This opportunity is only open to applicants who are currently 'Priority Movers'. Applications from individuals not currently on the Priority Mover list will be rejected and not considered.
If you looking for a challenging and rewarding role where you can use your analytical, communication, relationship-building, and influencing skills to make a real difference, this could be the role for you.
HM Inspectorate of Prisons for Scotland (HMIPS) independently inspects and monitors prisons to assess the treatment and conditions of people in custody, promote human rights, and drive improvement through public reporting and accountability.
We are recruiting four Prison Monitoring Coordinators (B2) as part of a planned restructure to strengthen our monitoring function.
These roles will sit within a team responsible for supporting approximately +100 volunteer Independent Prison Monitors (IPMs), delivering monitoring activity across Scotland’s prisons, and contributing to reporting and stakeholder engagement.
Responsibilities
All four posts share core responsibilities and will operate as a flexible, collaborative team. All post holders will:
In addition to core responsibilities, each role will take a lead in one of the following thematic areas
These posts form part of a new and evolving structure. Flexibility will be expected as roles develop and responsibilities are shared across the monitoring team. As the new structure continues to develop, you will have the opportunity to contribute to its ongoing development and help shape future ways of working of the monitoring function.
Working Pattern
This role is a permanent level transfer position. This role is based in Saughton House, with hybrid working arrangements where staff should aim to work 40% of the time either in the office or other agreed work locations, this includes prison visits. HMIPS have a weekly 'anchor' day in the office, a Thursday, unless otherwise agreed with line management.
You will be expected to:
Flexible working patterns will be considered in line with business needs.
Security Checks
Successful candidates must complete level 2 Disclosure Scotland checked (previously referred to as an Enhanced Disclosure) which is required to work in a prison. HMIPS will arrange and cover the costs of this checks.
Further information about this check can be found here: Disclosure levels - mygov.scot
How to Apply
Applications for this position will only be accepted from substantive B2 employees.
Please submit a statement outlining your suitability for the role, relevant skills and experience, and what you would bring to the team (maximum 500 words).
Vacancy closes at 11:59pm
Selection Process
All applications will be invited to an informal discussion with the hiring manager.
Informal discussions are to be confirmed.
Further Information
If you have specific questions about the role, please contact Vicky.Dunlop@gov.scot
Read our Candidate Guide for further information on our recruitment and application processes.
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