Job Description

Want to help collect, manage and protect critical evidence in a nationally significant inquiry?

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 the Scottish Government, working under the direction of the Chair, Lord Scott.

The Inquiry team is responsible for a full range of administrative and operational functions, including policy development, strategic planning, finance, facilities management, security and communications. As a public and high-profile inquiry, it will address complex and sensitive issues, requiring robust risk management and effective stakeholder engagement.

Evidence Team
These roles form part of the Evidence Team within the Inquiry. The team is responsible for the collection, processing, cataloguing and preservation of material submitted by providers. It works closely with the Inquiry's legal team to support the preparation and delivery of hearings.

The team is also responsible for the redaction of evidence that must be disclosed to Core Participants, the public and other stakeholders. While these are distinct roles, successful candidates will be expected to work collaboratively and undertake work across the wider Evidence Team when required.

Responsibilities

Apply a rigorous and compliant approach to reviewing and redacting sensitive material, ensuring adherence to legal and confidentiality requirements prior to disclosure.
Conduct systematic quality assurance checks of redacted material, identifying, correcting and reporting inconsistencies promptly.
Work closely and collaboratively with other members of the Inquiry team, particularly the legal team, to enable appropriate access to evidence.
Collate and process evidence as part of the Evidence Team, demonstrating excellent attention to detail.
Conduct systematic quality assurance checks of evidence categorisation and filing, identifying, correcting and reporting inconsistencies promptly.
Proactively identify and implement improvements to evidence processing, cataloguing methods and redaction standards, making effective use of technology and best practice where appropriate.
Carry out administrative tasks efficiently, maintaining accurate records and supporting team operations as required.

Success profile
Success profiles are specific to each job and they include the mix of behaviours, experience and technical criteria (if applicable) that candidates will be assessed on.

Technical / Professional Skills:

Adaptability to change – Working Level

You can find out more about the skills required, here: Core ODP Skills - Operational Delivery Profession

Behaviours:

Working Together - Level 2
Delivering at Pace - Level 2
Managing a Quality Service - Level 2

Find out more about Success Profiles.

How to apply

Apply online, providing a CV and Supporting Statement (of no more than 1000 words) which provides evidence of how you meet the skills, experience and behaviours listed in the Success Profile above.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools can be used to support your application, but all statements and examples provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, and presented as your own) applications will be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action.

Please see our candidate guidance for more information on acceptable and unacceptable uses of AI in recruitment.

Skilled Worker Sponsorship not being offered
Skilled Worker sponsorship is not available for this role. As a result, we are unable to appoint candidates who require Skilled Worker sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must have an existing and ongoing right to work in the UK

If invited for further assessment, this will consist of an interview and presentation.

Assessments are scheduled for mid September 2026 however this may be subject to change.

Recruitment Principles
As a government organisation, we adhere to the Civil Service Commission Recruitment Principles and we investigate any complaints received in relation to recruitment cases.

About us
The Emma Caldwell Public Inquiry is an independent inquiry which works independently of the Scottish Government and Ministers. Those employed by the Inquiry will be civil servants on assignment to the Inquiry. We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment along with a wide range of employee benefits.

The Scottish Government is the devolved government for Scotland. We have responsibility for a wide range of key policy areas including: education, health, the economy, justice, housing and transport. We offer rewarding careers and employ people across Scotland in a wide range of professions and roles.

Our staff are part of the UK Civil Service, observing the Civil Service Code and working for Ministers and senior stakeholders to deliver vital public services which improve the lives of the people of Scotland.

We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment along with a wide range of employee benefits. Find out more about what we offer.

As part of the UK Civil Service, we uphold the Civil Service Nationality Rules.

Working pattern

Our standard hours are 35 hours per week and we offer a range of flexible working options depending on the needs of the role, including Flexi-leave. Scottish Government staff in hybrid-compatible roles should aim to work in-person 40% of the time, either in an office or other agreed work location. If you have specific questions about the role you are applying for, please contact us.

Location
The Inquiry will have two bases, one in Edinburgh for the administration, and one in Glasgow for the hearings. The postholders may at times be required to travel between the sites. While virtual and hybrid working will be feasible at some points, there is an expectation that the Evidence Team will be present in Glasgow for the duration of the inquiry hearings as and when required.

Due to the nature of delivering public hearings annual leave and flexible working hours will be restricted at times during these posts. While job sharers and individuals on any working pattern are welcome to apply, the likely restrictions should be noted and may not suit all.

Security checks

Successful candidates must complete the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), before they can be appointed. BPSS is comprised of four main pre-employment checks – Identity, Right to work, Employment History and a Criminal Record check (unspent convictions).

You can find out more about BPSS on the UK Government website, and read about the Government Vetting Charter, or about all the different levels of security checks in our Candidate Guide.

Internal candidates may need to gain higher security clearance than they currently hold if successful in their application.

Equality statement

We are committed to equality and inclusion and we aim to recruit a diverse workforce that reflects the population of our nation. 

Find out more about our commitment to diversity and how we offer and support recruitment adjustments for anyone who needs them.

Further information

Find out more about our organisation, what we offer staff members and how to apply on our Careers Website.

Read our Candidate Guide for further information on our recruitment and application processes.

Apply before 23:59 on 25th August 2026. This post is open to internal candidates and Common Citizenship Organisations only. External candidates and staff from UK Other Government Departments are not eligible to apply for this vacancy.

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