MAPPA/MAPPS Development Specialist, Public Protection

Southlanarkshire; Hamilton; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local government pension

Salary sacrifice AVC

34 days annual leave

Public holidays 10 days

Sick pay

Flexible working

Employee discounts

Cycle to Work

Job summary

South Lanarkshire Council is seeking a MAPPA/MAPPS Development Officer to support delivery of public protection arrangements across Lanarkshire. The role focuses on policy development, coordinating multi-agency groups and reporting on performance to governance bodies.

The post requires experience in public protection or police, strong data/reporting skills, and the ability to work across partner agencies. PVG checks apply, with the option to join the pension and benefits scheme.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

IT skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

South Lanarkshire Council is seeking a MAPPA/MAPPS Development Officer to support delivery of public protection arrangements across Lanarkshire. The role focuses on policy development, coordinating multi-agency groups and reporting on performance to governance bodies.

The post requires experience in public protection or police, strong data/reporting skills, and the ability to work across partner agencies. PVG checks apply, with the option to join the pension and benefits scheme.