Public Appointee: Governance & Finance Oversight

Work For Scotland; Dundee; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) in Dundee invites a public appointee to help deliver strategic leadership and governance for a national regulator of social service workers. The role requires commitment, audit and financial oversight, and collaboration with Ministers and senior management.

The successful candidate will engage in a structured training plan and mentoring, with a minimum commitment of three days per month for a three-year term from August 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in finance and audit within public bodies.
• Track record of governance and strategic leadership.
• Experience serving on public appointment panels or boards is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the public body delivers its functions in line with Scottish Ministers’ policies and priorities.
• Provide strategic leadership and governance.
• Ensure financial stewardship and value for money.

Skills

Finance experience

Audit experience

Public appointments experience

Job description

Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) in Dundee invites a public appointee to help deliver strategic leadership and governance for a national regulator of social service workers. The role requires commitment, audit and financial oversight, and collaboration with Ministers and senior management.

The successful candidate will engage in a structured training plan and mentoring, with a minimum commitment of three days per month for a three-year term from August 2026.