Policy & Practice Lead

Risk Management Authority; Paisley; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Policy & Practice Lead to drive risk management initiatives in Scotland. This strategic role involves developing key policies based on research and effective practices, aiming to enhance public safety. You will collaborate with justice agencies and provide oversight on training strategies, ensuring a comprehensive approach to risk assessment. The organization values professional development and offers a hybrid working environment, supporting work-life balance while providing generous leave and benefits. If you are passionate about making a difference in public safety, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

29 days annual leave

11.5 public/privilege holidays

Flexible working policy

Employee Assistance Service

Civil service pension scheme

Generous CPD offering

Qualifications

• Experience in a relevant agency or justice sector.
• Advanced knowledge of justice policy and legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead policy oversight and development for risk management.
• Provide strategic advice to Scottish Ministers and justice agencies.

Skills

Policy Development

Risk Management

Research Skills

Knowledge of Justice Policy

Education

Degree in Psychology, Law, or Social Work

Professional/Post-graduate Qualification

Job description

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Ref no: 422601

Published: 02/05/2025

Closes: 25/05/2025

Location: 7 Thread Street Paisley, PA1 1JR

Rate: £51,247 - £55,662 per month

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 35 hours per week

Work From Home: Hybrid

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Grade 6 (£51,247 - £55,662*) | Permanent, full time (35 hours per week) | Hybrid (two days per week in our Paisley office) *subject to outcome of 2025-26 pay award

Join Scotland’s Risk Management Authority, leading the way in risk assessment and risk management practice, working to keep the public safe from the risk of serious harm.

The Role

As Policy & Practice Lead with the RMA, you’ll sit within our management team and hold a strategic role in developing advice and recommendations for Scottish Ministers, the RMA Board and nationwide justice agencies working to make Scotland safer. You’ll take a leading role and hold responsibility in developing RMA policy based on research and effective practice evidence, including key policy work relating to the activity of the Criminal Justice Board. We’re looking for someone to take the lead in policy oversight of our training and education strategy and provide support to the continuous development of our approach to risk assessment and management planning.

To apply for this role, you should have a degree and ideally a relevant professional/post-graduate qualification, such as clinical or forensic psychology, law or social work. We expect you to have experience as a professional in a relevant agency or extensive experience of the duties and responsibilities of justice agencies, and advanced knowledge of justice policy and legislation.

The Organisation

The Risk Management Authority (RMA) is a non-departmental public body, established in 2006. A small team of less than 30, we aim to support our colleagues in as many ways as we can, embracing our values of learning, integrity, fairness and excellence. We’re currently working a 35-hour working week on a hybrid basis to allow for a better work/life balance, and we offer a flexible working policy and provide flexi time for all staff. As part of the Scottish Government, we’re pleased to be able to offer a wide range of benefits including 29 days’ annual leave plus 11 ½ public/privilege holidays you use flexibly at a time that suits you. Our colleagues are enrolled into the civil service pension scheme.

We really value the experience and expertise of our team. Supporting your professional development is a priority for us, and we’re proud to provide a generous CPD offering. We also provide an Employee Assistance Service (EAS) where you can get expert guidance 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, whether you’re experiencing issues at work or at home.

Application Information

The application pack is available from our website. Or you can request an application pack by contacting our office on 0141 278 4478 or via e-mail. If you’d like a confidential chat about the position or any process queries, you can contact us via e-mail to arrange a discussion with our Head of Effective Practice, Eddie. Alternatively, you can give us a ring on 0141 278 4478.

All applications must be submitted to us by e-mail. We don’t accept applications from agencies.

Key Dates

Closing date for applications: midnight, 25 May 2025

Interview dates from: week commencing 9 June 2025

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