249876 (LI) Edinburgh Integration Joint Board Business Manager

Job Description

Equal opportunity statement: NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among its workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for a workforce that is truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

This post requires the postholder to have a PVG Scheme membership or record. If the postholder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult), an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post.

From 1 April 2025, due to legislative changes, the post may require a different level of criminal records check. If the post is assessed as a regulated role, your appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. Any changes will be confirmed by the Hiring Manager or Recruitment Team.

Responsibilities

• Support the Governance and Business Manager in leading the ongoing development and implementation of the Board’s systems of corporate governance, ensuring the EIJB meets governance and statutory requirements in various governance areas, including information governance, risk and assurance.
• Provide a comprehensive and professional board administrative service, supporting the implementation and maintenance of board standards, ensuring the quality of Board and Committee governance administration, supporting the training and development needs of Board Members, and leading on the production, distribution and development of Board papers and minutes. Act as liaison between the EIJB and other parties both internal and external to the organisation.
• Provide business management support to the Chief Officer, offering expert advice and recommendations to the Chief Officer and/or Executive Management Team to ensure best practice is adopted within the EIJB and Partnership.
• Lead and develop the Partnership’s Executive Support team that provides dedicated 1:1 personal support to the Partnership’s Senior Management Team.

We fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments.

If you have any questions or wish to contact Angela Brydon, call or email nburgh.gov.uk.