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Children, Education and Justice Services Pupil Support Officer East Craigs Primary School Salary: £29,173-£33,287 (pro rata for part-time and sessional) Hours: 27.5 per week, 39 weeks sessional An exciting opportunity has arisen at East Craigs Primary School for an enthusiastic and experienced person to join our team as Pupil Support Officer. Please see attached Job Specification for more info on the role of a Pupil Support Officer. This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. An unconditional offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory. We're committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included and able to be their best at work, and we recognise the benefits that a diverse workforce with different values, beliefs, experience, and backgrounds brings to us as an organisation. As part of our goal to improve our organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure that we're bringing the best people into our roles, not just in their skills and experience but also in their approach to work. To help achieve this, we're changing the way we interview and assess candidates by moving from a competency-based interview approach to a behavioural and technical (skills for the job) based approach. This new way of interviewing will allow us to assess how you think and how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working. You can find out more on Our Behaviours web page ___; target="_blank">Our Behaviours - The City of Edinburgh Council Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range. Happy to talk flexible working. Follow us on Twitter at @edincounciljobs View ___ Support Officer job pack View ___ Working information Employer Description THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL About Us: Are you keen to shape the future of Scotland's capital city? The City of Edinburgh Council is looking for dedicated and enthusiastic individuals to work with us and deliver key services across our capital city. We're the second largest local authority in Scotland with a workforce of over 19,000 who all play a crucial role in maintaining and supporting vital services to over 500,000 residents. We offer an incredible variety of career opportunities across a broad range of sectors. Join us and you'll find a role where you can make a difference and grow your career. Our Culture: Our Behaviours, respect, integrity, and flexibility guide everything that we do, and we strive to make sure all colleagues feel valued and have a sense of belonging in the workplace. We want to make sure that we bring people into our roles who demonstrate Our Behaviours and are dedicated and committed to our purpose of serving our community. We are focused on delivering excellent customer service to meet citizens needs and make the city a better place. You can find out more on Our Behaviours web page ___; target="_blank">Our Behaviours - The City of Edinburgh Council. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: We recognise the benefits that diverse perspectives, experiences and backgrounds bring to our organisation, and we're committed to employing a workforce that represents the population of the city we serve. We particularly encourage applicants from under-represented groups including women, LGBT+ people, racially minoritised groups, people with disabilities and people who are neurodivergent. As part of our commitment to inclusive recruitment, we're delighted to announce that we have extended our guaranteed interview scheme to include all applicants who are or have been care experienced, and who meet the essential criteria for the post. This extends our current arrangements of being a Disability Confident Employer, that guarantee an interview to applicants who meet the criteria for the post and who declare a disability. Happy to talk flexible working. Colleague Support and Wellbeing As outlined in our People Strategy 2024-27, we aim to nurture a healthy workforce where we can all thrive. We offer regular events, initiatives and learning opportunities covering a range of different health and wellbeing topics. We're committed to supporting employees to achieve a healthy work life balance. There are several policies in place to support this ranging from flexible work options to career breaks. Our full suite of employment policies can be found here. We have a range of support options available including access to counselling, a mental health support service, an occupational health service, speak up supporters and a colleague listening service. Reasonable Adjustments: We're committed to providing an inclusive and accessible experience at work for all our colleagues and we'll work hard to ensure that we meet the changing needs of colleagues throughout their time with us. 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Shape Scotland’s digital future by ensuring secure, reliable, and high-performing platforms that underpin public services. Information & Technology Services (iTECS) is a division within the Scottish Government’s Digital Directorate, delivering corporate ICT services to the Scottish Government and more than 50 public sector bodies as part of a shared service supporting approximately 22,000 users. The Cloud, Platforms and Engineering team focuses on creating and maintaining robust, scalable, and secure platforms that enable efficient development, deployment, and management of digital services. In this role, you will maintain and optimise modern cloud and platform services, ensuring services are secure, reliable, and aligned with business needs. You’ll maintain accurate configurations and asset information, lead the resolution of incidents, and handle complex change requests. By monitoring trends and identifying potential issues, you’ll help prevent problems before they impact users. You’ll contribute to service design, maintain documentation and standards, and work collaboratively across DDaT to deliver platforms that meet performance targets and security requirements. Your goal is to provide high-quality, future-ready digital infrastructure that supports public services and delivers excellent outcomes for users across Scotland. • Manage Microsoft cloud