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The Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland (the Commission) is recruiting an Executive Director (Nursing) - a key values led, senior leadership role which is highly influential in the context of mental health, incapacity and human rights law in Scotland. About us The Commission is an independent statutory body established to protect and promote the human rights, welfare, and dignity of people with mental illness, learning disabilities, dementia, and related conditions. We ensure that care, treatment, and support are lawful, ethical, and aligned with the principles of human rights and equality. We operate independently of government, enabling us to speak with authority and impartiality on matters affecting some of Scotland's most vulnerable people. The role The Executive Director (Nursing) is an established role at the Commission responsible for direct line management of a small multidisciplinary staff team and leading a portfolio of strategic and operational responsibilities that support the achievement of the Commission's vision, purpose and statutory duties. As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, the post holder shares collective responsibility for leading the Commission's work to safeguard the rights and welfare of individuals, promote compliance with mental health and incapacity legislation, and improve standards of care and practice across Scotland. As the Commission's professional nursing lead, the post holder will also provide leadership on issues affecting people with mental illness, learning disabilities, dementia and related conditions, as well as broader adult and child protection matters. The role requires strong national leadership in mental health and learning disability nursing, influencing policy, practice and service development across Scotland while providing expert advice on complex ethical, human rights, legal and care issues. This vacancy (as a result of retirement) comes at an exciting time as the reform of Scotland's mental health and incapacity legislation begins to pick up pace. About you A registered nurse (RMN or RNLD) with substantial senior nursing leadership experience. A demonstrable track record of strategic leadership within mental health, learning disability, dementia or related services. Expertise in human rights-based approaches, safeguarding and person-centred care. Experience of influencing policy, practice and service improvement at a senior or national level. If you are motivated by improving outcomes for some of Scotland's most vulnerable people, we would be delighted to hear from you. Generous annual leave entitlement Membership of the NHS pension scheme Flexible working arrangements Commitment to professional development

Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland is recruiting an Executive Director (Legal & Policy), a brand new senior leadership role shaping the Commission's legal and policy direction in Scotland's mental health and human rights landscape. The post sits on the Executive Leadership Team, steering strategy, external engagement, and the full range of statutory responsibilities. It is a pivotal time as reforms of Scotland's mental health and incapacity legislation accelerate, offering a unique

Homepage Executive Director (Legal & Policy) Executive Director (Legal & Policy) The Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland (the Commission) is recruiting an Executive Director (Legal & Policy) - a brand new senior leadership role at the heart of mental health, incapacity and human rights law in Scotland. About us The Commission is an independent statutory body established to protect and promote the human rights, welfare, and dignity of people with mental illness, learning disabilities, dementia, and related conditions. We ensure that care, treatment, and support are lawful, ethical, and aligned with the principles of human rights and equality. We operate independently of government, enabling us to speak with authority and impartiality on matters affecting some of Scotland's most vulnerable people. The role The Executive Director (Legal & Policy) is a new senior leadership role responsible for shaping the Commission's legal and policy direction. As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, the postholder plays a central role in organisational strategy, external engagement, and the delivery of the full range of our statutory responsibilities. It is a unique opportunity to influence national thinking on mental health and incapacity law, contribute to the protection of human rights in Scotland, and provide authoritative legal and policy leadership within a respected national body. The post comes at an exciting time as the reform of Scotland's mental health and incapacity legislation begins to pick up pace. About you Undergraduate degree in law with significant legal experience and expertise in mental health, incapacity, human rights, or public/administrative law in Scotland. Senior leadership experience in a legal, regulatory, public sector or charity environment. Strategic insight, sound judgement, and the ability to communicate complex legal issues clearly and persuasively. If you are motivated by improving outcomes for some of Scotland's most vulnerable people, we would be delighted to hear from you. Generous annual leave entitlement Membership of the NHS pension scheme Flexible working arrangements Commitment to professional development Supportive, values driven organisational culture