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IT Service Manager IT Location Crown Office, 25 Chambers Street Edinburgh, EH1 1LA Contract terms Permanent, full time Salary Starting salary would be £30,500 with the maximum salary on this scale being £34,150 subject to future COPFS pay awards. As part of COPFS IS Division, you will participate in the British Computer Society’s Professional Development Scheme. This post attracts an IT allowance of £4,000 per annum. Benefits We offer an excellent range of benefits which include:
Closing Date 22 January 2021 at 5pm About COPFS The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service is responsible for the investigation and prosecution of all crime in Scotland; the investigation of deaths which require further explanation; and the investigation of complaints against the police. About the Role The Service Delivery team is responsible for managing and maintaining relationships with colleagues across the organisation to ensure that we are meeting their needs as well as ensuring that new solutions are transitioned from project into live seamlessly. The IT Service Manager will also play a key role in using CSAT data to help support teams meet users’ requirements as well as managing relationships with external partners as part of high value, long term contracts critical to the delivery of COPFS’ digital services. Role Specific Responsibilities, Activities and Duties
This is not an exhaustive list of duties. Essential Criteria Required
Contact Us If you have any queries, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Additional Information Application packs are available to download from our website https://www.copfs.gov.uk/careers Please note that we do not accept CVs. Selection will be competency based and technical questions may also be asked at interview. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer. Please note that COPFS has exemptions from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974). COPFS must also adhere to strict Civil Service and Cabinet Office Baseline Personnel Security Standards regarding nationality, identity and history verification rules. |
Senior IT Business Analyst IT Location Crown Office | 25 Chambers Street | Edinburgh | EH1 1LA or Legal House | 101 Gorbals Street | Glasgow | G5 9DW Contract terms Permanent, Full Time Appointment Salary Starting salary would be £38,609 with the maximum salary on this scale being £45,693 subject to future COPFS pay awards. As an ISD IT professional, you will participate in the British Computer Society’s Professional Development Scheme. The post attracts an IT pay allowance of £4,000 per annum. Benefits We offer an excellent range of benefits which include:
Closing Date 22 January 2021 at 5pm About COPFS The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service is responsible for the investigation and prosecution of all crime in Scotland; the investigation of deaths which require further explanation; and the investigation of complaints against the police. About the Role As part of the ISD Enterprise Solutions Team, this Senior Business Analyst post will play a key part in designing, driving and embedding IT technologies and digital solutions improvements across the organisation and the wider justice sector. General Responsibilities, Activities and Duties
Contact Us If you have any queries please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Additional Information Application packs are available to download from our website https://www.copfs.gov.uk/careers. Please note that we do not accept CVs. Selection will be competency based and technical questions may also be asked at interview. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer. Please note that COPFS has exemptions from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974). COPFS must also adhere to strict Civil Service and Cabinet Office Baseline Personnel Security Standards regarding nationality, identity and history verification rules. |
Do you want to be part of an organisation that makes a difference by helping to secure justice for the people of Scotland? Job Role Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service Contract terms: Permanent, Full time Location: Aberdeen Starting Salary: Starting salary would be £20,763 with the maximum salary on this scale being £22,217 subject to future COPFS pay awards. All salaries are pro rata for part-time staff. Although all vacancies are full-time alternate working patterns may be considered for successful candidates where these can be accommodated. Benefits:We offer an excellent range of benefits which include:
Closing Date: 29th January 2021 at 5pm About COPFS The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service is responsible for the investigation and prosecution of all crime in Scotland; the investigation of deaths which require further explanation; and the investigation of complaints against the police. Job Description
Please note this is not an exhaustive list and other duties may be required as appropriate to the role Essential Criteria:
Some positions may have a requirement for a clean driving licence; however further information on these positions will be available during the recruitment process. Application Information Full information and application packs are available to download from our website: https://www.copfs.gov.uk/careers. Completed application forms must be submitted by 29th January 2021 at 5pm Please note we do not accept CV’s. COPFS has exemptions from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and we must also adhere to strict Civil Service and Cabinet Office Baseline Personnel Security Standards regarding nationality, identity and history verification rules.We are an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident Employer. If you have any queries please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
