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Member of the Standards Commission for Scotland
- Management Board
- Sessional
- On site: Edinburgh
- Closing 2nd December 2024
- Advertised from 14th November 2024
- The current daily fee for members is £289.21 and the hourly fee rate for attendance at Hearings is £38.55.
Role
The Standard Commission for Scotland’s role is to encourage high ethical standards in public life. It promotes and enforces the Codes of Conduct for Councillors and Members of Devolved Public Bodies and issues guidance to councils and devolved public bodies. The Commission adjudicates on cases of alleged contravention of the Codes of Conduct referred to it by the Commissioner for Ethical Standards in Public Life in Scotland, and on finding a contravention, it has statutory powers to impose sanctions.
We are looking for a talented individual to join the Commission. You must be committed to the highest standards of conduct, have excellent interpersonal skills and have the ability to absorb and analyse information to reach sound and impartial decisions.
Members of the Commission are appointed by the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body with the agreement of the Scottish Parliament.
Application notes
Further information about the role can be found at
Visit -Member of the Standards Commission for Scotland | Scottish Parliament Website
Email –officeholder.applications@parliament.scot
Telephone – 0131 348 6851
For BSL users, please call via –https://contactscotland-bsl.org/
Write to – The Scottish Parliament, Officeholder Services, Edinburgh EH99 1SP
The closing date for receipt of applications is12noon on 2 December 2024
The SPCB is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and treatment and to eliminating unfair discrimination in its employment/appointment practices.
A Treasurer is being sought by the Southside Community Centre Association SCIO
An opportunity has arisen to join our Board of Trustees as Treasurer during an exciting time of development in which we are investing in new services and facilities, but also during a time of challenge as we focus on achieving a sustainable future.
As Treasurer you will support the Board to help manage its financial resources. Although you will take the lead in overseeing strong financial management, you will be aided by our Chief Executive and our very supportive accountants, as well as your fellow Trustees.
Key tasks as Treasurer
- Provide a monthly update to the Board on our financial position
- Promote oversight of our financial procedures and practices.
- Liaise with our Chief Executive and accountants.
- With the accountants oversee preparation of our annual financial statement.
- Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and good practice in conjunction with our accountants.
About you
- Enthusiasm to support our active Community Centre.
- Available to attend our monthly board meetings (in person).
- Strong attention to the detail of financial arrangements.
- Experience of serving as a Treasurer not essential, but experience in financial management would be an advantage.
- Good communication and team working skills.
About us
We became a two tier Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation in 2023. Our charity is led by a Board consisting of nine Trustees (eight appointed by our members, and one co-opted by Trustees. We have over one hundred members. Monthly (in person) meetings of our Board are held in our community centre, with occasional additional meetings as required for working groups and / or sub committees.
The Board is supported in its work by a Chief Executive, appointed in late 2023. Our staffing compliment consist of three part time Community Centre Assistants (Facilities) who support our weekend opening, alongside three part time Activity Workers who deliver various project work within the centre.
As the leaseholder of Southside Community Centre, we work in partnership with the building’s owner, City of Edinburgh Council, to provide a community centre which is safe, inclusive, well managed and which meets the needs & aspirations of the communities it serves.
Our community centre consists of two general purpose rooms, a large hall and a community café, all of which are available for community use seven days per week. Our spaces are used by many regular and occasional let holders for a range of uses such as English language classes, martial arts, community meetings, fencing, drama and more!
Further information about the Association is available at southsidecommunitycentre.co.uk.
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Pension Board Member - Employer Representative
- Management Board
- Unpaid
- Hybrid: Edinburgh
- Closing 11th December 2024
Have you considered joining a Board and interested in developing your leadership and business skills? Do you want to help shape the future of a multi-award winning LGPS pension fund? Can you communicate well with others and form stakeholder relationships?
Then the Lothian Pension Fund Pension Board needs you!
We are looking for committed individuals from diverse backgrounds to join the Pension Board as an Employer Representative and be part of a values driven organisation as we continue to invest in improvements. We would particularly welcome applications from those groups who are currently under-represented at a Board level.
At Lothian Pension Fund we are values driven
- We are agile and dependable
- Our colleagues are self-motivated and team players
- We strive to be innovative and prudent
- We embrace challenge and are respectful
If these resonate with you and you have the time and expertise to support us in our efforts as a sector leading organisation, we would love to hear from you.
Candidates eligible to apply for the Employer Representative role will be drawn from LPF’s Employer bodies (a list of all employers is available on page 115 of our annual report). This would make an ideal opportunity for someone looking to develop board member/trustee experience.
The role
- To provide independent scrutiny and sound judgement, providing challenge and support to ensure the Pensions Committee delivers on its strategic, business, and financial targets.
- Uphold high standards of integrity and probity whilst representing the scheme members and employers of the Lothian Pension Fund.
- Support the Pension Board chairperson in assisting the Pensions Committee to instil the appropriate culture, values and behaviours.
- Have oversight of Pensions Committee assurance models and compliance with requirements imposed in relation to the scheme and by the Pension Regulator.
- Ensure the integrity of financial information and that financial controls and systems of risk management are robust and defensible.
