Opportunity to become a co-opted member of the Care Inspectorate’s Finance and Resources Committee

Would you like to make a difference and contribute to the work of the Care Inspectorate? If so, this is a role which may interest you. We are offering an opportunity to join the Care Inspectorate’s Finance and Resources Committee as a co-opted member - a non-voting role that will support the Committee’s work on key issues affecting the organisation.

About us

Our Corporate Plan 2026-2031 sets out our aspirations and strategic direction for the next five years. Our vision is that everyone in Scotland receives high-quality compassionate care, support and learning when they need it, which upholds their rights and choices. We are also investing in our digital and data services, playing our part in the public service reform agenda, and engaging widely with other organisations and providers across the sector. For more information about us, please see our Who we are document which supports our Corporate Plan.

We currently have around 680 staff, a Board of 11 members and an executive leadership team of five, led by our Chief Executive. We are keen to hear from individuals with experience in human resources, organisational change, and equality, diversity and inclusion who can contribute to the future direction of our organisation.

Finance and Resources Committee

We are looking to co-opt a non-executive committee member onto the Finance and Resources Committee, a committee of our Board. The Committee has been in place for almost two years and addresses the key budget reporting and preparations for the Board, as well as Human Resource related functions of a strategic nature. This role is not a full Board Member position and therefore does not carry voting rights.

In this role you will provide support, advice and assurance to the Finance and Resources Committee specifically in respect of human resource issues to promote the effective running of the organisation.

Skills required for the committee

The role requires strong strategic thinking to support planning and decision making. You will draw on your experience to understand the context we operate within and offer constructive ideas. It also involves the ability to interpret and use data effectively by reviewing supporting papers, assessing proposals, and considering the wider strategic environment. In addition, an understanding of how finance and resources underpin high standards of governance is essential, including the ability to promote effective practices and ask thoughtful, challenging questions.

In addition, we are looking for applications from candidates who have relevant background or experience in one or more of the following areas:

• a qualified human resources professional with a breadth of experience in the public sector, in particular experience of oversight or leading the implementation of organisational change
• experience in promoting and embedding health, safety and wellbeing across organisations
• experience in developing and implementing people strategies
• experience in promoting and embedding equality, diversity and inclusion across organisations.

Length of appointment

The appointment will be for an initial period of six months and may be renewed, by mutual agreement.

Time commitment, remuneration and allowances

Remuneration for this post will be £24.94 per hour therefore £187.05 per day for every 7.5 hours (this includes meeting preparation) on a pro-rata basis. This will include two quarterly meetings in the first six months, subject to any renewal or extension. Travel and subsistence as a result of carrying out the duties associated with this appointment will be reimbursed. You are not entitled to a pension in respect of your appointment, and you are not entitled to any gratuity or compensation when your appointment ends.

We welcome and encourage applications from all candidates regardless of age, race, sex or gender identity, religious beliefs, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or neurodiversity. We particularly welcome applications from groups currently under-represented on Scotland’s public bodies, such as women, disabled people and people aged under 50, and from candidates who are looking for a first step towards being a non-executive committee or Board member. This role presents an opportunity to see first-hand how a public body operates and to learn about how you can contribute to the organisation’s success.

Our Equality Duty Annual Progress Report 2026 provides a comprehensive update on the progress we’ve made in embedding equality, diversity and inclusion across all areas of our work both as a scrutiny body and as an employer.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Yours sincerely,

Doug Moodie, Chair

How to apply

To apply, please submit your CV along with a supporting statement setting out your experience against the required skills. Your supporting statement should be no more than 1000 words.

Email your CV and supporting statement by midnight on Monday 20 April 2026 .

If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you through the application and selection process, you should contact us at the above email address.

The appointment process will include an interview with the Chair of the Board, the Chief Executive and a Board Member. It is anticipated that interviews will take place on Thursday 30 April. Interviews will be conducted via Microsoft Teams.

Thank you for your interest and we look forward to receiving your application.