The Scottish Government has launched the call out for the Chair of the Board of Creative Scotland, as well as 6 Members of the Board.
Responsibilities of the Board Chair
The Chair will provide inclusive and effective leadership to Creative Scotland’s Board, setting clear strategic direction and ensuring the organisation fulfils its responsibilities to Scotland’s arts, screen and creative sectors, supporting the CEO and Executive Team to deliver on the organisation’s role. The Chair will be an ambassador for Creative Scotland, representing the organisation publicly, and advocating for it and its role in Scotland’s culture and creative sector and wider public sector.
They will promote high standards of governance, accountability and ethical conduct, ensuring Creative Scotland delivers public value, uses its resources effectively and remains responsive to the changing needs of artists, creative practitioners, organisations and communities across Scotland.
The Chair will also lead the Board’s contribution to public-service reform, supporting preventative, collaborative and person-centred approaches that improve outcomes, reduce inequality and strengthen long-term financial sustainability. They will drive Creative Scotland’s response to acting on the recommendations of the Independent Review of Creative Scotland, working closely with the Scottish Government and other partners as needed. They will also support the establishment of Screen Scotland as an independent body outside of Creative Scotland, representing Creative Scotland’s role in that process and ensuring that Screen Scotland continues to deliver on its core functions supporting the development of Scotland’s screen sector while still part of Creative Scotland.
Deadline 5pm on Tuesday 13 October 2026.
Find out more about the role, and the skills and experience required, as well as how to apply on the Scottish Government website.
Responsibilities of Board Members
Board Members help set Creative Scotland’s strategic direction and oversee its performance, finances, governance and management of risk. They support and constructively challenge the Executive Team, scrutinise major decisions and ensure public resources are used responsibly and effectively.
Board Members represent Creative Scotland, advise Scottish Ministers and work with partners to strengthen Scotland’s arts, screen and creative sectors.
Working with the Chair and Chief Executive, Board Members will contribute to the Board’s oversight of organisational performance, risk and financial stewardship, while supporting public-service reform and improving outcomes, reducing inequality and strengthening long-term sustainability.
Deadline 5pm on Tuesday 13 October 2026.
Find out more about the roles, and the skills and experience required, as well as how to apply on the Scottish Government website.