platform components such as M365 and Azure to ensure they meet business needs and performance targets., • Maintain secure configuration and accurate information, controlling IT assets in one or more significant areas., • Deal with high-impact, complex change requests., • Lead the investigation and resolution of incidents., • Take accountability for issues that occur and be proactive in searching for potential problems., • Initiate and monitor actions to investigate patterns and trends to resolve problems., • Determine preventative measures., • Draft and maintain procedures and documentation., • Set standards for the definition, security, and integrity of objects, and ensure conformity to these standards. Success Profile Success profiles are specific to each job, and they include the mix of experience, skills and behaviours candidates will be assessed on. Experience • Lead Criteria 1: Able to provide business and technical leadership to a team of experienced technologists, often working in a pressured environment with a demanding workload, to deliver solutions for customers., • Lead Criteria 2: An in-depth knowledge of Standards associated with Microsoft Cloud Platform IT practice nationally and internationally and how they should be applied, and experience of compliance., • Extensive experience of Service Management, Risk Management and Project Management methodologies to plan and develop and protect future facing solutions to address the shifting strategic priorities of the business., • Excellent oral and written communications skills with a proficiency in conveying with both technical and mainstream audiences at all levels. Experience is assessed at sift, along with a more in-depth assessment at interview. Technical Skills This role is aligned to the Infrastructure Operations Engineer job role within the IT Operations job family. You can find out more about the skills required, here: Infrastructure operations engineer - Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework These skills are assessed by technical assessment, designed to represent the role. Candidates reaching this stage will receive a Technical Assessment Candidate Pack which outlines the specific skills to be assessed, plus the method of assessment. Behaviours • Changing and Improving (Level 3) You can find out more about Success Profiles Behaviours, here. Behaviours are assessed at interview. Full details will be shared in advance with all candidates invited to this stage. How To Apply Apply online, providing a CV and Supporting Statement (of no more than 750 words) which provides evidence of how you meet each of the 4 Experience criteria listed in the Success Profile above. Candidates will have their applications assessed against all Experience criteria. If a large number of applications are received an initial sift will be conducted on the Lead Criteria highlighted above. Candidates who pass the initial sift will have their applications fully assessed. Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools can be used to support your application but all statements and examples provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, and presented as your own) applications will be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on acceptable and unacceptable uses of AI in recruitment If invited for further assessment, this will consist of an interview and DDaT Technical assessment where the behaviours, experiences and technical skills outlined in the Success Profile will be assessed. The sift is scheduled for w/c 12/01/2026 Interviews and DDaT Technical assessments are scheduled for w/c 2/2/2026 however these may be subject to change. About Us The Scottish Government is the devolved government for Scotland. We have responsibility for a wide range of key policy areas including education, health, the economy, justice, housing, and transport. We offer rewarding careers and employ people across Scotland in a wide range of professions and roles. Our staff are part of the UK Civil Service, working for Ministers and senior stakeholders to deliver vital public services which improve the lives of the people of Scotland. We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment along with a wide range of employee benefits. Find out more about what we offer. As part of the UK Civil Service, we uphold the Civil Service Nationality Rules. Working pattern Our standard hours are 35 hours per week, we offer flexible working including full-time, part-time, flexitime, and compressed hours depending on the needs of the role. From October 2025, the Scottish Government will require staff in hybrid-compatible roles to work in-person 40% of the time either in an office or other agreed work location. If you have specific questions about the role you are applying for, please contact Security checks Successful candidates must complete the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), before they can be appointed. BPSS is comprised of four main pre-employment checks – Identity, Right to work, Employment History and a Criminal Record check (unspent convictions). You can find out more about BPSS on the UK Government website, or read about the different levels of security checks in our Candidate Guide. DDaT Pay Supplement This post is part of the Scottish Government Digital, Data and Technology (DDAT) profession, as a member of the profession you will join the professional development system. This post currently attracts a £5,000.00 annual DDAT pay supplement, applicable after a 3-month competency qualifying period. The payment will be backdated to your start date in the role. Pay supplements are reviewed regularly and there is one currently underway. Changes will be communicated when the review is concluded. Equality Statement We are committed to equality and inclusion, and we aim to recruit a diverse workforce that reflects the population of our nation. Find out more about our commitment to diversity and how we offer and support recruitment adjustments for anyone who needs them. Further information Find out more about our organisation, what we offer staff members and how to apply on our Careers Website. Read our Candidate Guide for further information on our recruitment and application processes.

