3rd June 2024, by jclough@scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk

The Scottish Forum on Natural Capital is recruiting for new members to join its Steering Group (including the Chair and Deputy Chair roles), to advance our strategy and keep pace with changes in the field.

The Steering Group is made up of senior representatives from the public, private and voluntary sectors. The Secretariat is provided by a small team at the Scottish Wildlife Trust. See the list of current Steering Group members. The initiative is currently funded by The Scottish Wildlife Trust, Scottish Government and its Agencies, foundation grants, and voluntary donations from members.

We aim to create impact by informing policy, fostering innovation and catalysing action. Our vision is for a Scotland in which all parts of society including businesses, NGOs, public bodies and communities recognise our reliance and impact on natural capital, and where leadership drives action to protect, value and rebuild our natural assets, both here and beyond Scotland’s borders. Review our Route to Impact, and Vision and Strategy.

Recruitment Timetable

June /July		Expressions of interest and applications open
31st July		Applications close
August		Selection and interviews
September/October		Recruitment and onboarding
7th November		Steering Group meeting

 

 

 

 

 

 

Who We’re Looking For

The successful candidates will ideally have one or more of the following:

• A sectoral and/or international perspective on sustainability/ nature and biodiversity/ climate change
• An awareness of or interest in the Scottish political and policy context
• Delivery experience of natural capital projects (in Scotland or applicable to a Scottish context)

We endeavour to represent a diverse range of perspectives, sectors and interests on the group. It would be beneficial if you have experience in one or more of the following areas, but we’d be interested to hear from you if you have expertise you think would be useful to our strategic direction:

Finance and Investment /Nature Finance Rural Land Management Local Authority Land Management Marine and Coastal Management Digital Tech/Nature Tech

Scottish Policy Development Business Academia / Research Environmental NGOs

Community Groups Circular Economy Wellbeing Economy Funding Provision

 

Read the Job Descriptions – Chair and Deputy Chair and Steering Group Member and Terms of Reference

Appointment Process and How to Apply

If you would like to apply, please send your CV accompanied by a short cover letter detailing your reasons for applying and what you can bring to the initiative to scottishforum@scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk.

We welcome applications from as broad a spectrum of applicants as possible and are especially keen to attract applications from groups that tend to be under-represented on Steering Groups and Boards. Newly appointed members of the Steering Group will be invited to the next meeting and will be given a formal induction by senior staff prior to this. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. We look forward to hearing from you.