The recruitment of Chief Executive FACULTY OF ADVOCATES PROVIDING ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOR OVER 500 YEARS EXECUTIVE SEARCH Contents 1. THE FACULTY OF ADVOCATES ...................................................... 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 Advocate and for removal from Scotland 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 Court century. of Session under the Legal Services (Scotland) Act 2010. The Faculty promotes and supports the administration of justice and the rule of law in Scotland. The Faculty also maintains the Advocates’ Library and an extensive collection of artworks and artefacts connected with Scotland’s legal history. 1 THE FACULTY OF ADVOCATES | CHIEF EXECUTIVE 1. THE FACULTY OF ADVOCATES ABOUT 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 bar. 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. 2 THE FACULTY OF ADVOCATES | CHIEF EXECUTIVE 2. THE ROLE OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OVERVIEW 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 ‘brief’ 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. 3 THE FACULTY OF ADVOCATES | CHIEF EXECUTIVE 2. THE ROLE OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE ROLE DESCRIPTIONOVERVIEW 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. CONT. 4 THE FACULTY OF ADVOCATES | CHIEF EXECUTIVE 2. THE ROLE OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE ROLE DESCRIPTIONOVERVIEW 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 the Crown Office, the Faculty, other Bars, service is available to Members of across FOA/FSL to support the members the Law Society 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. profession 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. 5 THE FACULTY OF ADVOCATES | CHIEF EXECUTIVE 2. THE ROLE OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE ROLE DESCRIPTIONOVERVIEW PERFORMANCE WILL BE MEASURED BY: PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND CONDITIONS: