Description The Cabinet Secretary for Transport is seeking to appoint up to two Non-Executive Directors to the David MacBrayne Limited Board (DML). The Cabinet Secretary values highly the benefits of having different points of view on the board and welcomes applications from people from all walks of life. We particularly welcome applications from women, disabled people, LGBT people, people from ethnic minority communities and people aged under 50, who are under-represented on the board of DML. Tha Rùnaire a’ Chaibineit airson Còmhdhail a’ sireadh suas ri dithis stiùiriche Neo-dhreuchdail airson Bòrd Dhaibhidh Mhic a’ Bhriuthainn Earranta (DME). Tha Rùnaire a’ Chaibineit a’ cur luach mòr sna buannachdan a gheibhear nuair a tha Bùird againn le buill aig a bheil farsaingeachd de dh’eòlas is beachdan agus tha sinn airson gun cuir a h-uile seòrsa neach a-steach airson dhreuchdan poblach. Tha sinn gu h-àraidh a’ cur fàilte air iarrtasan bho bhoireannaich, daoine air a bheil ciorram, daoine LGBT, daoine a bhuineas do mhion-chinnidhean agus daoine a tha fo 50 bliadhna a dh’aois, nach eil air an riochdachadh chun ìre a bu chòir air bòrd DME. DAVID MACBRAYNE LIMITED With over 170 years’ experience, DML is one of Scotland’s longest continually running businesses. It is wholly owned by Scottish Ministers and is a key component of our transport network, providing lifeline ferry connectivity to our islands and remote communities. DML employs around 1600 people with an annual turnover of approximately £200 million. It transports more than five million passengers annually and operates 26 ports within the UK. DML’s largest subsidiary company is CalMac Ferries Limited (CFL). CFL is the UK’s largest ferry operator in terms of ships and destinations served and one of the largest transport operators in Scotland. It provides vital lifeline services and logistical support to island and remote communities. Scottish Ministers have recently announced that they intend to Direct Award the next CHFS contract to CFL. This ten-year contract is a key part of Scottish Minister delivering the reliable, resilient and customer-focussed ferry services the people of Scotland need. DAIBHIDH MAC A’ BHRIUTHAINN EARRANTA Tha còrr is 170 bliadhna bho chaidh DME a stèidheachadh agus ’s e aon de na gnothachasan as sine ann an Alba. Tha e fo làn-shealbh Mhinistearan na h-Alba agus tha e mar phàirt cudromach de lìonra còmhdhail na dùthcha, agus e a’ toirt sheirbheisean aiseig riatanach seachad do ar n-eileanan agus coimhearsnachdan iomallach. Tha mu 1,600 neach-obrach aig DME agus tha luach malairt a’ chompanaidh gach bliadhna faisg air £200 millean. Bidh còrr is còig millean neach a’ siubhal air na h-aiseagan aca gach bliadhna agus tha 26 puirt aca san RA. ’S e Aiseagan ChalMac Earranta (ACE) am fo-chompanaidh as motha a th’ aig DME. ’S e ACE an companaidh aiseagan as motha san RA a thaobh na h-àireimh de shoithichean is cinn-uidhe a th’ aca agus ’s iad aon de na companaidhean còmhdhail as motha ann an Alba. Tha iad a’ toirt sheirbheisean siubhail riatanach seachad agus taic do sheirbheisean bathair is lìbhrigidh airson coimhearsnachdan eileanach is iomallach. O chionn ghoirid dh’fhoillsich Ministearan na h-Alba gu bheil iad an dùil an ath chùmhnant airson Lìonra Aiseig Chluaidh is Innse Gall a Bhuileachadh gu Calg-dhìreach air ACE. Tha an cùmhnant deich-bliadhna seo mar phrìomh phàirt de dh’amas Mhinistearaan na h-Alba a bhith a’ toirt seachad sheirbheisean aiseig a tha earbsach, seasmhach agus ag obair a dh’ionnsaigh feumalachdan an luchd-siubhail – an dearbh rud a tha muinntir na h-Alba a’ feumachdainn. Responsibilities The DML Board has an executive management team and supporting staff at head-quarters in Gourock. They aim to provide safe, efficient, and cost-effective lifeline ferry services to our island and remote communities in Scotland, to support the aims of the Scottish Government and to make a commercial return to its shareholder, the Scottish Ministers. The Board