At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide expert advice on financial management, audit, and governance to the Scottish Parliament.
- Company: Join the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body, a key player in public governance.
- Benefits: Earn £390.31 per day for around 15 days a year.
- Other info: Promotes equality and diversity in its appointment practices.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on governance and accountability in Scotland.
- Qualifications: Senior experience in governance from any sector is essential.
ADVISORY AUDIT BOARD - INDEPENDENT MEMBER The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (SPCB) is seeking to appoint an independent member to its Advisory Audit Board (AAB) which provides advice to the Parliament’s Clerk/Chief Executive and, where appropriate, the SPCB on financial management and reporting, audit, risk and governance matters.
The independent members of the AAB also provide advice to the independent officeholders supported by the SPCB.
The successful candidate will hold or will have held senior positions the private, public, or voluntary sectors with a high degree of expertise and experience in governance and accountability.
Excellent communication, influencing and relationship building skills are essential.
The time commitment is expected to be around 15 days per annum and is remunerated at £390.31 per day.
To apply for this appointment, you should read the information below and submit a CV, covering letter and the other documents by 12 noon on Monday 28 September 2026.
For further information: Visit – Advisory Audit Board - Independent Members | Scottish Parliament Website Or click the Apply button to message Kerry Twyman, Director of Finance and Resilience, The Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh EH99 1SP The SPCB is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and treatment and to eliminating unfair discrimination in its appointment practices.
Advisory Audit Board - Independent Member in Edinburgh employer: Scottish Parliament
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