Head of Learning and Development

Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A key governmental agency in Scotland is seeking a Head of Learning and Development to shape professional growth within the organization. You will lead a team dedicated to providing diverse learning programmes, manage budgets, and enhance digital learning. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and strategic vision to influence stakeholders and drive a culture of learning.

Benefits

25 days paid holiday + holidays

Generous pension contributions

Flexible working hours

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Wellbeing Support

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in learning and development.
• Ability to manage significant budgets and supplier contracts.
• Strong knowledge of legal educational frameworks and requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team to develop learning programmes.
• Manage learning budgets and supplier relationships.
• Enhance learning experiences through digital tools.

Skills

Strategic vision

Leadership skills

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Digital learning enhancement

Job description

Are you ready to lead learning and development at the heart of Scotland’s criminal justice system? COPFS is seeking a strategic and inspiring Head of Learning and Development to shape the future of professional growth across the organisation.

Reporting to the People Director, you will work closely with senior leaders, including the Crown Agent and Chief Executive, Chief Operating Officer, and Legal Directors, to ensure our people have the skills, knowledge and behaviours needed to thrive in a fast-changing legal and societal landscape.

You will lead a team of around 30 professionals who design and deliver a wide range of learning programmes. These include legal learning, leadership and management development, corporate and technical training, vocational qualifications, and our Law Society of Scotland Traineeship programme. Based at The Scottish Prosecution College in Legal House, Glasgow, your team will deliver both in-person and online learning experiences that support COPFS priorities and values.

You will manage a significant budget and oversee supplier contracts, ensuring value for money and compliance with commercial standards. Working closely with our digital leads, you will help enhance learning through technology, making it more accessible, timely and relevant.

This is a highly visible role where you will influence internal and external stakeholders, positioning COPFS as a leader in skills development and career progression across the justice sector. You will drive a strong culture of accountability for learning at every level, helping our workforce stay agile and future-ready.

Additional Information

If you would be interested to learn more about this role, please see the attached application pack for further job details, salary information and assessment guidance.

Benefits

• 25 days paid holiday + 11.5 public and privilege holidays (rising to 30 days paid holiday after 4 years).
• Generous Civil Service Pension employer contribution, on average over 28.97% of your pay
• Flexible working hours and family friendly approach to work.
• Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loans.
• Employee Wellbeing Support with Mental Health First Aiders and access to an Employee Assistance Programme.