Support Officer Resources

To support the finance, audit and risk and information management (FARIM) team in their assurance, compliance and guidance roles. This role will directly support Scottish Police Authority (SPA) Corporate and Forensic Services.

The job holder will primarily support the work of the officers’ tier within DCE resources, this will provide the opportunity to work across the finance, audit and risk and information management team with a varied workload that will flex depending on business demands at different points throughout the typical business cycle.

The jobholder has a nominated line manager but will be allocated tasks from multiple staff.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are confident in the use of Microsoft 365, who have a strong attention to detail and who are able to work as part of a wider team as well as individually.

Training will be provided on the job, as well as having access to external courses to upskill and develop.

Due to the nature of this role, regular monthly travel will be required to our regional offices in Aberdeen, Inverness, Dumfries, Edinburgh and Scottish Crime Campus (Gartcosh). Due to this, it would be preferred if applicants held a Driving License (however, this is not essential).

This role does follow a hybrid working model. You will be required to attend the office at least 1 day per week, as assigned by your line manager.

If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact recruitmentteam1@scotland.police.uk.

Why join us?

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

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 the Scottish Police Authority 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.