MACS Head of Secretariat
MACS Head of Secretariat
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Job Description
The Mobility and Access Committee for Scotland (MACS) is an advisory non-department public body responsible foradvising Scottish Ministers on the challenges of disabled people in relation to transport and creating a Scotland without the barriers that isolate and exclude disabled people from making their choice of successful door to door journeys.
It was established under the Transport (Scotland) Act 2001 and operates under the Mobility and Access Committee for Scotland Regulations 2002.
The MACS Secretariat Team within Transport Scotland is responsible for day to day management and administration to support the Committee as a public body. The Head of Secretariat provides advice to the Committee to ensure compliance with Scottish Government policies in particular the Scottish Public Finance Manual (SPFM) maintaining governance and financial accountability as well as other policies such as Freedom of Information processes.
The Head of Secretariat is responsible for leading the Secretariat Team ensuring that the Committee is able to deliver its functions effectively and efficiently consistent with Ministers priorities. This involves working closely with the Convener and Sponsor to develop and implement appropriate performance management monitoring and reporting arrangements to ensure that the Committee is accountable and responsible for the full range of its strategic and operational functions.
This post sits within the Transport Strategy & Coordination Unit of Transport Scotland which brings together a number of cross cutting functions including delivery of the National Transport Strategy (NTS) strategic coordination stakeholder engagement UK and Devolved Administrations relations and preparing transport for constitutional change.
As the Head of MACS Secretariat you will have line management responsibility for one member of staff (Secretariat and Policy and Support Officer). The team reports to the Head of Stakeholder Engagement and MACS Sponsor and is supported by a wider strategic unit within Transport Strategy and Coordination.
Develop and maintain positive relationships and networks with the Mobility and Access Committee Convenor and Committee members and more widely across Transport Scotland. Building and maintaining strong stakeholder engagement and management of external parties to ensure effective support to deliver priorities.
Set direction lead manage and develop the Secretariat Team ensuring there are consistent efficient and effective management processes that support the delivery of MACSs annual Work Plan and foster a culture of wellbeing openness and continuous improvement.
Lead on the day to day management and administration to support the Committee ensuring that the Committee is able to deliver its functions effectively and efficiently. Providing advice and support to the Convener to ensure that the Committee operates within the required Scottish Governments frameworks and policies.
Demonstrate effective decision making that provides an intelligent filter and uses Committee members timeefficiently for matters that add value. Track for required follow-up and delivery by agreed deadlines of all business which is for their attention.
Keep up to date on critical and emerging issues relating to accessibility making the relevant links with Transport Scotland and the wider Scottish Government colleagues external stakeholders and others to gather and share intelligence ensuring the Convener is briefed on topics ahead of key governance and stakeholder meetings.
- Provide regular analysis and reporting on MACS priorities and workstreams and take forward any follow-up actions agreed by the Convenor Sponsor or Senior Management Team.
- Lead the drafting and publication of MACSs Annual Report Work Plan and strategic documents.
Responsibilities
- Operational leadership and management- Level P
- Leadership - Level 3
- Managing a quality service - Level 3
- Working Together - Level 3
- Seeing the big picture - Level 3
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Qualifications
Transport Scotland is the national transport agency seeking to deliver a safe efficient cost-effective and sustainable transport system for the benefit of the people of Scotland. Transport Scotland is accountable to Parliament and the public through Scottish Ministers with a budget of over 4 billion per year. Transport is a vital feature of the Scottish Governments focus on increasing sustainable economic growth and transport investments and policies have major impacts on the economy people and the environment.
The Scottish Government is the devolved government for Scotland. We have responsibility for a wide range of key policy areas including: education health the economy justice housing and transport. We offer rewarding careers and employ people across Scotland in a wide range of professions and roles.
Our staff are part of theUK Civil Service working for Ministers and senior stakeholders to deliver vital public services which improve the lives of the people of Scotland.
We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment along with a wide range of employee benefits. Find out more aboutwhat we offer.
As part of the UK Civil Service we uphold theCivil Service Nationality Rules.
You will require to be office based twice per week.
Security Checks
Successful candidates must complete the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) before they can be appointed. BPSS is comprised of four main pre-employment checks Identity Right to work Employment History and a Criminal Record check (unspent convictions).
You can find out more about BPSS on theUK Government website or read about the different levels of security checks in ourCandidate Guide.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full Time
