Trainee Sheriff Officer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

Full training on internal processes

Ongoing learning and development

Professional qualification

Pension contribution

Annual leave

Job summary

Scott & Co, part of Marston Holdings, the UK's largest judicial services group, invites applications for a Trainee Sheriff Officer position in Inverness. The role focuses on gaining a professional qualification with 121 learning and support, leading to a Sheriff Officer role with salary progression, a company car, and potential training as a messenger at arms.

We seek a confident, self-motivated candidate with a strong commitment to accuracy and quality, to start immediately.

Qualifications

• SCQF Level 4 or equivalent.
• Excellent ability to communicate.
• Clear focus on quality and accuracy.
• Positive outlook 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 and corroborating facts from customer interactions.
• On road training from experienced Sheriff Officer.
• Weekly Training sessions delivered by Training & Development Manager.
• Homework assignments.
• Regular progress assessments.

Skills

Excellent communication

Valid UK driving licence

Education

SCQF Level 4 or equivalent

Job description

Trainee Sheriff Officer

Location: Inverness

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 inInverness.

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
• CompetitiveAnnual 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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