JOB TITLE: Software Engineer SALARY: £70,929 - £78,810 per annum LOCATION: Edinburgh (Sighthill Office) HOURS: Full-time WORKING PATTERN: Our work style is hybrid, which involves spending at least two days per week, or 40% of our time, at one of our office sites We have a fantastic opportunity for a Back End Software Engineer to join our Digital Services Lab Team to bring technology expertise and vision. About this opportunity Lloyds Banking Group is committed to significant investment in digital transformation to enhance customer experiences. The API & Digital Services Platform is a key enabling and highly collaborative service for Lloyds Banking Group. It brings together several functions as a unified platform and is focused on both existing and emerging digital services. The API & Digital Services Platform Team are enabling the shift from a centralised, monolithic model to a federated one - where platforms can operate safely, implement change independently, and confidently discover, build, and deploy high-quality APIs. Within the API & Digital Services Platform, the Digital Services Lab deliver digital services enabling resilient platforms beyond the current monolithic platform. Known for its collaboration, this team enjoy using new technologies and sharing ideas across Lloyds Banking Group. We're looking for a driven Back End Software Engineer with a real passion for technology, a dedication to growth and development, and to protecting live service for customers. They will join a team that supports all the internet banking customer journeys. Improving the engineering experience and growing pace is a core aspect of our strategy to deliver great outcomes to our customers. This is an opportunity to lead digital modernisation in the Digital Services Lab, while realising the Group's ambition to modernise digital capabilities harnessing the efficiencies of microservices and migrating to a new version of Google. Join us if you enjoy updating code, improving tech in complex systems, and leading innovation! Day to day, you will • Lead technical discussions with collaborators to identify needs and effectively implement solutions., • Craft and build backend solutions using infrastructure as code., • Prototype and develop reusable components., • Write automated test scripts and perform code reviews., • Develop and maintain technical documentation., • Collaborate with internal, external, and 3rd party teams to deliver world-class solutions., • Provide leadership, education, and mentoring to junior colleagues. Why Lloyds Banking Group We're on an exciting journey and there couldn't be a better time to join us. The investments we're making in our people, data, and technology are leading to innovative projects, fresh possibilities, and countless new ways for our people to work, learn, and thrive. What you'll need: Essential • Experience of Back End Software Engineering, • Proven experience with Java; with the ability to code complex functionalities, • Demonstrable "hands on" experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) inc:, • Containerisation & Kubernetes,, • CI/CD pipelines, and building secure solutions, • Spanner DB., • Knowledge of database management (e.g. DB2 and / or SQL), • Strong knowledge of RESTful APIs, • Proven leadership and mentoring experience. Desirable • Expertise in Infrastructure as Code. E.g. Terraform, • Experience in Kafka, • Knowledge of Dynatrace And any experience of these would be really useful: • Prior experience leading teams, • Financial services industry background About working for us Our focus is to ensure we're inclusive every day, building an organisation that reflects modern society and celebrates diversity in all its forms. We want our people to feel that they belong and can be their best, regardless of background, identity or culture. We were one of the first major organisations to set goals on diversity in senior roles, create a menopause health package, and a dedicated Working with Cancer initiative. And it's why we especially welcome applications from under-represented groups. We're disability confident. So if you'd like reasonable adjustments to be made to our recruitment processes, just let us know We also offer a wide-ranging benefits package, which includes: • A generous pension contribution of up to 15%, • An annual performance-related bonus, • Share schemes including free shares, • Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping, • 30 days' holiday, with bank holidays on top, • A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies Want to do amazing work, that's interesting and makes a difference to millions of people? Join our journey.

NHS Lothian - Head of Risk, Quality & Assurance (Estates & Facilities) Salary: Grade 8B £74,003 - £79,164 Contract: Permanent, Full-time About NHS Lothian NHS Lothian is one of Scotland’s largest and most complex healthcare systems, serving a population of over 900,000 people across Edinburgh, East Lothian, Midlothian and West Lothian. With 24,000 staff, we operate 118 premises, including major acute hospitals, community hospitals, and primary care facilities. Our Estates & Facilities Directorate plays a critical role in ensuring safe, compliant and high-quality environments for patients and staff across this diverse estate. We are committed to delivering safe, effective and person-centred care, underpinned by our values of quality, teamwork, care & compassion, dignity & respect, and openness, honesty & responsibility. The Role We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated professional to lead our Risk, Quality & Assurance function within Estates & Facilities. This strategic role is pivotal in ensuring robust governance, compliance, and continuous improvement across all NHS Lothian premises, including PFI and leased sites. Reporting to the Director of Estates & Facilities, you will: • Support the delivery and development of improved performance and compliance across NHS Lothian Estates & Facilities through the implementation of risk, quality and assurance management methodologies., • Lead the implementation of NHS Lothian’s Estates & Facilities Risk, Quality & Assurance Management Strategy., • Lead and manage the Risk, Quality & Assurance Management Team and Service to raise the profile of risk, quality and assurance management through the development, implementation and monitoring of relevant strategies and policies., • Provide expert advice on statutory compliance, assurance frameworks, and risk management methodologies., • The post holder will also act as the designated Incident and Safety Alert Notice Officer (Responsible Person) for NHS Lothian Estates & Facilities in accordance with SHTN 00-44 and will take a lead role in ensuring robust governance arrangements are in place to ensure the organisation meets our legal duties in respect of safety alerts., • Manage a multi-disciplinary team (approx. 