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Strategic Business Manager

2 months ago

Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Audit Scotland Full time

Purpose of the Role

Audit Scotland is committed to delivering a comprehensive audit program on behalf of the Auditor General for Scotland and the Accounts Commission. Our mission is to provide impartial assurance to the citizens of Scotland by evaluating and commenting on the economy, efficiency, and effectiveness of public services. We report our findings publicly, offer recommendations for enhancement, and facilitate Parliamentary oversight.

The Strategic Business Manager plays a pivotal role in enabling Audit Scotland to execute outstanding audit work that positively impacts public services across Scotland. This position directly assists the Leadership Team in ensuring the proficient and effective management of Audit Scotland's operational groups.

Key Responsibilities

  • Establishing effective systems for business planning, performance oversight, risk assessment, information management, and resource allocation.
  • Ensuring adherence to essential corporate policies, procedures, and standards.
  • Coordinating and facilitating decision-making regarding the audit program delivered on behalf of the Auditor General for Scotland and the Accounts Commission, while managing a small support team to fulfill these responsibilities.
  • Identifying areas for improvement and developing initiatives to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Collaborating with various colleagues across Audit Scotland's operational groups, including Performance Audit & Best Value, Audit Services Group, Business Support Services, Corporate Governance, Digital Services, Finance, and HR&OD to meet corporate information needs and ensure effective support mechanisms are in place.

Responsibilities Overview

The primary focus of this role is to provide essential support to the Leadership Team and individual Audit Directors in their professional responsibilities, which encompass budgeting, strategic and operational planning, personnel management, program oversight, data management, risk assessment, performance evaluation, and resource allocation.

Specific tasks include:

  • Developing and maintaining efficient reporting systems to support a variety of areas, including the dynamic work program, the Audit Scotland business plan, financial management, and performance metrics.
  • Identifying and implementing opportunities for continuous improvement in performance reporting.
  • Leading the annual compliance and governance assurance activities.
  • Managing risk registers for business groups.
  • Preparing and overseeing the implementation of the business plan.
  • Supporting the Leadership Team and senior managers to ensure adequate resourcing for the work program.
  • Developing systems for resource planning and audit budgeting.
  • Collaborating with the Communications team regarding publication timelines.
  • Engaging with the Accounts Commission Secretary for agenda planning.
  • Working with colleagues in business groups to ensure optimal resource utilization across Audit Scotland.
  • Contributing to corporate improvement initiatives as needed.
  • Participating in Corporate Governance and Digital Services Group discussions regarding information and records management.
  • Ensuring the effective operation of a records management system.
  • Overseeing the management and development of SharePoint sites and other information resources.
  • Leading the business management team, which includes the Data Manager and Policy & Information Officer, while coordinating support from the Business Support Services team.

Knowledge & Experience Required

Candidates should possess the enthusiasm and commitment, along with management and interpersonal skills, to contribute to the development of Audit Scotland and enhance our reputation with key stakeholders:

  • Proven experience in managing a business management team.
  • Highly developed interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
  • Strong initiative and capacity to work under broad direction.
  • Excellent organizational and team leadership abilities.
  • Well-honed project and program management skills.
  • Strong numerical skills and the ability to interpret financial data.
  • Research and analytical skills with the ability to synthesize information from diverse sources.
  • Proficiency in MS Office applications.
  • Clear and effective written communication skills.

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications

  • A degree or demonstrable relevant experience in a complex corporate strategy or business management role.
  • Experience in business management.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence in engaging with senior stakeholders.
  • Excellent program and project management capabilities, including experience in timely and cost-effective delivery.
  • Ability to analyze complex data and provide pragmatic solutions.
  • Proven ability to lead and develop team members.
  • Comfort in leading discussions with senior staff and managing challenging situations professionally.

Desirable Qualifications

  • Knowledge of the Scottish public sector and its operational challenges.
  • A postgraduate management or professional qualification.

Audit Scotland Overview

Our vision is to ensure that public funds are utilized effectively to meet the needs of Scotland's citizens. We support the Auditor General for Scotland and the Accounts Commission in providing clear, independent assurance regarding the management and expenditure of public funds. Our work encompasses a significant portion of public spending and impacts all communities in Scotland.

We are dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace culture, offering numerous professional development opportunities and a range of benefits, including generous annual leave, a competitive pension scheme, and flexible working arrangements. We are proud to be recognized as one of the top workplaces in Scotland.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We value the diverse perspectives that a varied workforce brings and are committed to enhancing representation within our organization.

Flexible Working Environment

Our team operates flexibly, allowing for a balance between home and office work, as well as site audits across Scotland. We trust our employees to manage their work in a way that achieves the best outcomes for themselves and the organization.