Committee Services Officer
Police Scotland's purpose is to improve the safety and wellbeing of people, places and communities.
We are now looking for a Committee Services Officer to be part of the team working in the Corporate Services Division, where you can make a real difference to our officers and staff across the second largest police force in the UK.
The role will be part of a small team based within the Strategic Centre of Police Scotland who provide specialist advice and a proactive service to the organisation supporting the governance model and decision-making process.
We believe our people are our most important asset and investing in them is fundamental to the success of introducing new and emerging solutions and support to our front-line.
Key responsibilities of the role include –
- Professionally driving and delivering governance on behalf of the Executive to ensure a structured and corporate approach
- Supporting scrutiny and decision-making arrangements through the coordination of our strategic internal and external boards and committees.
- To provide guidance on committee processes and procedures and support to Executive Officers and others to allow them to carry out their roles effectively.
- To communicate the decisions of Boards / Committees in order that appropriate action is taken.
- Maintain a database of all Committee decisions / actions in accordance with agreed timescales, including cyclical progress reports to all board members
- To act independently to deliver on any projects agreed by the Force Executive as require
- To provide a comprehensive professional administrative service to Police Scotland supporting the decision-making process by ensuring a consistent
- Structured and professional approach to all paper submissions, minute taking, correspondence and associated governance in terms of strategic internal/external boards and committees.
Why join us?
- Competitive salary with annual increments
- Full-time or part-time shift patterns
- 28 days annual leave and 6 public holidays
- Local government pension scheme for long-term security
- Ongoing training to develop your skills
- Opportunities for career progression and professional growth
- Comprehensive wellbeing support and dynamic work environment
- Exclusive discounts and savings through our rewards and benefits network
Full details regarding this vacancy can be found in the attached Role Profile.
This is a part time role offering 30 hours per week – this role also offers Hybrid working.
The role is on a fixed-term contract for 12 months however, there may be a possibility of this being extended.
Applicants must be a British citizen, a member of the EU or other states in the EEA, a Commonwealth citizen or a foreign national free of restrictions.