Board of Directors

Joining the board

Our Board provides strategic leadership for Cycling Scotland, working with the staff team. We’re currently recruiting for two new trustees. Recognising the value of diversity, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. For more information about the responsibilities of a trustee, and how and when to apply, please read the recruitment pack. 

Closing date for submitting statement of application is 23 April 2025. As part of your application, we ask you to complete and return the equal opportunities form.

Should you wish to discuss your application, please email recruitment@cycling.scot with ‘Board recruitment - FAO CEO Keith Irving or Chair Sally Wyke’ in the subject line.

The recruitment pack provides information about the responsibilities of a trustee, and how and when to apply.

Board recruitment pack

The role of the Board

  • Provide strategic leadership and determine the strategic direction of the charity
  • Approve policies, plans and budgets in order to achieve objectives, and monitor performance against them
  • Ensure that the organisation’s resources are applied exclusively in pursuance of its objectives, that its assets are protected and managed and to ensure the financial viability of the charity
  • Ensure that Cycling Scotland complies with relevant company, charity, employment, health & safety and other legislation
  • Oversee the effective and efficient administration and management of the organisation, including risk management
  • Appoint, supervise and support the Chief Executive and ensure other staff and volunteers are supported and supervised
  • Safeguard the reputation and values of Cycling Scotland

Current board members

Sally Wyke - Chair
Ian Aitken - Director
Eric Guthrie - Director
Charlie Turner - Director 
Anna Richardson - Director
Gwen Hamilton - Director
Peter Craig - Director
Derek Forsyth - Director
Charlotte Gardiner - Director