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  • Advertised from 2nd October 2023
  • The appointment is non-pensionable and attracts a fee £352.12 for every day of no less than 7.5 hours on a pro rata basis. Reasonable travel, subsistence, childcare and dependant carer expenses incurred as a result of carrying out this role will be reimbursed.

Role

Appointment of Chair to the Accounts Commission for Scotland

Are you a collaborative and inclusive leader, with experience of delivering change and improvement?

Do you have a passion for public service and improving how councils and other public bodies address the challenges facing Scotland to benefit people’s lives and the communities in which they live?

Do you have a track record of building credibility and influence, with strong communication and relationship management skills?

The Accounts Commission for Scotland is looking for a Chair to lead the Commission at this critical juncture for local government in Scotland.

The Accounts Commission is the independent public body which oversees the performance and spending within Scotland’s 32 councils, 30 health and social care joint integration boards and other joint boards. We play a significant role in Scottish public life helping to ensure that public money is spent properly, efficiently and effectively. We are responsible for the audit of all local authorities in Scotland. The recently signed Verity House Agreement between the Scottish Government and Local Government underscores the need for scrutiny, transparency and accountability in the delivery of public services in Scotland.

The Chair is a high-profile role and the successful applicant will be required to represent the Commission as a credible and influential voice. We welcome applications from women, LGBT+ people, young people, disabled people and those from minority ethnic communities.

Skills/Experience Required

The successful applicant must be able to demonstrate the following:

Priority criteria:

• leadership and governance

• relationship management and influence.

Essential criteria:

• commitment to improvement in public services

• constructive & supportive challenge

• sound judgement based on good analytical skills.

Remuneration and time commitment

This appointment is part-time and requires a commitment of up to 10.5 days per month, up to a maximum of 130 days per year. This will include attending meetings of the Accounts Commission and committees. Ordinary meetings take place once a month and normally occupy a full day.

The appointment is non-pensionable and attracts a fee £352.12 for every day of no less than 7.5 hours on a pro rata basis. Reasonable travel, subsistence, childcare and dependant carer expenses incurred as a result of carrying out this role will be reimbursed.

Application notes

For further information and to apply, please see: bit.ly/3RziwR5

This appointment is regulated by the Ethical Standards Commissioner.

If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the appointments process or if require further support with your application, please contact the Public Appointments Team on 0300 244 1898 or email at PA_Applications_Mailbox@gov.scot.

FURTHER INFORMATION

• FAQ’s about the application process is here: Public Appointments - Frequently Asked Questions.

• Guidance to support applicants for public appointments is here: Public appointments - gov.scot (gov.scot)

This appointment is regulated by the Ethical Standards Commissioner.