currently comprises five non-executive directors (including the Chair) plus one executive director. There are a number of sub-committees within the Board, including Audit and Risk, Remuneration and Safety. The Board is the principal decision-making forum for DML. It has overall responsibility for leading and controlling the Group (to include CalMac Ferries Limited) and is accountable to the parent company’s sole shareholder, the Scottish Ministers, for financial and operational performance. The Board approves Group strategy and monitors performance. The Board has adopted a formal schedule of matters specifically reserved for its decision, which is reviewed on an annual basis. Role One - The successful applicant’s role will include bringing an island perspective to the consideration of how lifeline ferry services in Scotland are delivered and ensuring the views, needs and experiences of all of our islands are reflected in its decision making. It will be important, therefore, for this candidate to have a joint perspective of all of Scotland’s island communities and to bring a balanced view of the needs and challenges faced across the CHFs network. Role Two - We are looking for the successful applicant to demonstrate evidence of extensive IT, digitalisation and AI skills preferably with booking, ticketing and interoperability systems gained from the travel/transport sector e.g. travel agencies, airlines, train services, ferries or the like. Tha sgioba stiùiridh dreuchdail is luchd-obrach taice aig Bòrd DME a tha stèidhichte aig prìomh oifisean ann an Gurraig. Tha iad ag amas a bhith a’ toirt seachad seirbheisean aiseig riatanach do dh’eileanan agus coimhearsnachdan iomallach na h-Alba a tha sàbhailte agus èifeachdach a thaobh siubhal agus cosg, gus taic a chur ri amasan Riaghaltas na h-Alba agus a bhith a’ cosnadh prothaid don neach-earrannan aige, Ministearan na h-Alba. An-dràsta tha còignear stiùiriche neo-dhreuchdail aig a’ Bhòrd (is an Cathraiche am measg iad seo) agus aon stiùiriche dreuchdail. Am broinn a’ Bhùird tha àireamh de fo-chomataidhean, nam measg Sgrùdadh agus Cunnart, Tuarastal agus Sàbhailteachd. ’S e am Bòrd am prìomh fhòram airson co-dhùnaidhean às leth DME. ’S ann aige a tha an dleastanas air fad airson a bhith a’ leantainn is a’ stiùireadh na Buidhne (a tha a’ gabhail a-steach Aiseagan ChalMac Earranta). A thaobh a bhith a’ coileanadh chùisean ionmhais agus obrachail, tha am Bòrd cunntachail do Mhinistearan na h-Alba leis gur iad an aon neach-earrannan a tha aig a’ chompanaidh phàrant. Bidh am Bòrd a’ cur aonta ri ro-innleachdan agus a’ sgrùdadh mar a tha gnìomhan air an coileanadh. Tha am Bòrd air gabhail ri clàr-ama foirmeil de ghnothaichean a tha sònraichte feumach air co-dhùnadh bhon a bhuill, is tha seo air a sgrùdadh gach bli-adhna. Dreuchd Aon – Bithear an dùil gum bi an neach-iarrtais soirbheachail a’ tabhann sealladh eileanach nuair a thèid beachdachadh air an dòigh anns a bheil seirbheisean aiseig riatanach air an toirt seachad ann an Alba agus gum bi iad a’ dèanamh cinnteach gu bheil na beachdan, feumalachdan agus eòlasan aig ar n-eileanan uile gu lèir ri fhaicinn gu follaiseach ann an co-dhùnaidhean a’ Bhùird. Leis an sin, bidh e cudromach gu bheil an neach-iarrtais seo a’ toirt seachad sealladh a bhuineas ris a h-uile gun de choimhearsnachdan eileanach na h-Alba agus, anns a’ bheachdachadh aca, gu bheil iad a’ cothromachadh nam feumalachdan agus dùbhlain a tha ri lorg air feadh Lìonra Aiseig Chluaidh is Innse Gall. Dreuchd Dhà – Tha sinn airson gum bi an neach-iarrtais soirbheachail a’ dearbhadh gu bheil sgilean farsaing aca a thaobh teicneòlas fiosrachaidh (TF), a thaobh a bhith a’ cur stuthan gu cruth digiteach agus a thaobh inntleachd fuadain (IF). B’fheàrr leinn gum biodh iad seo gu h-àraidh air an dearbhadh tro eòlas air bucadh, reic thiocaidean agus siostaman eadar-obrachail ann an roinn an t-siubhail/na còmhdhail m.e. buidhnean siubhail, companaidhean itealain, seirbheisean rèile, aiseagan