Job Description

Trainee Sheriff Officer

Salary:

Meets Real Living Wage - 24,570

Hours: 37.5 hours per week - Mon - Fri, 8.30am - 5.00pm (flexibility required)

Location: Glasgow/Central Scotland (flexibility required)

Stirling Park LLP has an exciting opportunity for enthusiastic individuals to join our intensive in-house training programme for Trainee Sheriff Officers.

Trainee Sheriff Officers will be practically trained by being field based working alongside a qualified Sheriff Officer throughout most of the working day and will undertake some basic office duties to include preparing, uplifting and delivering mail on a daily basis.

Successful candidates will undertake a three-year traineeship which includes monthly modules and examinations which will be provided by our internal training manager. Upon passing all monthly examinations, trainees are put forward for a final examination by our governing body and if successful, will become a qualified Sheriff Officer. The role of Sheriff Officer is accompanied by an excellent package including lucrative salary, company car, pension and private health insurance.

The duties of a Trainee Sheriff Officer include:

? Undertaking private study of monthly modules

? Being prepared and organised for monthly examinations

? Pass all examinations set by the Stirling Park Academy

? Assisting Sheriff Officers in making personal, telephone and online enquiries

? Assisting Sheriff Officers in completing legal documents, writing reports etc

? Supporting office staff in any basic administration duties

The successful candidate should posses the following skills:

? An assertive and confident manner.

? Be able to show empathy and understanding towards those in vulnerable circumstances

? Tact, diplomacy and good negotiation skills.

? Calmness under pressure.

? Good judgement.

? Good organisational skills around study planning.

? The ability to take responsibility for your own learning

? The ability to plan and manage a heavy workload.

? Willingness to work alone as well as part of a team.

? Flexibility around shift patterns and travel

Benefits

23 days annual leave increasing to 27 days after 5 years, plus 9 public holidays

Accountability

The post-holders will report to our Diligence Training Manager.

Qualifications

Applicants must hold a minimum of five passes at SCQF level 4 or above, or equivalent, including Maths and English, which must be confirmed within your C.V.

Closing Date: 6th October 2025 Expected Start date: Immediate start available

STIRLING PARK LLP IS AN EMPLOYER THAT SUPPORTS EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship

Pay: 24,570.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Company pension Health & wellbeing programme Sick pay
Work Location: On the road