The national agency for sport is looking for up to four people with a passion for sport, who see the value in creating a culture where sport is a way of life, and who believe in an active Scotland where everyone benefits from physical activity.
The benefits of sport are immense. It keeps people active, supports health and wellbeing, and helps develop knowledge and skills. It also helps strengthen our communities and contributes to Scotland’s economy.
As a member of the Board, you will be part of a system which makes the best use of all Scotland’s sports facilities as well as its great outdoors and helps people to take part at whatever level they choose.
sportscotland is the national agency for sport in Scotland. Our vision is an active Scotland where everyone benefits from sport. In an active Scotland we will all find ways to be physically active every day, such as taking an active approach to getting around, keeping moving at home and at work or choosing to be active in our leisure time.
More of us will take part in sport because we see it being relevant to our lives. We will be involved in ways that suit us, meeting fewer barriers and feeling more included. We will all experience more of the benefits of sport. For some of us, by taking part; for others, through our communities.
We are seeking to further broaden the diversity present on the Board. We would particularly welcome applications from women, disabled people, LGBT+ people, young people and people from minority ethnic communities.
Applicants will wish to be aware that we are operating a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants with disabilities. For further information, please see the applicant information pack.
Skills/Experience Required
We are looking to appoint up to four members, two to the generalist board member roles and two who can support the Board with influencing sport in the education system or in public health.
You must demonstrate evidence of all the following:
- Health, physical activity, sport and wellbeing
- Equality, diversity and inclusion
- Seeing the bigger picture
- Communication, collaboration and influence.
You can demonstrate one of the following, if you feel you are able to:
- Experience in strategic leadership in any part of the Education system
- Experience in strategic leadership in the Public Health sector.
What will you get out of it?
- an understanding of all aspects of sport from grassroots to podium
- have your voice heard in building sport for the future
- contribute towards helping everyone in Scotland enjoy the benefits sport has to offer.
Remuneration and time commitment
This appointment is part-time and requires a commitment of up to 16 days per year.
The appointment is non-pensionable and attracts a fee £191.51 for each meeting attended, along with an £95.75 payment in preparation for board meetings. Reasonable travel, subsistence, childcare and dependant carer expenses incurred as a result of carrying out this role will be reimbursed.
To apply for this role please follow these instructions
- View the applicant information pack
- Read the person specification and note the methods of assessment used to assess each criterion and what information you are required to provide in the online application e.g. CV, tailored career history or tailored examples to demonstrate your skills, knowledge and experience against the criteria.
- Read the ‘how to apply’ section for instructions and guidance. Once you are ready to apply, click on the button that says ‘apply now’ at the top of this advert.
Please note: deadline for applications is 5pm on Monday 28 October 2024.
If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the appointments process or if you require further support with your application, please contact the Public Appointments Team on 0300 244 1898 or email at PA_Applications_Mailbox@gov.scot.
Further information
Guidance to support applicants for public appointments is here: Public appointments - gov.scot (www.gov.scot)
This appointment is regulated by the Ethical Standards Commissioner.