Independent Audit & Risk Committee Member

Scottish Legal Complaints Commission; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 58,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel expenses

Job summary

The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission (SLCC) is seeking an Independent External Member for its Audit & Risk Committee. You will scrutinise governance, risk and internal controls, challenge reports, and provide assurance to the Board while upholding integrity and public service values.

You will join meetings four times a year, with options to attend in person or online, and may participate in additional sessions. Remuneration is hourly; travel expenses may be claimed.

Qualifications

• Experience in governance, audit, risk, finance, compliance, or organisational assurance.
• Ability to scrutinise complex information and provide constructive challenge.
• Sound judgement, independence and integrity.
• Understanding of effective governance and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Scrutinise reports and assurance information for the Board.
• Contribute to discussions and ask constructive questions.
• Help the Board gain confidence that risks are managed and controls are in place.
• Oversee cyber security, information governance and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Governance experience

Audit & assurance

Risk management

Regulation/compliance

Public sector governance

Job description

The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission (SLCC) is seeking an Independent External Member for its Audit & Risk Committee. You will scrutinise governance, risk and internal controls, challenge reports, and provide assurance to the Board while upholding integrity and public service values.

You will join meetings four times a year, with options to attend in person or online, and may participate in additional sessions. Remuneration is hourly; travel expenses may be claimed.