Vacancy: Board Members

Risk Management Authority (rma); Paisley; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A governmental risk management body in Scotland is seeking up to three members with expertise in Criminal Justice or Psychology. Members will be expected to attend regular meetings, contribute to committees, and engage in strategic development. The role requires an understanding of public service delivery and the ability to represent the organization effectively. This position involves hybrid work with some travel to Paisley and offers a commitment of up to 15 days per year.

Qualifications

• Experience required in Criminal Justice or relevant fields.
• Expertise in Forensic or Clinical Psychology or Psychiatry preferably.
• Willingness to attend training events and read relevant literature.

Responsibilities

• Attend regular member meetings and stay informed.
• Contribute to committees and strategic development.
• Ensure robust decision-making processes are in place.

Skills

Experience in Criminal Justice practice or policy

Expertise in Forensic or Clinical Psychology or Psychiatry

Strong understanding of public service delivery

Ability to engage with stakeholders

Strategic thinking skills

Creative contribution to oversight

Job description

Scottish Ministers are seeking up to three Members to join the Risk Management Authority. Two of the roles require individuals with experience in Criminal Justice practice or policy, while the third role calls for an expert in Forensic or Clinical Psychology or Psychiatry.

Location:Hybrid, some travel to Paisley required
Number of Posts: Three
Deadline to Apply: 02/01/2026, 23:69

The Risk Management Authority (RMA)is a Non Departmental Public Body established in 2005 by the Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 2003; and sponsored by the Scottish Government Community Justice Division. Our strategic purpose is to make Scotland safer by setting the standard for risk practice to reduce reoffending and the harm it causes. Our duties focus on protecting the public by ensuring that robust risk assessment and risk management practices are in place to reduce the risk of serious harm posed by violent and sexual offenders.

The RMA’s purpose is broken down into four strategic aims. These are set out in our Corporate Plan , published in 2024 and outlines the work to support risk assessment and management in Scotland. These aims also inform our objectives for each year which are included within the annualBusiness Plan . The strategic aims are as follows:

• Develop evidence-based risk assessment and management
• Set and raise the standard of risk assessment and management
• Improve knowledge, skills and confidence in risk assessment and management
• Influence policy, practice and public confidence in risk assessment and management

THE ROLE

As an RMA Member your duties will be to:

• Understand the operational environment in which the RMA operates within the context of the wider public service delivery landscape;
• Attend member meetings on a regular basis and be well prepared by reading relevant papers in advance and, if necessary, seeking further information to ensure your understanding;
• Attend training events and keep up to date with subjects relevant to the RMA’s work;
• Contribute to the work of any committees that have been established by the RMA;
• Represent the RMA at meetings and stakeholder events when required;
• Contribute to strategic development and decision-making;
• Clarify which decisions are reserved for the membership and which should be delegated;
• Monitor the reporting of performance and hold management to account through purposeful and constructive challenge and scrutiny;
• As necessary, seek further information than that which is provided to give assurance on organisational performance;
• Question and, as necessary, challenge proposals made by fellow members and the executive team constructively and carefully to reach and articulate a considered view on their suitability;
• Provide a creative contribution to the membership by providing independent oversight on issues of strategy, performance and resources;
• Behave in accordance with the agreed Code of Conduct;
• Establish and promote the RMA’s role in the community; and
• Ensure robust arrangements are in place to enable the RMA to take decisions on accrediting persons and/or methods of offender risk management and risk management plans.
  

As a member of the RMA, you may spend up to 15days per year on the RMA’s work.