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Published: 09 October 2023

Senior Officer Recruitment Process - 29 August 2023

Report Summary

This report provides members of the People Committee with an overview of Senior Officer Recruitment Process. 

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Meeting

The publication discussed was referenced in the meeting below

People Committee - 29 August 2023

Date : 29 August 2023

Location : online


Implications

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

There are financial implications associated with the recruitment of senior officers. These relate to advertising, the selection process, candidate/panel expenses and accommodation/catering costs. Provisions for the costs associated with senior officer recruitment is incorporated annually into the Authority’s Corporate budget.

PERSONNEL IMPLICATIONS

There are personnel implications associated with this paper. Appropriate consultation with stakeholders will take place as the process progresses.

LEGAL IMPLICATIONS

There are legal implications associated with this paper. The Police Service of Scotland Regulations 2013 set out clearly the requirements on the Authority in appointing senior officers. The approach recommended in this paper meets all of these requirements.

REPUTATIONAL IMPLICATIONS

There are reputational implications associated with this paper. Previous recruitment processes have attracted significant public and media interest. A professional and robust recruitment and appointment process conducted with professionalism and transparency will support a positive reputation for both the Authority and Police Scotland.

SOCIAL IMPLICATIONS

There are social implications associated with this paper. Given the national standing of chief officers, the public is entitled to be assured that the appropriate appointments are in the interests of Scotland.

COMMUNITY IMPACT

There are community implications associated with this paper. It is important that the chief officers of Police Scotland are perceived to be reflective of our community.

EQUALITIES IMPLICATIONS

There are potential equalities implications associated with this paper. Where appropriate, an EqHRIA will be undertaken


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