Administrator

VACANCY

Administrator

SALARY

£29,013 - £31,177 - A4 STAFF WILL BE APPOINTED ON POINT 1 OF THE SCALE- £29,013

STATUS

Permanent

HOURS OF WORK

35 hours per week

LOCATION

Hamilton – currently working to a hybrid model of office and home

INTERVIEW DATE

Friday 25th July 2025

The Police Investigations and Review Commissioner is currently seeking to recruit an Administrator to join her team who are based in Hamilton. We are looking for a motivated and reliable individual, who has the ability to work independently, and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

The PIRC was established in 2013 and is responsible for carrying out independent investigations into incidents involving the police and independently review the way the police handle complaints from the public. Our aim is to secure public confidence in policing in Scotland by supporting continuous improvement and promoting positive change.

The successful candidate will provide support to the Review and Investigations teams. This role encompasses a wide variety of tasks which require excellent administrative and organisational skills, attention to detail, accurate typing, including audio, and the ability to professionally handle difficult calls and correspondence.

The specific tasks of the role are set out at Section 4.

Successful candidates should have a good standard of general education (minimum SCQF level 6 or equivalent) including English or equivalent relevant qualification/proven experience in a similar role, minimum 1 year. They should be able to evidence how their abilities meet the essential requirements for the post.

The PIRC offers a range of benefits, including:

· Hybrid working

· Flexible working

· 25 days of annual leave

· 5.5 privilege days

· 6 public holidays

· Pension with generous employer contribution

· Competitive pay for sickness, maternity & paternity leave

· Access to Edenred My Lifestyle discount site

· Access to Employee Assistance Service

The position is based in Hamilton. The successful candidate must undergo Non Police Personnel Vetting (NPPV) Level 3 and Security Clearance (SC) prior to appointment. Please see here United Kingdom Security Vetting: Applicant - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) to ensure you are aware of the requirements prior to submitting an application. Applicants should be aware that they are required to have lived in the United Kingdom for at least 3 years to meet the first element of the vetting requirements.

The PIRC is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to promoting a diverse workforce, with an emphasis on the PIRC values of integrity, impartiality and respect. We, therefore, encourage and welcome applications from all members of the community. We are committed to the Disability Confident Initiative and offer a guaranteed interview to any applicant who meets all of the selection criteria required for the post and considers themselves to be disabled.

For information on this vacancy please contact the Human Resources Department at jobs@pirc.gov.scot or call on 07342 080256.

How to Apply

The candidate Information Pack / Application Form is available from our website.

The closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 20th July 2025

Shortlisting will take place thereafter. Successful applicants will be interviewed on Friday 25th July 2025.

Applicants who have not been contacted by us within 3 weeks of this closing date should assume they have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note we are unable to provide feedback on unsuccessful applications.

Only completed application forms will be considered. Please do not substitute your Curriculum Vitae for a completed form since this will not be considered.