Member appointment to the Scottish Housing Regulator Board

Join the Scottish Housing Regulator (SHR) to protect and promote the interests of tenants and others who use social housing services, such as people who may be homeless and Gypsy/Travellers. 

Scottish Ministers would like to appoint one new Board member to complement the existing SHR Board team.

We value very highly the benefits of having different experience and points of view on our Board and we are keen that people from all walks of life apply. We particularly welcome applications from women, disabled people, LGBT+ people, people from ethnic minority communities and people aged under 50.

The Scottish Housing Regulator is the independent regulator of Registered Social Landlords and local authority housing services in Scotland. The Regulator has one statutory objective which is to safeguard and promote the interests of:

• around 600,000 tenants who live in homes provided by social landlords;
• over 120,000 owners who receive services from social landlords;
• around 40,000 people and their families who experience homelessness and seek help from local authorities;
• around 335 Gypsy/Traveller families who can use official sites provided by social landlords.

The Board is responsible for the leadership and strategic direction of the organisation, ensuring that it achieves its statutory objective and carries out its functions effectively and efficiently. Board Members are accountable to the Scottish Parliament. Find out more about the Scottish Housing Regulator and what it does and its Regulatory Framework | Scottish Housing Regulator.

The successful applicant must be able to demonstrate the following:

Priority criterion

• finance experience.

 General criteria

• analysis and decision making;
• constructive and supportive challenge;
• communication and influencing; and
• working co-operatively and collaboratively.

Time Commitment and Remuneration

The average time commitment is approximately 52 days per annum.

The appointment is non-pensionable and attracts a fee £185.70 per day of no less than 7.5 hours on a pro rata basis. Reasonable travel, subsistence, childcare and dependant carer expenses incurred as a result of carrying out this role will be reimbursed.

Find out more.

Watch our videos about being a Board member with SHR and get some tips on completing your application. 

You can also find out more about the Scottish Housing Regulator’s work from: https://www.housingregulator.gov.scot/ Or watch this video.

 TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE, PLEASE FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Download the applicants pack: Scottish Housing Regulator Applicant Information Pack
2. Click on the blue button that says ‘apply for this job online’ link at the top right-hand side of this advert.
3. Complete the information required on the website which requires contact details, monitoring information and the declaration of interest.
4. Download and complete this application form (word document): Scottish Housing Regulator Application form
5. Return the completed application form to: PA_Applications_Mailbox@gov.scot by 5pm on Monday 6 May 2024.

If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the appointments process or if you require further support with your application, please contact the Public Appointments Team on 0300 244 1898 or email at PA_Applications_Mailbox@gov.scot.

FURTHER INFORMATION

• FAQ’s about the application process is here: Public Appointments - Frequently Asked Questions.
• Guidance to support applicants for public appointments is here: Public appointments - gov.scot (www.gov.scot)

 Appointed on merit; committed to diversity and equality.