Haven Products

Charity registered in Scotland SC018094

As a registered charity and social enterprise, Haven is committed to providing sustainable employment and development opportunities to disabled and disadvantaged people.

Haven provides jobs that give people a proper wage with the same terms and conditions as other employees, as well as the opportunity to gain new skills, increase people’s confidence and independence, thereby becoming more socially and economically included.

Originally established to provide critical job opportunities to World War 2 veterans with life lasting injuries. To ensure the most vulnerable members of society were offered opportunities to support themselves and their families. This ethos lives on within Haven to this date, with over 80% of our exceptional staff living with a disability.


Current opportunity

Haven Products, a Scottish company, social enterprise organisation and registered charity, is seeking an independent Non-Executive Director preferably with knowledge of Scottish Enterprise, Government and Commercial businesses. Haven Products is a subsidiary company of the Rehab Group, an Irish organisation which is a social enterprise business and registered charity. As Haven Products is registered as a charity the appointed Non-Executive Director will also operate as a Charity Trustee. Experience and skills sought: If you have Directorship experience and want to play a key role in championing the value of diversity and inclusion for those with disabilities, we’re keen to hear from you. Desirable skills and experience: One or more of the following: • UK and Scottish Corporate Governance • Commercial management and direction • Financial management and direction • Corporate financial reporting • Audit and risk • Oversight of business development and change management • Understanding of the Scottish Government supported business framework Responsibilities will include the following: • Inputting to the strategic direction, contributing with insight, oversight and experience of strategy implementation in other sectors • Policy and governance formation and implementation as required • Governance and oversight of the business • Attend occasional events, training, and seminars. The Organisation: The Rehab Group is an Irish company, independent voluntary organisation and registered charity providing services and support for people with disabilities for over 70 years. We are an internationally recognised and pioneering social enterprise organisation enabling more than 10,000 people with disabilities to live lives of their choosing. We are a campaigning organisation that advocates on behalf of the people who use our services and their families. In Scotland Rehab operates as Haven Products, which provides meaningful employment to people with disabilities. A key supplier on the Scottish Government Supported Business Framework, Haven Product also operates as a commercial partner to both Public Sector and Private Sector organisations. This is delivered through the provision and supply of cost-effective quality products and services to key client partners while also supporting their Corporate Social Responsibility policy goals. Board Meetings: There will be a minimum of four half-day board meetings a year for the Haven Group. There will also be a requirement to support a potential 4 / 5 additional meetings a year. Meetings are held in the premises of Haven Products, Larbert FK5 4RU, some meetings are held remotely. Applications in the form of a CV and covering letter should be sent to niamh.doyle@rehab.ie by 16/08/2024