The recruitment of Chief Executive

FACULTY OF PROVIDING ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOR OVER 500 YEARS

EXECUTIVE SEARCH Contents

1. THE ...... 1 – ABOUT – GOVERNANCE

2. THE ROLE OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE...... 3 – OVERVIEW – ROLE DESCRIPTION

3. FURTHER INFORMATION AND HOW TO APPLY...... 8

FWB PARK BROWN | EXECUTIVE SEARCH THE FACULTY OF ADVOCATES | CHIEF EXECUTIVE 1. THE FACULTY OF ADVOCATES ABOUT

The Faculty of Advocates The Faculty is responsible for: is the professional body (i) Prescribing the criteria and procedure for admission to the public to which all Advocates in office of and for removal from belong. that office; It has a rich and (ii) Regulating the professional practice, conduct and discipline of Advocates. significant history dating These responsibilities have been back to the sixteenth delegated to Faculty by the century. of Session under the Legal Services (Scotland) Act 2010.

The Faculty promotes and supports the administration of justice and the rule of in Scotland.

The Faculty also maintains the Advocates’ Library and an extensive collection of artworks and artefacts connected with Scotland’s legal history.

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The Faculty Chairman oversees The Faculty is led by Faculty Services limited, a elected office–bearers company which is owned by the and by an elected Faculty and provides administrative and other support services to Faculty Council. Advocates.

The elected office bearers are: Key decisions are made by Faculty Council, which comprises members – The Dean elected for constituencies within – Vice Dean the . Much of the Faculty’s work – Treasurer is undertaken by committees established for particular purposes. – Clerk Dean's – Keeper of the Library The Secretariat supports the office-bearers, Faculty Council and – Chairman committees in the work of the Faculty.

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A key feature of this restructure is The Dean has the creation of the new role of Chief restructured the Executive, which will report to the senior management Dean. team to ensure that The role, which will be tasked with safeguarding and guiding the the organisation Faculty through the design and continues to fulfil its implementation of a new strategic mission and maintain plan and will therefore have a demanding ‘’ with significant its status as the pre- internal as well as external eminent body for responsibilities.

Advocates in Scotland. The Chief Executive will be responsible for the management of staff across two organisations; the Faculty of Advocates and Faculty Services Limited.

There are 450 members (Advocates) and c 130 staff across both organisations.

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PERSON SPECIFICATION: enhance and develop the work of the Faculty through ongoing analyses and This role requires someone with driving a clear unambiguous strategy outstanding managerial and of improvement. They will provide communication skills able to win trust change management leadership to and respect. direct and control all support services The successful candidate will be within FOA and Faculty Services able to demonstrate exceptional Limited and represent the Faculty influencing, leadership and change externally where appropriate. management skills along with a Through the development of the natural ability to lead and inspire whilst building trust and confidence. organisational strategy and objectives They will exude enthusiasm, they will ensure continued growth, resilience and have a proven track business efficiency and improved record in financial, project and change operational processes and control. management. This in turn will enhance the Faculty brand and membership experience. Importance will be placed on the ability to quickly build relationship They will oversee the management of and to build up an understanding of the functional activities across FOA/ the Faculty. The Chief Executive will FSL: IT; Facilities; Data Operations; be expected to act, at all times with HR; Library services; Clerking; integrity and sensitivity towards the PR; Deans Secretariat. This will Scottish Bar incorporate the design and delivery plan of a business leadership model JOB PURPOSE: for the Faculty of Advocates and The Chief Executive will be Faculty Services Limited which accountable for all strategic, compliments the efficient and operational, financial and functional professional management and activities across the Faculty of delivery of service via all departments Advocates and Faculty Services across FOA/FSL to support the Limited. They will consolidate, members of the Scottish Bar.

