Director of Corporate Services C3
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Job Summary
This opportunity is only open to applicants who are currently Priority Movers. Applications from individuals not currently on the Priority Mover list will be rejected and not considered.
Job Description:
Were looking for an experienced individual who has exposure to managing multiple work streams at Executive level. Youll have a track record of delivering high performance through successful management of people with a collective and collaborative approach. You will provide strategic leadership in the areas of People and Performance Facilities Finance Programme Management and ICT. You will play a key role in creating an effective central function ensuring the efficient delivery of compliance activities priorities and shared services fully aligned with the SAAS Corporate Strategy and strategic objectives. You will lead the Corporate Services Directorate to deliver centralised processes and governance supporting each business function across SAAS.
This post will lead across multiple delivery teams and requires strong leadership overseeing delivery at cost and within tight time standards. A key element will be building and maintaining positive relationships and perceptions of the agency and managing expectations as needed with all stakeholders. This role will require strong communication and engagement with a wide range of key internal and external stakeholders including Scottish Ministers Scottish Government a range of university and college delivery partners the Student Loans Company and other public and third sector organisations who together deliver post-schools student services in Scotland. Maintaining relationships with staff trade unions and suppliers is also vital.
Responsibilities
We are seeking an impactful leader with a track record of achievement and an ethos of customer focus and continuous improvement to deliver high-quality progressive and efficient services.
As Director of Corporate Services you will report to the CEO the post holder will have an influential role to play in shaping implementing and delivering SAAS objectives and Ministerial directions across Scotland with Minimal supervision.
This is one of 3 senior leaders in SAAS each responsible for leading and directing a specific Directorate of SAAS (Corporate Services; Policy Strategy & Governance; Operations & Business Delivery and Digital) reporting directly to the Chief Executive of SAAS/accountable officer.
This post will lead across multiple delivery teams and requires strong leadership overseeing delivery at cost and within tight time standards. A key element will be building and maintaining positive relationships and perceptions of the agency and managing expectations as needed with all stakeholders. This role will require strong communication and engagement with a wide range of key internal and external stakeholders including Scottish Ministers Scottish Government a range of university and college delivery partners the Student Loans Company and other public and third sector organisations who together deliver post-schools student services in Scotland. Maintaining relationships with staff trade unions and suppliers is also vital.
Key responsibilities:
You will be a senior leader and as a member of the Executive Team & SAAS Board you will provide leadership and oversee the day to day running of the organisation. You will work in collaboration with peers to deliver the business managing risks and resources effectively across the divisions.
This post will have minimal supervision with direct accountability for the role and you will be required to interact directly with Ministers Senior SG Officials and Senior Stakeholders making executive decisions on behalf of the CEO and agency and have responsibility for leading key negotiations with Trades Unions.
You will provide advice and recommendations to the Executive Team Board and ARAC as well as other governance boards & bodies on performance policy & operational matters or complex and contentious matters within the post holders service areas and areas of expertise.
You will lead the provision of modern and business focused corporate support services SAAS & SG Annual Budgeting cycle and Financial Management Property Estates and Building Management Human Resources Organisational Development Programme Management Procurement and Contract Management.
You will ensure that all financial reporting financial management and financial accounting systems are fit for purpose and compliant with all financial legislative and audit requirements. Conduct SAAS Annual Report and Accounts appropriate Scottish Government year-end activities and the Scottish Government Consolidation packs are completed to timetable.
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Qualifications
Experience Required
- Executive experience in the delivery of budget & business planning and allocation of resources to align with business and corporate objectives.
- Proven experience of developing and monitoring key measures of performance at a corporate level and understanding and navigating productivity in ambiguous and complex operational environments.
Experience in operating at a Senior/Executive level preferably within the public sector with knowledge and experience of working within the guidelines set out in the FReM and SPFM.
- You will have extensive project management experience in large scale or complex projects and have ideally worked in an environment that has led project teams.
Working Pattern
This role is a permanent level transfer position.
You will require to be office based at Saughton House six times over a period of 4 weeks with hours of work 9-5.
SAAS has separate arrangements from core Scottish Government for Public and Privilege holidays. SAAS office is fully closed between Christmas and New Year.
How to apply
Applications for this position will only be accepted from substantive C3 grade employees.
Please submit a statement outlining your suitability for the role relevant skills and experience and what you would bring to the team (maximum 500 words).
Vacancies close at 12:00pm on Monday 30 March 2026.
Selection Process
All applicants will be invited to an informal discussion.
Informal discussions will be held on either the 31st March anytime or the 1st April pre 1pm and between 3-5pm.
Further Information
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