Description Scottish Ministers are looking to appoint up to two new Members to the Board of the Scottish Futures Trust (SFT). We value very highly the benefits of having different experience and points of view on our Boards and we are keen that people from all walks of life apply for public appointments. Scottish Ministers particularly welcome applications from women, disabled people, LGBT people, people from ethnic minority communities and people aged under 50. The role of the Board of SFT is to provide leadership, direction, support and guidance to ensure the SFT delivers its functions effectively and efficiently and in accordance with the aims, policies and priorities of Scottish Ministers. SFT also has an investment subsidiary, SFTi, which holds minority investments in 41 community infrastructure public private partnership projects and a number of mid-market housing joint ventures. The Board has responsibility for: taking forward the strategic aims and objectives for the body, as agreed with Ministers during the corporate planning process, promoting efficient, economic and effective use of public money, staff and other resources, ensuring effective arrangements are in place to provide assurance on risk management, governance and internal control, reviewing financial information concerning the management and performance of the body and approving the annual accounts, and appointing and setting appropriate performance objectives for SFT’s chief executive. Responsibilities The successful candidates will work with the other Board members to enable the Board to achieve the activity above. One of the new Members will act as Chair of the Group Audit Committee, which has responsibility for assisting the SFT and SFTi boards in discharging their responsibilities. The other member, will be appointed to represent the Board on one of the following: SFT Group Audit Committee OR SFTi Board Board members are accountable to the chair of the Board. More information about Scottish Futures Trust can be found here. Applicants will wish to be aware that we are operating a guaranteed interview scheme (GIS) for applicants with disabilities. For further information, please see the applicant information pack. Qualifications If you wish to be considered for Role One, you must provide evidence of the essential criteria below. Role One (1) Senior Level Financial Experience with a recognised accountancy qualification and/or equivalent acceptable experience (2) Experience of chairing a committee within an organisation of at least a similar size to SFT If you wish to be considered for Role Two, you must provide evidence of the essential criterion below. Role Two (3) Experience of Public Sector Infrastructure All applicants must demonstrate evidence of the essential criteria below. Role One and Role Two (4) Governance (5) Communicating, influencing and working collaboratively (6) Sound judgement, working within a complex landscape If you would like to be considered for Role One and Role Two you must demonstrate evidence of all the criteria above. Full details can be found in the person specification in the applicant information pack. Remuneration and time commitment The position is remunerated at £357 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 £8,568 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. Completed applications must be submitted by Midday on 17 January 2025. 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)