Peter Burns Cmirm

Peter Burns CMIRM is an experienced professional currently serving as the Secretary for the Parish Church Council in Livingston and East Calder Parishes and as an Independent Member of the Audit and Risk Committee at Edinburgh College. With over a decade of experience at Skills Development Scotland as a Risk and Internal Audit Manager, Peter has focused on risk management frameworks and cultivating a positive risk culture. Previous roles include Business Improvement Officer at Clackmannanshire Council, where analytical skills were utilized to enhance risk identification and performance management, and Policy Officer at Midlothian Council, focusing on performance management systems. Peter's early career included positions in research at Scotsman Publication Limited and the Scottish Tourist Board. Educational qualifications include an IIA Certificate in Internal Audit and Business Risk, an International Diploma in Risk Management, and degrees in Tourism from Northumbria University and the University of Strathclyde.