Equalities, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Advisory Group Recruitment

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Please confirm the deadline date for applications, as there were two conflicting dates published.

A: The deadline is confirmed as 2nd February 2024.

Q: Is access support available for me to complete my application?

A: Yes. If you require access support, please get in touch with us as soon as possible.

Kim Simpson, Head of Equalities, Diversity and Inclusion

Email: Kim.Simpson@creativescotland.com

Q: Are EDI advisory group members able to apply for or be in receipt of Creative Scotland funding?

A: Yes. Members of the Advisory Group can still apply for and receive funding from Creative Scotland. We will make sure that a robust declaration of interest process is in place to protect all involved.

Q: Will you be recording the drop-in session on 22nd January?

A: The session will not be recorded, but we will be capturing key questions and including them here.

Q: I am interested in applying for a role on the advisory group, however I will not be able to attend the induction on 20 February. Will an additional date for the induction will be available?

A: The group induction is as much to meet the other members of the advisory group as it is to brief you on what we will be working on and how we will work, so we will only be holding one. If you can’t attend that date in person, we can host a hybrid event. If you can’t attend either online or in person, we would consider how best to share the relevant information with you before the next meeting.

Q: I do not live in Scotland. Am I still eligible to apply?

A: You do not have to be based in Scotland to apply though you will need to make a case for being eligible through your experience.

Q: Will there be an option to join meetings remotely by Zoom etc, or do participants have to join group meetings in person?

A: Yes, we can hold remote / online meetings. Whilst we may sometimes try to meet in person, we can offer a hybrid option. We will also pay expenses for any travel associated with attending a meeting in person.

Q: Could you provide an example of an activity that the previous group delivered?

A: In 2023 we worked with the Advisory Group to develop a working definition of ‘diversity-led’ which we brought into the current MultiYear Funding programme. This will be used at the Portfolio Review stage to allow us to identify gaps in the diversity of the organisations that are proposed for funding. It will also help us to understand how we are supporting - or not supporting - diversity to develop within the sector.

Q: Are there currently EDI goals and how does Creative Scotland measure if the EDI work is moving towards these goals?

A: Our Equality Outcomes 2022-2026 underpin our commitment to EDI and set out what change will look like and how we plan to do it.