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Research Data Scotland

Employer
Aspen People
Location
City of Edinburgh (GB)
Salary
Non Renumerated
Closing date
25 Nov 2022

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Sector
Charity and not for profit, Health and medical, Mental health
Salary band
Unremunerated
Contract type
Short term role
Hours
Part Time
Where will they be working?
From our office

RDS’s mission is to coordinate access to the excellent data already collected about people, places, and businesses in Scotland, helping researchers and analysts to access that data in a timely and cost-effective way, enable working across boundaries to collaborate on common datasets, and access to the analytical tools they need to bring cutting edge insights that inform great decisions. We will enable research on different scales: from large international studies, to simple and quick analyses of individual datasets, and support people to use the latest data science and geospatial approaches.

Working with the CEO, and the Chair, the Board steers the delivery of the RDS mission. It oversees key decisions that the organisation takes towards that mission, and provide support for the organisation through advice, and use of its networks to ensure RDS builds connections that helps it achieve its goals.

The Board Trustee with finance expertise will chair the Audit, Risk & Finance Committee, and play an active role in all Board activities. As such, you would be expected to:

  • Scrutinise budgets, spend forecasts, financial reports, and accounts to ensure the financial resources of the organisation meet its present and future needs; Give advice on an appropriate set of financial management policies; Assure the Board that the appropriate accounting procedures and controls are in place; Advise on the risks as the organisation delivers on its strategic plans; Keep the Board informed about its financial duties and responsibilities, leading on interpreting financial data as required; Contribute to the fundraising strategy of the organisation.

As a Trustee and Board member there is an expected initial two-year term to serve.

There is no salary associated with RDS Board roles, though travel and accommodation expenses attributed to the work of the Board will be reimbursed. In addition, beyond the meetings, Board members may be occasionally asked to represent RDS at events or provide specific advice on pertinent issues; remuneration may be considered for this additional work.

For a confidential discussion please contact Catriona Mackie at our recruitment partners, Aspen People.

Further information is available at Aspen People website.

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Closing date for applications: Friday 25th November 2022

 

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