Manager, Management

Are you ready to lead with purpose and make a real difference to safeguarding in Scotland?

As a Performance Manager at Disclosure Scotland, you will play a pivotal role within the National Barring Service - an essential function of this executive agency of the Scottish Government. Our work underpins safer, fairer recruitment practices by providing criminal record checks, managing the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme, and making critical decisions on behalf of Scottish Ministers about who should be barred from working with vulnerable groups.

At the heart of Scotland’s safeguarding system, the National Barring Service is responsible for identifying individuals who may pose a risk and ensuring appropriate action is taken to protect vulnerable people. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute directly to that mission and help maintain public trust in vital safeguarding processes.

As part of a collaborative and high-performing performance management team, you will oversee the delivery of operational casework across administrative teams. You will ensure that processes run efficiently, outputs meet quality standards, and key performance indicators are consistently achieved. Your work will support compliance with statutory requirements set out in the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 and the Disclosure Scotland Act 2020, ensuring that decisions are timely, accurate, and robust.

This is an opportunity to combine leadership, operational oversight, and public service impact - helping to ensure that Scotland remains a safe place for its most vulnerable communities.