Procurement Officer

Procurement Officer

Hybrid/Edinburgh, EH1 1RQ

£29,019 + benefits

SCTS a great place to work, learn and develop

About SCTS

Joining SCTS means that you are joining an organisation that plays a key role in the administration of justice. We fulfil our purpose by providing the people, buildings and services needed to support the judiciary, the courts, devolved tribunals and the office of the public guardian (OPG). Our work focuses on improving access to justice, reducing delay and cost within the justice system, modernising our services in line with reform, and using leading technology to improve our services for everyone.

Outline of role

Would you like to work as part of a team focused on delivering a procurement service that supports confidence in the justice system?

The Procurement team of the Scottish Courts and Tribunal Service are looking for a Procurement Officer to join the team following an internal promotion.

The roles provide a real opportunity to impact on the business. Working with stakeholders across the business to realise identifiable savings and contributing towards the wider public sector economic and sustainability agenda.

The Procurement Officer is responsible for assisting with the efficient delivery of the Procurement service including governance, professional advice, support, guidance, training and project administration. You will support procurement projects for SCTS varying in size and value and lead a portfolio of lower risk / value projects across various categories of spend.

Working with and influencing stakeholders you will support the delivery of the Procurement Reform Programme realising identifiable savings, contribute to the wider public sector economic and sustainability agenda and play a key part in delivering a robust procurement service across SCTS.

You will also work in collaboration with partners, e.g. the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS). You may be required, with support, to resolve complex issues when necessary to achieve outcomes providing robust commercial advice and guidance to stakeholders. You may also be required, from time-to-time, to support the management of key SCTS suppliers and contracts.

Our benefits include:

· Flexible working arrangements

· 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 days after 4 years’ service) plus 11.5 public and privilege holidays

· Special leave and paid leave for study or voluntary public service

· Excellent Civil Service Pension Scheme

· Family friendly policies

· Free and confidential Employee Assistance

· A variety of staff discounts and offers with major retailers

· Payment of professional membership fees

· Access to opportunities across all Civil Service departments that are not available to non-Civil Servants

· A supportive and professional induction programme with regular check-ins with your line manager

· Job stability and security with excellent and varied career prospects

· Security of full pay when unwell (up to a maximum of 6 months)

· Learning and development (including digital) opportunities

About SCTS

SCTS is committed to equality and diversity in employment and service delivery. The work of SCTS covers a broader range of issues than you may think. In providing support to Scotland’s courts, devolved tribunals and the OPG, we touch the lives of many people on a daily basis – be that through formal court or tribunal business, fulfilling your civic duty as a juror, paying fees or fines, seeking help in managing the affairs of an incapable adult or dealing with the estate of a loved one who has passed away. SCTS deals with over a quarter of a million cases and applications each year. Behind each one of these is an individual – looking to the system to help them assert their rights, address wrongs or provide support in a time of need. It is this work – which takes place every day in our courts, tribunals and administrative centres across Scotland – that consumes most of the time, energy and skill of our staff. We take pride in working as one team and providing high levels of service to all those who use the courts, tribunals and OPG.

Closing date: 9 September 2025.

Interviews will be held week commencing 22 September 2025.

The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service is exempt from the protections of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974). This permits us to ask applicants details of both spent and unspent convictions, along with details of any formal cautions that you may have. Individuals without existing security clearance will always be considered as all successful applicants will require a standard level Disclosure check completed before employment can commence.

Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service recruitment processes are underpinned by the recruitment principles of the Civil Service Commissioner, which outline that selection for appointment be made on merit on the basis of fair and open competition - Recruitment - Civil Service Commission (independent.gov.uk)

If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the values in the Civil Service Code and/or if you feel the recruitment has been conducted in such a way that conflicts with the Civil Service Commissioner’s Recruitment Principles, you can make a complaint, by contacting us at recruitment@scotcourts.gov.uk in the first instance. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive you can contact the Civil Service Commissioner.