Job Description
Job Title: Head of Corporate Governance
Salary: £79,608 - £87,066
Contract: Permanent
Location: Edinburgh
Working arrangement: Hybrid
Crown Estate Scotland – a unique public corporation managing a diverse portfolio of land and property assets across Scotland – are seeking a strategic and experienced Head of Corporate Governance to lead and shape their governance function.
About the Role
Reporting to the Chief Executive (Accountable Officer), you’ll be the go-to expert on all things governance, providing vital support to our Non-Executive Board and Executive team. This is a rare opportunity to lead a small but impactful team, ensuring they meet their legislative responsibilities under the Scottish Crown Estate Act 2019 and act in accordance with best practice in public governance.
You’ll manage a wide range of core functions including:
1. Secretariat support for the Board and Committees
2. Governance and risk management frameworks
3. Information governance, including data protection and FOISA
4. Business continuity and performance reporting
5. Internal audit coordination and compliance
6. Complaints handling and statutory reporting