Policy and Scrutiny Manager

ABOUT THE JOB

You will be responsible for the management and governance of all National Service Delivery documents for Police Scotland. Ensuring that auditable and legislatively compliant corporate governance rules are applied to the National Service Delivery Record Set (Policies, Strategies, Standard Operating Procedures, Guidance documents, Forms, EQHRIA’s) and any other documents that fall to Policy Support to co-ordinate.

You will manage and develop engagement with key stakeholders, consultees and staff in relation to all National Service Delivery documents.

You will be responsible for the EqHRIA Quality assessment process for all National Service Delivery documents ensuring compliance with Equalities and Human Rights legislation.

You will also promote a positive culture of governance providing training and guidance within Police Scotland.

ABOUT YOU

You will be educated to Degree level or equivalent OR have extensive experience in Policy governance in a large organisation.

You will have the ability to chair meetings, deliver presentations, and facilitate workshops and training sessions. Be able to question and critically challenge current working practices, with a view to persuading and influencing in areas identified for improvement. Possess the ability to work on own initiative, setting and meeting priorities and work under pressure and work to deadlines.

This full time post is permanent and is subject to Management Vetting checks.

You will work 35 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm. This role is flexible throughout Scotland.

The following competencies at level 2 will be used for the selection process:

·We are emotionally aware

·We take ownership

·We are collaborative

·We deliver, support and inspire

·We analyse critically

·We are innovative and open minded

BENEFITS

- 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

- Cycle to Work Scheme

INTERVIEW GUARANTEE

The Scottish Police Authority / Police Scotland is committed to positive action in the recruitment and selection of people with disabilities. We guarantee an interview to any applicant who has a disability, as defined under the Equality Act 2010, and who meets the essential criteria for the post. Please regard this as an opportunity to let us help you. Tell us of any aspects which could present difficulties and any suggestions for overcoming these.

RESIDENCY AND ELIGIBILITY TO WORK IN THE UK

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.

TO APPLY

Please visit the Police Scotland Career Site for Job Reference Number - 1088