Salary: £103,227

Hours: 35 hours per week

Location: flexible (any Care Inspectorate office)

Contract: permanent

Closing date: 08:00 on Monday 16 February 2026

About us

We are a scrutiny body that supports improvement. That means we look at the quality of care in Scotland to ensure it meets high standards. We are responsible for providing assurance and protection for people who experience care services, their families, carers and the wider public. Our vision is that people across Scotland experience high-quality care that meets their needs, rights and choices.

Our values

1. Person-centred: we put people, empathy, compassion, and kindness at the heart of everything we do

2. Respect: we value everyone's dignity and are respectful in everything we do

3. Equity: we embrace diversity and nurture an inclusive environment where everyone is supported to achieve equal outcomes

4. Integrity: we act impartially, fairly, and consistently, upholding transparency and accountability in all our actions

5. Impact: we focus on making a positive impact for everyone experiencing care in Scotland whilst ensuring our work delivers the best value to the public

Work-life balance

Our desire is to achieve an effective and balanced way of working, which enables us to meet organisational needs and achieve a work-life balance that promotes wellbeing and collaboration opportunities. Our hybrid working policy gives you the flexibility to mix working from home with attendance at your base office and other work locations, spending no more than 60% of your working time working from home, measured over a four-week period.

About the role

As the Executive Director of Corporate Services, you will take overall responsibility for the leadership, direction, development and delivery of a cohesive corporate support service for the Care Inspectorate. This includes finance, human resources, organisational workforce development, payroll, corporate governance, legal, operational facilities/environmental management, health & safety, procurement, business support and customer services.

You will advise the Chief Executive and the Care Inspectorate Board on the implementation and development of policy, strategy, procedures and practice within these areas and ensure that corporate governance standards are upheld.

Working with the Chief Executive and as a member of the Executive Team you will provide visible leadership to consolidate excellence in all aspects of our work.

Working collaboratively, you will support the achievement of our cultural aspirations and ensure continued investment in our skilled and confident workforce.

About you

You will be a solutions-focused and forward-thinking leader with proven experience of managing diverse multidisciplinary teams and significant budgets. You will be an accomplished communicator, able to build and maintain strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.

You will find more information in the job pack.

Starting salary

New employees start at the minimum salary for the grade. However, we offer a generous benefits package.

Next steps

If you would like more information or an informal chat about the role, please contact Douglas Adam at douglasadam @livingstonjames.com.

Recruitment Process

The search and selection process of this assignment is being managed by our advising consultants, Livingston James.

Livingston James will conduct initial conversations prior to discussing candidates with the Care Inspectorate at the shortlist meeting.

Interested candidates should provide a tailored CV and covering letter, outlining their interest and suitability, to Douglas and Kirsty (kirstymclardy @livingstonjames.com)

Recruitment timetable

Closing Date for Applications: 08:00 on Monday 16 February 2026

Shortlist meeting (Livingston James and the Care Inspectorate): Friday 6 March 2026

Final assessment & interview: Wednesday 18 March 2026