no an leithid. Further information about the role and the board can be found in the Applicant Information Pack.. Qualifications SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE Scottish Ministers have been clear on their desire to ensure greater islander representation on the Boards of public organisations delivering lifeline services to island communities. Consequently, for Role One, the successful candidate must live on one of the islands serviced by the CHFS. For Role Two, it is desirable for the successful candidate to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the needs and aspirations of those living on rural and island communities. For the online application, you can provide evidence for Role One, Role Two or for both roles. Role One – Essential Criteria a resident from one of the islands serviced by the CHFS contract and able to demonstrate current and direct understanding and experience of the issues affecting those island communities; ability to work and maintain focus at a strategic level; strong analytical and decision-making skills; effective interpersonal and communication skills; an ability to harness diversity – including an understanding of the value of diverse challenge, tolerance and openness. Role One – Desirable Criterion Gaelic. Role Two – Essential Criteria evidence of extensive IT, digitalisation and AI skills; ability to work and maintain focus at a strategic level; strong analytical and decision-making skills; effective interpersonal and communication skills; ability to harness diversity – including an understanding of the value of diverse challenge, tolerance and openness. Role Two – Desirable Criteria knowledge and understanding of the CHFS contract and the issues affecting island communities; Gaelic. APPLICATIONS At the application stage, we are seeking evidence of some of the criteria. Further information can be found in the Applicant Information Pack. Applications must be submitted by 5.00pm on Monday, 23 June 2025. Late applications will not be accepted by the selection panel. SGILEAN, EÒLAS IS FÈIN-FHIOSRACHADH Tha Ministearan na h-Alba air a bhith follaiseach mun mhiann aca a bhith a’ dèanamh cinnteach gu bheil eileanaich air an riochdachadh gu ìre nas fheàrr air na Bùird aig buidhnean poblach a tha a’ toirt seachad seirbheisean riatanach do choimhearsnachdan eileanach. Air sgàth sin, airson Dreuchd Aon, feumaidh gu bheil an neach-iarrtais soirbheachail a’ fuireach ann an aon de na h-eileanan a tha air am frithealadh le Lìonra Aiseig Chluaidh is Innse Gall. Airson Dreuchd Dhà, ’s e miann a tha ann gum b’ urrainn don neach-iarrtais shoirbheachail eòlas agus tuigse a dhearbhadh mu na feumalachdan agus dòchasan a tha aig daoine a tha a’ fuireach ann an coimhearsnachdan dùthchail agus eileanach. Leis an iarrtas air-loidhne, ’s urrainnear fianais a thoirt seachad airson Dreuchd Aon, Dreuchd Dhà no airson gach dreuchd. Dreuchd Aon – Slatan-tomhais Riatanach cuideigin a tha a’ fuireach ann an aon de na h-eileanan a tha air am frithealadh le Lìonra Aiseig Chluaidh is Innse Gall agus as urrainn dearbhadh gu bheil tuigse agus eòlas aca air na cùisean a tha an-dràsta fhèin a’ toirt buaidh air na coimhearsnachdan eileanach ud; comas a bhith ag obair agus a’ cumail fòcas aig ìre ro-innleachdail; sgilean làidir ann a bhith a’ dèanamh sgrùdadh agus cho-dhùnaidhean; sgilean èifeachdach a thaobh a bhith a’ dèiligeadh ri daoine eile agus a’ conaltradh; comas a bhith a’ brosnachadh iomadachd am measg dhaoine – tha seo a’ gabhail a-steach tuigse den luach a tha aig iomadachd a thaobh dhùbhlain, fulangas agus fosgailteachd; Dreuchd Aon – Slatan-tomhais air a bheil Miann Gàidhlig. Dreuchd Dhà – Slatan-tomhais Riatanach fianais de sgilean farsaing a thaobh TF, a bhith a’ cur stuthan ann an cruth digiteach, agus IF; comas a bhith ag obair agus a’ cumail fòcas aig ìre ro-innleachdail; sgilean làidir ann a bhith a’ dèanamh sgrùdadh agus cho-dhùnaidhean; sgilean èifeachdach a thaobh a bhith a’ dèiligeadh ri