Summary: Audit Scotland is seeking two individuals to join its Board, one as Chair and the other as a member, to provide independent audits of Scotland's public sector. Candidates should possess strong communication skills, current audit experience, and an understanding of public sector challenges in Scotland. The roles are fixed-term appointments with specific time commitments and daily fee rates. Meetings are typically held in-person at the Edinburgh or Glasgow offices.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide independent audits of Scotland’s public sector.
- Challenge and influence decision making within the Board.
- Attend Board and committee meetings, primarily in Edinburgh or Glasgow.
Key Skills:
- Excellent communication skills.
- Current audit experience.
- Understanding of issues facing public bodies in Scotland.
Salary (Rate): £488.28 daily
City: Edinburgh
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Audit Scotland delivers independent and robust audits of Scotland’s public sector, working on behalf of the Auditor General for Scotland and the Accounts Commission. We are looking for two talented individuals to join the Board of Audit Scotland – one as the Chair and the other as a member. You will have excellent communication skills, the ability to challenge and influence decision making, current audit experience and an understanding of the issues facing public bodies in Scotland. The appointments are for a fixed term of three years, with the possibility of renewal. The time commitment for the Chair is 32 days per annum and attracts a daily fee rate of £488.28. The time commitment for a member is 24 days per annum and attracts a daily fee rate of £380.87. Audit Scotland has offices in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Inverness. The Board and its committees typically meet in the Edinburgh or Glasgow offices in-person. For an application pack including full details of the requirements please click on the s1jobs APPLY button now. The closing date for receipt of applications is 12 noon, Wednesday 4 February 2026 The Scottish Parliament is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and treatment and to eliminating unfair discrimination in its employment/appointment practices.
