As a Board member for Revenue Scotland you will be part of a dynamic team, helping to fund Scotland’s public services through the collection and management of devolved taxes.
The Minister for Public Finance wishes to appoint two new Board members and is looking for individuals to help deliver our strategic ambitions. 2025 will be our 10-year anniversary and we are looking for individuals who see the bigger picture, and have the strategic vision, governance and leadership skills to support us to be the very best we can be as an organisation.
We are looking for people to join the Board who have the relevant experiences and insights to support us through this journey. The successful applicants must be able to demonstrate all four of the essential criteria:
- Strategic thinking
- Analytical and Decision-making skills
- Governance and Risk Management
- Engagement, collaboration and constructive challenge
You may also demonstrate evidence in respect of one of the desirable criteria below. This section is optional. You do not have to be able to evidence any of these criteria in order to be considered for these roles:
- Data and Digital Technology
- Understanding and knowledge of the tax environment
- Organisational development and change
We are operating a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants with disabilities. For further information, please see the applicant information pack.
We particularly encourage applications from women, disabled people, LGBT+ people, young people and people from minority ethnic communities.
Find out more about the skills and experience we are seeking and how to apply on the Scottish public appointments website.
Closing date: Monday 3 February 2025 at 5 pm
Virtual information events
There will be an opportunity to find out more about our organisation and ask questions in an informal setting at one of our information events held via MS Teams:
Wednesday 15 January 2025: 5 pm – 6 pm hosted by Changing the Chemistry where you will hear from our Chief Executive and Chair of the Board. Register to attend the Changing the Chemistry event.
Tuesday 21 January 2025: 12.30 pm – 1.30 pm hosted by the Institute of Directors where you will hear from our Chief Executive and Chair of the Board. Register to attend the Institute of Directors event.
Thursday 23 January 2025: 9.30 am – 10.30 am where you will have an opportunity to hear from our Board Members and the Senior Leadership team. Register to attend the Revenue Scotland event.
Find out more
Learn more about the opportunities of being a Board member at Revenue Scotland by watching our short video: