Board Members help set Creative Scotland’s strategic direction and oversee its performance, finances, governance and management of risk. They support and constructively challenge the Executive Team, scrutinise major decisions and ensure public resources are used responsibly and effectively.
Board Members represent Creative Scotland, advise Scottish Ministers and work with partners to strengthen Scotland’s arts, screen and creative sectors.
Working with the Chair and Chief Executive, Board Members will contribute to the Board’s oversight of organisational performance, risk and financial stewardship, while supporting public-service reform and improving outcomes, reducing inequality and strengthening long-term sustainability.
If you have any questions about the roles, please contact Iain Waller Creative Scotland Sponsorship Lead, Scottish Government at Iain.Waller@gov.scot.
To find out more about Creative Scotland and its work, please visit www.creativescotland.com.
We are looking for people who have an interest in, and experience of the culture and creative sector. You should also possess skills in collaboration, communication and constructive challenge; have good analysis and decision-making ability and some experience in Governance and Stewardship.
To help balance skills across the Board you must also demonstrate significant experience in at least ONE of the following priority areas:
The Cabinet Secretary values highly the benefits of having different points of view on the board and welcomes applications from people from all walks of life.
Further details are contained in the Applicant Information Pack including information on how to apply and how we will assess candidates.
The devolved government for Scotland is responsible for matters that are devolved from Westminster. Areas of responsibility include the economy, health, education, justice, rural affairs, environment, and transport.
