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? The Accounts Commission is looking for a Chair and up to four members. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, we would like to hear from you.

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.

We particularly welcome applications from women, disabled people, LGBT+ people, people from ethnic minority communities and people aged under 50.

• Leadership and Governance;
• Relationship management and influence

Member

You must be able to demonstrate evidence of one of:

• Experience of operating in a political environment;
• Experience of change management;
• Experience of local government;
• Experience of finance, accountancy, audit and/or risk

• Commitment to improvement in public services;
• Constructive & supportive challenge;
• Sound judgement based on good analytical skills.

Time commitment: The Chair will be expected to devote 10.5 days per month and Members to devote at least 2.5 days per month. This will include attending meetings of the Accounts Commission and committees. Ordinary meetings take place once a month and normally occupy a full day.

Length of appointment term: The appointments will be for up to four years.

Location: The Accounts Commission is located at 102 West Port, Edinburgh, where it normally holds its meetings.

Further information: If you would like to find out more about this role, you are welcome to contact Blyth Deans, Interim Secretary to the Accounts Commission, on 0131 625 1953, or bdeans@audit-scotland.gov.uk.

Find out more about the Accounts Commission at our online event.

Join us at our online event and find out more about the work of the Commission and hear from some of our current members.

Our online event will take place via Microsoft Teams on 23 May from 6:00pm to 7:30pm.

Joining the panel will be Commission members Andrew Burns and Geraldine Wooley, alongside Controller of Audit, Helena Gray and the Interim Accounts Commission Secretary, Blyth Deans. The event will be chaired by Independent recruitment panel member Neena Mahal.

Attendees are welcome to submit questions in advance to Blyth Deans, Interim Secretary to the Accounts Commission at bdeans@audit-scotland.gov.uk.

How to join

Join the event on Microsoft Teams using this link.

Or join online:

Join a Microsoft Teams Meeting by ID | Microsoft Teams

Meeting ID: 369 689 750 639

Passcode: FyZE6A

• Download the candidate pack - Candidate pack
• Click on the blue button that says ‘apply for this job online’link at the top right-hand side of this advert.
• Complete the information required on the website which requires contact details, monitoring information and the declaration of interest.
• Download and complete this application form (word document) Application form
• Return the completed application form to: PA_Applications_Mailbox@gov.scotby 17:00 on 5 June 2023.

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 (www.gov.scot)