The Auditor General for Scotland is an Independent Officeholder who is nominated by the Scottish Parliament and appointed by Her Majesty The Queen. The Scottish Parliament is seeking to fill this position when it becomes vacant in Spring 2012.
The Auditor General for Scotland audits and reports to the Scottish Parliament, through the Public Audit Committee, on the financial management and performance of the Scottish Government and public bodies in Scotland. The Auditor General is head of Audit Scotland and works closely with the Accounts Commission which secures the audit of local government bodies.
This is a demanding post which has a very high public and media profile. Candidates must be able to demonstrate strong leadership and management skills and experience of financial management at the highest level. Excellent analytical and communication skills as well as sound judgement are essential.
This appointment is for a fixed term of 8 years, attracts a salary of £140,000 and is pensionable.
The Auditor General’s office is in George Street, Edinburgh.
Application forms and full information about the appointment can be found on this page. Alternatively:
E-mail – Officeholder.Applications@scottish.parliament.uk;
Write to – The Scottish Parliament, Officeholder Services, Edinburgh EH99 1SP;
Telephone – 0131 348 6851 (RNID Typetalk 18011 1031 348 6851)
The closing date for receipt of applications is 1pm on Monday 13 February 2012
This appointment will be made in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 and no applicant will receive less favourable treatment on grounds of race, gender, marriage or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, disability, religion or belief or age.
Auditor General for Scotland: Information for Candidates
Full information including the statutory framework, responsibilities, person specification and terms and conditions.