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Guidance for selection panels

The work of selection panels is critical to the successful outcome of an appointment round. Alongside the Code of Practice and Statutory Guidance, we publish:

  • Non-statutory guidance for selection panels;
  • Good practice case studies;
  • Good practice snippets focusing on specific parts of the appointments process; and
  • Guidance by external organisations that may be of interest and support to selection panels.

These are produced with the aim of helping selection panels achieve the best outcomes on appointment rounds.

Link, key summary of the Code of Practice/ Code Aide Memoire

 

Link: good practice on planning snippet

 

link: guidance on assessment and recording assessment
Board member core skills framework

 

Link: good practice on publicity

 

mitigating unconscious bias
Link: model agenda for planning an appointment round

 

link: managing conflicts of interest

Recent good practice case studies

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Scottish Funding Council Appointment Round - Good Practice in Lessons Learned (2025)

This Good Practice Case Study relates to an appointment round seeking a new chair for the Scottish Funding Council in 2025. It followed an initial unsuccessful attempt at filling the role, and the case study showcases how the panel conducted a thoughtful lessons learned process.

Scottish Enterprise Appointment Round - Good Practice in Early Engagement and Planning (2023)

A case study illustrating the steps taken by Scottish Enterprise, particularly during Early Engagement and Planning, during an appointment round in 2023.

Scottish Qualifications Authority Appointment Round - Good Practice in Planning and Assessment (2023)

A case study illustrating the creative steps taken by the Scottish Qualifications Authority, particularly during planning and assessment, during an appointment round in 2023.

NHS Grampian Appointment Round - Good Practice in Planning and Publicity (2023)

A case study illustrating the creative steps taken by NHS Grampian, particularly in their outreach activity, during an appointment round that commenced in August 2022.