Chairperson - Scottish Workforce Professional Development Board (Voluntary Role)

CIMSPA; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading workforce development organization is seeking a Chair for the Workforce Professional Development Board for Scotland. The role involves strategic leadership and guidance in workforce policy, ensuring Scotland's needs are represented at the UK level. This is a key opportunity to influence and develop workforce strategies in the sport and physical activity sector, requiring effective leadership and a collaborative mindset.

Qualifications

• Understanding of the sector's workforce requirements in Scotland.
• Proven ability to drive strategic discussions around workforce policy.
• Effective leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Chair three online meetings per year.
• Represent the Scottish WPDB on the UK WPDB.
• Promote a culture of openness and inclusion.
• Manage conflicts of interest and review risks.

Job description

Chair of the Workforce Professional Development Board for Scotland

The group has been working for 5 years to deliver their skills plan for Scotland, it is well established with 12 members from a variety of different stakeholders in Scotland, employers, education providers and government agencies.

The UK WPDB is the lead on workforce policy, with a vision of growing the attractiveness of working in the sport and physical activity sector and of ensuring that all customers and consumers have a safe and excellent experience.

The Scottish WPDB was established to ensure the successful delivery of UK-wide workforce policy and strategy within Scotland, reflecting the significant differences between each of the home nations in areas such as legal systems, education policy, funding, delivery infrastructure and career pathways. It has the flexibility to operate in line with the Scottish policies and priorities.

We are looking for an individual who understands the sector's workforce requirements within Scotland and has an ambitious view for what the future could look like. You will have a proven ability to drive strategic discussions around workforce policy, and to provide effective leadership to the rest of the Board.

Key responsibilities

• Chairing three online meetings per year (approx. 2 hours each)
• Representing the Scottish WPDB on the UK WPDB, ensuring Scotland's needs are considered
• Promoting a culture of openness, inclusion, and constructive debate
• Managing conflicts of interest and reviewing risks and opportunities

Leadership & Governance

• Provide strategic direction and leadership to the board
• Ensure alignment with the board's terms of reference and CIMSPA values
• Facilitate inclusive, effective meetings and decision-making

Operational Duties

• Collaborate with CIMSPA's Associate Director to:
• Set meeting agendas and annual meeting cycles
• Track progress on the skills development plan
• Ensure board membership reflects required skills, experience, and diversity

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to strategic workforce development in the sector.

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Interview Schedule

First interviews to be held in the week commencing Monday 8th December 2025.

Closing date: Monday 1st December 2025 at 9am.