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Job profile for Non Executive panel member (CATS) (FLS)
Non Executive panel member (CATS) (FLS)
location_on Flexible (see JD) 14/10/2026
The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.
Job details
Salary Without remuneration - daily fee payable.
Contractual hours 0 Basis Part time Region National Job category/type FLS Commercial Development Date posted 16/09/2026 Job reference REQ1240 Attachments
Attachment CATS Evaluation Panel Candidate Pack 2026.docx
Job description
Do you want to help shape how Scotland's national forests and land are used to deliver lasting benefits for communities? Do you havean interest in community empowerment and sustainable land use, orexpertisein renewable energy and onshore wind? If so,we'dlike to hear from you.
About FLS
Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS)isthe Scottish Government agency responsible for the day-to-day management of Scotland's national forests and land. We look after approximately 640,000 hectares of land across Scotland, balancing environmental,socialand economic outcomes for the benefit of current and future generations.
Our forests and land support sustainable timber production, renewable energy development, biodiversity, recreation,tourismand community use. Through our management of this national asset, we playan important rolein supporting Scotland's rural economy, tackling climate change and empowering communities.
About the CATS Evaluation Panel
The Community Asset Transfer Scheme (CATS) supports the implementation of Part 5 of the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015. Through the scheme, community organisations can request rights in land and property where they believe they can deliver greater community benefit.
The CATS Evaluation Panel provides independent advice and constructive challenge on Asset Transfer Requests relating to Scotland's national forests and land. The Panel helps ensure that decisions are robust,transparentand informed by a broad range ofexpertise.
We are currently seeking to appoint two new Panel Members.
About You
We are looking for individuals who can bring independent judgement, strategicthinkingand relevant professionalexpertiseto support the Panel's work.
In particular, weare interested in hearing from candidates with experience of:
- Renewable energy and onshore wind development, operation, governance,regulationor community benefit models.
- Community development, communityempowermentand rural development.
- Assessing complex proposals and balancing social,environmentaland economic outcomes.
- Providingobjective advice, constructivechallengeand evidence-based recommendations.
- We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives who share our commitment to community empowerment and sustainable land management.
Terms
As detailed in the candidate information pack, panel members will be expected toparticipatein up to four meetings each year and commit up to ten days annually. Meetings may take place online, in person and occasionally involve site visits.
A daily fee of £285 and reasonable travel expenses will be paid. The role does not attract pension or holiday entitlement.
We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation.
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