20 WTE) and oversee budgets of around £1M revenue plus significant capital allocations., • Develop and monitor governance arrangements, performance frameworks, and compliance systems., • Engage with senior stakeholders, including the NHS Board Executive Leadership Team, and external bodies such as NHS Assure, Scottish Government, and regulatory agencies., • Provide cover for the Director and Associate Director in their absence. Education, Skills & Experience Education: • Proven track record in risk, quality and assurance management within Estates & Facilities., • Strong knowledge of NHS statutory and mandatory compliance requirements., • Highly developed analytical, communication and leadership skills., • Ability to interpret complex data, develop and implementing policies/ procedures/ protocols and devising and implementing monitoring tools., • Experience of managing others, managing change, managing projects and contributing to strategic developments within identified timescales. Why Join Us? This is an opportunity to influence and shape the future of Estates & Facilities governance within one of Scotland’s leading healthcare organisations. You will play a critical role in ensuring safe, compliant, and high-quality environments for patients and staff. Application Process Eden Scott is retained by NHS Lothian. Please submit your CV and covering letter to . For a confidential discussion and to hear more about the opportunity, then please contact Iain Atkinson, Director, Eden Scott, on 07714 124 033. Closing date for applications – Friday 9th January 2026. Additional Information This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post. Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check done than is currently the case. If the post is assessed as a "regulated role", your appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. If there is any change to what is currently required, this will be confirmed by either the Hiring Manager or the Recruitment Team. For more details on these changes please visit: ___. NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination.The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society. We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

At Rockstar Games, we create world-class entertainment experiences. Become part of a team working on some of the most rewarding, large-scale creative projects to be found in any entertainment medium - all within an inclusive, highly-motivated environment where you can learn and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry. Rockstar is on the lookout for talented Workplace Health and Safety Coordinator. As part of the Workplace Services Team, reporting to the Regional Health, Safety and Compliance Manager, you will provide key coordination of the day-to-day health, safety and compliance operations across our studios. This is a full-time, permanent and in-office position based in Rockstar’s state-of-the-art game development studio in Edinburgh, Scotland. What We Do • The Rockstar Workplace Services Team (WPS) is responsible for ensuring the workplace, building, programs, and services work harmoniously together to support the core business., • We create a creative, supportive, and safe working environment for the staff at Rockstar., • We manage and develop a variety of services and programs, including hospitality, building maintenance, security, space utilization and operational support., • We ensure the site complies with all relevant statutory guidance and legislation. Responsibilities • Support the co-ordinated delivery of Workplace Health, Safety and Compliance across our sites., • Support the development and delivery of health and safety policies and procedures., • Oversee risk assessment processes, supporting and completing risk assessments where required and communicating control measures to those at risk., • Working with stakeholders to support the delivery of health and safety training programmes., • Report and investigate all accidents and incidents, determining root cause., • Support the delivery of our emergency response programme across our sites., • Support the maintenance of compliance records., • Stay up to date with relevant health and safety regulations and ensure company compliance. Requirements • Educated to degree level or equivalent vocational education and experience., • 2+ years experience in a Health and Safety position., • NEBOSH General Certificate., • Competency and experience undertaking risk assessments., • Experience carrying out audits and producing reports., • Demonstratable knowledge of current health and safety regulations and industry best practice., • Experience partnering with different teams and support functions., • Experience in developing relationships with external contractors. PLUSES Please note that these are desirable skills and are not required to apply for the position. • Membership of IOSH (Institution of Occupational Safety and Health)/IFMA (International Facilities Management Association) or equivalent., • First Aid training., • Fire Marshal training., • Experience in incident investigation and emergency preparedness., • Experience using ServiceNow, Monday.com., • Previous experience within similarly creative industries – video games, film, television, music. How To Apply Please apply with a CV and cover letter demonstrating how you meet the skills above. If we would like to move forward with your application, a Rockstar recruiter will reach out to you to explain next steps and guide you through the process. Rockstar is committed to creating a work environment that promotes equal opportunity, dignity and respect. In line with this commitment, Rockstar will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process in order for such applicants to be considered for the position for which they are applying, as well as to qualified employees to enable them to perform the essential functions of their roles. If you need more information about Rockstar’s reasonable accommodation policies or process, or need to request an accommodation, please notify your recruiter during the interview process. If you’ve got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from all suitable candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, race, or any other protected category.

