociates.com to request a candidate pack.
Who are we?
We are a Scottish Charity who provides multi-disciplinary services to vulnerable young people throughout the UK. Services include Secure and Residential Accommodation, Care, Education, Health Services and Specialist Intervention Services. We aim to protect and improve the well being of young people in our care, while working with them to build a positive future.
We are a 365 day a year service, and one of our unique benefits is the 150 acres of surrounding woodlands - part of the Rossie estate. This contributes to the therapeutic and holistic pace of life for our young people, and we encourage them to take full advantage of this.
Our services aim to provide a safe and nurturing environment where our young people can grow, develop and thrive, at their own pace. We are relationship-focused and our young people have a direct say in their care plan.
History
Rossie holds a legacy dating back to 1857 when it opened its doors as a Reformatory with the purpose of reclaiming 'young offenders'. Part of the purpose of the reformatory was to provide safety to young people who had faced adversity, committed offences or faced a hostile home environment. Rossie Reformatory aimed to provide help in recovery and to eradicate any chances of re-offending, helping young people become useful members of the community.
While this is still very much the purpose of Rossie today, the organisation has transitioned from what was a control-focussed organisation to what it is now - a child-centred place of safety and wellbeing. Through periods of social, political and educational change, as well as changes in Rossie's business structure, values and focus, Rossie has developed and evolved its services to meet the needs of the young people who stay at the Trust. We strive to create, develop and maintain relationships with young people and their families, through our committed staff.
