Job Description

Details

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Reference number

414281
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Salary

62,701 - 76,942
Starting salary would be 62,701 with the maximum salary on


this scale being 76,942. This is inclusive of a 5,000


pensionable IT allowance and is 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

Grade 7
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Contract type

Permanent###

Type of role

Information Technology###

Working pattern

Full-time###

Number of jobs available

1

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

Location

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Crown Office, Edinburgh




Office attendance will be required for the initial two weeks for


training and development. Attendance will be required twice a


week thereafter or as and when required.




Home working and flexible working opportunities are available


under our Agile working policy on agreement with Line


Manager.

About the job

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Job summary

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About the Role:

Step into a pivotal role at COPFS' Information Services Division (ISD), where innovation meets security. As the Head of Enterprise Applications Development, you'll be at the helm of transforming our digital landscape, driving efficiency, resilience, and cutting-edge solutions.


Lead a dynamic team of developers and collaborate with key stakeholders to revolutionize our application estate. Your strategic vision will shape the future of our digital transformation, ensuring seamless integration and continuous improvement of our case management and corporate digital applications.


We are looking for applicants with a background in software development, experience in leading technical teams and knowledge of software security compliance.

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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

The Information Services Division (ISD) supports and delivers

a range of efficient, resilient, innovative and secure digital

services to enable COPFS to deliver its core services.



As the Head of Enterprise Applications Development, you will

be responsible for designing, building, implementing, and

supporting a diverse portfolio of case management and

corporate digital applications and information management

systems.



You will lead a talented team of developers and work closely

with stakeholders to optimise, consolidate, and continuously

improve our application estate.



SCOPE OF THE ROLE



o Supervise and manage both our internal software

development team and external contractors.

o Provide strategic direction and supervision of all software

development activities, ensuring alignment with our Digital

Transformation Programme, Criminal Justice

Recover/Renew/Transform Programme and Justice Digital

Transformation funded projects.

o Advise on and deploy appropriate software development

methods, governance, and compliance measures to

maintain the highest standards.

o Establish development standards and processes that

ensure the delivery of high-quality digital applications and

information systems.



ROLE SPECIFIC DUTIES



o Work collaboratively with other heads of departments to

create and deliver COPFS' digital applications and web

solutions.

o Coordinate and manage all aspects of the software

development effort to deliver ISD's Portfolio priorities and

contribute to solutions analysis and planning.

o Creating or approving high-level technical software

designs for new solutions.

o Lead the development of systems and services, justifying

and communicating technology decisions across all digital

projects.



Please note these are not exhaustive lists and other

duties may be required as appropriate to the role

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Person specification

This opportunity will suit candidates with a background in software development, who have the ability to lead technical teams

through a programme of Digital Transformation. You should have a sound understanding of software development in a highly

regulated environment with exposure to sensitive data and delivering software security compliance assessment tools and

methodologies such as OWASP, NCSC, threat modelling and vulnerability management.





Please note applicants must be able to demonstrate the below essential criteria:



o Experience of leading, managing, motivating and developing a technical team of software developers, suppliers, and

partners.

o Knowledge and experience of implementing standards and quality assurance in delivering software solutions

o Ability to plan, prioritise and manage resources pragmatically across a complex portfolio of programmes and projects to

meet agreed deadlines

o Ability to maintain and develop good technical knowledge of IT innovations and strategic technical direction

o Creating and maintaining development standards and ensuring their application.


Please note that you may be required to carry out an additional assessment or presentation at interview. Further detail on this will

be included in your invite to interview letter

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Qualifications

Education to a degree level in a computing or IT-related subject - or demonstration of equivalent professional training and


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Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:


Leadership Delivering at Pace ###

Technical skills

We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:


Strong technical understanding of current software application development techniques (e.g., Angular.js, Spring MVC / Spring REST / Spring JPA, .Net Core Web API, .Net Core REST, .Net Entity Framework). Development targeting Microsoft Azure cloud platform and modern authentication methods Strong understanding of the full life cycle of software development gained from previous employment in a software development environment or major software implementation project

Benefits

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Alongside your salary of 62,701, Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service contributes 18,164 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.Learning and development tailored to your role An environment with flexible working options A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

Things you need to know

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Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles , and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.
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 5,000 IT Allowance 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.


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 : Gillian McNamara Email : gillian.mcnamara@copfs.gov.uk
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Recruitment team

Email : recruitment@copfs.gov.uk ###

Further information

Please our application pack on our website for full information


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