Job Description Grade UE05: £29,588- £31,951 per annum CSE, HR Admin Hub Full Time: 35 hours per week 4 Vacancies 2 x Fixed Term for 6 months; 2 x Open Ended (Permanent Contract) The Opportunity Join the College of Science and Engineering as we enhance our HR services with the introduction of a new HR Administration Hub, launching in February 2026. This is an exciting time to become part of a new team committed to delivering streamlined, consistent and high-quality HR administration support to our people and managers. We are currently seeking dedicated professionals for the role of Senior HR Administrator to support administrative activities and processes across recruitment and the wider employee lifecycle. Four full-time (35 hours per week) opportunities are available, including both open ended and fixed term posts. We are also open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns. We will consider requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working. 4 positions available (2 open-ended, 2 fixed term for 6 months) The salary for Senior HR Administrator is £29,588 to £33,951 per annum Your Skills And Attributes For Success • Proven experience in high-volume administrative roles with strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering quality work, • Strong organisational and time management skills, with the agility to manage competing demands, • Strong customer service focus, providing professional and approachable support, • Good communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work as part of a team and liaise effectively with stakeholders, • Ability to work proactively, using initiative and sound judgement to resolve queries and support colleagues Click to view a copy of the full job description (opens new browser tab) Application Information Please ensure you include the following documents in your application: • CV, • Cover letter As a valued member of our team you can expect: • A competitive salary, • An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work., • To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community, • Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts, and family-friendly initiatives. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits Championing equality, diversity and inclusion The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality. Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages (opens new browser tab) On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK. Key dates to note The closing date for applications is 5 January 2026 Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone. Interviews will be held w/c 12 January 2026 About Us As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow’s greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally. About The Team The College of Science and Engineering (CSE) is one of the largest and highest-ranked STEM groupings in the UK. Headed by Professor Iain Gordon, CSE comprises seven Schools (Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Engineering, GeoSciences, Informatics, Mathematics, and Physics and Astronomy) as well as a national supercomputing centre (the Edinburgh Parallel Computing Centre) and the Bayes Centre for interdisciplinary data science and innovation. We extend beyond the University through many joint activities - for example we host the cross-Scotland DataLab innovation Centre, we are a founding partner in the Scottish Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Centre, and we are a partner in UK-wide collaborations including the Alan Turing Institute and the Rosalind Franklin Institute. Most Schools are located 2 miles south of the city centre at the King’s Buildings whilst Informatics, EPCC, Bayes and sections of GeoSciences are located in the University’s Central Area near George Square. The College has over 3,000 academic and support staff, and educates around 7,000 undergraduates, almost 1,500 taught postgraduates and more than 2,000 research students.

Job Description The Chief Executive Officer will lead the Scottish Prison Service (SPS), an Executive Agency of the Scottish Government, responsible for the delivery of prison services across Scotland. The postholder will ensure that sentences of the courts are carried out effectively, the public is protected, re-offending is reduced, and those in custody are treated safely, decently, and lawfully. The post holder will support the effectiveness and safety of all those who work within and visit Scotland’s prisons. SPS operates within a complex, high-profile environment, accountable to Ministers, Parliament, and the public. The Chief Executive will lead an organisation of approximately 5,200 staff, with an annual revenue budget of c.£480m. The organisation is currently undergoing a period of significant change and challenge, requiring strong and visible leadership to deliver transformation programmes, modernise services, and embed a positive culture. The postholder will ensure the organisation continues to deliver high-quality services while adapting to changing demands, government priorities, and fiscal constraints. The Chief Executive is the organisation’s most senior executive, reporting directly to the Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs and drawing on the advice of the SPS Advisory Board. The post holder will provide visible, accountable leadership for the organisation, ensuring it delivers its statutory duties and public service obligations effectively, efficiently, and with integrity whilst driving forward a bold programme of strategic transformation, major capital investment and cultural change to ensure the organisation is modern, inclusive, and supports long-term improvements in safety, decency and public protection. The Chief Executive ensures effective working with the NHS, third sector and other partners and works collaboratively with other justice organisations as a member of the Justice Board and Criminal Justice Board for Scotland. Key Priorities • Addressing prison capacity pressures and working with partners to help reduce overcrowding., • Delivering strategic workforce reform and addressing recruitment and retention challenges., • Ensuring the successful delivery of major capital and estate programmes, including the £1bn HMP Glasgow investment and future estate modernisation., • Maintaining operational safety, staff morale, and public confidence during a period of reform and scrutiny. Responsibilities • Set strategic direction and deliver government priorities for prisons and align strategy to long term goals for safety, rehabilitation and public protection., • Lead transformation across SPS, embedding cultural change and modernised operations driving workforce reform to build capability and resilience., • Maintain public confidence through transparent performance reporting whilst ensuring safe, effective prison operations and robust contingency planning., • Act as Accounting Officer ensuring governance, assurance, and value for money in capital delivery., • Promote diversity, inclusion, wellbeing, and professional development., • Lead workforce planning, talent development, and succession planning., • Represent SPS with Ministers, Parliament, regulators, and partners., • Build strong relationships across justice, health, and community sectors, collaborating