Emma Caldwell Public Inquiry, Evidence Team Leader - C1

Job description

Job description The Emma Caldwell Public Inquiry, established under the Inquiries Act 2005, is an independent investigation into matters of significant national interest. Although independent of the Scottish Government, it is largely staffed by civil servants on assignment from SG, working under the direction of the Chair, Lord Scott. The Inquiry team is responsible for the full range of administrative and operational functions, including policy development, strategic planning, finance, facilities, security, and communications. As a public and high-profile inquiry, it will address complex and sensitive issues, requiring robust risk management and careful stakeholder engagement. The Evidence team plays a key role in the Inquiry. It leads on the collection, processing, cataloguing, and preservation of material submitted to the inquiry, and works closely with the Inquiry’s legal team to support the preparation and delivery of hearings. We are looking to recruit a C1 Evidence Team Leader on a temporary basis, who will play a pivotal role in establishing and leading the team through the early stages of developing and refining efficient systems and processes. The postholder will have res...