Operational Section Manager
| Posting date: | 25 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £32,455 to £35,203 per year, pro rata |
| Additional salary information: | Starting salary is £32,455 with the maximum salary on this scale being £35,203 subject to future COPFS pay awards. All payments are pro rata for part-time staff. |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 August 2025 |
| Location: | Scotland, UK |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | EXTSMNA0825 |
Summary
About the Role:
We are looking for motivated, people focussed applicants to join the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) as Section Managers across Scotland. In this role you’ll manage people, drive performance and help deliver vita public services that support the justice system.
If you’re organised, people focussed and ready to step into a role with real purpose and progression then this will be a unique opportunity to play a key role in COPFS.
We welcome applications from candidates with transferable leadership and operational management experience, even if you have not worked directly within the justice sector.
Additional Information:
If you would be interested to learn more about this role, please see the attached application pack for further job details, salary information and assessment guidance.
Benefits:
We offer an excellent range of benefits which include:
• 25 days paid holiday + 11.5 public and privilege holidays (rising to 30 days paid holiday after 4 years).
• Generous Civil Service Pension employer contribution, on average over 28.97% of your pay
• Flexible working hours and family friendly approach to work.
• Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loans.
• Employee Wellbeing Support with Mental Health First Aiders and access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
We are looking for motivated, people focussed applicants to join the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) as Section Managers across Scotland. In this role you’ll manage people, drive performance and help deliver vita public services that support the justice system.
If you’re organised, people focussed and ready to step into a role with real purpose and progression then this will be a unique opportunity to play a key role in COPFS.
We welcome applications from candidates with transferable leadership and operational management experience, even if you have not worked directly within the justice sector.
Additional Information:
If you would be interested to learn more about this role, please see the attached application pack for further job details, salary information and assessment guidance.
Benefits:
We offer an excellent range of benefits which include:
• 25 days paid holiday + 11.5 public and privilege holidays (rising to 30 days paid holiday after 4 years).
• Generous Civil Service Pension employer contribution, on average over 28.97% of your pay
• Flexible working hours and family friendly approach to work.
• Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loans.
• Employee Wellbeing Support with Mental Health First Aiders and access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
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