Scottish Government
Emma Caldwell Inquiry - Hearings and Witness Support Officer
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Job Title – Hearings and Witness Support Officer
Business Area/Directorate – The Emma Caldwell Inquiry
Location – Glasgow or Edinburgh
Working Arrangement
The Inquiry will have two bases, one in Edinburgh for the administration, and one in Glasgow for the oral hearings. The postholder will be required to travel regularly between the sites. While virtual & hybrid working may be feasible at some points, there is an expectation that the Hearings and Witnesses support officers will be present in Glasgow for the duration of the Inquiry hearings.
Due to the nature of delivering public hearings annual leave and flexible working hours will be restricted at times during this post. While job sharers and individuals on any working pattern are welcome to apply, the likely restrictions should be noted and may not suit all.
Grade – B1
Advert type – Level Transfer
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Duration – Permanent
Eligibility
Expressions of interest are invited from substantive colleagues on level transfer
Skilled Worker Sponsorship not being offered
Skilled Worker sponsorship is not available for this role. As a result, we are unable to appoint candidates who require Skilled Worker sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must have an existing and ongoing right to work in the UK.
Overview
The Emma Caldwell Public Inquiry, established under the Inquiries Act 2005, is an independent investigation into matters of significant national interest. Although independent of the Scottish Government, it is largely staffed by civil servants on assignment from SG, working under the direction of the Chair, Lord Scott.
The Inquiry team is responsible for the full range of administrative and operational functions, including policy development, strategic planning, finance, facilities, security, and communications. As a public and high-profile inquiry, it will address complex and sensitive issues, requiring robust risk management and careful stakeholder engagement.
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We are looking to recruit a Hearings and Witness Support Officer for the duration of the Inquiry hearings. The Hearings and Witness Support Officer is a crucial role, maintaining the Inquiry’s relationships with witnesses and helping ensure preparation for and conduct of hearings is smooth, professional and accessible. This is a cross-cutting role which will require the post-holder to work closely with teams across the Inquiry and with external stakeholders to ensure the team delivers a quality service and that the Inquiry is perceived as trusted, open and accessible.
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