EXTPSPrivate Secretary

This Private Secretary post sits in the Private Office of the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service, supporting the Crown Agent and Chief Executive or a Legal Director. It keeps senior leaders focused, informed and able to decide on issues across Scotland's prosecution service. The post covers a broad portfolio of competing priorities and dealings with stakeholders across COPFS and the wider justice system.

Previous Private Office experience is not essential.

• Provide high-quality support and advice to the Crown Agent and Chief Executive or a Legal Director
• Help senior leaders stay focused on the right priorities and equipped with the right information to decide
• Manage competing priorities across a broad portfolio of business
• Coordinate complex activity across the organisation
• Engage with colleagues and stakeholders across COPFS and the wider justice system

• Ability to build strong relationships
• Ability to quickly understand complex issues
• Sound judgement
• Delivering high-quality work while managing multiple priorities
• Curiosity and proactivity, motivated by a fast-moving environment
• Transferable skills and a desire to learn

• 25 days paid holiday plus 11.5 public and privilege holidays, rising to 30 days after 2 years
• Civil Service employer pension contribution averaging over 28.97% of pay
• Flexible working hours and a family-friendly approach
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Season ticket loans
• Wellbeing support with Mental Health First Aiders and an Employee Assistance Programme