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MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES: 12. To ensure the IT systems support and SUPPORTING THE OFFICE BEARERS enhance efficient management of feeing STRATEGIC and diary management. 23. In liaison with the Vice Dean to co-ordinate the Faculty Committees and 1. To generate and propose 3 year 13. Responsible for all aspects of business ensure the relevant Office Bearers are up business plans which concretise and reflect planning for the organisation and the to date with each function. the Office Bearers and Board’s strategic modelling of potential income streams thinking. Formulation, organisation and and service development plans. Ensuring 24. Again in liaison with the Vice Dean to implementation of strategic plans and ensure annual plans for the committees promote on-going development. financial accounting and reporting of information to the relevant bodies/ are coherent, monitored and understood. 2. To propose and implement business Chairman. 25. Ensure all committees are properly strategies to meet the changing needs monitored and that they formulate and of Faculty and ensure that the strategic LEADERSHIP AND RELATIONSHIP regularly review their objectives in line direction supports this. MANAGEMENT with the strategic plan. 3. To analyse and report on key 14. Day to day running of FOA/FSL. performance indicators as agreed with the 26. Co-ordinate internal and external communications and speak on behalf of Office Bearers. 15. To lead and manage across all FOA/ the Faculty when appropriate to do so. FSL departments including Clerking 4. Direct the Faculty’s operations and services ensuring the achievement of Services, Finance, Data Operations, IT, 27. To undertake such other projects as appropriate aims and objectives. Library, Public Relations, Facilities, the reasonably assigned by the OB/or Board Dean’s Secretariat and Human Resources. of FSL/Faculty. 5. Where appropriate advise on regulatory requirements, policy matters, operational 16. Overall responsibility for staff 28. To undertake projects assigned issues, procedures and governance. leadership, management and by the Office Bearers in respect of administration of the Faculty. Enable the operational issues – by way of example 6. Establish and enhance the Faculty development of staff. property acquisition and developing the brand. performance of the Faculty departments. 17. To manage the performance of the FINANCIAL – IN LIAISON WITH THE heads of each of the listed departments to 29. To represent the Faculty and promote TREASURER AND CHAIRMAN ensure their PDP plans are aligned to the its interests, participating in external strategic goals of the Faculty. events when required within the authority 7. Ensuring both FOA / FSL are financially delegated by the Dean, Vice Dean and viable and that member fees are being 18. Implement business leadership model Treasurer. allocated in a meaningful and appropriate for the Faculty of Advocates and Faculty way in which the Faculty is enhanced and Services Limited which compliments the 30. To assist the Dean in maintaining and members experience enriched. efficient and professional management developing relationships with the Court, and delivery of service via all departments 8. To ensure that an efficient support Office, the Faculty, other Bars, service is available to Members of across FOA/FSL to support the members the of Scotland and other Faculty, provided within budgetary of the Scottish Bar. professional bodies. constraints. Analyses existing practices 19. Build and foster relationships with and if appropriate, introducing more cost 31. To act on behalf of the Faculty in key stakeholders in FOA/FSL , amongst effective practices and processes. relation to regulatory matters to include members and serve as spoke person when changes to the regulation of the legal 9. To plan financial resources and measure required. in Scotland, and money performance against targets. laundering and proceeds of crime. 20. Ensure that the Faculty is represented 10. To manage the Faculty investment in an appropriate and professional manner portfolio. to members of the Bar and the public.

11. Prepare and closely monitor budgets 21. Maintain good working relationships with regard to expenditure and revenue, with all members. ensuring that the necessary controls are in place. 22. Liaise with all major stake holders. CONT.

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PERFORMANCE WILL BE MEASURED BY: PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND CONDITIONS:

– The contribution made in effective Education/Experience: Accountability: executive leadership and in advising the It is essential that the Chief Executive holds The Chief Executive holds responsibility OB on the development, implementation a degree and/or a relevant professional for all support services provided for and by and delivery of the key objectives of the qualification. An MBA would be beneficial. Faculty and Faculty Services Limited. strategy A demonstrable track record of robust Decisions Made: operational management and business – The rapport developed with key development is required, as is experience Decisions made by the Chief Executive stakeholders of introducing commercial change can shape the long-term business – Services provided to members management solutions and initiatives. strategy of Faculty, and therefore can be extremely complex. Decisions at this Skills: – The extent to which specific plans, level of management are rarely based on policies and initiatives are set, Leadership and motivation of a complex established practice. In addition the Chief implemented and objectives realised cross-functional team. People management, Executive is in a position to influence the financial awareness; ability to challenge strategic initiatives of the Board. – The ability to put forward the views of and influence thinking at a strategic Work Complexity: the Faculty - the clarity, credibility and level; find solutions to complex problems; influence displayed in advocacy and interpersonal skills. The job content of this position is negotiation extremely varied and unpredictable and Software Used: changes to priority occur frequently. – The manner in which relationships are The post holder should have a working maintained with relevant bodies and Contacts: knowledge of commonly used software individuals packages. A good level of computer literacy Internal - Office Bearers, Members of – The input made in respect of building is therefore required and knowledge of Faculty, staff at all levels; in order to relationships and in communicating the project management software would be give and receive advice, discuss strategic view of the Faculty beneficial. direction, monitor performance. External - Auditors, bankers, , – The financial performance of the Faculty Supervisory Responsibility: insurers, stockbrokers, surveyors, suppliers, against budgets and plans The Chief Executive is responsible for customers; in order to obtain professional approximately 130 employees. Supervisory – The effectiveness of motivating, input into business operations, operational responsibility is delegated to the Heads of developing and directing staff issues. Departments, whose work is supervised by the Chief Executive in terms of planned Creativity: objectives on an occasional and ad hoc The Chief Executive is required to resolve basis. many strategic and operational matters Supervision Received: in an original way, and therefore, by definition, the job holder must be a creative The Chief Executive is required to work thinker. on his or her own initiative, and in terms of the strategic objectives approved by the Other Factors: Chairman and Office Bearers. The jobholder requires to have “political” awareness given the nature of the role.

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The Faculty of Advocates has REMUNERATION appointed FWB Park Brown The basic salary and benefits to support them with this package will be commensurate with appointment. the importance of the appointment.

Further information can be obtained from Scott Black via: [email protected] The intention is to appoint on a 4 year fixed term basis with an option or 0131 539 7087. to renew Applications should be made by email to: [email protected]

The closing date for applications is: Monday 7th August 2017.

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