Public appointment: Member reappointed to Golden Jubilee NHS Board

The Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care, Neil Gray MSP today announced the reappointment of Callum Blackburn as a Member of the Golden Jubilee NHS Board.

Member

Callum Blackburn is an independent consultant and has more than 20 years’ experience in developing pioneering strategies in environmental sustainability and the circular economy, and he is recognised internationally as a circular economy subject matter expert. He has held many positions in public bodies prior to the NHS Golden Jubilee. Most recently from 2013 to 2020 he was Head of Policy, Research and Evaluation at Zero Waste Scotland, responsible for overseeing a diverse range of policy development and research work on behalf of the Scottish Government. His previous roles also include managing the environmental health function at Falkirk Council and providing internal audit functions for the Scottish Environment Protection Agency. He is a Member of the Chartered Institute of Waste Management (CIWM) and has an MA in Economics & Accountancy and a Master’s Degree in Environmental Studies.

Reappointment

This reappointment will be for 2 years and will run from 01 November 2026 to 31 October 2028.

This reappointment is regulated by the Ethical Standards Commissioner.

Remuneration

This reappointment is part-time and attracts a remuneration of £16,224 for a time commitment of 52 days per year.

Other ministerial appointments

Callum Blackburn does not hold any other public appointments.

Political activity

All appointments are made on merit and political activity plays no part in the selection process. However, in accordance with the original Nolan recommendations, there is a requirement for appointees’ political activity within the last five years (if there is any to be declared) to be made public.   

Callum Blackburn has had no political activity within the last five years.

Background

A national institution, independently run by its own NHS Board, NHS Golden Jubilee delivers care through collaboration.

The NHS Golden Jubilee family includes:

• Golden Jubilee National Hospital
• NHS Scotland Academy
• National Centre for Sustainable Delivery
• Golden Jubilee Research Institute
• Golden Jubilee Conference Hotel

The NHS National Waiting Times Centre continues to be the legal name for the Board.