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SSSC Chief Executive Maree Allison (left) with Interim Convener Peter Murray.

26 Aug 2024

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Interim Convener appointed to the SSSC Council

Peter Murray will be Interim Convener of the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) from 1 October 2024 following Sandra Campbell's resignation after five years in post. 

Peter Murray has extensive governance experience having served as a board member of NHS Lothian for eight years. Peter has considerable experience in leadership and management from his 30 years in the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service. He retired as an assistant Chief Fire Officer in 2016. Peter has a MA in Political Studies from Aberdeen University.

His appointment is for nine months and will run from 1 October 2024 to 30 June 2025. The Minister for Children, Young People and the Promise makes appointments to the SSSC Council. Appointments are regulated by the Ethical Standards Commissioner.

Read Scottish Government’s announcement here.

Contact information

Alison Forbes
Communications Assistant
Scottish Social Services Council
media@sssc.uk.com