Join Scotland’s leading experts in risk assessment and risk management, working to keep the public safe from the risk of serious harm. JOB TITLE: Order for Lifelong Restriction (OLR) Lead LINE MANAGER: OLR Team Manager GRADE: Grade 6 (£51,247 - £55,662)* CONTRACT TYPE: Full Time (35 hours per week) - Permanent LOCATION: Hybrid Working Offered (minimum of two days in our Paisley Office) *subject to 2024-25 pay award The Role Our colleagues are central to the RMA making Scotland Safer, and this role is pivotal in supporting those involved in public protection and in giving confidence to the public about the quality of risk assessment and management. As an OLR Lead at the Risk Management Authority (RMA), you will have responsibility for working closely with public protection partners to raise the standard of risk management across Scotland. Primarily, this will relate to oversight of the Order for Lifelong Restriction (OLR) and will involve regular engagement with internal and external stakeholders, including the Scottish Prison Service, NHS and Justice Social Work partners. The lead role is central to the implementation of the OLR sentence. The lead will maintain oversight of the OLR population, from assessments being undertaken by RMA Accredited Assessors, to the review and implementation of Risk Management Plans for those subject to the OLR. The role will also support the development and implementation of a range of projects and initiatives in our Business Plan designed to ensure the effective assessment and management of individuals who present a risk of serious harm. The Organisation The Risk Management Authority (RMA) is a non-departmental public body, established in 2006. We are a small team of less than 30, and we aim to support our colleagues in as many ways as we can, embracing our values of learning, integrity, fairness and excellence. We are currently working on a hybrid basis to allow for a better work/life balance, and we offer a flexible working policy and provide flexi time for all staff. As part of the Scottish Government, we are pleased to be able to offer a wide range of benefits including 40.5 days leave, which is 29 days annual leave plus 11 ½ public/privilege holidays you use flexibly at a time that suits you, as well as an excellent civil service pension provision including 28% employer contribution. Wellbeing is a key focus for the RMA. In 2024 we introduced a 35 hour working week. We also provide an Employee Assistance Service (EAS) where you can get expert guidance 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, whether you are experiencing issues at work or at home. We really value the experience and expertise of our colleagues. Supporting your professional development is a priority for us, and we’re proud to provide a generous CPD offering. Application Information The application pack is available from our website: Alternatively, you can request an application pack by contacting our office or via e-mail to recruitment mailbox. If you’d like a confidential chat about the position or any questions about this process, please contact Lauren McClintock, Head of OLR by contacting our main office. Key Dates Closing date for applications: midnight, 26 October 2025 Interview dates: Wednesday 5 & Friday 7 November 2025