Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service

Non-Executive Opportunities

Making a significant contribution to the delivery of justice in Scotland

Welcome

Thank you for taking the time to visit this site and for your interest in the Non-Executive opportunities within the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS).

As an organisation, the SCTS is embarking on a significant period of modernisation and transformational change. In addition to delivering the effective administration of Scotland’s justice system, it will also continue to lead a number of justice reform projects which include:

  • Reforms to the civil courts and civil procedures.
  • Making greater use of technology. The transfer of reserved tribunals under the Smith Commission proposals.
  • Development of the Evidence and Procedures proposals.

Whether it is ensuring all staff have the skills, support and motivation both now and in the future or supporting the Board in discharging its risk, control and governance responsibilities, each non-executive member will play a key strategic role in ensuring the SCTS delivers on its vision to build a stronger Courts and Tribunal service.

If you are an accomplished communicator who has instant credibility when engaging with both internal and external stakeholder and possess the enthusiasm and personal desire to make significant contribution to the delivery of justice in Scotland, please read the detailed information contained within this site.

I wish you well in your application.

Eric McQueen
Chief Executive

The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS) is a non-ministerial department established by the Judiciary and Courts (Scotland) Act 2008. Its function is to provide administrative support to the Scottish courts, devolved tribunals and the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG).

Its purpose is supporting justice and it fulfils that purpose by providing the people, buildings and services needed to support the judiciary, courts, devolved tribunals and OPG.

The scale and pace of change and reform across the justice system is significant and the SCTS maintains a clear strategy with key priorities:

A Well Supported Judiciary

We aim to ensure that the right technology, systems and processes will be in place to assist the courts and tribunals judiciary as they implement reforms, including a greater focus on case management and the introduction of the First Tier Tribunal and Upper Tribunal.

Satisfied Court and Tribunals Users

We aim to provide the best possible service to all court and tribunal users, seeking views on the quality and effectiveness of the services we provide, and using feedback to inform improvements to our future service delivery.

Skilled, Engaged and Motivated People

We aim to maintain a skilled, engaged and motivated workforce to support the judiciary and provide  excellent customer service.

A Well Managed Estate

We aim to deliver an estate that is fit for purpose for the 21st century – ensuring that cases are heard at the right level in an environment which is safe, secure, and sustainable and fully meets our equality obligations.

Efficient Business Processes

We aim to create the right platforms for court processes and users to interact with SCTS electronically. Continuing to develop our services so they are “digital by design”, our processes will ensure all business is highly effective, reliable and economical to deliver.

Digital Innovation

Placing digital innovation at the centre of our service delivery, we aim to maximise the opportunities afforded by technology to create better processes, provide easy access and sharing of information, and provide courtrooms with the technology  to minimise physical appearance and support quicker outcomes.

Purposeful collaboration with Justice Organisations

We aim to work with other justice bodies to keep under review how the justice change agenda is being managed and communicated. We also work on collaborative initiatives to reduce costs and to drive improvement in the efficient delivery of justice.

Funding and Best Value

We aim to provide a stable, efficient, proportionate financial base that allows us to implement justice reforms, continually improve our services and be sustainable in the long term.

The SCTS vision to build a stronger Courts and Tribunals Service is underpinned by the core values of:

  • Commitment and professionalism
  • Providing a high quality service
  • Integrity and impartiality
  • Working to improve the justice system
  • Using resources effectively

Please visit our website for further information about the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service.

Download the SCTS Business Plan 2016 – 2017
Download the SCTS Annual Report and Accounts 2015 – 2016
Download the SCTS Corporate Plan 2014 – 2017

Current Opportunities…

As a member of the People Committee you will act on behalf of the SCTS Board to ensure that all staff have the skills, support and motivation now and the future to fulfill the organistion’s core functions and that the SCTS meets its statutory obligations as an employer.
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Download further information on the remit of SCTS’s People Committee
Download further information on SCTS’s key business areas

As a member of the SCTS Audit and Risk Committee, you will support the Board in discharging its responsibility in relation to issues of risk, control and governance by reviewing and challenging the comprehensiveness, reliability and integrity of assurance provided by the SCTS Accountable Officer (Chief Executive).
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Download further information on the remit of SCTS’s Audit and Risk Committee
Download further information on SCTS’s key business areas

How to Apply…

Interested candidate should provide a CV and complete the application form (available to download here), before the closing date of 5pm Monday 16th January

Should you have any questions regarding the application process, please email [email protected]

The recruitment process for these positions is being managed by advising consultants Livingston James