Jay McDonald

Jay McDonald is an experienced professional with extensive expertise in performance monitoring and verification services. Currently serving as the Verification (Business & Performance) Team Leader at The Scottish Government since April 2018, Jay oversees the performance of local authority verifiers, provides evidence for appointments, and develops national guidance and frameworks. Previous roles include Verification Service Manager at The Scottish Government and various positions at Falkirk Council, where responsibilities included coordination of business support services and project management. Jay holds a Postgraduate Certificate in Leadership and Organisational Performance from Heriot-Watt University and a Bachelor of Arts in Business Information Management from Edinburgh Napier University.