Job Description

Details

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Reference number

405662

Salary

25,235 - 28,131
Our starting salary is 25,235 with the maximum salary on this


scale being 28,131 as of January 2025 (subject to future


COPFS pay awards). All payments are pro rata for part-time


staff.
A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
GBP

Job grade

Administrative Officer
B

Contract type

Permanent

Type of role

Administration / Corporate Support

Working pattern

Full-time

Number of jobs available

1

Contents

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Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information

Location

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There are currently vacancies available in our Lanark office.


Office attendance will be required full time.




Please note that home working opportunities may be available


under our Agile and Flexible Working Policies on agreement


with your Line Manager, however for some roles full time


office attendance may be required.

About the job

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Job summary

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About the Role:

This is an exciting entry level opportunity for someone looking to be in an interesting administrative, customer service-based role.


You may be starting out in your career or already have an administrative background and looking for a change, but you should have an interest in the Criminal Justice Sector.


You will be expected to work as part of a team to provide a first-class service to your colleagues and service users such as, victims & witnesses and defence agents.


This is a great opportunity to step into the Civil Service and contribute to the delivery of our Scottish Criminal Justice System.

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Additional Information:

If you would be interested to learn more about this role, please see the application pack on our website for further job details, salary information and assessment guidance.

Job description

This is an exciting entry level opportunity for someone looking

to be in an interesting and fast paced role.



You may be starting out in your career or already have an

administrative background and looking for a change, but you

should have an interest in the Criminal Justice Sector.



You will be expected to work as part of a team to provide a

first-class service to your colleagues and service users such

as, victims & witnesses and defence agents.



The main duties of this role will cover a range of

administrative support and will generally include the

administration of cases including:



o Dealing with general enquiries relating to cases

o Uploading and maintaining case information on internal

IT systems

o Assisting Legal staff in the administration and

preparation of cases for court

o Ensuring all witnesses are notified of their requirement

to attend court

o Ensuring the courts and defence agents have all

relevant material prior to court hearings

Please note this is not an exhaustive list and other duties

will be required of the post holder.

Person specification

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

Please note the competencies referred to in this pack form part of the key essential criteria for the role. You will also be required to

demonstrate:



o The minimum entry qualifications are 5 National 5's at grades A-C (including English) or equivalent; or demonstrable

experience of general office work.

o Excellent verbal and written communication skills

o Strong word processing skills

o Strong organisational skills

Desirable Criteria

o An understanding of the work of COPFS

Benefits

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Alongside your salary of 25,235, Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service contributes 7,310 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
We offer an excellent range of benefits which include:

+ 25 days paid holiday + 11.5 public and privilege holidays (rising to 30 days paid holiday after 4 years). + Generous Civil Service Pension employer contribution, on average over 28.97% of your pay
+ Flexible working hours and family friendly approach to work.
+ Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loans.
+ Employee Wellbeing Support with Mental Health First Aiders and access to an Employee Assistance Programme.

Things you need to know

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Selection process details

Please the application pack on our website for full details.



Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:


UK nationals nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Further information on nationality requirements

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.



We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles .
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy .

Apply and further information

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Contact point for applicants

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Job contact :

Name : Recruitment Email : recruitment@copfs.gov.uk
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Recruitment team

Email : recruitment@copfs.gov.uk

Further information

Please see our application pack on our website for full details.


https://www.copfs.gov.uk/about-copfs/careers/