Job Description

Details

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Reference number

438793

Salary

47,730 - 57,151
Starting salary is 47,730 with the maximum salary on this


scale being 57,151 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

Senior Executive Officer
E

Contract type

Permanent

Type of role

Human Resources

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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Crown Office, Edinburgh




Office attendance will be required at least one day a week or


as and when needed.




There may be occasional travel to other offices as needed.




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:

Are you a strategic HR professional with deep expertise in pay, reward, and recognition? Join COPFS as our Senior HR Pay and Reward Manager, where you'll shape and deliver policies that reflect our values and support our organisational goals.


You'll lead a specialist team within HR Operations, manage payroll delivery, and work closely with senior leaders, trade unions, and cross-functional colleagues to ensure our reward framework is competitive, compliant, and impactful.


We offer flexible working, a supportive culture, and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in Scotland's prosecution service.

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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.

Job description

You will be based in our HR division which is separated into

various specialisms. This role is leading Pay and Reward; you

will lead on developing and delivering reward policies and

processes that reflect our organisational values and support

our strategic direction.



Working closely with colleagues across HR and Learning &

Development, as well as our recognised trade unions and the

wider business, you will ensure our Pay and Reward

framework contributes effectively to achieving our goals.

You will provide expert advice and guidance to your team and

senior leaders on complex queries regarding the interpretation

and application of reward policies, ensuring they are clear,

consistent, legally sound, and aligned with Civil Service

guidance.


You'll also lead and support reward-related

projects, including leading the consultation processes.



Responsibilities

o Develop and deliver the COPFS reward and

recognition strategy

o Lead on the review and redrafting of pay and reward

policies and guidance, ensuring they are robust,

comply with legislation and best practice

o Provide expert advice and guidance to colleagues and

senior leaders on complex pay, reward and recognition

matters

o Oversee the accurate, efficient, and timely delivery of

monthly payroll, working closely with our external

provider

o Lead the pay team to deliver timely and high-quality

advice and support to customers

o Lead on develop and maintenance of clear processes

and high service standards, promoting continuous

improvement in service delivery



ROLE SPECIFIC DUTIES

o Participate in, and support, the annual pay negotiations

process, including leading on the implementation of the

annual pay awards for delegated grades and Senior

Civil Service (SCS) grades

o Lead on the implementation and delivery of all benefit

and recognition schemes, ensuring these are well

communicated and align to organisational objectives

o Conduct benchmarking and market analysis to ensure

rewards and recognition remains competitive

o Manage stakeholder relationships including building a

strong working relationship with our recognised trade

unions

o Lead a review of current processes, refining and

changing where appropriate to deliver an efficient,

customer focused and high-quality service

Please note these are not exhaustive lists and other

duties may be required as appropriate to the role.

Person specification

Applicants interested in this role will likely be strategic and experienced HR professionals with a deep understanding of pay, reward

and recognition frameworks particularly within the public sector. This role will suit those who thrive in a policy driven, values led

environment and are passionate about shaping reward strategies that support organisational goals and employee engagement.

You should be a confident communicator who is strong in building relationships with senior stakeholders, highly organised,

analytically minded and customer focussed.



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 Specialist knowledge and experience in developing and delivering pay, reward and recognition strategies

o Proven leadership in managing a reward and recognition or a payroll function with a focus on continuous improvement and

service excellence

o Strong stakeholder engagement skills with experience of working collaboratively with Senior Leaders, Trade Unions and

cross-functional teams

o Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to produce clear, accurate and engaging policy

documents, guidance, and briefings; as well as presenting complex reward data and principles simply and clearly to nonexpert audiences

o Analytical and organisational skills including the ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain

attention to detail across a varied workload

o Commitment to delivering a high-quality, inclusive and customer-focused HR Service

o Sound understanding of employment legislation and pay policy, with the ability to interpret and apply these in a

practical and legally compliant manner

Benefits

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Alongside your salary of 47,730, Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service contributes 13,827 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

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 : Niall Henry Email : niall.henry@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/