Job Description
Chief Executive
Salary – £151,816 (under review)
Location – Glasgow/Hybrid with regular travel throughout Scotland and across the UK.
The Scottish Police Authority is seeking an exceptional leader who can take the organisation through its next important chapter. As an experienced senior leader, you will play a key role in building capability and performance within one of Scotland’s most important public bodies, overseeing the second largest police service in the UK, Police Scotland. The Authority has a key role to play in developing this vital public service to ensure that policing adapts to meet the needs of a changing Scotland.
As well as leading the Authority as a highly professional and outwardly engaging organisation, you will be the principal advisor to the Authority’s Board, providing expert strategic advice and guidance. You will be the appointed Accountable Officer for an annual policing budget of more than £1.6 billion with a focus on securing best value for Scotland’s communities. You will work closely with the Chief Constable, the Director of Forensic Services and the wider policing leadership team.
You will be an influential and collaborative leader and communicator, with a sharp intellect, financial acumen, political nous and strong strategic thinking and analytical abilities. Y...