Success profile
Success profiles are specific to each job and they include the mix of skills, experience and behaviours candidates will be assessed on.
Technical / Professional Skills:
Strong experience and knowledge of charity accounting and financial controls.
Experience:
- Experience of the charitable sector and/or charity regulation.
- Experience of explaining complex matters to those without comparable knowledge.
Behaviours:
- Working Together - Level 3
- Making Effective Decisions - Level 3
- Delivering at Pace - Level 3
You can find out more about Success Profiles here: Success profiles: candidate guide - gov.scot
How to apply
Apply online, providing a CV and Supporting Statement ( of no more than 1500 words ) which provides evidence of how you meet the skills, experience and behaviours listed in the Success Profile above.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools can be used to support your application, but all statements and examples provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, and presented as your own) applications will be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action.
Please see our candidate guidance for more information on acceptable and unacceptable uses of AI in recruitment.
If invited for further assessment, this will consist of an interview and presentation.
Assessments are scheduled for w/c 27th July 2026 however this may be subject to change.
As a government organisation, we adhere to the Civil Service Commission Recruitment Principles and we investigate any complaints received in relation to recruitment cases.
About us
The Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) is the independent regulator and registrar for about 25,000 charities in Scotland. These include community groups, religious organisations, schools, universities, grant-making bodies and care providers. OSCR is a non-ministerial organisation accountable to its Board and the Scottish Parliament.
All charities operating in Scotland must register with OSCR and meet annual reporting requirements. OSCR supports charities with guidance, investigates concerns and takes action when there is evidence of misconduct or mismanagement.
OSCR’s work is guided by the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005, and more recently, the Charities (Regulation and Administration) (Scotland) Act 2023, which introduced new duties such as publishing a register of trustee names.
Our staff are part of the UK Civil Service , working for Ministers and senior stakeholders to deliver vital public services which improve the lives of the people of Scotland.
We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment along with a wide range of employee benefits.
As part of the UK Civil Service, we uphold the Civil Service Nationality Rules .
Working Pattern
Our standard working week is 35 hours. We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer a range of flexible working options, depending on the needs of the role. We would be happy to discuss this with you in more detail during the recruitment process. OSCR operates a hybrid working model, with an expectation that staff attend our Dundee office at least two days per week. If you have specific questions about the role you are applying for, please contact us.
Location
This role will be based in Dundee however we have a hybrid working approach where colleagues are expected in the office for two days per week and a mix of working from home or the office for the remaining three days, depending on the requirements of the role.
Security checks
Successful candidates must complete the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), before they can be appointed. BPSS is comprised of four main pre-employment checks – Identity, Right to work, Employment History and a Criminal Record check (unspent convictions).
You can find out more about BPSS on the UK Government website , or read about the different levels of security checks in our Candidate Guide .
Equality statement
We are committed to equality and inclusion and we aim to recruit a diverse workforce that reflects the population of our nation.
Find out more about our commitment to diversity and how we offer and support recruitment adjustments for anyone who needs them.
Further information
Find out more about our organisation, what we offer staff members and how to apply on our Careers Website .
Read our Candidate Guide for further information on our recruitment and application processes.
Apply before 23:59 on 8th July 2026.