- Consider any reports produced for the Pensions Committee, including the annual report, fund performance and administration, actuarial report and valuations and the fund strategy.
- Devote time to developing and refreshing your knowledge and skills.
What you will get in return
- Great professional development
- Tailored induction programme and training opportunities
- A mentor to help navigate the first couple of meetings
- Opportunity to enhance you network and knowledge as a member of a Board in a welcoming environment
- Satisfaction in giving something back
- Out of pocket expenses (such as travel expenses)
- Option of hybrid meetings to accommodate other commitments.
Time Commitment
- Completion of initial induction programme and ongoing training (mix of in-person and online) to help you develop in your role.This includes 4 LPF training sessions, held quarterly and typically 3 hours each.
- Attendance at 4 Pension Board & 4 Pensions Committee meetings per year.(These meetings are typically held on the same day quarterly plus reading and preparation time
- Any other adhoc meetings and training opportunities.
About LPF
Lothian Pension Fund (LPF) is an award-winning asset backed and multi-employer scheme with around £10 billion of assets. We administer the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) in Edinburgh and the Lothians. As the second largest LGPS fund in Scotland, we serve over 90,000 members and around 60 employers, helping local government workers and their families experience a financially secure retirement. We also manage the Scottish Homes Pension Fund on behalf of the Scottish Government.
LPF is clear in its vision to deliver outstanding pension and investment services. We aspire to be the best LGPS in Scotland, if not the UK.
Core to our purpose, we’re proud to have won the LGPS Fund of the Year at the LAPF Investment Awards in 2023. In 2017, we also became the first UK Local Government pension fund awarded accreditation for the Pensions Administration Standards Association and have held the Customer Service Excellence Award for over ten years.
LPF is unique in Scotland in operating a FCA-regulated investment company, LPFI Limited. We manage over 85% of assets in-house via internal equity, bond and other real asset portfolios (e.g. infrastructure, property and timberland investments). The day-to-day running of LPF is carried out by a specialist team who undertake pension administration, accounting and investment functions. LPF colleagues are employed by an arms-length company, LPFE Limited.
LPF has a Pensions Committee and a Pension Board, both of which play an integral part in our success. The Pensions Committee determines the overall policy objectives, strategy and operation of the LPF and Scottish Homes Pension Fund in accordance with relevant legislation and in the best interests of the members and employer bodies within the pension funds.
The Pension Board is made up of five employer and five member representatives and plays a vital role in providing oversight and assists the LPF Pensions Committee in ensuring compliance with Pension legislation and the Pension Regulator code of practice.
Darren May, Scottish Water, is our current Chair of the LPF Pension Board, and talks about the experience he’s gained as a member and opportunity to learn. See below for his Blog.
Find out more about being a Pension Board member at LPF | LothianPensionFund
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Are you passionate about helping children fulfil their potential and build a better Scotland? We are too!
This is a unique opportunity to lead Children’s Parliament, an internationally renowned and respected organisation promoting children’s human rights, as we look to recruit an inspirational and highly skilled Director.
We want someone who can lead and develop a passionate team of expert practitioners in raising awareness and understanding of children’s rights amongst children and adults. Together we need to help them understand how we can improve children’s lives, support the people and organisations who support our children, and help to implement the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act 2024.
The Director will lead a Senior Leadership Team, consisting of the Head of Programmes, Head of Operations and Senior Programme Manager. The Director will inspire our talented and dedicated team, using their professional networks to advocate for children as the face and voice of Children’s Parliament, and realise the opportunities we have to change lives for the better. They will work with partners and stakeholders to drive culture change in the environments in which children live, learn and play and support a new chapter for Scotland’s human rights journey following the UNCRC incorporation for which we successfully campaigned this year.
We are seeking a dynamic and effective leader who will stand up and champion children’s rights. They will need to demonstrate their experience in senior leadership roles, including strategic planning, financial oversight, leadership, and risk management.
The ability to support and drive a diverse and skilled team is essential. Having experience of rights-based, creative practice will be important in being able to provide ongoing support, expertise and guidance across Children’s Parliament’s programmes. A comprehensive understanding of the political and policy landscape for children's and wider human rights in Scotland is vital as is the ability to effectively engage with a range of stakeholders.
The Director will need to demonstrate their belief that children are equal and valuable citizens. As a leader, their passion should shine through their words and actions, backed up with the expertise to navigate the challenges of ensuring Children’s Parliament continues as an internationally recognised beacon of good practice and inspiration.
Reports to: Chair of the Board and accountable to the Board of Trustees
Direct reports: Head of Programmes, Head of Operations and Business Development
Top job! Head of Policy and Public Affairs
- Full time
- £39,114 – £45,008
- Hybrid: Edinburgh
- Closing 6th January 2025
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Scottish Youth Parliament (SYP) in a role that will lead all of SYP’s political, policy, and campaign work.
SYP has a proud history of delivering youth-led campaigns that deliver meaningful policy change. Our campaigns for Votes at 16, Equal Marriage, and the incorporation of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child into domestic law, to name only a few, have improved the lives of young people across Scotland.
SYP’s political profile and impact have never been higher. Our new Head of Policy and Public Affairs will drive forward all of our political work and ensure that we deliver even more of the changes to policy and legislation that young people expect of us.
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