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Top job! Appointment of Members to the Risk Management Authority

  • Management Board
  • Sessional
  • Edinburgh
  • Closing 6th February 2024


  • Advertised from 17th January 2024
  • A fee of £224.88 per day, on a pro rata basis up to a maximum total fee of £3373.20 per financial year.

Role

Would you like to make a difference and contribute to the work of the Risk Management Authority (RMA)? If so, these roles may be of interest to you.

The Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs is seeking to appoint two new members who can put their experience to good use on the Board of the Risk Management Authority.

The RMA’s strategic purpose is to make Scotland safer by setting the standard for risk practice to reduce reoffending and the harm it causes. It’s duties focus on protecting the public by ensuring that robust risk assessment and risk management practices are in place to reduce the risk of serious harm posed by violent and sexual offenders.

The Risk Management Authority wants to be representative of the people of Scotland and welcome applications from women, LGBT+ people, young people, disabled people and those from minority ethnic communities. We also encourage candidates from a range of geographic regions in Scotland to apply.

To learn more about joining the Board of Risk Management Authority, please view this video - Join the RMA Board on Vimeo

Skills/Experience Required

Priority criteria 1: Legally qualified person with experience of human rights.

Priority criteria 2: An academic researcher in criminal justice and public protection.

Essential criteria for both roles

  • Analysis and decision making
  • Working co-operatively and collaboratively
  • Governance in the context of the RMA
  • Effective communications

Remuneration and time commitment

The appointments require a time commitment of 2 to 3 days every 2 months and no more than 15 days per year, as and when required.

The appointments are non-pensionable and attracts a fee of £224.88 per day, on a pro rata basis up to a maximum total fee of £3373.20 per financial year. Reasonable travel, subsistence, childcare and dependant carer expenses incurred as a result of carrying out this role will be reimbursed.

Application notes

TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE PLEASE FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Download the applicants pack
  2. Apply online
  3. Complete the information required on the website which requires contact details, monitoring information and the declaration of interest.
  4. Download and complete this application form (word document)
  5. Return the completed application form to: PA_Applications_Mailbox@gov.scot by 5pm on Tuesday 6 February 2024.

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_Mailbox@gov.scot.

FURTHER INFORMATION

This appointment is regulated by the Ethical Standards Commissioner.

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