Public Appointment: Member reappointed to Community Justice Scotland

The Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs today announced the reappointment of Pauline Aylesbury as a Member of Community Justice Scotland (CJS).

 

Member

Pauline Aylesbury is a senior civil servant who is the Deputy Director for Marketing, Insight, Brand Scotland and Internal Communications within the Scottish Government. As joint Head of Profession for Communications, Pauline’s areas of expertise include audience research, insight-led communication strategy, behaviour change and public information marketing as a lever for positive societal change and nation branding to promote Scotland’s reputation to international audiences.

A fellow of the Marketing Society, Pauline’s leadership and work has been recognised by a number of industry awards including Inspirational Marketing Leader, Marketing Star of the Year, Creative Client of the Year, Marketing Team of the Year, IPA Effectiveness and Scottish Public Service Communications Awards.

Pauline’s work includes communications strategies that help reduce inequalities and contribute to a safer, fairer and healthier Scotland.

 

Reappointment

This reappointment will be for 3 years and will run from 1 March 2025 to

28 February 2028.

This reappointment is regulated by the Ethical Standards Commissioner.

 

Remuneration

This rea[pointment is part-time and attracts a remuneration of £241 per day for a time commitment of 20 days per annum. Ms Pauline Aylesbury is employed by the Scottish Government and does not claim a fee for CJS business.

 

Other ministerial appointments

Pauline Aylesbury 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.   

Pauline Aylesbury has had no political activity within the last five years.

 

Background

Community Justice Scotland, established in April 2017, plays a central role in the continual improvement of Scotland’s justice system. Its role is key to Scottish Ministers’ wider approach to justice and penal policy. Community Justice Scotland is responsible for monitoring, promoting, and supporting improvement in the provision of community justice services (its functions are set out in full in Section 4 of the Community Justice (Scotland) Act 2016. It provides advice to Scottish Ministers and local government leaders to strengthen how public services, third sector and other partners work together to prevent and reduce further offending.