Job Location : Edinburgh, UK
A unique opportunity to support a large scale and, high-profile statutory Public Inquiry investigating Scotland's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
We are looking for several skilled and enthusiastic individuals to join a project team which will undertake a significant review and analysis of evidence. The ideal candidates will have a flexible and adaptable approach to work. You will directly support the Solicitor to the Inquiry and a team of deputy and assistant solicitors as well as assisting Counsel on the Inquiry's investigativeworkstreams. The Inquiry's Terms of Reference can be found at: https://terms-reference
Key Responsibilities:
Essential Criteria
Desirable Skills
Competencies:
Communications and Engagement
You will have excellent written and oral communication skills. You will have the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with all members of the Inquiry Team, as well as good awareness of how communications with stakeholders should operate. It is essential that you produce clear, well-structured written work and be able to explain your work verbally.
Self-Awareness
You will be a self-starter, able to demonstrate a resilient, positive and flexible approach to meet the demands of a fast-moving and challenging environment. You will be able to work effectively in a team and use your own initiative, with a proactive and flexible approach. You will be able to work under pressure and to prioritise to meet tight deadlines as they arise.
Analysis and Use of Evidence
You will have excellent analytical skills to analyse and interpret complex information. You will need to research and organise robust information from a variety of sources to support conclusions.
Other Information
Since the Inquiry is being held under the Inquiries Act 2005 it is independent of the Scottish Government.
Salary and terms of appointment
You will be expected to work 37 hours a week. The role will last 6-8 months. You will be paid the salary of a B1 officer, which pro-rata currently equates to an annual salary of £31,140.
The Inquiry is based in Edinburgh and we work a hybrid model. You may be required to work one or two days a week in the office, while working the remainder of time at home.
Salary : 158.13 - 158.13
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