Ms Mallon will now be the OSCR’s permanent CEO after she has served as interim chief executive since January.

She will take up her new appointment immediately.

Maureen came to OSCR from her role as an assistant director and HMI at Education Scotland.

Prior to that she worked in community learning and has a rich experience of working in the charity and wider third sector, including 10 years with YouthLink Scotland.

Ms Mallon said: “I am thrilled to take up the permanent CEO post and to have the opportunity to lead the organisation through the next exciting phase. We have ambitious plans and will work closely with partners and government to support and regulate Scottish charities.”