About us
We are looking to recruit for several Non-Executive Directors within National Records of Scotland (NRS), a Non-Ministerial Department of the Scottish Government.
Our purpose is to collect, preserve and produce information about Scotland's people and history and make it available to inform current and future generations.
We are headed by Alison Byrne, Chief Executive, who fulfils the roles of two Non-Ministerial offices in the Scottish Administration:
- the Registrar General for Scotland
- the Keeper of the Records of Scotland
The Appointment
To help us deliver our strategic ambition, we are looking for people to join the Board as Non-Executive Directors, who have the relevant experiences and insights to support and guide us on this journey.
The successful applicants must be able to demonstrate all four of the essential criteria below:
- Strategic thinking;
- Analytical and decision-making skills;
- Governance and risk management; and
- Engagement, collaboration and constructive challenge.
You must also demonstrate evidence in respect of (at least) one of the priority criteria below.
- Data & digital technology;
- Business development, estates & property; and
- Understanding of information & knowledge services
Skills, Knowledge and Experience
A person specification has been drawn up to explain the skills and experience Non-Executive Directors will be expected to demonstrate and which will form the basis of the recruitment process. This can be found at the bottom of the page.
Further information and how to apply
Further information can be found at the bottom of this page, where the supporting documents and application form are located. The closing date for applications is midday Monday 10th March 2025.
Remuneration
Attendance is required at quarterly meetings of the Board for which there is remuneration within approved Tier 2 parameters of £255 per meeting. This is paid via SG payroll on behalf of NRS. Reasonable travel expenses will be reimbursed.
Attendance at additional meetings or workshops is likely to be required during the year, for which there is the same level of remuneration.
Equality Statement
We are committed to equality and inclusion and we aim to recruit a diverse workforce that reflects the population of our nation.
More detail is contained within the Guidance for Applicants document at the bottom of this page.
Contacts
If you have any general queries regarding this role, or require any guidance in completing the application process, please do not hesitate to contact NRS Workforce Planning
If you require further information about the duties and functions of National Records of Scotland please contact the Chief Executive’s Business Management Unit
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