with Justice bodies through national boards., • Oversee performance of private and third-sector providers. Success Profile It is essential that you can provide evidence in your application of the professional experience and skills required for this role. In addition, candidates applying for roles with the government agencies and public bodies in Scotland are assessed in line with the Success Profiles framework that is used across the Civil Service. This means that as well as evidencing the professional experience and skills you will also be expected to evidence behaviours at the level required for this Senior Civil Service role. Experience • Proven track record of leading large, complex organisations through strategic transformation and cultural change, delivering measurable improvements in performance and outcomes., • Experience of working in or with the Justice system is beneficial but not essential to this role. You must be able to demonstrate how your skills can apply in leadership of complex custodial settings., • Significant experience of operational delivery, overseeing major capital and infrastructure programmes with a deep understanding of governance, accountability, risk management and stakeholder engagement., • Exceptional financial and commercial acumen, ensuring effective stewardship of significant budgets and resources. High personal resilience to operate in a highly scrutinised and high-profile environment., • Highly effective influencing skills, communication and political awareness with the personal credibility to gain the trust of a diverse range of senior stakeholders within and outside of government. Behaviours You are expected to provide evidence of the following behaviours at Level 6. • Leadership, • Seeing the Big Picture, • Delivering at Pace, • Communicating and Influencing, • Managing a Quality Service You can find out more about Success Profiles Behaviours, here: ___How To Apply Apply online, providing a CV and Supporting Statement (of no more than 500 words). that directly addresses the Experience criteria listed in the Success Profile above. General or unrelated statements will not be accepted and may result in your application being sifted out. Please ensure your statement clearly demonstrates how you meet the specified experience requirements. Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools can be used to support your application, but all statements and examples provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, and presented as your own) applications will be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. During the interview and assessment process we will test your skills and experience as well as behaviors aligned to this role. Please see our ___ for more information on acceptable and unacceptable uses of AI in recruitment. If invited for further assessment, this may consist of a staff and/or stakeholder engagement panel along with an interview and psychological assessment. Assessments are scheduled for w/c 26 Jan and 2/9/16 Feb, however this may be subject to change. The Final Interview Panel Will Take Place W/c 23 February, In Person At St Andrews House, Regent Road, Edinburgh, EH1 3DG. Interviews Will Be Chaired By Liz Walmsley, Civil Service Commissioner. The Other Panel Members Are • Neil Rennick, Director General Education and Justice, Scottish Government, • Wendy Sinclair-Gieben – Former Chief Inspector of Prison’s Scotland, • Ann McKechin – Chair of Advisory Board, Scottish Prison Service Interview Expenses Any travel and subsistence expenses incurred during the selection process are the responsibility of the applicant About Us The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) is an Executive Agency of the Scottish Government, responsible for the safe and secure custody of those committed by the courts. We operate 17 prisons across Scotland and employ around 5,200 dedicated staff. We face an unprecedented prison population that exceeds the estate’s design capacity. This historic high—expected to continue—means SPS is managing not only its largest but also its most complex population ever. Despite these pressures, we remain committed to our ambition: creating a modern, inclusive prison system that supports rehabilitation and transforms lives. Our staff are part of the ___, working for Ministers and senior stakeholders to deliver vital public services which improve the lives of the people of Scotland. As part of the UK Civil Service, we uphold the ___. Benefits We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment along with a wide range of employee benefits. Alongside your salary of £111,916, Scottish Government contributes £32,422 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. ___ • Learning and development tailored to your role, • An environment with flexible working options, • A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity, • A ___ with an employer contribution of 28.97% Find Out More About What We Offer. Working Pattern Applicants on any working pattern are welcome to apply for this post. If you are interested in applying on a job-share basis, please make clear in your application if you wish to be considered as a pre-existing job-share partnership or if you are interested in moving into a job-share arrangement. We will assess proposed working patterns against the business requirements for the post and discuss all options with candidates. Our standard hours are 37 hours per week and we offer a range of flexible working options depending on the needs of the role. This role is based at our Edinburgh headquarters and requires regular travel to prisons across Scotland, as well as meetings with Scottish Government and stakeholders. While the position is primarily office-based, there is flexibility for some hybrid working in line with business needs. Security Checks Successful candidates must complete the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), before they can be appointed. BPSS is comprised of four main pre-employment checks – Identity, right to work, Employment History and a Criminal Record check (unspent convictions). In addition to the standard pre-employment checks, this vacancy will also require all candidates to obtain National Security Vetting (NSV) at Security Check (SC) clearance level. This type of check normally includes meeting a minimum UK residency period, which for SC level is 5 years. Further information about NSV checks can be found on the UK Government website - ___You can find out more about BPSS on the ___, or read about the different levels of security checks in our ___Equality Statement We are committed to equality and inclusion, and we aim to recruit a diverse workforce that reflects the population of our nation. Find out more about our commitment to ___ and how we offer and support ___ for anyone who needs them. Further information Find out more about our organisation, what we offer staff members and how to apply on our ___. Read our Candidate Guide for further information on our recruitment and application processes. Civil Service Commission The Scottish Government is committed to being a Fair Work Employer and our recruitment processes are underpinned by the recruitment principles set out by the Civil Service Commission. You can find out more about the Civil Service Commission ___.