daoine eile agus a’ conaltradh; comas a bhith a’ brosnachadh iomadachd am measg dhaoine – tha seo a’ gabhail a-steach tuigse den luach a tha aig iomadachd a thaobh dhùbhlain, fulangas agus fosgailteachd. Dreuchd Dhà – Slatan-tomhais air a bheil Miann eòlas agus tuigse den chùmhnant aig Lìonra Aiseig Chluaidh is Innse Gall agus na cùisean a tha an-dràsta fhèin a’ toirt buaidh air na coimhearsnachdan eileanach ud; Gàidhlig. IARRTASAN Aig ìre an iarrtais tha sinn a’ sireadh fianais airson cuid de na slatan-tomhais. Gheibhear fiosrachadh slàn ann am Pasgan Fiosrachaidh an Neach-iarrtais as ur-rainnear luchdadh a-nuas. Feumaidh iarrtasan a bhith air an cuir thugainn ro 5f air Diluain, 23 Ògmhìos 2025. Cha ghabh pannail an taghaidh ri iarrtasan sam bith a tha air an cuir a-steach fadalach. ABOUT US Public appointments are made by Scottish Ministers. The appointments process is regulated by the Ethical Standards Commissioner you can find out more about the Commissioner here: Public appointments | Ethical Standards Commissioner 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 MU AR DÈIDHINN Tha dreuchdan poblach air an taghadh le Ministearan na h-Alba. Tha pròiseas nan taghadh air a riaghladh le Coimiseanair nan Inbhean Beusach. ’S urrainnear tuilleadh ionnsachadh mun Choimiseanair aig Public appointments | Ethical Standards Commissioner. Ma tha sibh feumach air atharraichean reusanta aig ìre sam bith dhen phròiseas airson daoine a chur dhan dreuchd phoblaich seo no ma tha sibh feumach air bar-rachd taice leis an iarrtas agaibh, cuiribh fios gu Sgioba nan Dreuchdan Poblach aig Riaghaltas na h-Alba air 0300 244 1898 no post-d gu public.appointments@gov.scot. TIME COMMITMENT AND REMUNERATION Members of the Board devote up to three days per month. They receive £320.00 per day. Reasonable expenses incurred will be reimbursed. The appointments are non-pensionable. UAIREAN-OBRACH IS TUARASTAL Bidh Buill a’ Bhùird ag obair suas ri trì latha sa mhìos. Gheibh iad £320 gach latha. Thèid cosgaisean reusanta a dh’èireas a phàigheadh air ais. Cha phàighear airgead gu peinnsean mar phàirt dhen dreuchd LENGTH OF TERM The appointments are for three years and take effect from 1 September 2025. Reappointment is not automatic and is subject to performance and the individual continuing to satisfy the requirements of the role. ÙINE NA DREUCHD Mairidh an dreuchd trì bliadhna agus tòisichidh an ùine sin bho 1 Sultain 2025. Cha bu chòir dhuibh gabhail ris gun tèid ur n-ath-fhastadh gun cheist, bidh sin a rèir mar a choilean sibh an dreuchd agus a bheil sibh fhathast a’ coileanadh riatanasan na dreuchd. GUARANTEED INTERVIEWS This appointment round will provide guaranteed interviews for disabled people who meet the criteria for the roles being tested at the application stage. To be eligible for a guaranteed interview you must have a physical or mental impairment or a health condition which has a substantial and long-term effect on your ability to carry out normal day to day activities. AGALLAMHAN AIR AN GEALLTAINN Tha agallamhan air an gealltainn sa chuairt thaghaidh seo do dhaoine ciorramach a tha a’ coileanadh nan slatan-tomhais a thèid a mheasadh aig an ìre seo den iarrtas. Gus a bhith airidh air agallamh a bhith air a ghealltainn dhuibh feumaidh gu bheil sibh a’ fulang ciorram-inntinn no corporra no euslaint a tha a’ toirt buaidh shusbainteach agus fad-ùine air ur comais a bhith a’ leantainn ghnìomhan àbhais-teach bho latha gu latha. EQUALITY STATEMENT Scottish Ministers value highly the benefits of diverse Public Body Boards. People from all walks of life are encouraged to apply for public appointments. Find out more about our commitment to diversity and how we offer and support recruitment adjustments for anyone who needs them. FURTHER INFORMATION Find out more about public appointments here: Public appointments - gov.scot (www.gov.scot) Tuilleadh Fiosrachaidh Ionnsaich tuilleadh mu dhreuchdan poblach an seo: Public appointments - gov.scot (www.gov.scot)