Chief Executive

Scottish Prison Service 

Scottish Government

Edinburgh

£95,930- £103,495

Applications are now open for the new Chief Executive of the Scottish Prison Service who will also be a Director within the Scottish Government and a senior member of the Education, Communities and Justice Management Team.

The Chief Executive post is a significant, and highly visible role, with regular Ministerial contact and a high external profile.  The post holder is a member of the Justice Board and is therefore a key player in the leadership of the Justice System in Scotland.

The Chief Executive establishes the strategic direction of the SPS in conjunction with the Scottish Government; ensures public accountability, assures probity and integrity, allocates resources, monitors performance, reviews and manages risk and develops capability and performance.

This is a unique senior civil service role will lead a high profile public service in Scotlands justice system and will be responsible for the management 15 prisons, a range of private sector contracts and the safety and well-being of 7500 people in custody and 4500 staff.

For more information on the role and details of how to apply please go to: www.work-for-scotland.org. Alternatively, please contact Elizabeth Michelakakis on Elizabeth.michelakakis@gov.scot.

The closing date for applications is midnight on the 25 January. 

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people and aim to employ a diverse workforce, which reflects the people of Scotland.