Knowledge Exchange and Innovation Officer Advert Reference Number: 1288 Job Location: Edinburgh Department: OUiS External Engagement and Partnerships Salary: £32,080 to £37,694 Closing Date: 7 January 2026 Weekly Working Hours: 37 Contract Type: Permanent Change your career, change lives The Open University is the UK’s largest university, a world leader in flexible part-time education combining a mission to widen access to higher education with research excellence, transforming lives through education. Find out more about us and our mission by watching this ___ (you will be taken to YouTube by clicking this link). About the Role In this key role, you’ll be an integral member of the External Engagement and Partnerships Team, playing an important part in our knowledge exchange, research and innovation programmes. Knowledge Exchange and Innovation (KE&I), is a thriving and developing area in the OU in Scotland, and involves creating opportunities for Open University research related expertise to address industrial and societal challenges, sharing The Open University’s world-class know-how with a range of audiences including the public, and working with organisations to share ideas, and best practice to solve complex real-world issues. The Knowledge Exchange and Innovation Officer will support and take forward a wide range of knowledge exchange, research and innovation activities in Scotland. You’ll work directly to support other members of the Knowledge Exchange and Innovation Team and with Open University colleagues and external partners to grow and develop this area of work. Key aspects of the role include managing and coordinating outreach programmes, projects and events, while providing the support needed to ensure successful delivery and maximum impact. You will have your own dedicated work areas and will be expected to work with appropriate autonomy, demonstrating drive and initiative to progress programmes to agreed deadlines. Contributing ideas for new programme development will also be an important part of the role. The Open University in Scotland is an integral part of the Scottish higher education community and actively involved in the development of HE policy alongside the other 18 higher education institutions in Scotland. Since April 2000, the teaching of OU student’s resident in Scotland has been funded by the Scottish Funding Council. With over 16,000 students, Open University students can be found in virtually every postcode district and community in Scotland. Social justice and equality of opportunity are at the heart of everything the OU does, and widening access to higher education is the ambition on which it was founded. The Open University is committed to extending opportunities for educational success to all who wish to realise their ambitions and fulfil their potential. More information can be obtained from The OU in Scotland website at ___ Key Responsibilities • Provide all aspects of project support and administration, including:, • Online and face to face events coordination: Manage operational and logistical delivery of a large portfolio of activities and events and leading on post-event evaluations., • Liaising with internal and external partners where appropriate., • Developing and maintaining accurate record-keeping systems., • Generating, compiling and checking data from various databases in compliance with GDPR and contributing to internal and external reports and documentation, including the presentation of final documents., • Supporting external and internal communications activities., • Working with colleagues across the University to ensure cost-effective and appropriate logistical support for all events (e.g., catering, AV support)., • Maintain and develop administrative systems and procedures, including finance, scheduling and budgets., • Undertake any other duties reasonably required within the scope of the role., • There will be an occasional need to work evenings or weekends to support the departmental workplan. All staff are expected: • To comply with the University’s Health and Safety and Equal Opportunities policies., • To take reasonable care of the Health and Safety of yourself and others who may be affected by your work., • To co-operate with the University to ensure compliance with statutory requirements, codes of practice, University policies and departmental Health and Safety arrangements., • To demonstrate a strong commitment to the principles and practice of equality and diversity. About You Essential criteria • Well-developed oral and written communication skills with a high degree of literacy and numeracy., • Excellent ICT skills across the Microsoft Office Suite and a commitment to developing a high level of proficiency in the use of new ICT tools., • Experience working in an office environment with a high level of accuracy and detail, including working as part of a team., • Ability to confidently liaise internally and externally with a variety of people and organisations, often with different needs and expectations., • Considerable experience of supporting finance and budgetary related work., • An ability to change plans and deal with ambiguity as and when required., • Outstanding interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence in their interactions with others., • Previous experience, supporting/co-ordinating project related work e.g. event planning and organisation, working with partner organisations etc., • Ability to respond flexibly to wide-ranging requests for information and service, demonstrating openness and interest, and always maintaining a willing and helpful attitude., • Ability to prioritise tasks and organise own workload, including acting on own initiative appropriate to the role., • A growth mindset, with an openness to learn and develop. Desirable criteria • Previous experience of working in a Higher Education environment., • Experience working directly with an academic community including research active colleagues., • An understanding of Scottish Government policy imperatives in the university innovation landscape., • Previous experience in the knowledge