Appointment of the Chair of the Scottish Enterprise Board

Overview Scottish Ministers are looking to appoint a new Chair of the Scottish Enterprise (SE) Board.We value very highly the benefits of having different experience and points of view on our Boards and we are keen that people from all walks of life apply for public appointments. Scottish Ministers particularly welcome applications from women, disabled people, LGBT+ people, people from ethnic minority communities and people aged under 50.If you have a disability and require an adjustment at any stage of the public appointments process, please get in touch with the Scottish Government, Public Appointments Team on 0300 244 1898 or by email at .Chair RoleThe Chair will be key to ensuring active and dynamic leadership of the Board, supporting and steering it to ensure its functions outlined above are delivered. Working with the CEO and the wider organisation, the Chair will act as an ambassador for SE, building on existing positive relationships of influence amongst the business community, politicians and wider stakeholder groups. The Chair will also play a key role in supporting the CEO and wider organisation to continue the journey of transformational change which is required by NSET. By providing support, challenge and guidance to colleagues and bringing a fresh perspective on the requirements of Scotland’s business community, the Chair will use their knowledge of the business support landscape to help shape a new approach for Scotland.These objectives will be achieved whilst maintaining appropriate separation of duty between the Chair and the CEO’s operational role. The Chair will be tasked with ensuring that the Board is: diverse; acts collectively and collaboratively; is effective, with an appropriate balance of skills; and maintains the highest standards of corporate governance and financial management.Further detailed information about the Chair role and responsibilities is set out in the applicant information pack.If you require any further information If you require any further information or would like to discuss the role with the current Interim Chair, please contact Click on the blue button at the top right hand of this advert that says apply for this job online.Complete the information required on the website, this includes contact details, monitoring information and a declaration of interests.Download and complete this application form (word document): Return the completed application form to . Guidance to support applicants is here: This appointment is regulated by the Ethical Standards Commissioner