Best Value Manager

Number of Posts - 1

Location - Flexible (Glasgow, Dundee, Edinburgh)

This is an exciting time to join this new team and working with Best Value means you will have a hand in shaping the future of the force. The importance of this work is recognised at the highest levels in Police Scotland and the team will have the potential to influence all parts of the organisation, including areas such as sustainability, partnerships, finance and communities.

More information about what Best Value means to Scottish public bodies can be found online, however if you would like to talk about Best Value in Police Scotland or wish to discuss other aspects of working at Police Scotland, please contact recruitmentteam3@recuitment.police.uk

Reporting to the Head of Best Value, the purpose of this role is to support the design and implementation of a Best Value (‘BV’) strategy for Police Scotland. It is important that this will meet public sector best-practice standards.

This role will manage the implementation and operation of the assurance framework, supporting the business leads and undertaking evidence-based evaluation of all Best Value assessments. It is important for BV to facilitate a continuous improvement culture change within Police Scotland and this role will be pivotal in this regard through consistent championing of BV principles. It is essential for the ongoing effective operation of Police Scotland that it can demonstrate that scarce resources are used to best effect in delivering vital services to the communities of Scotland.

The role must promote a positive culture of sustainable development and continuous improvement within Police Scotland and help deliver optimal value for public money right across the organisation.

The role will support the design of processes that ensure effective scrutiny of Best Value has been undertaken through proportionate, risk-based internal assurance testing and critical evaluation of reported outcomes. The role will lead and communicate tailored recommendations for improvement and develop reporting frameworks to ensure the Audit and Risk Board and the Corporate Management and People Board are properly appraised of findings, progress, outcomes etc. The role will also develop effective reporting mechanisms and presentational products to provide stakeholder updates and progress the Best Value agenda.

This role will capture and evidence the extent to which effective Best Value decision making has taken place and the extent to which structures and arrangements can be relied upon to deliver Best Value. This evidence must be capable of standing up to professional external scrutiny.

The incumbent will develop collaborative working relationships and partnerships with a range of external stakeholders that have a legitimate interest in the delivery of Best Value, engaging with Scottish Government/auditors/inspectorates to ensure preparedness, and embed best practice. The role holder will also utilise bench-marking, horizon scanning and best practice techniques, to effectively measure the organisation’s performance and learn from comparator bodies both in Scotland, UK and overseas, to position Police Scotland as a BV exemplar.

This is a critical role linked with fundamental organisational risks and it therefore requires a strong, experienced individual to influence senior colleagues and help deliver the necessary outcomes.

For full information on the role, responsibilities and criteria required please visit the Police Scotland career site.

BENEFITS

- Competitive salary and guaranteed allowances

- Annual salary increments

- Local Government Pension Scheme

- 28 days annual leave and 6 public holidays on appointment

- Wide range of family friendly policies

- Employee Assistance Programme

- Access to range of staff associations

- Scottish Police Recreation Association

- Scottish Police Credit Union

- Cycle to Work Scheme

INTERVIEW GUARANTEE

The Scottish Police Authority / Police Scotland is committed to positive action in the recruitment and selection of people with disabilities. We guarantee an interview to any applicant who has a disability, as defined under the Equality Act 2010, and who meets the essential criteria for the post. Please regard this as an opportunity to let us help you. Tell us of any aspects which could present difficulties and any suggestions for overcoming these.

RESIDENCY AND ELIGIBILITY TO WORK IN THE UK

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. You should also have been resident in the UK for a minimum of five years immediately prior to application.

TO APPLY

Please visit the Police Scotland Career Site - Job Reference Number – 2833

Applications close at 12pm on the 5th September 2024