exchange or innovation arena., • Experience in contributing to, or supporting external funding bids. Support with your application If you have any questions, or need support or adjustments relating to your application, the recruitment process, or the role, please contact us on 01908 541111 or email quoting the advert reference number. What's in it for you? At The Open University, we offer a range of benefits to recognise and reward great work, alongside policies and flexible working that contribute towards a great work life balance. Get all the details of what benefits we offer by visiting our ___ (clicking this link will open a new window). Flexible working We are open to discussions about flexible working. Whether it’s a job share, part time, compressed hours or another working arrangement. Please reach out to us to discuss what works best for you. Working Location: It is anticipated that a hybrid working pattern can be adopted for this role, where the successful candidate can work from home and the office. However, as this role is contractually aligned to our Edinburgh office it is expected that some attendance in the office will be required when necessary and in response to business needs. We’d expect this to be at least 2 days per week, but this could be more often if business needs dictate. There will also be a requirement to undertake some travel around Scotland to engage with stakeholders. Next steps in the Recruitment process Interviews for this post are likely to be in the week commencing 12th or 19th January 2026. Early closing date notification We may close this job advert earlier than the published closing date where a satisfactory number of applications are received. We would therefore encourage early applications. How to apply To apply for this role please submit the following document(s): • CV, • A Supporting Statement of up to 1000 words. You should set out in your statement why you are interested in the role and provide examples of where your skills and experience meet the essential criteria for this role as detailed in the job description. You can view your progress and application communications when you are logged into our recruitment system. Please check your spam/junk folders if you do not receive associated email updates. The Open University is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion which is reflected in our mission to be open to people, places, methods and ideas. We aim to foster a diverse and inclusive environment so that all in our OU community can reach their potential. We recognise that different people bring different perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and culture, and that this difference brings great strength. We strive to recruit, retain and develop the careers of a diverse pool of students and staff, and particularly encourage applications from all underrepresented groups. We also aspire to make The Open University a supportive workplace for all through our policies, services and staff networks.

KNOWLEDGE Evidence of basic literacy and numeracy at Standard Grade General level or SVQ2 in Early Years Care and Education, or National Certificate unit in Childcare & Education, or equivalent competency, to enable the jobholder to communicate effectively with staff and pupils, and provide sensitive support. The jobholder must be familiar with child development and able to respond to the needs of individual pupils. Jobholders should have previous experience of working in this field of work. To be fully competent in the role jobholders will be required to undertake addition training courses eg first aid, calm techniques etc. If the post is within a Nursery Environment then the Jobholder must be registered with or obtain membership with the SSSC within 6 months of appointment. In order to register you must currently hold the relevant qualifications or be willing to work towards attaining these qualifications within the first year of registration. For further information about the qualifications recognised by SSSC for registration in a Support Worker role, please see ___ CLOSING DATE - Sunday 14th December 2025 INTERVIEW DATE - Wednesday 17th December Position Title: Learning Assistant ASN ELC x2 Directorate: Children, Young People and Partnerships Location: Danderhall Primary School Contract Status: Permanent Hours of Work: 27 hours per week Working Pattern: Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 3.00pm, and Friday 8.30am to 11.30am Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale. Based on 27 hours over 39 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £18,236.10 per annum. This post is considered Regulated Work with Children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children. Successful candidates will require PVG Scheme membership for Regulated Work with Children, You will be required to join the Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to commencing employment with Midlothian Council, the cost of which will be met by you. For further information on the PVG Scheme please visit ___ Please note that Disclosure Scotland has changed the way PVG certificates are issued. You will be notified by email from Disclosure Scotland that your certificate is available to view. Once you have viewed your certificate you will be allowed to share this with your employer and it is only available for 14 days from the first day you have viewed the certificate. If you do not grant access to Midlothian Council to view before access is removed, a further application will need to be generated, and this will incur an additional cost. If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please email to discuss with member of the Recruitment Team stating the post reference number. Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you. Thank you for your patience in this matter. If you are a trainee of a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability or you are a care experienced young person who has previously been a looked after child, you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post.

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