Head of Strategic Business Management

To act as a primary contact for all matters connected to the Chair, Chief Executive and Members of the Scottish Police Authority (SPA). The post holder will direct, support and expedite high level requests, working across the SPA to coordinate the provision of advice to Authority Members and the executive team in order that responsibilities and priorities are delivered.

To lead SPA’s external relations function and corporate planning and delivery.

Candidates must be educated to degree level or equivalent. In absence of formal qualifications applicants should evidence extensive relevant experience of working at senior management level within a complex, high profile environment.

This full time post is permanent and requires Management Vetting. You will work 35 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm.

A driving licence is desirable.

The following managerial competencies will be used for the selection process:

• Personal Effectiveness
• Partnership Working
• Effective Communication
• Problem Solving
• Personal Awareness

Full details regarding this vacancy can be found on the SPA Website.

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes:

• 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
• Staff Uniform (where applicable)
• Cycle 2 Work Scheme
• Childcare Vouchers/Tax Free Childcare

Following the introduction of a new pay and reward model on 01 April 2019 some grading outcomes may be subject to change on conclusion of the job evaluation appeals process.

Individuals working, or applying for, a flexible working arrangement who wish to apply for this post will have their flexible working arrangement considered in line with current policy, as well as both personal and organisational needs.

The Scottish Police Authority and Police Scotland is committed to promoting a diverse workforce and to achieving and promoting an organisational culture where staff and officers are treated with dignity, fairness and respect.

To assist us to monitor the effectiveness of our equality and diversity practices, we would encourage you to complete and submit the Equality and Diversity monitoring form, which will be separated from your application form prior to the selection process. The information you provide will be treated as sensitive data under the Data Protection Act 2018.

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.

CV’s and full application form will be accepted for this role.

Applications should be submitted using a CV or on the application for provided, quoting reference number R100/20, taking account of the role profile and providing evidence of your suitability of the role. You should also submit a short personal statement (no more than 250 words) explaining why you want to work for the SPA and what you would bring to the role.

Closing Date: Thursday 24 September 2020 by 4.30pm