The Scottish Prison Service are responsible for the secure custody of around 8, people across Scotland. Our vision is to help build a safer Scotland by unlocking potential and transforming lives. To enable us to successfully deliver our vision, we are committed to nurturing and investing in our greatest strength and resource: Our People. The hard work and dedication of our staff is, without doubt, the most critical component to the delivery and enablement of frontline services right across the Scottish prison estate, and we are committed to ensuring they are supported, fairly rewarded, and recognised for the unique contribution they make every day
Job role
We are looking for a HR Policy & Reward Manager to join our Organisational Development Directorate. A central part of the role will be working closely with recognised trade unions, staff networks, and senior leaders to ensure our employment practices are fair, transparent, and sustainable. This is a pivotal role in shaping HR policies, pay, and reward frameworks and finding constructive solutions that meet both organisational and workforce needs. Key responsibilities include:
1. Proactively reviewing, monitoring and developing HR policies products and services in consultation to ensure they are fair, inclusive, legally compliant, and aligned with business needs and Civil Service Management Code provisions
2. Preparing and planning reward and engagement interventions including scoping, options appraisals, negotiation and implementation - balancing risk, fairness and operational impact
3. Providing insight-driven advice and support to users on industrial relations, workforce policy, and reward matters
4. Support the formulation and preparation for the negotiation of strategic-level change initiatives with Trade Union Partners and internal stakeholders
5. Researching and preparing briefing papers and correspondence in relation to ER&R matters, including reports for Executive Management Group and Scottish Government and attending partnership meetings
6. Leading on the resolution of individual and collective disputes at national and local level developing the Management case for matters progressing to ACAS conciliation or arbitration.
While the main office location will be SPS Headquarters there may be some travel to attend other locations.
If you have the following, we would like to hear from you:
7. Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development (CIPD) or eligible to achieving within a 12 month period. (Essential)
8. Degree-level qualification in an HR or business related discipline. (Desirable)
9. Experience in the design, development, implementation and review of HR products such as policies, procedures or collective agreements. (Essential)
10. Experience of interpreting and applying key aspects of employment law, taking account of organisational context and impact. (Essential)
11. Experience in the management of Employee Reward or Industrial Relations. (Essential)
Some of the benefits you can enjoy in role are:
We offer our staff a comprehensive package of benefits and the chance to make a real difference contributing to vital public services in Scotland.
We offer rewarding careers in an inclusive environment with flexible working options to achieve the right work / life balance.
12. Attractive Civil Service Pension
13. Commitment to your personal and professional development
14. Free onsite gym and car parking
15. Enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption leave
16. Paid Professional Subscriptions, e.g. CIPD
17. Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Scheme
18. Dedicated charity for Civil Servants
19. Membership scheme offering discounts with a range of retailers
20. Annual Leave - 37 days rising to 42 days
21. A ‘Right to Disconnect Policy’ to enable staff to disengage from work outside normal working hours
22. Hybrid working