Job Description

Details

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Reference number

411594
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Salary

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


scale being 28,131 (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
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Job grade

Administrative Officer
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Contract type

Permanent###

Type of role

Administration / Corporate Support###

Working pattern

Full-time###

Number of jobs available

20

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 COPFS offices in


the West of Scotland and Tayside Central and Fife.




As part of the application process candidates are asked to


complete the Location Preference form.




Successful applicants will be based in one of the offices listed


in the above form. Please note that most roles will require full


time office attendance 5 days a week.




We may hold a reserve list for future roles which may arise


across Scotland. Reserve offers will be made in order of merit


based on the outcome of interviews from this recruitment


exercise.

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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Location:

There are currently vacancies available in COPFS offices across the West of Scotland and Tayside Central and Fife.


As part of the application process candidates will be asked to complete our location preferences form which will determine what assessment pool applicants are assigned to as well as any offers that are made to successful applicants.

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Additional Information:

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

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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.

DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES

There will be plenty of opportunities to develop your skills and

career within COPFS. You will gain an in-depth knowledge of

the court system and how we deliver justice across Scotland.



You will experience different areas of the organisation,

learning how different crimes are prosecuted from minor

infractions and traffic offences to more specialist areas that

deal with death investigations and major crimes.



You will be able to undertake training programmes available

through the Civil Service-Learning platform, expanding your

skill set and customer service abilities. In some roles you will

shadow experienced members of staff to support your

learning and development as well as learning from peer to

peer.



Whether you are interested in pursuing a legal career, moving

into our business administration or focussing on people

services, there will be opportunities to experience and decide

where you see your career within COPFS progressing.

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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 our 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
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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@copfs.gov.uk 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/