Deputy Private Secretary
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 19 Rhagfyr 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £38,443 i £43,934 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Our salary from £38,443 with the maximum salary on this scale being £43,934 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: | EXTDPS0126 |
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About the Role:
The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) is Scotland’s prosecution service, and we are seeking an experienced Deputy Private Secretary to support the Crown Agent and Chief Executive’s Private Office and Senior Leadership team. This high-profile role requires exceptional organisational skills, discretion, and the ability to deliver under pressure. You will manage the submissions pipeline, maintain forward planning for governance cycles and key events, draft and refine briefing materials and correspondence, and ensure sensitive information is handled in line with governance requirements. You will coordinate senior-level meetings, track actions to completion, and lead logistics for major visits and engagements. Acting as a key liaison, you will build strong relationships with senior offices across government and justice partners, deputise for the Private Secretary when required, and provide leadership to direct reports.
You will bring proven expertise in commissioning and quality assurance, including designing and overseeing processes that meet organisational and statutory standards. Comprehensive knowledge of the criminal justice system is essential, along with the ability to apply legislation and policy understanding to inform decisions and manage risk. Significant experience in a Private Office environment is required, including managing complex diaries, preparing briefings, and coordinating sensitive correspondence. You will be highly organised, resilient, and results-driven, with strong communication and influencing skills to engage confidently with senior leaders and external partners.
This is a unique opportunity to work at the centre of Scotland’s criminal justice system, influencing decisions that shape the 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.
The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) is Scotland’s prosecution service, and we are seeking an experienced Deputy Private Secretary to support the Crown Agent and Chief Executive’s Private Office and Senior Leadership team. This high-profile role requires exceptional organisational skills, discretion, and the ability to deliver under pressure. You will manage the submissions pipeline, maintain forward planning for governance cycles and key events, draft and refine briefing materials and correspondence, and ensure sensitive information is handled in line with governance requirements. You will coordinate senior-level meetings, track actions to completion, and lead logistics for major visits and engagements. Acting as a key liaison, you will build strong relationships with senior offices across government and justice partners, deputise for the Private Secretary when required, and provide leadership to direct reports.
You will bring proven expertise in commissioning and quality assurance, including designing and overseeing processes that meet organisational and statutory standards. Comprehensive knowledge of the criminal justice system is essential, along with the ability to apply legislation and policy understanding to inform decisions and manage risk. Significant experience in a Private Office environment is required, including managing complex diaries, preparing briefings, and coordinating sensitive correspondence. You will be highly organised, resilient, and results-driven, with strong communication and influencing skills to engage confidently with senior leaders and external partners.
This is a unique opportunity to work at the centre of Scotland’s criminal justice system, influencing decisions that shape the 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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