Trainee Sheriff Officer
Salary: Meets Real Living Wage - £24,570
Hours: 37.5 hours per week - Mon - Fri, 8.30am - 5.00pm (flexibility required)
Location: Glasgow/Central Scotland (flexibility required)
Stirling Park LLP has an exciting opportunity for enthusiastic individuals to join our intensive in-house training programme for Trainee Sheriff Officers.
Trainee Sheriff Officers will be practically trained by being field based working alongside a qualified Sheriff Officer throughout most of the working day and will undertake some basic office duties to include preparing, uplifting and delivering mail on a daily basis.
Successful candidates will undertake a three-year traineeship which includes monthly modules and examinations which will be provided by our internal training manager. Upon passing all monthly examinations, trainees are put forward for a final examination by our governing body and if successful, will become a qualified Sheriff Officer. The role of Sheriff Officer is accompanied by an excellent package including lucrative salary, company car, pension and private health insurance.
The duties of a Trainee Sheriff Officer include:
Ø Undertaking private study of monthly modules
Ø Being prepared and organised for monthly examinations
Ø Pass all examinations set by the Stirling Park Academy
Ø Assisting Sheriff Officers in making personal, telephone and online enquiries
Ø Assisting Sheriff Officers in completing legal documents, writing reports etc
Ø Supporting office staff in any basic administration duties
The successful candidate should posses the following skills:
Ø An assertive and confident manner.
Ø Be able to show empathy and understanding towards those in vulnerable circumstances
Ø Tact, diplomacy and good negotiation skills.
Ø Calmness under pressure.
Ø Good judgement.
Ø Good organisational skills around study planning.
Ø The ability to take responsibility for your own learning
Ø The ability to plan and manage a heavy workload.
Ø Willingness to work alone as well as part of a team.
Ø Flexibility around shift patterns and travel
Benefits
* 23 days annual leave increasing to 27 days after 5 years, plus 9 public holidays
Accountability
The post-holders will report to our Diligence Training Manager.
Qualifications
Applicants must hold a minimum of five passes at SCQF level 4 or above, or equivalent, including Maths and English, which must be confirmed within your C.V.
Closing Date: 6th October 2025 Expected Start date: Immediate start available
STIRLING PARK LLP IS AN EMPLOYER THAT SUPPORTS EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship
Pay: £24,570.00 per year
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Company pension
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Sick pay
Work Location: On the road