Description The Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs is seeking to appoint a new chair to the board of the Scottish Police Authority (SPA). The SPA was established in 2013 following the introduction of the Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012. The functions of the Authority are: To maintain the Police Service; To promote the policing principles (see below); To promote and support continuous improvement in the policing of Scotland To keep under review the policing of Scotland, and To hold the Chief Constable to account for the policing of Scotland. The SPA works to uphold and strengthen a set of policing principles, which are: that the main purpose of policing is to improve the safety and well-being of persons, localities and communities in Scotland, and that the Police Service, working in collaboration with others where appropriate, should seek to achieve that main purpose by policing in a way which - is accessible to, and engaging with, local communities, and - promotes measures to prevent crime, harm and disorder. Responsibilities As Chair of the SPA, you will be expected to work constructively with your SPA and Police Scotland colleagues, and also build effective working relationships with external stakeholders. You will be required to: provide strategic leadership of the Authority as a high-profile public organisation at a time of dynamic and unforeseeable change; lead and work with the other Authority members to contribute to the collective leadership and governance of the organisation and its effectiveness; hold the Chief Constable to account for the policing of Scotland by the Police Service of Scotland, through high quality support and scrutiny; promote and support best practice and continuous improvement in the policing of Scotland, as the Chief Constable drives forward her programme of service redesign; be an ambassador and advocate for policing in Scotland, able to inspire others and carry the confidence and respect of all parts of society, communicating effectively and actively engaging with a wide range of diverse audiences and communities; provide strong leadership in a changing budgetary and financial environment; work with the other SPA Board members in a way which demonstrates your commitment to equality and diversity; understand and promote the highest standards of public service in the public interest; lead and work with the other SPA board members to contribute to the collective leadership and governance of the organisation and its effectiveness, accepting collective responsibility for decisions of the SPA; monitor the performance of the SPA in its activities, and the achievement of its aims, as well as the performance of the Chief Executive against agreed objectives; effectively Chair the Authority Board, and develop and appraise its members; contribute effectively to the monitoring and developing of the Authority's strategies; ensure high quality provision of forensic services to the Police Service of Scotland, the Crown Office and Procurator and Fiscal Service, and the Police Investigations and Review Commissioner. Further information about the role and the board can be found in the information pack. Qualifications Essential criteria - applicants must meet all five of the essential criteria. Strong and effective management of internal and external relationships, including an appreciation of the political environment. Experience of overseeing both organisational and cultural change within a complex setting. Ability to Chair a board, and demonstrate understanding of the governance role of a board within an operational environment, including budget and performance oversight. Understanding and valuing the Public Interest in policing in Scotland, taking account of the traditions of policing by consent and Scotland's diverse population, along with a commitment to maintaining and improving professional standards in policing. Demonstrates the values of the Scottish Police Authority. Full details can be found in the person specification in the applicant information pack. Completed applications must by submitted by noon on 7 January 2025. Remuneration and Time Commitment The position is remunerated at £545 per day for up to 15 days per month up to a maximum total fee of £98,100 per financial year. Remuneration is non-pensionable and reasonable expenses will be reimbursed. TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE PLEASE FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS Download the applicants pack https://www.jobs.gov.scot/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Scottish-Police-Authority-Chair-Advertising-information-pack-for-applicants.docx Click on the blue button at the top right hand of this advert that says ‘ apply for this job online’. When you apply, you will start by completing some personal information and our conflict of interest questions. You will then be directed to a screen which will allow you to upload 2 documents. The first document should be an overarching statement, of no more than 1500 words, demonstrating evidence of how you meet the essential criteria 1-4 as set out in the person specification. The second document should be a tailored CV, outlining your previous relevant experience, this document should be no more than 2 A4 pages. Any words or pages in excess of the limits stated will not be taken into account in assessing your application. Guaranteed interviews This appointment round will provide guaranteed interviews for disabled people who meet the criteria for the role being tested at the application stage. To be eligible for a guaranteed interview you must have a physical or mental impairment or a health condition which has a substantial and long-term effect on your ability to carry out normal day to day activities. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the appointments process or if require further support with your application, please contact the Public Appointments Team on 0300 244 1898 or email at PA_Applications_Mailboxgov.scot. Further Information FAQ’s about the application process is here: Public Appointments - Frequently Asked Questions. Guidance to support applicants is here: Public appointments - gov.scot (www.gov.scot) About us 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 If you require support with your application, please contact the public appointments team at public.appointmentsgov.scot. Equality statement Scottish Ministers value highly the benefits of diverse Public Body Boards. People from all walks of life are encouraged to apply for public appointments. 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