This opportunity is only open to applicants who are currently 'Priority Movers'. Applications from individuals not currently on the Priority Mover list will be rejected and not considered.
Overview of The Role
The Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry (SCAI) was established in 2015 as a statutory, independent inquiry into the abuse of children in care. Its purpose is to raise awareness of such abuse, identify the systemic failings that allowed it to occur, and make recommendations to improve legislation, policy, and practice. Chaired by Lady Smith, the Inquiry began public hearings in May 2017 and will continue until its work is complete. Its terms of reference are published on the SCAI website.
The Scottish Government Response Unit coordinates the Scottish Government’s role as a core participant in the Inquiry. The Unit anticipates and responds to the policy and wider implications of the Inquiry, working closely with colleagues across the Scottish Government and its executive agencies. Its responsibilities include managing the identification and disclosure of relevant information to the Inquiry and supporting Scottish Government witnesses. The Unit reports to the Deputy First Minister and operates separately from the Inquiry’s Sponsor Team under an information barrier.
The Response Unit works flexibly and collaboratively to manage changing demands. It comprises two teams: the Evidence and Records Team and the Policy Coordination Team. This post sits within the Evidence and Records Team.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
Evidence and Records Management
- Ensure the effective management and co-ordination of records and evidence by the Response Unit, supporting policy and legal colleagues in their response to the Inquiry. Ensuring efficient delivery of records sift/review processes and well organised submissions of records to the Inquiry.
- Maintain strong relationships with colleagues who oversee SG’s records repositories, understanding records issues, improving processes to identify and review records.
Policy Co-ordination
- As the work of the Response Unit evolves, increasingly work with the Team Leader and colleagues in the Unit to co-ordinate policy interests across the Scottish Government in response to the Inquiry.
Leadership and People Management
- Deputise for, and assist, the Team Leader in responding to SCAI
- Line manage two B2 colleagues and two B1 colleagues, supporting performance, development and wellbeing.
- Contribute to collective leadership across the Unit and Division.
Qualifications
Working pattern
This role is a permanent level transfer position.
How to Apply
Applications for this position will only be accepted from substantive B3 employees.
Please submit a statement outlining your suitability for the role, relevant skills and experience, and what you would bring to the team (maximum 500 words).
Vacancy closes at 11:59pm on 13th July.
Selection Process
All applications will be invited to an informal discussion with the hiring manager.
Informal discussions are to be confirmed.
Further Information
If you have specific questions about the role, please contact Heather Mackie (Heather.Mackie@gov.scot)
Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry - Senior Records Manager - B3 employer: Scottish Government
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