Appointment of Members to the Scottish Fuel Poverty Advisory Panel

PANEL MEMBER ROLE

As a Member of the SFPAP you will help to tackle fuel poverty and extreme fuel poverty by providing advice and suggestions to Scottish Ministers and others. You can view the Panel publications here including advice to Scottish Ministers annual work plans and the 3-year strategic plan.

You will attend regular meetings of the SFPAP and be suitably prepared to participate fully with the opportunity to take part in additional working groups and meetings where appropriate. All SFPAP Members will be expected to be able to reflect critically on fuel poverty-related matters and to work together to identify viable solutions.

Previous Board experience is not required. The Chair will provide support in developing the skills and confidence of all Members so that they can take a full part in the work of the SFPAP.

You will work closely with other SFPAP Members to reach agreement on areas of interest and how you may influence the wider discussions on fuel poverty. You will bring not only your knowledge and experience to these discussions but also motivation and passion. Given the broad range of interests and backgrounds of SFPAP Members you will work with your colleagues to identify common ground and reach an informed shared view which will be adopted by the Panel.

As part of the SFPAP you will help it to extend and maintain effective networks and partnerships in order to influence how we all think about fuel poverty and the actions we need to take to address it. Links are fostered across Scotland from grass roots levels to national organisations and businesses. By working closely together and considering a broad range of views you will participate in the SFPAPs effective decision-making.

Through your work with the SFPAP you may have the opportunity to speak at public events including in Parliament; representing the views of the SFPAP.

Further Information

The Panels Secretariat held an online information session on the Panels role and its work on Tuesday 12th August. This session was purely for information and did not form part of the application process. You can access the slide pack including the Q&A on the Panels website.

REMUNERATION AND TIME COMMITMENT

The appointment is remunerated at the rate of 173.99 per day. The day rate is reviewed annually in line with public sector pay policy. Travel and subsistence allowances are payable as are reasonable child and carer costs. The appointment is not pensionable. Successful applicants have the right to decline payment as we recognise this can impact negatively on welfare pension and other income.

Appointments will start on 1 January 2026. Once appointed you will devote up to 12 days each year on core business; i.e. preparing for and attending routine meetings. The Chair has the discretion to approve up to 6 additional flexible days if required.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

In respect of these posts both the priority and essential criteria are a mandatory requirement. The priority and essential criterial will be tested at both at application and at interview stage.

Please note that all applicants are required to meet at least one of the Priority Criteria and must meet all Essential Criteria.

Priority Criteria

1. Understanding and experience of Public Health.
2. Understanding and experience of Local Government.

Essential Criteria

1. Policy development and use of academic analysis.
2. Working Cooperatively & Collaboratively.
3. Analysis & Decision-Making
4. Long Term Planning & Seeing the Bigger Picture
5. Communication & Influence

Additionally you will be asked to submit a written resume (max 1 page long) that sets out a tailored career history.

The Cabinet Secretary values highly the benefits of having different points of views on the board and welcomes applications from people with a range of backgrounds. The Chair of the Scottish Fuel Poverty Advisory Panel has written a letter included in this pack to provide some context about the Scottish Fuel Poverty Advisory Panel its values and how members work together.