21 May 2020, Archive
Application period now closed
Head of Effective Practice – Permanent – Full Time 37 hours per week
The Risk Management Authority (RMA) is a Non Departmental Public Body which focuses on protecting the public from the risk of serious harm posed by violent and sexual offending.
The RMA has created a new Head of Effective Practice role to lead on a range of legislative duties and to promote effective practice.
The Role
The Head of Effective Practice will lead the Effective Practice team and national policy development and engagement with justice agencies in Scotland. The Effective Practice team will provide advice to Scottish Ministers on behalf of the RMA and will work closely with the RMA development and OLR teams contributing to research, training, Standards and Guidelines and Order for Lifelong Restriction functions.
The role has strategic responsibility for the above activities and will be required to formulate operational plans for the development of these areas. The role is required to develop and maintain stakeholder relationships, and contribute to the development, delivery and continual improvement of policy and practice.
The Person
This challenging post requires a range of experience and expertise in the field of justice. The successful candidate will have a substantial track record in leading policy development and engagement; have demonstrable leadership qualities and communication skills to engage and influence practitioners, senior managers, and policy makers; and importantly, will have a sound appreciation of the RMA’s purpose, legislative duties and operations.
Full details are provided in the Job Description and Person Specification which can be found at the foot of this page.
Terms & Conditions
The RMA offers excellent conditions of employment which include 25 days annual leave, 11½ days public/privilege holidays, flexible working hours and pension. The Head of Effective Practice is a Grade 8 post with a salary range of £55,239 – £62,374
Enquiries
To arrange a confidential discussion about the position or any process queries please contact Mark McSherry on 0141 278 4475.
Application Information
Further information, including a job description and application form, is available at the foot of this page. Alternatively, you can request an application pack by contacting our office on 0141 278 4478 or via email to recruitment@rma.gov.scot
Key Dates in the Process
Closing date for applications: Sunday 14 June 2020
Panel Interview dates: Week commencing 22nd June 2020
All applications required to be submitted by email to recruitment@rma.gov.scot
No agencies.