Trainee Sheriff Officer

Trainee Sheriff Officer - Edinburgh 

We now have an immediate vacancy for a Trainee Sheriff Officer based in Edinburgh.

This is a full-time role, 37.5 hours per week. Hours of work: Monday - Friday 08.30am to 5.00pm.

Scott & Co is a leading provider of debt recovery, enforcement and citation services. We are part of Marston Holdings, the UK’s largest judicial services group, providing integrated court order compliance.

We are looking for a confident, self-motivated individual, looking for a new challenge and to gain a new qualification to build a career with us at Scott & Co.

The role will be focused on giving you a qualification and 121 learning and support with our Sheriff Officers. After you have gained your qualification with us, you will be qualified to be a Sheriff Officer for Scott & Co, which includes an increase in salary along with a company car and the opportunity to train as a messenger at arms. 

What you will be doing:

• Assisting the Sheriff Officer in the execution of their duties
• Processing service updates, reports and fees in real time via Optimise Tablet platform
• Checking documents for accuracy, corroborating facts and dialogue obtained during customer interactions.
• On road training from experienced Sheriff Officer
• Weekly Training sessions delivered by Training & Development Manager
• Homework assignments
• Regular progress assessments

What you will need to succeed:

• SCQF Level 4 or equivalent.
• Valid UK Driving Licence

What you will get in return

• 24 days annual leave, plus 6 bank holidays
• Staff benefits designed to suit you, from discounts on retail shopping, travel, and socialising to health & wellbeing
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Package NB this is subject to eligibility
• Pension Contribution
• Professional Qualification

 If this sounds like the job for you, please apply....

New starters will be subject to clearance through Disclosure Scotland and a Court Decree check. In addition, the post holder is expected to keep the Company updated if their personal circumstances change.

We are an equal opportunity employer, which means we'll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion for creating better outcomes, and we're committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.