Head of Service, CLAO
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Reference:0396
Salary:Starting salary £57,950 within a pay band up to £67,410 (pay award pending)
Working pattern:Full time, Permanent
Location:Edinburgh
Closing date:05 December 2022 at midnight
We are currently seeking to recruit Head of Service (grade 8) of the Civil Legal Assistance Office (CLAO).
Whilst the role is based in Edinburgh the post holder will be required to undertake regular travel (including some overnight stays) to our other CLAO offices in Inverness, Argyll & Bute and Aberdeen. All travel will be undertaken in line with SLAB travel and travel related policies.
This appointment is permanent. A 6% contributory defined benefit pension scheme is in operation, the terms of which are in line with public service pension schemes.
Successful candidates will be subject to SLAB’s standard security checks which include the requirement for a current PVG Disclosure from Disclosure Scotland. Further to SLAB’s standard security checks, due to the nature of this post, successful candidates will be required to complete and pass additional security checks.
About us
The Scottish Legal Aid Board (SLAB) was set up in 1987 to manage legal aid in Scotland. We are a non-departmental public body responsible to the Scottish Government. Our main purpose is to manage and improve continuously publicly funded legal assistance and to advise Scottish Ministers on its strategic development for the benefit of society.
If you wish to learn more about the Scottish Legal Aid Board (SLAB) and our other direct services please visit www.slab.org.uk.
The CLAO service operates through a mix of casework; referral to other providers of legal assistance and support; second tier support to other providers (including training); and partnership/development project working with local and national organisations operating in the defined geographical areas. Further information about the CLAO can be found at www.clao.org.uk.
Why work for us
We are an ethical organisation, carrying out rewarding work that can have a considerable impact on clients’ lives.
We seek high calibre people and in return, we set out to provide good training and development, working conditions and rewards. We aim to be an ’employer of choice’. Should you come to work with us, you’ll discover that no matter what your job or level of responsibilities, you are treated as an individual, with fairness, dignity and respect.
Our stable and secure reward package includes the following:
• Competitive salary with potential for pay progression;
• Flexible working arrangements and a great holiday entitlement of 34 days per year (inclusive of public and privilege holidays) increasing after five years of continuous service;
• Defined benefit pension scheme with a 6% employee contribution;
• Job security in a stable environment for long term career progression;
• Support from colleagues within a rewarding, positive work culture;
• Learning and development while making a difference with challenging tasks for ultimate job satisfaction.
To find out more about working with SLAB and our benefits go to www.slab.org.uk/recruitment/working-for-us
About the role
With responsibility and accountability for the operational management of the CLAO service, the purpose of this role is to manage and lead the CLAO service to deliver high quality service for clients. While not generally carrying your own caseload, as an experienced solicitor you will act as a reference point for colleagues across the network in respect of casework, advising on ethical and professional practice issues and assisting in complex case work.
This post is permanent on a full time basis.
If you are applying for a full time position or on a part-time basis (less than 37 hours per week), please give details of the number of hours and pattern of part-time work you would be interested in. Further information is supplied in the ‘General Information for Applicants’ document.
We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including groups currently underrepresented in our workforce.
For more details about this role, to see a full list of essential criteria and required competencies please go to Additional Information on the vacancy page.
To find out more about working at SLAB please visit https://www.slab.org.uk/recruitment.
Completed applications should be returned by Monday, 5 December 2022 via SLAB’s recruitment portal.
Interviews will be organised in person in the Thistle House, Edinburgh on Tuesday, 13 December 2022.
Whilst the role is based in Edinburgh the post holder will be required to undertake regular travel (including some overnight stays) to our other CLAO offices in Inverness, Argyll & Bute and Aberdeen. All travel will be undertaken in line with SLAB travel and travel related policies.
This appointment is permanent. A 6% contributory defined benefit pension scheme is in operation, the terms of which are in line with public service pension schemes.
Successful candidates will be subject to SLAB’s standard security checks which include the requirement for a current PVG Disclosure from Disclosure Scotland. Further to SLAB’s standard security checks, due to the nature of this post, successful candidates will be required to complete and pass additional security checks.
About us
The Scottish Legal Aid Board (SLAB) was set up in 1987 to manage legal aid in Scotland. We are a non-departmental public body responsible to the Scottish Government. Our main purpose is to manage and improve continuously publicly funded legal assistance and to advise Scottish Ministers on its strategic development for the benefit of society.
If you wish to learn more about the Scottish Legal Aid Board (SLAB) and our other direct services please visit www.slab.org.uk.
The CLAO service operates through a mix of casework; referral to other providers of legal assistance and support; second tier support to other providers (including training); and partnership/development project working with local and national organisations operating in the defined geographical areas. Further information about the CLAO can be found at www.clao.org.uk.
Why work for us
We are an ethical organisation, carrying out rewarding work that can have a considerable impact on clients’ lives.
We seek high calibre people and in return, we set out to provide good training and development, working conditions and rewards. We aim to be an ’employer of choice’. Should you come to work with us, you’ll discover that no matter what your job or level of responsibilities, you are treated as an individual, with fairness, dignity and respect.
Our stable and secure reward package includes the following:
• Competitive salary with potential for pay progression;
• Flexible working arrangements and a great holiday entitlement of 34 days per year (inclusive of public and privilege holidays) increasing after five years of continuous service;
• Defined benefit pension scheme with a 6% employee contribution;
• Job security in a stable environment for long term career progression;
• Support from colleagues within a rewarding, positive work culture;
• Learning and development while making a difference with challenging tasks for ultimate job satisfaction.
To find out more about working with SLAB and our benefits go to www.slab.org.uk/recruitment/working-for-us
About the role
With responsibility and accountability for the operational management of the CLAO service, the purpose of this role is to manage and lead the CLAO service to deliver high quality service for clients. While not generally carrying your own caseload, as an experienced solicitor you will act as a reference point for colleagues across the network in respect of casework, advising on ethical and professional practice issues and assisting in complex case work.
This post is permanent on a full time basis.
If you are applying for a full time position or on a part-time basis (less than 37 hours per week), please give details of the number of hours and pattern of part-time work you would be interested in. Further information is supplied in the ‘General Information for Applicants’ document.
We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including groups currently underrepresented in our workforce.
For more details about this role, to see a full list of essential criteria and required competencies please go to Additional Information on the vacancy page.
To find out more about working at SLAB please visit https://www.slab.org.uk/recruitment.
Completed applications should be returned by Monday, 5 December 2022 via SLAB’s recruitment portal.
Interviews will be organised in person in the Thistle House, Edinburgh on Tuesday, 13 December 2022.
