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    Why SCLD exists


    The Scottish Commission for People with Learning Disabilities’ (SCLD) vision is of a fairer Scotland where people with learning disabilities live full, safe, loving and equal lives.

    We are a human rights defender, working to uphold, protect and raise awareness of the human rights of people with learning disabilities.

    Find out more about SCLD's strategy.

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    Could you be our next Chief Executive?

    Could you be our next Chief Executive? 📍 Glasgow (flexible working considered) 💷 Salary up to £70,000 🗓 Applications close: 18 February 2026   The Scottish Commission for People with Learning Disabilities (SCLD) Board of Trustees is looking for an inspiring new Chief Executive who will help make Scotland a fairer place to live, where people with learning disabilities can enjoy full, safe, loving and equal lives.   In this role you will be responsible for delivering the vision, mission, strategy and operational activity of SCLD in collaboration with people with learning disabilities, the committed SCLD Board of Trustees, the skilled staff team and our allies.   Working collaboratively, you will bring your inspiration, vision, organisational skills and drive along with your core belief that people with lived experience are at the centre of everything we do.   The Board wants to hear from people who are strong leaders, successful change makers and champions for marginalised people.   This is a high-profile and influential position in an ambitious organisation and if you are a collaborative and visionary leader, then we would love to hear from you.   For More Information and to apply please visit  Chief Executive with Scottish Commission for People with Learning Disabilities – Goodmoves   Applications in the form of a tailored CV and covering letter, highlighting your skills and experience pertinent to the role, should be sent to ScotlandExecutive@LHH.com,

    Iain Gillon

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    Celebrating an incredible contribution!  

    Over the last couple of weeks, we’ve had the joy of celebrating our Interim Chief Executive, Linda Mitchell, as she steps into a very well-earned retirement.  There was plenty of warmth, laughter, and a few happy tears as we looked back on her 10 wonderful years with SCLD. From the RSA Fellowships to the Scottish Learning Disability Awards and the IASSID Conference and everything in between – Linda

    Iain Gillon

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    Rights. Equality. Inclusion.

    Rights. Equality. Inclusion. sets out SCLD’s priorities for building a Scotland where everyone with a learning disability can live a full, safe, loving, and equal life.   Our priorities are evidence-based and have been shaped by people with learning disabilities, their families and the organisations that support them.   We have identified four key areas we think will make the biggest difference in addressing the long-standing inequalities and discrimination people with learning disabilities experience:  Human rights and law reform to tackle

    Iain Gillon

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    Application deadline approaching ⏰

    Our search for the next CEO of SCLD is closing for applications on 18 February.

    If you are a strong values-driven leader, a successful change maker and champion for people with learning disabilities looking for an opportunity to lead national change and help make Scotland a fairer place for people with learning disabilities now it is the time to apply.

    Apply with a tailored CV and covering letter to ScotlandExecutive@LHH.com

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