Policy Support Assistant

• Creation of national force forms record set at request of different operational and administrative departments
• Applying organisational accessibility guidance
• Applying Government Security Classification scheme principles for security of information
• Maintaining the national forms record set on SharePoint filing system
• Publication of the national forms record set
• Prioritising work based on competing demands
• Working with Adobe and the wider Microsoft office applications
• Participating in in-person or Webex meetings remotely, as required
• Collaborating closely with other administrative departments, for example Graphics and Corporate Communications
• Continued improvement and development of department inline with organisational change and development
• Competitive salary with annual increments
• Full-time or part-time shift patterns
• 28 days annual leave and 6 public holidays (increases with service)
• Local government pension scheme for long-term security
• Ongoing training to develop your skills
• Opportunities for career progression and professional growth
• Comprehensive wellbeing support and dynamic work environment
• Exclusive discounts and savings through our rewards and benefits network

Police Scotland is now recruiting for a Policy Assistant to join Strategy and Innovation, Governance Audit and Assurance. The post is within the national Policy Support department. Base location can be flexible and can be discussed with the Hiring Manager. The role is suitable for hybrid working, in line with organisational guidance.

In this role you will provide administrative support for all national force forms, working in partnership with the wider Policy Support team to ensure national policies, SOPs and guidance are taken into consideration.

Every role in Police Scotland plays a part in Keeping People Safe.

This is an opportunity to join a national organisation serving communities across Scotland, where integrity, fairness and respect are at the heart of everything we do.

Police Scotland serves over 5 million people across Scotland’s cities, towns, rural and island communities.

Our 2030 vision is for safer communities, less crime, supported victims and a thriving workforce. We are committed to equality, human rights and building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Full details regarding this vacancy can be found in the attached Role Profile.

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.

Currently Police Scotland have guidance in place that allows appropriate roles to be operated on an agile basis, should you have an interest in working more flexibly then we would encourage your application.