Marshall Board Governance, Risk and Compliance Manager - Marshall Scholarships

The Marshall Scholarships were created by the UK government in 1953 in gratitude for the Marshall Plan, through which the United States provided support for the United Kingdoms economic recovery following World War II. The Marshall Scholarship programme is overseen by the Marshall Aid Commemoration Commission (MACC) an arms length body of the UK government, sponsored by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). The MACC has a dynamic vision for the future of the Marshall Scholarship programme, to which the role-holder would contribute. Around 50 Marshall Scholarships are awarded each year to US citizens. Further details can be found at www.marshallscholarship.org. Secretariat services to the MACC are provided by the British Council, as part of a joint contract to administer both the Marshall Scholarships and the Chevening Scholarship programme for international students. The British Council delivers a wide range of programmes in international higher education that promote cultural relations and understanding. These include grant-funded programmes supporting international student recruitment to the UK, transnational education, and alumni engagement. The MACC Secretariat also works closely with the British Embassy in Washington DC and the US consular network, through which the Marshall selection process is managed each year.Main accountabilitiesOrganising plenary meetings of the MACC (normally five per annum), including the Audit and Risk Management sub-committee (normally five per annum); providing premises for the meetings; drafting agendas for agreement by the Chair; compiling and distributing papers to the MACC; recording and circulating minutes to the MACC; and other governance support as required. Together with the Senior Finance Manager, ensuring compliance with the MACCs Management Statement and Financial Memorandum agreed with the FCDO, and preparing the financial documents required by MACC.Drafting the MACC's annual business and corporate plans in accordance with MACC priorities and guidelines for Non-Departmental Public Bodies, working closely with the CEO, for approval by the MACC and submission to the FCDO, according to the timetable set by the FCDO. Drafting for approval by the MACC the Commission's Annual Report to Parliament, for submission to the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs as soon as possible after 30 September each year and the Annual Accounts as soon as possible after the end of the financial year, with support from the Senior Finance Manager and Marshall colleagues.Liaising with the National Audit Office and other audit or oversight bodies to provide information, facilitate interviews or meetings, and support their enquiries in relation to Marshall finance and activities.Together with the Policy Manager, annually reviewing MACC policies and advising the MACC on compliance with relevant government policies and initiatives, including on all matters relating to Health and Safety and any other statutory requirements to which the MACC is subject. Provision of accurate and timely management information, with detailed analysis and trend data, as required by the MACC, normally three per annum. Further responsibilities pertaining to monitoring and evaluation, data governance, and representation of the MACC at FCDO meetings as required.