Head of Governance and Business Management C2

Description

This opportunity is only open to applicants who are currently Priority Movers. Applications from individuals not currently on the Priority Mover list will be rejected and not considered.

Reporting to the Head of Corporate the Head of Governance and Business Management is an exciting and wide-ranging role with responsibility for leading a team of eight staff focused on promoting effective decision-making throughout the organisation and operating robust corporate governance arrangements in Revenue Scotland.

You will support the Chief Executive in her role as Accountable Officer helping to manage the work decision-making and relationships of the Revenue Scotland Board and its Committees the Senior Leadership Team and key strategic stakeholders including Scottish Ministers the Scottish Parliament and external partners.

As a member of Revenue Scotlands leadership team you will work across professional boundaries upholding the Revenue Scotland culture founded on collaboration and collective leadership. You will also champion diversity and inclusion and contribute to the leadership and performance of the organisation.

Responsibilities

• As the key point of contact between the Revenue Scotland Board and the Executive team support the Board its Committees and CEO in the strategic leadership of Revenue Scotland championing diversity and inclusion performing the role of Standards Officer and ensuring effective governance processes and compliance across the organisation.

• Manage decision making across the organisation ensuring that operational and strategic decisions are made by the right people and groups at the right time.

• Supporting the work to provide assurance to the Accountable Officer for governance matters including the Framework Document and Scheme of Internal Delegation and reporting on the organisations assurance arrangements in the Annual Report and Accounts and management of core governance documents and processes.

• Responsibility for driving effective information governance records and information management across the organisation including chairing the organisations Information Governance Group and performing the role of Data Protection Officer

• Responsibility forthe management and governance of corporate policies the organisations Health and Safety and Wellbeingarrangements.

• Co-ordinate and manage the organisations corporate risk management and assurance frameworks and corporate business continuity arrangements including the RS business continuity and incident management plans.

• Responsibility for the organisations procurement function including performing the role of Delegated Procurement Officer.

• Management of the organisations shared service arrangements including internal audit procurement and accommodation.

Working Pattern

This role is a permanent level transfer position. Our standard hours are 35 hours per week we offer a range of flexible and hybrid working options. Our hybrid working principles require you to attend your assigned office Victoria Quay Edinburgh at least 2/3 days each month. Our hybrid approach supports a blend of home and workplace working this should be agreed with the line manager to achieve the right balance between collaboration in-person engagement and flexibility.

You can also work from our Glasgow hub office if required

How to Apply

Applications for this position will only be accepted from substantive C2 employees.

Please submit a statement outlining your suitability for the role relevant skills and experience and what you would bring to the team (maximum 500 words).

Final date to receive applications at 11:59pm on Sunday the 19th July.

Selection Process

All applications will be invited to an informal discussion with the hiring manager.

Informal discussions are to be confirmed.

Further Information

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Required Experience:

Director