Job Description

Details

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Reference number

414313
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Salary

57,701 - 71,942
Starting salary is 57,701 with the maximum salary on this


scale being 71,942 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

Business Management and Improvement###

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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Scotland

About the job

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Job summary

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About the Role:

The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) is in the process of establishing a new, dedicated governance team to lead and support transformational change across the organisation. We are seeking an experienced and strategic

Business Benefits Lead

to develop and embed a robust benefits framework that ensures all change initiatives deliver measurable value and align with organisational priorities.


This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the design and implementation of a portfolio-wide approach to benefits management, working closely with senior leaders and multidisciplinary teams. The successful candidate will bring proven expertise in benefits identification, mapping, and realisation within complex environments, along with a commitment to continuous improvement and collaborative leadership.


Join us in shaping the future of COPFS and delivering meaningful, lasting change.

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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 a brand-new team which is being created to act as an

independent corporate change governance group that will

prioritise, direct and support all current and future COPFS

transformational change projects and processes.





SCOPE OF THE ROLE



o Develop and support a benefits framework for COPFS,

ensuring it is fit for purpose.

o Developing the COPFS benefit map against investment,

programme delivery, interdependencies and realisation

plans.

o Reports to associated governance boards on benefit

realisation plans.

o Identify, record, and report on the risks which may prevent

improvement programmes for achieving their anticipated

benefits and identify mitigating actions.



ROLE SPECIFIC DUTIES



o Provide cost and benefit analysis data to support benefit

realisation where relevant.

o Support business change development linking benefits

management and outcomes.

o Monitor the ongoing benefits realisation framework and

associated plans and review schedules.

o Ensures benefit owners are in place and benefits are

profiled, communicated and understood and managed

within programme and when transferring to BAU.

o Working with senior colleagues to develop one view of

identified benefits across all work streams and monitor

progress, providing an early alert to senior colleagues,

Chief Operating Office and Change Management Board to

any areas of benefit variation or deviation.

o Ensures benefit reviews are held to provide assurance to

the Change Management Board on benefit realisation.

o Monitors benefit relation activity after project/programme

completion.

o Identify, record, and report on the risks which may prevent

improvement programmes for achieving their anticipated

benefits and identify mitigating actions.

Please note these are not exhaustive lists and other

duties may be required as appropriate to the role.



DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES



We will consider training opportunities as part of your

continuous professionally development with us and provide

access to various training materials including courses at the

Scottish Government Academy.



As a Senior Leader, you will promote and nurture a culture

that motivates and inspires excellent collective and individual

performance, embracing change and delivering continuous

improvement, taking every opportunity to support the

development of a better COPFS.

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Person specification

Applicants interested in this role should possess strong project and change management skills. You should have immediate

specialist experience in business benefit management at a Portfolio level and its implementation and methodology.



You should be personable and pro-active in your ability to share and transfer your knowledge and expertise to others. You will be

working in a fast paced, dynamic environment and there will be a need to be able to lead and oversee multiple priorities

simultaneously. You should possess strong analytical problem-solving skills and be able to look ahead and understand the

implications of future initiatives. You will be someone who continuously evaluates and refines processes to ensure that you and

your team consistently exceeds expectations.


Professional and/or academic level qualification or equivalent or substantial experience in benefits management Relevant benefits

realisation management qualification and/or equivalent experience in related subject matter



ESSENTIAL CRITERIA



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

demonstrate:

o Record of benefits identification, monitoring, management and realisation across a large portfolio within a complex

organisation

o Knowledge and experience in effective use of benefits management techniques, processes and tools within large-scale,

organisation-wide programmes

o Extensive application of benefits mapping, network diagrams, benefits profiling in relation to large-scale, multi-faceted

programmes

o Significant experience of operating within a service improvement / transformation environment at a senior level, internally

and externally

o Experience of leading, inspiring and motivating teams to drive organisational change forward, achieving high quality delivery

within reducing resources

o Significant experience of working across services within multidisciplinary teams and teams outside of direct line

management

Benefits

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Alongside your salary of 57,701, Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service contributes 16,715 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 see 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 : Jon Millar Email : jon.millar@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/