Governance Manager

Job Description

Can you make sure a wee organisation is run properly? Can you write meaningful, accessible reports? If so, we want to hear from you.

The Scottish Fiscal Commission is a small, independent public body with 28 staff. We produce independent, robust forecasts and assessments to improve the transparency and scrutiny of the Scottish Budget.

As governance manager, you’ll make sure the Scottish Fiscal Commission is compliant, accountable and efficient. Being so wee means that we’re close to our planning and our reporting so you’ll work closely with our Chief Executive and senior management team. You can see the plans, reports and minutes you’ll be delivering at Introduction Scottish Fiscal Commission.

Responsibilities

• Lead our corporate and annual reporting and audit processes so that we are transparent and accountable, including writing formal reports.
• Provide secretariat and support for our Board and our Audit and Risk Committee (both at least 5 times per year), preparing papers and making sure the Board and Committee are effective and efficient. You will also support the recruitment and induction of our Commissioners.
• Make sure our internal controls and our policies are being followed, are up to date and are compliant with public sector standards.
• Organise our business planning, including preparing our annual business plan.
• Help us to manage risk well, and report on our risks and how we are managing them.
• Double check our spending reports each month.
• Oversee our records management and reply to our Freedom of Information requests.
• Line manage and support our Finance and Information Officer.
• Periodically review the shared services we receive to make sure they provide best value for our needs.