Changing the Chemistry (SCIO)

Wishing all our partners and supporters a restful festive season and a happy and fulfilling new year. Thank you for all of your support over the last year and looking forward to working with you in 2025.

Please share: We are hosting a free, online Board recruitment event with Edinburgh College. Edinburgh College are recruiting three new non-executive board members with experience in: · Tertiary Education, schools, and/or other training providers · Government Relations and Public Affairs · Small & Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) Are you keen to share your views and influence the future of one of Scotland’s biggest Colleges? Do you want to extend your network and enhance your strategic leadership skills? Why not come along to find out more and learn about how to apply? You will hear from Audrey Cumberford MBE FRSE (Principal & Chief Executive), Nora Senior CBE DL (Chair of the Board) and from ⭐Anna Davis (Acting COO of Changing the Chemistry) about what it is like to be on a public sector board, and a bit about the application process and what is required. The session will be facilitated by Julie- Anne Jamieson (Interim CEO of Changing the Chemistry) and there will also be a chance to ask questions about the roles and about the appointment process. Click here to book your place at the event on January 16th at 17:30: https://lnkd.in/eKcT8UpH Find out more about the vacancies which have a closing date of midday on 24 January 2025:  https://lnkd.in/eScWkHAu

Revenue Scotland is looking for two Members to join its Board. These are paid roles. Please share with your network. Revenue Scotland is the tax authority with responsibility for the collection and management of Scotland's devolved taxes. Please watch this short video for more information - https://lnkd.in/ehm5qZdX The successful applicants must be able to demonstrate all four of the essential criteria below: > Strategic Thinking; > Analytical and Decision-making skills; > Governance and Risk Management; and > Engagement, collaboration and constructive challenge. The benefits of having different points of view on the Board are highly valued and applications are welcomed from people from all walks of life so that the Board reflects the population that Revenue Scotland serves. Closing date - Monday 3rd February at 5pm Location - Edinburgh and online Further details - https://lnkd.in/eNkrCEf9 Application pack - https://lnkd.in/eDUh-TSR Register for a free online information event on Wednesday 15th January at 5pm where you will hear from the Chief Executive and Chair of the Board and have the opportunity to ask questions - https://lnkd.in/ez9MgdSS

Revenue Scotland is looking for two Members to join its Board. These are paid roles. Please share with your network. Revenue Scotland is the tax authority with responsibility for the collection and management of Scotland's devolved taxes. Please watch this short video for more information - https://lnkd.in/ehm5qZdX The successful applicants must be able to demonstrate all four of the essential criteria below: > Strategic Thinking; > Analytical and Decision-making skills; > Governance and Risk Management; and > Engagement, collaboration and constructive challenge. The benefits of having different points of view on the Board are highly valued and applications are welcomed from people from all walks of life so that the Board reflects the population that Revenue Scotland serves. Closing date - Monday 3rd February at 5pm Location - Edinburgh and online Further details - https://lnkd.in/eNkrCEf9 Application pack - https://lnkd.in/eDUh-TSR Register for a free online information event on Wednesday 15th January at 5pm where you will hear from the Chief Executive and Chair of the Board and have the opportunity to ask questions - https://lnkd.in/ez9MgdSS

Check out the 2024 Spencer Stuart Board Index which analyses the board governance practices of the top 150 FTSE companies, according to their market value on 30 April 2024. This year’s UK Board Index finds that there has been significant progress in female representation in senior board roles. However, progress is uneven, with the number of female chairs and CEOs plateauing . 12.5% of all directors identify as having an ethnic minority background compared with 13% in 2022. There is less diversity among new directors with many boards opting for experience rather than new and more diverse talent. The Board Index also shines a light on the lack of age diversity on UK boards with 6% of newly appointed NEDs are under the age of 50. Changing the Chemistry (SCIO) aims to promote diversity of thought in the boardroom. We are excited about our refreshed 3 year strategy recently launched at our AGM. We will continue to focus on achieving change by supporting and advocating for all groups who are currently under-represented on boards. Within this overall aim we aim to further broaden the diversity of our membership and in particular, target support for • people aged 18-30 years • those that are part of the ‘global majority’. We look forward to working with our members and partners to continue to promote diversity on boards in 2025. Tania Watson ⭐Anna Davis Louise Power Alice Paterson Tabatha McCree-Cox Jo-Anne Watermeyer , Heather Clark Jane Richardson Josie Saunders Tanya C Castell MBE Dr Helen Wright Diana M. Suzie Lyons Bogusia Webb Jane Quinn Paul Skovron Andrew Paterson Silka Patel Cate Nelson-Shaw MA (Hons), DipM Fran van Dijk Sara Harkins David Williams Neil Alan Stevenson Christine Carlin Ela Paterson Tim Lai

Close the Gap, Scotland's expert on gender equality in the labour market, is looking for new trustees. Close the Gap has a vision of a Scotland where all women have a good working life. They do this through policy advocacy, supporting employers to take action to close their gender pay gap, and developing innovative research to grow the evidence base on women’s experiences of work. Close the Gap was established in 2001 and became a charity in 2016. It’s an exciting time to join the board as the organisation explores further opportunities for development. The successful candidates will be committed to women's labour market equality and be able to think strategically and creatively. Close the Gap recognises that diverse boards are more effective and result in better governance practice. Knowledge and experience in fundraising or equality and/or human rights would be a benefit. Further details - https://lnkd.in/eqHGpc_V Information pack - https://lnkd.in/ez3_2hS7 Role description - https://lnkd.in/eTYq3wcj Closing date - Sunday 5th January 2025

Close the Gap, Scotland's expert on gender equality in the labour market, is looking for new trustees. Close the Gap has a vision of a Scotland where all women have a good working life. They do this through policy advocacy, supporting employers to take action to close their gender pay gap, and developing innovative research to grow the evidence base on women’s experiences of work. Close the Gap was established in 2001 and became a charity in 2016. It’s an exciting time to join the board as the organisation explores further opportunities for development. The successful candidates will be committed to women's labour market equality and be able to think strategically and creatively. Close the Gap recognises that diverse boards are more effective and result in better governance practice. Knowledge and experience in fundraising or equality and/or human rights would be a benefit. Further details - https://lnkd.in/eqHGpc_V Information pack - https://lnkd.in/ez3_2hS7 Role description - https://lnkd.in/eTYq3wcj Closing date - Sunday 5th January 2025

Monday is the deadline to apply to be the Chair of the Board of NHS Tayside. A link to the applicant pack may be found below.

Are you a refugee, someone seeking asylum, a migrant or a New Scot? Would you like to find out more about being on a board? If so, please join us at 4:30pm on Friday 29th November for this free online event where Julie- Anne Jamieson, M Bijan Saki, BA, FCMI and Clore Social fellow and Sami Gichki will help demystify boards for you. Please share with your network.

There is still time to register for the free online masterclass on Monday at 6pm. The event will be hosted by Victoria McLean, CEO of Hanover Talent Solutions, who is a career industry expert, an award-winning Board CV writer and coach, who has helped over 30,000 candidates secure their dream role. Victoria has developed a strategic approach that fuses market knowledge with a deep understanding of recruitment techniques. LinkedIn is the No.1 social media site for hiring professionals with 97% of head-hunters using LinkedIn as their primary candidate source. Therefore, ensuring that your LinkedIn profile, alongside your CV present you in the best possible way, are essential in creating your non-executive brand. This session will help you elevate your gravitas, move up the rankings, prove your ROI, showcase your expertise and expand your network in a competitive market.