SCS2 Chief Operating Officer

1 week ago


Edinburgh, United Kingdom Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service Full time £150 - £200

Job reference 00000192 Date posted 24/02/2025 Application closing date 19/03/2025 Salary The starting salary is from £108,393 (full time). A contributory pension scheme is in operation, with employees' contributions of 7.35% and employers' contributions of 28.97% Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Business Management Attachments SCS2 Chief Operating Officer - Candidate Pack.pdfJob descriptionAbout the Role:The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) is undergoing an ambitious strategic transformation and requires your skills and experience in the role of Chief Operating Officer to help drive improvements.COPFS seeks a strong and experienced leader who can engage and inspire colleagues, make critical organisation-wide decisions to shape the strategic direction of COPFS, and play a critical role in the next stage of our journey.As Chief Operating Officer, you will take accountability for the effective management of resources, workplaces and technology with overall responsibility for a directorate of around 350 people. You will oversee all corporate services including Finance and Procurement, Human Resources, Information Services, Estates Management, Transformational Change, and Performance Improvement. You will have experience of delivering effective and responsible corporate services and be no stranger to making big improvements within tightly defined budgets. You will also be experienced in making decisions relating to potentially high-risk areas.Working within a refreshed senior structure and reporting directly to the Crown Agent and Chief Executive, the Chief Operating Officer will work together with Legal Directors across COPFS to meet organisational aims and emerging priorities. You will be a catalyst for change and new initiatives within the directorate while ensuring COPFS operates within its financial agreement.This is an exciting opportunity for someone appropriately qualified and experienced in leading a broad range of corporate resources who is committed to contributing to achieving the strategic aims and ambitions of COPFS to make a real difference in the prosecution of Crime in Scotland.Additional Information:This post is one of our Senior Civil Service (SCS) Directors in Pay Band 2Do you have the following skills, experience and drive to succeed in this role Find out below.This post can be based in any COPFS office. The post holder will regularly travel to Edinburgh, Glasgow and other COPFS offices across Scotland and will attend weekly in-person meetings in Edinburgh.The closing date for applications is Wednesday 19th March at 23:55We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people and aim to employ a diverse workforce, which reflects the people of Scotland.The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found.Benefits:We offer an excellent range of benefits which include:25 days paid holiday + 11.5 public and privilege holidays (rising to 30 days paid holiday after 4 years).Generous Civil Service Pension employer contribution, on average over 28.97% of your payFlexible working hours and family friendly approach to work.Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loans. xpwpeyx Employee Wellbeing Support with Mental Health First Aiders and access to an Employee Assistance Programme.#J-18808-Ljbffr



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