Joining our Board is a chance to make a real difference. As a Ministerially-elected board member, you’ll help shape the lives of 15,000 people who call the National Park home, influence how millions of visitors experience some of Scotland’s most cherished landscapes, and work with local communities and partners to protect and restore nature for generations to come.
The driving ambition behind our work is set out in our National Park Partnership Plan and our Corporate Plan sets out how we are going to deliver our work as an organisation and Board.
Closing date: 05/01/2026
Voluntary position.
The job is Hybrid based on:
Balloch
This position is part-time
Closing date: 05/01/2026
About this job:
Joining our Board is a chance to make a real difference. As a Ministerially-elected board member, you’ll help shape the lives of 15,000 people who call the National Park home, influence how millions of visitors experience some of Scotland’s most cherished landscapes, and work with local communities and partners to protect and restore nature for generations to come.
We value very highly the benefits of having different experience on our Boards and we are keen that people from different backgrounds apply for public appointments. Scottish Ministers welcome applications from women, disabled people, LGBT+ people, people from ethnic minority communities and people aged under 50.
Responsibilities:
Contribute to setting the strategic direction of the National Park Authority in a way which reflects Scottish Ministers’ policies and priorities through the production and oversight of the Corporate and Operational Plans;
Contribute to setting the vision and objectives for the National Park, through the preparation and oversight of key strategic documents, including the National Park Partnership Plans and Local Development Plan;
Add value to the work of the organisation’s staff through support and constructive challenge and advice in Board and Committee meetings, and other forms of joint working with staff;
Take collective responsibility for the Authority’s decisions on planning, development control and other matters, including participating as required in formal decision processes in the planning committee or other committees;
Act as champions for the Park externally in dealings with the public and with national and local organisations;
Take collective responsibility for the performance of the organisation including developing and promoting the efficient and effective use of staff and other resources in accordance with the principles of Best Value; and
Adhere to expected standards of conduct as set out in the Parks Code of Conduct for Board
Competencies:
Priority Criteria
By the end of the process, you must demonstrate evidence of at least one of the following criteria.
knowledge and understanding of nature restoration and biodiversity;
knowledge and understanding of the climate emergency, adaptation, and mitigation;
knowledge and understanding of financial, audit, and risk management, and its application in a public sector finance context;
strategic knowledge and understanding of the public sector in Scotland and the role of Scotland’s National Parks in leadership and delivery;
knowledge and understanding of rural economic and social development.
Essential Criteria
By the end of the process, you must also demonstrate evidence of all of the following:
ability to analyse and review complex issues, weigh up conflicting opinions and reach impartial and informed decisions;
ability to contribute effectively to organisational strategy and development, including understanding the importance of prioritisation;
ability to apply the national policy context relevant to the work of National Parks to deliver national and place-based solutions and outcomes;
experience of engaging with senior management and board member colleagues to challenge constructively and influence decision-making within a board or team setting;
experience of operating effectively as a leader.
Qualifications:
How to Apply:
Please read the documentation about the position and provide a CV and a covering letter showing evidence of at least one of the mentioned competencies.
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