Description In 2023-24, Children’s Hearings Scotland experienced the biggest transformation to date in its history. The purpose was to improve the support for our most important people, the volunteers serving children and young people across the country, and to put the organisation on the right footing for the future, as we approach further changes to the hearings system that lie ahead. Having achieved this transformation means CHS are now ready for changes that will follow the Scottish Government’s Hearings Redesign Consultation, and those that will result from the implementation of the Care and Justice Act. We are looking for up to three new members to help the Chair and senior management team to steer CHS through a period of change and challenge, helping to shape the vision for the future of the children’s hearings system while delivering Ministers’ priorities for the system as it is now, and in the coming years. More information about Children’s Hearings Scotland can be found on the CHS website. 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. We strongly encourage applications from those with lived experience of the children’s hearings system, women, disabled people, LGBT people, young people and people from minority ethnic communities. Responsibilities The successful applicants must be able to demonstrate evidence of at least one of the following priority criteria: Lived experience of the Children’s Hearings system Digital transformation experience Experience of the legal system. You will also need to demonstrate evidence of all the essential criteria below: Analysis and decision making Constructive and supportive challenge Communication and influencing The values that underpin everything Children’s Hearings Scotland do. Full details can be found in the person specification in the applicant information pack. Qualifications Completed applications must be submitted by 5pm on Monday 27 January 2025. Remuneration and time commitment The position is remunerated at £197.99 for every day of not less than 7.5 hours devoted to performing your functions (as required or requested by the Board) on a pro rata basis, up to a maximum total fee of £4,751.76 per financial year. Remuneration is non-pensionable and reasonable expenses will be reimbursed. Members are expected to devote up to two days per month, of no less than 7.5 hours required. 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. Further Information Find out more about public appointments here: Public appointments - gov.scot (www.gov.scot)