Order for Lifelong Restriction (OLR) Team Manager

Join Scotland’s leading experts in risk assessment and risk management, working to keep the public safe from the risk of serious harm.

JOB TITLE: Order for Lifelong Restriction (OLR) Team Manager

LINE MANAGER: Head of OLR

GRADE: Grade 7 (£62,156 - £67,519)*

CONTRACT TYPE: Full Time (35 hours per week) - Permanent

LOCATION: Hybrid Working Offered (minimum of two days in our Paisley Office)

*subject to 2024-25 pay award

The Risk Management Authority (RMA) is a Non-Departmental Public Body which focuses on protecting the public from the risk of serious harm posed by violent and sexual offending.

The Role

The Order for Lifelong Restriction Team Manager will drive strategic oversight and continuous optimisation of all delivery functions to ensure alignment with organisational objectives, including (but not limited to): Accreditation of Assessors; approval of Risk Management Plans; and, review their implementation. In addition, by working collaboratively with key stakeholders, including: the Scottish Parliament; Scottish Government; Social Work; and, the Scottish Prison Service, the OLR Team Manager will take lead and support key initiatives and projects across the organisation, including that of the First Grant of Temporary Release (FGTR) pilot.

The OLR Team Manager will provide advice to Scottish Ministers on behalf of the RMA and will work closely with the RMA Research and Development and Effective Practice teams contributing to research, training, Standards and Guidelines and policy functions. The role is required to develop and strengthen stakeholder relationships, and provide strategic development, oversight and continuous improvement of policy and practice.

The Person

This challenging post requires a range of experience and expertise in the field of assessing and managing the risk posed to the public by serious violent and sexual offending. The successful candidate will have a substantial track record in developing and delivering initiatives to improve risk assessment and management practice and have demonstrable management and leadership qualities. You will be required to engage and influence a wide range of key stakeholders across the justice sector, including: practitioners; senior managers, and policy makers. As such, you will be required to have sound knowledge and appreciation of the RMA’s purpose, legislative duties and operations.

The Organisation

The Risk Management Authority (RMA) is a non-departmental public body, established in 2006. We are a small team of less than 30, and we aim to support our colleagues in as many ways as we can, embracing our values of learning, integrity, fairness and excellence.

We are currently working on a hybrid basis to allow for a better work/life balance, and we offer a flexible working policy and provide flexi time for all staff. As part of the Scottish Government, we are pleased to be able to offer a wide range of benefits including 40.5 days leave, which is 29 days annual leave plus 11 ½ public/privilege holidays you use flexibly at a time that suits you, as well as an excellent civil service pension provision including 28% employer contribution.

Wellbeing is a key focus for the RMA. In 2024 we introduced a 35 hour working week. We also provide an Employee Assistance Service (EAS) where you can get expert guidance 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, whether you are experiencing issues at work or at home.

We really value the experience and expertise of our colleagues. Supporting your professional development is a priority for us, and we’re proud to provide a generous CPD offering.

Application Information

The application pack is available from our website:

Alternatively, you can request an application pack by contacting our office on 0141 278 4478 or via e-mail to recruitment@rma.gov.scot.

If you’d like a confidential discussion about the position or any process queries please contact Head of OLR, Lauren McClintock on lauren.mcclintock@rma.gov.scot or on 0141 278 4475.

Key Dates

Closing date for applications: midnight, Sunday 26 October 2025

Panel Interview dates: Wednesday 12 November 2025 and Friday 14 November 2025

All applications required to be submitted by email to recruitment@rma.gov.scot

No agencies.