Private Secretary
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 19 Rhagfyr 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £60,010 i £74,820 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Our salary from £60,010 with the maximum salary on this scale being £74,820 as of April 2025 (subject to future COPFS pay awards). All payments are pro rata for part-time staff. |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 11 Ionawr 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Gweithio o bell: | Hybrid - gweithio o bell hyd at 2 ddiwrnod yr wythnos |
| Cwmni: | Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | EXTPS0126 |
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About the Role:
COPFS is Scotland’s prosecution service, and we are seeking an exceptional Private Secretary to enable the Crown Agent and Chief Executive (CACE) to lead the organisation effectively. This senior leadership role sits at the centre of COPFS, requiring strategic judgment, political acuity, and the ability to manage complex priorities with confidence.
You will lead and develop the Private Office team, setting standards, workflows, and resilience plans while owning commissioning and quality assurance of submissions and briefings. Acting as the CACE’s principal adviser, you will convert strategic intent into clear plans, oversee horizon scanning, and commission cross-COPFS analysis to present concise, actionable options. You will be the first point of contact for senior stakeholders, including Scottish Government and justice partners, ensuring alignment with corporate priorities and governance requirements.
To succeed, you will demonstrate leadership and team development, setting clear standards and driving continuous improvement. You will bring strategic planning expertise, turning priorities into measurable outcomes and resolving bottlenecks. Your judgement and stakeholder influence will be critical in handling sensitive issues and building trusted relationships. Finally, you will have exceptional communication skills, producing clear, insightful briefings and decision-support materials for senior leaders.
This is a unique opportunity to operate at the heart of Scotland’s criminal justice system, shaping strategic priorities and enabling leadership at the highest level.
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.
COPFS is Scotland’s prosecution service, and we are seeking an exceptional Private Secretary to enable the Crown Agent and Chief Executive (CACE) to lead the organisation effectively. This senior leadership role sits at the centre of COPFS, requiring strategic judgment, political acuity, and the ability to manage complex priorities with confidence.
You will lead and develop the Private Office team, setting standards, workflows, and resilience plans while owning commissioning and quality assurance of submissions and briefings. Acting as the CACE’s principal adviser, you will convert strategic intent into clear plans, oversee horizon scanning, and commission cross-COPFS analysis to present concise, actionable options. You will be the first point of contact for senior stakeholders, including Scottish Government and justice partners, ensuring alignment with corporate priorities and governance requirements.
To succeed, you will demonstrate leadership and team development, setting clear standards and driving continuous improvement. You will bring strategic planning expertise, turning priorities into measurable outcomes and resolving bottlenecks. Your judgement and stakeholder influence will be critical in handling sensitive issues and building trusted relationships. Finally, you will have exceptional communication skills, producing clear, insightful briefings and decision-support materials for senior leaders.
This is a unique opportunity to operate at the heart of Scotland’s criminal justice system, shaping strategic priorities and enabling leadership at the highest level.
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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