The Scottish Police Authority is independent of both the Scottish Government and policing. It is the primary governance body for policing in Scotland, and was established as a public body on 1 April 2013 by the Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012. It was set up to hold the Chief Constable to account; promote, support and oversee improvement in policing. It is also responsible for the management and delivery of Forensic Services in Scotland and Independent Custody Visiting Scotland. If you are looking for a fresh challenge which offers a genuine opportunity to make a real difference to people’s lives, variety and the chance to broaden your experience, then the Scottish Police Authority is for you. The Authority aims to increase public trust and confidence in the policing of Scotland in the way it carries out its functions and through the quality of its governance arrangements. Key responsibilities of the role include - * Support the Authority’s Strategy and Research, Change and Improvement, Performance and Impact and Operational Policing Policy Leads through the provision of expert information analysis, impact assessment, benefits realisation, policy development and continuous improvement advice to the Authority Board and Committees across the full range of policing issues, engaging with a wide range of external experts and stakeholders. * This post will report into the Operational Policing Policy Lead. This role, whilst multidisciplinary, will have a policy focus. We are especially keen to hear from prospective candidates with a policy background. For full information on the role, responsibilities and criteria required please visit the Police Scotland career site. RESIDENCY AND ELIGIBILITY TO WORK IN THE UK Applicants must be a British citizen, a member of the EU or other states in the EEA, a Commonwealth citizen or a foreign national free of restrictions. You should also have been resident in the UK for a minimum of three years immediately prior to application. TO APPLY Please visit the Police Scotland Career Site - Job Reference Number – 4159 Applications close at midday on the 5th September 2025