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Recruiting for Non-Executive Directors at National Records of Scotland
Digital Preservation Coalition
South Kesteven
On-site
GBP 80,000 - 100,000
Full time
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Job summary
An established industry player is seeking Non-Executive Directors to join its Board and contribute to the strategic direction of the National Records of Scotland. This role requires individuals with strong strategic thinking, analytical skills, and a background in governance and risk management. Successful candidates will play a crucial role in preserving Scotland's history and ensuring that information is accessible for future generations. If you have a passion for public service and the ability to engage and collaborate effectively, this opportunity is perfect for you.
Qualifications
- Must demonstrate strategic thinking and analytical skills.
- Experience in governance and risk management is essential.
Responsibilities
- Support and guide the organization in strategic ambition.
- Engage in constructive challenge and collaboration.
Skills
Job description
10 March 2025
About us
We are looking to recruit for several Non-Executive Directors within National Records of Scotland (NRS), a Non-Ministerial Department of the Scottish Government. Our purpose is to collect, preserve and produce information about Scotland's people and history and make it available to inform current and future generations.
We are headed by Alison Byrne, Chief Executive, who fulfils the roles of two Non-Ministerial offices in the Scottish Administration: the Registrar General for Scotland and the Keeper of the Records of Scotland.
The Appointment
To help us deliver our strategic ambition, we are looking for people to join the Board as Non-Executive Directors, who have the relevant experiences and insights to support and guide us on this journey. The successful applicants must be able to demonstrate all four of the essential criteria below:
- Strategic thinking;
- Analytical and decision-making skills;
- Governance and risk management;
- Engagement, collaboration and constructive challenge.
You must also demonstrate evidence in respect of (at least) one of the priority criteria below:
- Understanding of information & knowledge services
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