New HM Chief Inspector of Fire Scotland appointed

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Dear Scottish Government,

Following the announcement that Robert Scott has been appointed as the HM Fire Service Inspector in Scotland (HMFSI), the following information is requested under the FOI.

- Did Robert Scott declare that he is a Director of the USA based National Fire Protection Association?

- Did Robert Scott declare that he is a Director of his personal consultancy company Ribband Star Consultancy Ltd?

- When the new HMIFSI position will he be permitted to continue his Directorship role in the above Companies?

- What was the application process for the appointment?

- Who was on any interview panel and on any other meetings held in relation to the post, who was part of the selection process?

- How many applicants applied for the position and how many were shortlisted for the post.

- Please provide a copy of the contract of employment for Robert Scott?

- Please provide the criteria for which all applicants were scored against for the role of HM Chief Inspector.

- Please provide a copy of the Person Specification, Job Description and Advert for the position.

Thank you for your assistance.

Yours faithfully,

Iain Donald

Scottish Government

Our Reference: 202100157648

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Dear Mr Donald

 

Thank you for your request dated 15 February 2021 under the Freedom of
Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) for information relating to the
appointment of the new  HM Chief Inspector of Fire Scotland.

 

We received your request on 15 February and will respond in accordance
with FOISA by 15 March 2021.

 

If you have any queries, please contact me quoting case number
202100157648.

 

Kind regards

 

Shonagh

 

    

Shonagh Eadie

HR Officer

Senior Talent and Staffing

People Directorate

Scottish Government

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