Senior Manager

• Nov 2004 - Present

Responsible for managing a programme of public sector audits. Specialising in local government best value auditing. Lead responsibility for a Communities portfolio, which includes:• Local Government finances, cost pressures, governance and accountability, management and efficiency • Local democracy• Community planning• Community leadership• Welfare Reform • Housing and homelessness

Audit Manager

• Nov 2004 - Present

I am responsible for leading and managing a range of best value and performance audits across the public sector. I have extensive knowledge of strategic planning, performance management, governance and service delivery, particularly within local government and further education colleges. I also have specialist knowledge of equal pay and significant experience of police and fire services. I play a key role in coordinating public sector scrutiny activity, working collaboratively with other public sector regulators.Critical to my role is working closely with the Auditor General for Scotland, the Accounts Commission / board members in publishing reports and appearing in front of parliamentary committees to discuss audit findings.I have several years experience in more a senior management role with responsibility for developing and leading significant programmes of work and overseeing the work of multiple teams. Show less

Inspection Manager

• 2000 - 2004

Managing inspections of social landlords Managing inspections of social landlords

Performance Review Officer

• 1996 - 2000