Job Description

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Reference number

434823
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Salary

86,237 - 87,404
Starting salary would be 86,237 with the maximum salary on this scale being 87,404 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
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Job grade

Grade 6#

Contract type

Permanent#

Type of role

Human Resources#

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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The post holder will be based in Legal House, Glasgow. There will be a requirement for regular office attendance and travel to Crown Office in Edinburgh and other COPFS offices across Scotland.

About the job

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Job summary

Are you ready to lead learning and development at the heart of Scotland's criminal justice system? COPFS is seeking a strategic and inspiring Head of Learning and Development to shape the future of professional growth across the organisation.


Reporting to the People Director, you will work closely with senior leaders, including the Crown Agent and Chief Executive, Chief Operating Officer, and Legal Directors, to ensure our people have the skills, knowledge and behaviours needed to thrive in a fast-changing legal and societal landscape.

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Job description

You will lead a team of around 30 professionals who design and deliver a wide range of learning programmes. These include legal learning, leadership and management development, corporate and technical training, vocational qualifications, and our Law Society of Scotland Traineeship programme. Based at The Scottish Prosecution College in Legal House, Glasgow, your team will deliver both in-person and online learning experiences that support COPFS priorities and values.


You will manage a significant budget and oversee supplier contracts, ensuring value for money and compliance with commercial standards. Working closely with our digital leads, you will help enhance learning through technology, making it more accessible, timely and relevant.


This is a highly visible role where you will influence internal and external stakeholders, positioning COPFS as a leader in skills development and career progression across the justice sector. You will drive a strong culture of accountability for learning at every level, helping our workforce stay agile and future-ready.

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Person specification

Professional expertise: Proven track record in delivering successful learning and development provision within a service organisation undertaking a period of organisational change. Professional qualification in Learning and Development or related subject and professional accreditation or certification: Chartered Member of CIPD or similar



Communication, Relationship Management and Influence: Track record of effectively communicating with and securing the confidence of senior colleagues and stakeholders. You will be comfortable working with senior lawyers and other senior corporate services professionals to influence decision-making and position learning and development activity as an essential component of business planning and delivery.



Strategic Leadership and Decision-Making: A highly organised decision maker, effective in fast-paced environments and under pressure. A compassionate leader who motivates and inspires teams in complex organisations. You will be comfortable collaborating with peers and teams to shape strategic vision and plans, resolving challenges logically and creatively.Results driven: Delivers against challenging commitments with flexibility, responsiveness, and creativity. Adapts quickly to change, ensuring momentum and high standards throughout projects while empowering team to deliver effectively.

Benefits

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Alongside your salary of 86,237, Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service contributes 24,982 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%

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Selection process details

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.



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

Job contact :

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

Recruitment team

* Email : recruitment@copfs.gov.uk