MAPPA/MAPPS Development Officer - Public Protection

South Lanarkshire Council; Hamilton; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private pension scheme

Flexible working

Up to 33 days annual leave

Employee discounts

Job summary

South Lanarkshire Council is seeking a MAPPA/MAPPS Development Officer to strengthen public protection across Lanarkshire. You will support policy implementation, coordinate partner group activities and report on performance to drive improvement.

You will work with Police Scotland, Scottish Prison Service, Health, Social Work and housing partners to ensure compliance with guidance and best practice, contributing to risk management and service development.

Qualifications

• Experience working in public protection or Police background.
• Experience in a multi‑agency environment.
• Knowledge of public protection frameworks and risk management processes.
• Experience analysing data and producing reports for service improvement.
• Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office applications.
• NPPV level 3 vetting approval (to be completed on recruitment).
• Experience delivering training or facilitating workshops.

Responsibilities

• Support development, implementation and review of MAPPA/MAPPS policies and procedures.
• Coordinate administrative support to strategic and operational public protection groups.
• Monitor, analyse and report on performance information, audits and QA activity.
• Assist in delivery of training and awareness initiatives across partner agencies.
• Prepare reports, briefings and presentations for senior managers and governance groups.
• Support implementation of national guidance and recommendations from inspections and reviews.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration between partner organisations.
• Contribute to projects improving public protection practices and outcomes.

Skills

MAPPA/MAPPS experience

Multi‑agency collaboration

Data analysis

Report writing

Communication

Stakeholder management

IT skills

NPPV3 vetting

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

South Lanarkshire Council is seeking a MAPPA/MAPPS Development Officer to strengthen public protection across Lanarkshire. You will support policy implementation, coordinate partner group activities and report on performance to drive improvement.

You will work with Police Scotland, Scottish Prison Service, Health, Social Work and housing partners to ensure compliance with guidance and best practice, contributing to risk management and service development.