Trainee Sheriff Officer

Marston Holdings; Dundee; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contribution

Staff benefits

Full training and development

Ongoing learning and development

Job summary

Scott & Co, part of Marston Holdings, in Dundee, seeks a Trainee Sheriff Officer to assist in duties, handle real-time service updates, and verify documents. The role includes on-road training and weekly sessions, with a clear pathway to qualification and increased salary, plus a company car in the future.

You will gain a professional qualification through full training, with a 37.5 hour work week, Monday to Friday, and a strong focus on accuracy and customer interaction.

Qualifications

• SCQF Level 4 or equivalent.
• Excellent ability to communicate.
• Clear focus on quality and accuracy.
• Positive outlook and with a ‘can do’ attitude.
• Valid UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the Sheriff Officer in the execution of their duties.
• Processing service updates, reports and fees in real time via Optimise Tablet platform.
• Checking documents for accuracy, corroborating facts and dialogue obtained during customer interactions.
• On-road training from experienced Sheriff Officer.
• Weekly Training sessions delivered by Training & Development Manager.
• Homework assignments.
• Regular progress assessments.

Skills

Communication

Quality & accuracy

Positive attitude

Driving licence

Education

SCQF Level 4 or equivalent

Job description

Location: Dundee Scott & Co is a leading provider of debt recovery, enforcement and legal document service. We are part of Marston Holdings, the UK’s largest judicial services group, providing integrated court order compliance.

Location: Dundee Scott & Co is a leading provider of debt recovery, enforcement and legal document service. We are part of Marston Holdings, the UK’s largest judicial services group, providing integrated court order compliance. We now have an immediate vacancy for a Trainee Sheriff Officer based in Dundee. We are looking for a confident self-motivated individual looking for a new challenge and to gain a new qualification to build a career with us at Scott & Co. The role will be focused on giving you a qualification and 121 learning and support with our Sheriff Officers. After you have gained your qualification with us you will be qualified to be a Sheriff Officer for Scott & Co which includes an increase in salary along with a company car and the opportunity to train as a messenger at arms.

What you’ll be doing:

• Assisting the Sheriff Officer in the execution of their duties
• Processing service updates reports and fees in real time via Optimise Tablet platform
• Checking documents for accuracy corroborating facts and dialogue obtained during customer interactions.
• On road training from experienced Sheriff Officer
• Weekly Training sessions delivered by Training & Development Manager
• Homework assignments
• Regular progress assessments

What you’ll need to succeed:

• SCQF Level 4 or equivalent.
• Excellent ability to communicate
• Clear focus on quality and accuracy
• Positive outlook and with a ‘can do’ attitude
• Valid UK Driving Licence

What you’ll get in return:

• Permanent contract: 37.5 hours per week.
• Hours of work: Monday - Friday 08.30am to 5.00pm.
• Staff benefits designed to suit you, from discounts on retail shopping, travel, and socialising to health & wellbeing
• Competitive Annual Leave
• Pension Contribution
• Full Training on all internal processes and procedures
• Ongoing Learning and Development
• Professional Qualification

New starters will be subject to clearance through Disclosure Scotland and a Court Decree check. In addition, the post holder is expected to keep the Company updated if their personal circumstances change.

We are an equal opportunity employer, which means we'll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion for creating better outcomes, and we're committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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