Overview
Appointment of Chair to the Crown Estate Scotland Board Jobs in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom at The Scottish Government
Title: Appointment of Chair to the Crown Estate Scotland Board
Company: The Scottish Government
Location: Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
The diversity of the property, rights and interests comprising the Scottish Crown Estate means that decisions on investment, use and sale of assets have the potential to deliver significant economic, social, and environmental benefits for communities and business across Scotland. Community wealth building, impact investing, blue carbon (carbon stored in coastal and marine ecosystems), the transition to decarbonised energy and preventing nature loss are all areas of focus and opportunity for Crown Estate Scotland.
The Chair will play a major role in leading the Board to harness the expertise of the organisation and the potential of the assets it manages and shaping the organisation for the future. The new corporate plan for 2026 to 2031 is here and the most recent annual report and accounts are here.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Priority Criterion
We have identified a priority criterion which we consider to be particularly important for this role:
- Proven strategic leadership capability in a complex, high profile organisation
Essential Criteria
Successful Candidates Must Also Demonstrate Evidence Of The Following:
- The ability to balance competing interests when considering strategic approaches or decisions that engage economic, social and environmental factors
- Proven track record of taking successful commercial and/or investment decisions using a clear risk management approach and taking into account external and system risks including markets
- Understanding of the Scottish political and social context in which Crown Estate Scotland operates
- Proven track record of ensuring high standards of organisational governance, integrity and accountability
- Excellent communication skills and a strong capability to engage sensitively with multiple stakeholders (assessed throughout the selection process).
Before you start your application please download the Applicant Information Pack.
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
We value very highly the benefits of having different experience and points of view on our Boards and we are keen to attract people from all walks of life and backgrounds to apply, who can bring vision, drive and resilience to lead at Board level.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Priority Criterion
We have identified a priority criterion which we consider to be particularly important for this role:
- Proven strategic leadership capability in a complex, high profile organisation
Essential Criteria
Successful candidates must also demonstrate evidence of the following:
- The ability to balance competing interests when considering strategic approaches or decisions that engage economic, social and environmental factors
- Proven track record of taking successful commercial and/or investment decisions using a clear risk management approach and taking into account external and system risks including markets
- Understanding of the Scottish political and social context in which Crown Estate Scotland operates
- Proven track record of ensuring high standards of organisational governance, integrity and accountability
- Excellent communication skills and a strong capability to engage sensitively with multiple stakeholders (assessed throughout the selection process).
Before you start your application please download the Applicant Information Pack.
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
We value very highly the benefits of having different experience and points of view on our Boards and we are keen to attract people from all walks of life and backgrounds to apply, who can bring vision, drive and resilience to lead at Board level.
REMUNERATION AND TIME COMMITMENT
Remuneration is £400.00 per day for a time commitment of one to two days per week. The time commitment is flexible and will be discussed further at interview stage. Reasonable expenses incurred will be reimbursed. The appointment is non-pensionable.
Further Information
For further information about Crown Estate Scotland and the role, please contact Annie Breaden, Interim Director of Corporate Operations at Crown Estate Scotland at [email protected].
You can also find out more about Crown Estate Scotland at www.crownestatescotland.com/.
Guidance to support applicants is here: Public appointments – gov.scot (www.gov.scot)
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 by email at [email protected].
Completed applications must be submitted by 5.00 pm on Wednesday 29 April 2026.
