Description
Would you like the opportunity to grow, develop your analytical skills and build resilience working in a high-profile team responding to the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry?
The Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry is a major public inquiry that was established under statute and is independent of the Scottish Government. The purpose of the Inquiry is to raise awareness of the abuse of children in care, and in particular, to identify systemic failures that led to abuse happening. The Inquiry may make recommendations to improve legislation, policy, and practice.
The Response Unit to the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry sits within the Redress, Relations and Response Division of the Directorate for Children and Families, and co-ordinates the Scottish Government's representation to the Inquiry in its capacity as a core participant. To that end, the Unit anticipates and responds to the policy and wider implications of the Inquiry as it progresses. Part of the work of this role involves the analysis of Scottish Government records, as well as evidence which is released confidentially from the Inquiry to the Scottish Government.
The work is personally and professionally rewarding but can also be challenging. As well as having access to a very supportive team, there will be bespoke professional support covering resilience and self-care available for staff working in the Response Unit.
Responsibilities
* Analyse a range of material, including historical records relating to the care and protection of children in care, witness statements, inspection reports, social work records, Scottish Government policies etc.
* Produce high-quality, evidence-based research outputs, including reports and summaries derived from the analysis of a wide range of material and records (detailed above).
* Contribute insight to the Response Unit's understanding of a wide range of policies, regulations and legislation spanning 1930 to 2014.
* Build and sustain effective working relationships across teams and internal stakeholders within the Scottish Government to support the delivery of Inquiry-related actions.
* Enhance analytical practices within the team by promoting efficient approaches to analysis projects, assisting to inform policy coordination and decision-making.
* Demonstrate flexibility and collaboration by supporting colleagues across a high-performing team and contribute to unit and divisional priorities as needed.
* Support core functions, including assisting with drafting responses to Ministerial correspondence, Parliamentary Questions, First Minister's Questions (FMQs),MiCases and Freedom of Information (FoI) requests.
Responsibilities
Success profile Success profiles are specific to each job and they include the mix of skills, experience and behaviours candidates will be assessed on.
Technical/ Professional Skills:
* Policy Context & Purpose (Level 1 Developing)
You can find out more about the skills here
Behaviours:
* Making Effective Decisions (Level 3)
* Delivering at Pace (Level 3)
* Working Together (Level 3)
* Communicating and Influencing (Level 3)
You can find out more about Success Profiles here: Success profiles: candidate guide -
How to apply Apply online, providing a CV and Supporting Statement (of no more than 1000 words) which provides evidence of how you meet the skills, experience and behaviours listed in the Success Profile above.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools can be used to support your application, but all statements and examples provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, and presented as your own) applications will be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action.
Please see our candidate guidance for more information on acceptable and unacceptable uses of AI in recruitment.
If invited for further assessment, this will consist of an interview and presentation. Assessments are scheduled for mid-February however this may be subject to change.
Qualifications
About us The Scottish Government is the devolved government for Scotland. We have responsibility for a wide range of key policy areas including: education, health, the economy, justice, housing and transport. We offer rewarding careers and employ people across Scotland in a wide range of professions and roles.
Our staff are part of the UK Civil Service, working for Ministers and senior stakeholders to deliver vital public services which improve the lives of the people of Scotland.
We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment along with a wide range of employee benefits. Find out more about what we offer.
As part of the UK Civil Service, we uphold the Civil Service Nationality Rules.
Working pattern Our standard hours are 35 hours per week and we offer a range of flexible working options depending on the needs of the role, including Flexi-leave. Scottish Government staff in hybrid-compatible roles should aim to work in-person 40% of the time, either in an office or other agreed work location. If you have specific questions about the role you are applying for, please contact us.
Security checks Successful candidates must complete the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), before they can be appointed. BPSS is comprised of four main pre-employment checks – Identity, Right to work, Employment History and a Criminal Record check (unspent convictions).
You can find out more about BPSS on the UK Government website, or read about the different levels of security checks in our Candidate Guide.
Equality statement We are committed to equality and inclusion and we aim to recruit a diverse workforce that reflects the population of our nation. Find out more about our commitment to diversity and how we offer and support recruitment adjustments for anyone who needs them.
Further information Find out more about our organisation, what we offer staff members and how to apply on our Careers Website.
Read our Candidate Guide for further information on our recruitment and application processes.
For more information, please contact Amy Atkins, or Maisie O'Brien
Apply before 23:59 - 25/01/26 - This post is open to Internal Scottish Government candidates and Common Citizenship organisations only.