Appointment of Member to the Board of the Scottish Charity Regulator
Appointment of Member to the Board of the Scottish Charity Regulator
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Job Description
The Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice is seeking to appoint a Board Member to the board of OSCR (Scottish Charity Regulator). The Cabinet Secretary values highly the benefits of having different points of view on the board and welcomes applications from people from all walks of life.
The appointments process for this board vacancies follows theCode of Practice for Public Appointments and is regulated by the Ethical Standards Commissioner.
The Board of OSCR
OSCR is Scotlands charity regulator and registrar for Scotlands 25000 charities. Our vision is for a trusted and respected charity sector that contributes positively to society. We believe that the Scottish public should have confidence that the countrys charities are well run and that this allows these vital organisations to thrive and cement their place at the heart of our day-to-day life.
OSCRs Board sets the strategic direction and ensures effective governance of Scotlands charity regulator. OSCR is a Non-Ministerial Office part of the Scottish Administration but independent from the Scottish Government and accountable to the Scottish Parliament.
The Board is responsible for oversight governance and future direction. Members act as ambassadors for OSCR promoting our values and bringing specialist knowledge and experience along with a passion interest in charities and the third sector. Appointed by Scottish Ministers they share collective responsibility for the actions and decisions of the Regulator.
The Board is currently working with staff to develop our next Corporate Strategy building on the outcomes set in our202326 Corporate Strategy andBusiness Plan.
About OSCR
How we regulate
Follow us onXFacebookLinkedInYouTube or read theOSCR Reporternewsletter.
Responsibilities
The Role of the Board Member
Board members play a key role in shaping the strategic direction of Scotlands charity regulator.
The Board meet formally five times a year with additional days dedicated to strategy and development. Members will join the Audit and Risk Assurance or Cases committee and may also participate in short-life working groups.
Members work with OSCR colleagues to:
deliver ourCorporate Strategy and contribute to future plans;
set the strategic direction for OSCR in response to changes in the wider operating environment; and
oversee the effective implementation of the new powers as part of the Charities (Regulation and Administration) (Scotland) Act 2023
Current priorities for 2025-26 are listed in ourBusiness Plan.
Board members engage with a wide range of stakeholders including charities voluntary organisations the public Scottish Parliament and other regulators. This may involve attending meetings conferences and public events with full support and briefings from OSCR staff.
OSCR have produced aninformative video about the role of a Board member which also includes a section addressing frequently asked questions.
Further Information
For further information about OSCR and the role please contact Katriona Carmichael OSCR CEO.
Qualifications
REMUNERATION AND TIME COMMITMENT
224.46 per day non-pensionable plus reasonable travel and subsistence and receipted dependents carer costs.
Taking up a public appointment either paid or unpaid may have an effect on your entitlement to benefits or any benefits that you are in receipt of. This will depend on your individual circumstances the type of benefit you receive and the should seek advice from the office that deals with your benefit. Further information can be found atPublic appointments and welfare benefits: information - ()
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
We are seeking candidates who meet at least one of the 3 Priority Criteria.
If you have experience across multiple Priority Criteria please provide supporting evidence for the one you consider your strongest. If you would like to be considered under more than one Priority Criterion please type Yes in the free text box of the other Priority Criterion. Your chosen priority criteria would be further assessed if you are invited to interview.
The priority criteria is weighted over the essential criteria and the candidates who provide the strongest evidence against the priority criterion will be considered most able to fulfil the the event that candidates provide evidence of equal merit against the priority criterion the panel will then take into account the strength of the evidence presented against the essential criteria in determining the candidate(s) most able to fulfil the role.
Candidates must also be able to demonstrate all of the Essential Criteria.
Priority Criteria
Understanding of digital delivery and the requirements of cyber resilience
Experience or expertise of working with diverse communities and organisations
Understanding of regulation at a senior level in any sector
Essential Criteria
Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively
Constructive support and challenge
Strategic thinking and long-term vision
Ability to analyse and review complex issues
Ability to communicate effectively
Tailored Career History
Inyour application form you are asked to provide a tailored career history. This should include relevant information from your professional personal and voluntary experience.
To apply please download the Application Form and the Applicant Pack. Please save the Pack for future reference.
Advert closes on 17 September 2025.
How to Apply Online
Find the role you wish to apply for on thiswebsite.
- Open the advert and download the Applicant Pack and Application Form.
- Fill out the Application Form while referencing the Applicant Pack noting the word counts for each section.
- Navigate back to the advert and click apply now and follow the instructions.
- Complete the personal information and conflict of interest questions.
- When prompted to add an attachment upload your completed Application Form and click submit.
- PLEASE NOTE you do not have the option to edit your application once you click submit. You must have all your information and attachments to hand before submitting your application.
Late applications will not be accepted by the selection panel.
If you use assistive technology please contact the Public Appointments Team for an accessible application form by email at
Employment Type
Part-Time
