SCOTTISH ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AGENCY Scotland's environment is at the heart of SEPA’s identity, success and development as a nation. It is fundamental to our culture, economy and quality of life. We all require an environment where the quality of our air, water and land is high, where our resources are used fairly and efficiently and where species in Scotland are thriving. This means tackling the climate and biodiversity crises is a priority for us all. As Scotland's principal environmental regulator, SEPA has a leading role to play in making this a reality. SEPA’s purpose is to protect and improve Scotland’s environment in ways that as far as possible also create health and well-being benefits and sustainable economic growth. SEPA focuses on delivering this through a number of strategic priorities including net zero; climate resilience; water environment; resource efficiency; business environmental performance. THE BOARD The Board Is Responsible For The Overall Direction And Performance Of The Organisation, Including Efficiency And Effectiveness As a Public Body. In Fulfilling This Responsibility, Board Members, Under The Leadership Of The Chair, Will: agree strategic and operational plans to deliver the functions of SEPA; regularly scrutinise current and projected performance against the aims, objectives and targets set out in plans and take decisions on remedial action where required; ensure that effective governance is established and maintained, including ensuring that decision-taking is open and transparent and, with support from the Accountable Officer and the Audit Risk and Assurance Committee, ensure that key risks are identified and managed; approve the annual report and accounts and ensure these are provided to the Scottish Ministers to be laid before the Scottish Parliament; promote the efficient, economic and effective use of resources consistent with the principles of Best Value, and regularly scrutinise financial performance and compliance with financial guidance issued by the Scottish Government; promote the wellbeing, learning and development of staff, provide appropriate support and challenge to the Chief Executive on staffing matters. A full description of SEPA’s Board’s role and responsibilities is detailed within its Standing Orders. Specific guidance on how Board Members should discharge their duties will be provided in their appointment letters and in On Board – A Guide for Members of Statutory Boards. Members of the Board may also have the opportunity to be considered for a position on the SEPA Audit Risk and Assurance Committee and the People and Resources Committee. FURTHER INFORMATION For more information, please contact Jennifer McWhirter, Head of Corporate Legal and Leadership Support, SEPA at jennifer.mcwhirter@sepa.org.uk or on 07827 807042. Further information about SEPA can be found www.sepa.org.uk/. Gatenby Sanderson have been appointed to support the appointment process. For further information, please contact Gatenby Sanderson Limited, 14 King Street, Leeds, LS1 2HL. Telephone (0113) 2056086 or email info@gatenbysanderson.com. SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Role One – Chair of the Audit, Risk and Assurance Committee Priority Criteria: Audit/finance committee experience in the public or private sector. Essential Criteria: Strategic vision/seeing the bigger picture; Communication, collaboration, and influence; Constructive challenge. Desirable Criteria Transformation and change; Digital transformation. Remaining Roles Essential Criteria Strategic vision/seeing the bigger picture; Communication, collaboration, and influence; Constructive challenge. Desirable Criteria Transformation and change Digital transformation APPLYING FOR THE ROLES Priority Criteria Applicants Applying For The Chair Of The Audit, Risk And Assurance Committee Role, Should Provide Evidence In Their Application Of The Following: Audit/finance committee experience in the public or private sector; Strategic vision/seeing the bigger picture; Communication, collaboration and influence; Constructive challenge. There is a limit of 400 words for each criterion. Essential Criteria Applicants Who Do Not Wish To Be Considered For The Chair Of The Audit, Risk And Assurance Committee, And Would Prefer To Be Considered For The Remaining Roles, Should Provide Evidence Of The Following: Strategic vision/seeing the bigger picture; Communication, collaboration and influence; Constructive challenge. There is a limit of 400 words for each criterion. Desirable Criteria You do not need to provide evidence of the desirable criteria in your application. This will be tested at the interview stage if you are invited. Please also upload a two page CV. This should include relevant information of your professional, personal and voluntary experience. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the appointments process or if require further support with your application, please contact the Scottish Government, Public Appointments Team on 0300 244 1898 or by email at public.appointments@gov.scot. Full details are set out in the Applicant Information Pack.