Do you want to be part of an organisation that makes a difference by helping to secure justice for the people of Scotland? Job Role Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service Contract terms: Permanent, Full time Location: Dundee, Kirkcaldy, Perth - Posts may arise in other offices across Tayside, Central and Fife which will be filled from this recruitment campaign. Starting Salary: Starting salary would be £20,763 with the maximum salary on this scale being £22,217 subject to future COPFS pay awards. All salaries are pro rata for part-time staff. Although all vacancies are full-time alternate working patterns may be considered for successful candidates where these can be accommodated. Benefits:We offer an excellent range of benefits which include:
Closing Date: 29th January 2021 at 5pm About COPFS The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service is responsible for the investigation and prosecution of all crime in Scotland; the investigation of deaths which require further explanation; and the investigation of complaints against the police. Job Description
Please note this is not an exhaustive list and other duties may be required as appropriate to the role Essential Criteria:
Some positions may have a requirement for a clean driving licence; however further information on these positions will be available during the recruitment process. Application Information Full information and application packs are available to download from our website: https://www.copfs.gov.uk/careers. Completed application forms must be submitted by 29th January 2021 at 5pm Please note we do not accept CV’s. COPFS has exemptions from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and we must also adhere to strict Civil Service and Cabinet Office Baseline Personnel Security Standards regarding nationality, identity and history verification rules. We are an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident Employer.If you have any queries please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
Do you want to be part of an organisation that makes a difference by helping to secure justice for the people of Scotland?
This is an exciting opportunity to join Scotland’s sole prosecution service in a fast paced and rewarding job role.
Job Role
Fiscal Officer – Band B
Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service
Contract terms: Permanent, Full time
Location: Glasgow, Paisley, Hamilton, Airdrie, Dumfries – Posts may arise in other offices across North Strathclyde and South Strathclyde, Dumfries & Galloway which will be filled from this recruitment campaign.
Starting Salary: Starting salary would be £20,763 with the maximum salary on this scale being £22,217 subject to future COPFS pay awards. All salaries are pro rata for part-time staff. Although all vacancies are full-time alternate working patterns may be considered for successful candidates where these can be accommodated.
Benefits: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).
- Flexible working hours (around core time period).
- Civil Service pension with employer contributions.
- Family friendly benefits.
Closing Date: 29th January 2021 at 5pm
About COPFSThe Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service is responsible for the investigation and prosecution of all crime in Scotland; the investigation of deaths which require further explanation; and the investigation of complaints against the police.
Job Description
This is an exciting entry level opportunity for someone looking to be in an interesting and fast paced role. You may be starting out in your career or already have an administrative background and looking for a change, but you should have an interest in the Criminal Justice Sector.You will be expected to work as part of a team to provide a first class service to your colleagues and service users such as, victims & witnesses and defence agents. Whilst the role may vary from office to office, main duties will cover a range of administrative support and will generally include the administration of cases including:
- Dealing with general enquiries relating to cases
- Uploading and maintaining case information on internal IT systems
- Assisting Legal staff in the administration and preparation of cases for court
- Ensuring all witnesses are notified of their requirement to attend court
- Ensuring the courts and defence agents have all relevant material prior to court hearings
Please note this is not an exhaustive list and other duties may be required as appropriate to the role
Essential Criteria:
- The minimum entry qualifications are 5 National 5’s at grades A-C (including English) or equivalent; or demonstrable experience of general office work.
- Literacy and fluency in English
- Strong word processing skills
- Strong organisational skills
- An understanding of the work of COPFS
- A desire to work in the Criminal Justice Sector
Some positions may have a requirement for a clean driving licence; however further information on these positions will be available during the recruitment process.
There are no age limits and suitability for the job will be the determining factor for selection.
Application Information Full information and application packs are available to download from our website: https://www.copfs.gov.uk/careers.
Completed application forms must be submitted by 29th January 2021 at 5pm
Please note we do not accept CV’s.
COPFS has exemptions from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and we must also adhere to strict Civil Service and Cabinet Office Baseline Personnel Security Standards regarding nationality, identity and history verification rules.
We are an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident Employer.If you have any queries please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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