Annex B. Person Specification It is important we have people with a variety of different skills, knowledge, experience and understanding which will enable the Board to work effectively. All Board Members need to have some general skills so they can make a full contribution to the work of the Board but these do not have to have been gained by working in a management post or at a senior level; you may have a natural aptitude in these areas or you may have gained them through being active in your community, in a voluntary capacity or through your own personal life experience – these are listed in the General Skills and Personal Qualities section below and we have explained exactly what we will be looking for and how they will be tested. CRITERIA 1. General Skills and Personal Qualities (all candidates will need to demonstrate all of these) CRITERIA What does this mean? How will this be tested? The ability to contribute to policy and strategy formulation Ability to look ahead and consider issues/topics within different timescales. Ability to identify relevant implications from what is being discussed such as challenges, risks etc. Ability to see beyond your own personal experience or specialism. Ability to see the ‘bigger picture’. We will assess this by asking you to provide evidence in your application. If you are shortlisted for interview we will test your skills further during the interview. The ability to provide leadership and Ability to act as ambassadors for the We will assess this by asking you to provide
direction organisation. Ability to provide support to HITRANS officers, providing a mentoring role on areas of specific expertise or experience. evidence in your application. If you are shortlisted for interview we will test your skills further during the interview. Excellent interpersonal, communications and networking skills. Being focused and succinct in your communication with good listening skills. Confident in expressing views and opinions in a group setting. Ability to persuade/influence others to your own perspective. Ability to adapt your style appropriately for different situations. Ability to engage partners in different settings. We will assess your skills during the interview if you are shortlisted. The ability to engage others in debate and participate in constructive group discussions. Being confident in questioning proposals and debating issues. Putting forward your views in an objective way. Being able to listen to the views of others without being too dogmatic about your own point of view. Helping others to consider their own position in a non-confrontational way. We will assess this by asking you to provide evidence in your application. If you are shortlisted for interview we will test your skills further during the interview.
PRIORITY SKILLS/EXPERIENCE Knowledge, Experience and understanding What does this mean? How will this be tested? Knowledge and understanding of financial planning and/or project management. Experience of working with accounts or project planning ability to provide advice to the Board. We will assess this through your written application, expecting you to draw out your knowledge and understanding. If you are shortlisted for interview we will test your knowledge and understanding further during the interview. A broad understanding of the strategic environment in which transport operates at Scottish, UK and international level. Knowledge of the opportunities and challenges facing transport currently whether from a professional view or a commuter/user of transport services. Understanding of the legislative framework. Knowledge of the key stakeholders operating in the transport sector. We will assess this through your written application, expecting you to draw out your knowledge and understanding. If you are shortlisted for interview we will test your knowledge and understanding further during the interview. Good understanding of government policy, national, regional and local priorities Knowledge of the wider political landscape and Government policy which will impact on the work of HITRANS. Understanding of local government and how they contribute to the development of the transport and the economy. We will assess this through your written application, expecting you to draw out your understanding. If you are shortlisted for interview we will test your understanding further during the interview. Knowledge and experience in relation to You will have gained understanding by We will assess this through your written
equality, diversity and accessibility. working closely with underrepresented/minority communities or groups or have knowledge of issues surrounding barriers faced by these groups. application, expecting you to draw out your knowledge and experience. If you are shortlisted for interview we will test your knowledge and experience further during the interview.