Independent Chair, Public Protection & VAWG Committees

Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership; Arrochar; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership seeks an experienced Independent Chair to lead adult protection practice across Argyll and Bute. This leadership role provides independent oversight and constructive challenge to the Adult Protection Committee and the Violence Against Women and Girls Committee.

The post holder will drive continuous improvement, convene core functions, and build cross-agency collaboration to ensure safe, consistent and effective practice for people and

Qualifications

• Substantial senior strategic leadership experience in public protection.
• Degree-level qualification and professional registration; management qualification desirable.
• Experience working across multi-agency partnerships and governance.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership, independent oversight and assurance for the Adult Protection Committee and Violence Against Women and Girls Committees.
• Convene and oversee the core functions of both committees in line with legislation, national guidance and local priorities.
• Drive forward annual business plans, improvement activity and the development of effective multi-agency practice.
• Champion a culture of learning, robust quality assurance and evidence-informed improvement, turning insight into action across the public protection landscape.
• Represent the Argyll and Bute partnership in national networks and contribute to national developments, including engagement with Scottish Government where appropriate.
• Build strong, respectful and purposeful relationships across agencies, encouraging collaboration, accountability and shared ambition.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Independent chairing

Public protection knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree-level qualification

Management qualification

Job description

Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership seeks an experienced Independent Chair to lead adult protection practice across Argyll and Bute. This leadership role provides independent oversight and constructive challenge to the Adult Protection Committee and the Violence Against Women and Girls Committee.

The post holder will drive continuous improvement, convene core functions, and build cross-agency collaboration to ensure safe, consistent and effective practice for people and