Open Trustees are offered the ability to engage with the organisation and running of Open Plan Scotland, in a flexible-commitment capacity. The features of the role are as follows:

• Non-committal invitation to attend and provide input to all committee meetings, with attendance at our AGM the only core expectation

• An opportunity to cast a vote in any relevant committee meeting decisions, if present

• A seat on our ‘reserve bench’ if a committee member needs to be replaced at short notice

• An opportunity to provide their skills and experience directly to Open Plan Scotland as required and if desired, either on a one-off basis or as part of a specific working group led by a committee member – this could be anything from assisting with event hosting and organisation, graphic design or even an introduction/friendly liaison to a third party

• Ultimately we would just appreciate your support and attendance at our events to bring energy, passion and build a genuine sense of community together!

Anybody can apply for this role, the only requirements are the same as all other committee roles:

• You are a member of the LGBTQIA+ community

• You currently, and for the foreseeable future, are based in Scotland

• You are a member of the architectural community; this includes non-registered architectural workers, students, educators and associated vocations (i.e. technologists, business management staff, bidding teams, and non-architectural design roles based within an architectural practice such as interiors, urban design or planning).

Please read the 2025 Committee Open Call information document below for a bit more information and context for the Open Trustee role.