Appointment of Chair to The Poverty and Inequality

6 months ago

Edinburgh, United Kingdom Scottish Government Full time

Overview:
**Chair to**
**the Poverty and Inequality Commission**

The Scottish Government aims to build a fairer and more equal Scotland, where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and reach their potential. In achieving this, it is vital that we remove the barriers standing in people’s way, none more so than those faced by people living in poverty. With the cost of living crisis continuing to put additional pressure on household budgets, it is crucial that we do everything that we can to focus our resources where they matter most, and help those most in need. This is why tackling poverty and protecting people from harm is one of three critical and interdependent missions for the Scottish Government, alongside our focus on the economy and strengthening public services.

The Poverty and Inequality Commission (the Commission) plays an important role in this by providing independent expert advice to Scottish Ministers on how to reduce poverty and inequality.

Scottish Ministers wish to appoint a Chair to lead the Commission, to make sure it provides a strong independent voice to positively inform and shape our approach to tackling poverty and inequality in Scotland.

This appointment therefore, offers an exciting opportunity to anyone who is interested in leading a high profile public body and driving change to help tackle poverty and inequalities, making a lasting difference to the lives of people and communities across Scotland.

**About the**
**Poverty and Inequality Commission**

The Commission was established in 2019 as an independent advisory non-departmental public body.

The Child Poverty (Scotland) Act 2017 sets out the Commission’s legal functions, which are to provide independent advice to Scottish Ministers on poverty and inequality and monitor progress and propose solutions to reduce poverty and inequality in Scotland.

More detail on the work of the Commission is included in the Applicant Information Pack and on its website.

**Role of the Chair**

The Commission’s Chair is appointed by the Scottish Ministers, with the appointment approved by the Scottish Parliament. The Chair ensures that the Commission carries out its statutory functions as set out in the Child Poverty (Scotland) Act 2017.

In doing so, the Chair leads the Commission, overseeing its running, governance, adherence to the Commission’s Code of Conduct and the development of the Commission’s strategic documents, to set its vision and priorities. To ensure the Commission runs effectively, the Chair provides leadership, ensures positive relationships are built and that the strengths of Commissioners and the lived experience of the Commission’s Experts by Experience Panel, are all drawn upon, to provide the best quality advice to Ministers.

Working with a range of external stakeholders to influence thinking and reach informed positions, the role of the Chair is key in building and maintaining effective networks and partnerships with external stakeholders to establish the Commission as an authoritative voice on poverty and inequality in Scotland.

As the public face of the Commission the Chair is also often called upon to speak at public events, including giving evidence to the relevant Scottish Parliament Committee(s), and undertake media work as needed to promote the Commission’s work.

The Chair reports directly to the Chief Social Policy Adviser in the Scottish Government.

Further detail on the Chair’s role can be found in the Applicant Information Pack.

Skills/Experience Required:
We are looking for applicants who have a wide knowledge and understanding of the issues relating to poverty and inequality in Scotland and can offer creative and deliverable advice based on evidence, including those with lived experience of poverty.

Previous experience of being a member, or Chair, on a public body board is not required, as long as applicants can demonstrate to the capabilities to do so and the passion to lead change on this important issue.

Applicants must demonstrate evidence of
**all **of the following
- an ability to provide strategic, collaborative and adaptive leadership to effectively deliver on set objectives
- the ability to constructively challenge others and be open to scrutiny
- the ability to communicate effectively and influence others
- the ability to work collaboratively and co-operatively with others
- an understanding of poverty and inequality issues in Scotland
- an understanding of the corporate governance processes that underpin the successful leadership of a public body

Applicants must demonstrate evidence of only
**one** of the following
- experience in, and knowledge of, the formulation, implementation and evaluation of policy relating to poverty and inequality
- experience of poverty or inequality (or both) and the ability to reflect on your lived experience of poverty or inequality in order to inform solutions
- experience in, and knowledge of, developing and using research and analy

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