Appointment of Chair to the Crown Estate Scotland Board
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Job Summary
The diversity of the property rights and interests comprising the Scottish Crown Estate means that decisions on investment use and sale of assets have the potential to deliver significant economic social and environmental benefits for communities and business across Scotland. Community wealth building impact investing blue carbon (carbon stored in coastal and marine ecosystems) the transition to decarbonised energy and preventing nature loss are all areas of focus and opportunity for Crown Estate Scotland.
The Chair will play a major role in leading the Board to harness the expertise of the organisation and the potential of the assets it manages and shaping the organisation for the future. The new corporate plan for 2026 to 2031 ishere and the most recent annual report and accounts arehere.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Priority Criterion
We have identified a priority criterion which we consider to be particularly important for this role:
Proven strategic leadership capability in a complex high profile organisation
Essential Criteria
Successful candidates must also demonstrate evidence of the following:
The ability to balance competing interests when considering strategic approaches or decisions that engage economic social and environmental factors
Proven track record of taking successful commercial and/or investment decisions using a clear risk management approach andtaking into account external and system risks including markets
Understanding of the Scottish political and social context in which Crown Estate Scotland operates
Proven track record of ensuring high standards of organisational governance integrity and accountability
Excellent communication skills and a strong capability to engage sensitively with multiple stakeholders (assessed throughout the selection process).
Before you start your application please download theApplicant Information Pack.
Public appointments are made by Scottish Ministers. The appointments process is regulated by the Ethical Standards Commissioner. You can find out more about the Commissioner here:
Public appointments Ethical Standards Commissioner
We value very highly the benefits of having different experience and points of view on our Boards and we are keento attractpeople from all walks of life and backgrounds to applywho can bring vision drive and resilience to lead at Board level.
Responsibilities
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Priority Criterion
We have identified a priority criterion which we consider to be particularly important for this role:
Proven strategic leadership capability in a complex high profile organisation
Essential Criteria
Successful candidates must also demonstrate evidence of the following:
The ability to balance competing interests when considering strategic approaches or decisions that engage economic social and environmental factors
Proven track record of taking successful commercial and/or investment decisions using a clear risk management approach and taking into account external and system risks including markets
Understanding of the Scottish political and social context in which Crown Estate Scotland operates
Proven track record of ensuring high standards of organisational governance integrity and accountability
Excellent communication skills and a strong capability to engage sensitively with multiple stakeholders (assessed throughout the selection process).
Before you start your application please download the Applicant Information Pack.
Public appointments are made by Scottish Ministers. The appointments process is regulated by the Ethical Standards Commissioner. You can find out more about the Commissioner here:
We value very highly the benefits of having different experience and points of view on our Boards and we are keen to attract people from all walks of life and backgrounds to apply who can bring vision drive and resilience to lead at Board level.
Qualifications
REMUNERATION AND TIME COMMITMENT
Remuneration is 400.00per day for a time commitment of one to twodays per week. The time commitment is flexible and will be discussed further at interview stage. Reasonable expenses incurred will be reimbursed. The appointment is non-pensionable.
Further Information
For further information about Crown Estate Scotland and the role please contact Annie Breaden Interim Director of Corporate Operations at Crown Estate Scotland at.
You can also find out more about Crown Estate Scotland at to support applicants is here:Public appointments - ()
If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the appointments process or if require further support with your application please contact the Scottish Government Public Appointments Team by email at.
Completed applications must be submitted by 5.00pm on Wednesday 29April2026.
