About The Role

Since 2015, Revenue Scotland has been responsible for collecting almost £9 billion from two devolved taxes, Land and Buildings Transaction Tax and Scottish Landfill Tax. Scottish Aggregates Tax came into effect on 1 April 2026 and we will add two additional taxes to this portfolio in the near future: Air Departure Tax (ADT) and the Scottish Building Safety Levy (SBSL). Revenue Scotland currently has just over 100 staff and a senior leadership team of five led by the Chief Executive.

The Board of Revenue Scotland is currently made up of one Chairperson and six Board Members. The Chair and all other Board members are non-executives. The Board is collectively responsible for the leadership and direction of Revenue Scotland, for ensuring that the organisation carries out its statutory functions effectively and efficiently, and for ensuring that it achieves the aims and objectives agreed between Revenue Scotland and the Scottish Ministers, as recorded in the Revenue Scotland Corporate Plan.

To enable the Board to deal with more subject-specific matters it has formed two subcommittees, the Audit and Risk Committee (ARC) and the Staffing and Equalities Committee (SEC). The terms of reference for these committees can be found within the Board Standing Orders on our website.

All Board Members must adhere to the Revenue Scotland Code of Conduct .

THE ROLE OF A BOARD MEMBER

As a Board Members at Revenue Scotland you will play a key role in the running of the organisation. The role of a Board Member is to work with the other Board Members to fulfil the responsibilities for the Board, which are:

Have collective responsibility for the actions and decisions of Revenue Scotland;
Set strategic direction to deliver the functions of Revenue Scotland;
Ensure effective governance of the organisation;
Ensure that Revenue Scotland meets staff management responsibilities;
Provide leadership and promote effectiveness, efficiency, economy and equality throughout Revenue Scotland; and
Protect and enhance public confidence in Revenue Scotland and in the services that it provides to key stakeholders, taxpayers and their agents.

To find out more about the role, please register on any of the following webinars where you will have an opportunity to ask questions:

Tuesday 22 September 2026: 5.30 pm – 6.30 pm hosted by Changing the Chemistry (CtC) where you will hear from our Chief Executive and Chair of the Board. This is a public event open to all. You do not need to be a CtC member to attend. Please click here to register;
Monday 28 September 2026: 5.30 pm – 6.30 pm where you will have an opportunity to hear from our Board Members and the Senior Leadership team. Please click here to register.

Further information
You can join a webinar to hear directly from Revenue Scotland officials or you can contact Johanna Boyd, Chief Executive of Revenue Scotland to discuss the role: [email hidden]

REMUNERATION AND TIME COMMITMENT

Remuneration for this post will be £333.52 per day (reviewed annually) for every 7.5 hours. This includes meeting preparation and time devoted to performing your functions on a pro rata basis. Remuneration is non-pensionable and reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.

The time commitment is 36 days per year to performing your functions as and when required. This time will be a mix of daytime Board and Committee meeting, fortnightly Board conference call and reading documents to prepare for meetings. You may need to attend additional meetings exceptionally subject to the Board’s ongoing business need.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Applicants must meet all the Priority and Essential Criteria.

Priority Criterion

Organisational Development and Change

Essential Criteria

Strategic Thinking
Analytical and Decision-making skills
Governance and Risk Management
Engagement, collaboration and constructive challenge

The following criteria are desirable and are not a requirement.

Desirable Criteria

Strategic HR background
Data and Digital Technology

HOW TO APPLY

Please read the Applicant Information Pack for information on how to apply on pages 7-11. The Pack includes further information on the role and additional details on the criteria being assessed at application and interview stage.

Completed applications must be submitted by 5pm on Tuesday 6 October 2026.

ABOUT PUBLIC APPOINTMENTS

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

EQUALITY STATEMENT

Scottish Ministers value highly the benefits of diverse Public Body Boards. People from all walks of life are encouraged to apply for public appointments.

Find out more about our commitment to diversity and how we offer and support recruitment adjustments for anyone who needs them.

If you have a disability and require an adjustment at any stage of the public appointments process, please get in touch with the Scottish Government, Public Appointments Team by email at [email hidden] .

FURTHER INFORMATION

FAQ’s about the application process is here: Public Appointments - Frequently Asked Questions
Guidance to support applicants is here: Public appointments - gov.scot (www.gov.scot)
If you experience any difficulties, please contact the Public Appointments Team by email at [email hidden] .