Scottish EHRC seeks committee members

[ArabellaScott]

https://equalityhumanrights.com/about-us/careers

'Scotland Committee members

We are seeking new Scotland Committee members to fill two vacancies starting January 2025. The role of the Scotland Committee is to ensure that the work of the Commission reflects conditions in Scotland.
Committee members will be expected to commit to 12 days per year to the role. Committee members will be remunerated at £250 per day plus reasonable expenses, as agreed by the Commission.
For more information about the role, read the role description and the candidate brief.
To apply, please send an up-to-date CV and supporting statement of no more than 1,000 words in total, outlining how you believe you meet the essential and desirable criteria. Please also complete the recruitment information pack and send these three documents to [email protected].'

Deadline is tomorrow! Get in!

'In recruiting new Committee members, we are looking to broaden the interests, diversity and character of the Committee to ensure our work continues to reflect Scotland’s society.We welcome applications from individuals who’s lived or professional experience can make a valuable and distinctive contribution to our work in Scotland.
We will be making the appointments in line with good practice guidelines for Boards. If you believe you have the skills, commitment, and passion to be a member of the Scotland Committee, we would like to hear from you.
We welcome applications from everyone, including from those from minority groups. To ensure we achieve a balanced representation on our committee, we are encouraging applications from those with a disability or whom are from an ethnic minority background.

Outline of responsibilities

Scotland Committee members’ responsibilities include:

• Supporting the Scotland Commissioner and their interaction with Commissioners on the EHRC Board and with the Chair and Chief Executive of the Commission
• Contributing to the process of advising the Scottish Government about the equality and human rights impact of legislation affecting Scotland
• Contributing to the development of the EHRC’s Strategic and Business plans, to ensure the Scotland context is reflected.
• Shaping the development of policy and strategic priorities in Scotland and supporting the staff team in their delivery
• Representing the Commission in Scotland, including stakeholder and community engagement
• Engaging with other EHRC Committees.'

'The Committee places a great importance on engaging with, listening to, and learning from people across Scotland. It engages with a range of people from Government, senior public service and private sector managers to equality practitioners and community organisations. The Committee brings people together to hear about their experiences and perspectives to help inform our work.

Outside of these events, Committee members act as ambassadors for the Commission and there are numerous opportunities to represent the organisation and its work. These include through meetings with senior government officials, Members of the Scottish Parliament, and Scottish Government Ministers, attending and speaking at relevant conferences and providing strategic advice to staff on projects.

The Committee holds an average of 6 meetings throughout the year.'

Essential Criteria

• Significant experience of operating at a senior level, with experience of regulation being an additional benefit.
• Proven knowledge of the context of the equality and human rights across Britain, and particularly in Scotland,
• Practical understanding of the social, economic, cultural, legal, and political context in Scotland,
• Proven ability to work impartially and non-politically, in a sensitive and sometimes politically charged policy agenda.
• Ability to assimilate complex information and participate fully in Committee deliberations and strategic debate across the whole range of the Commission’s work,
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively, identify key issues and reach balanced conclusions,
• Ability to work in partnership and engage with a wide range of people and organisations in Scotland to promote and explain the work of the Commission.

I am sure there are FWRers who are more than capable of this role.

Spread the word! A good role for a sensible woman!

Thanks @ArabellaScott I wonder if they want an autistic gc female.
I'll let you know if I even get a response to my application

Yay! Best of luck!

They want someone with "effective communication skills". They don't know the difference between who's and whose. 🙄 Yes I know I am bring petty but ...really?

@Hoardasurass Good luck!

😄I guess that's why they're advertising ...