SWRK 5984 - G3 MAPPA Development Officer (609979)

ACTUAL CLOSING DATE: Applications must be received by 15 November 2026 at 11:55pm.

Please ensure that you read the full advert text and do not submit a CV, as these will be disregarded as they do not form part of SLC application process.   If you require to submit additional information to support your application, please upload this under supporting documents.

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Location: Council Headquarters, Hamilton
Hours: 35hrs per week, permanent
Work Pattern: Monday - Thursday 8.45am - 4.45pm, Friday 8.45am - 4.15pm
Salary / Hourly Rate: £52,392 - £53,177

We are seeking an enthusiastic, highly organised and motivated MAPPA/MAPPS Development Officer to support and enhance the delivery of public protection arrangements across Lanarkshire.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in strengthening partnership working, improving governance, and supporting the effective management of risk posed by individuals who present a significant risk of serious harm to the public.

Working closely with Police Scotland, Scottish Prison Service, Health, Social Work, Housing and other partner agencies, you will contribute to the ongoing development of the Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) and  implementation of the Multi-Agency Public Protection System (MAPPS) on a pan-Lanarkshire basis, ensuring compliance with national guidance and best practice.

About the Role
As MAPPA/MAPPS Development Officer, you will:
•    Support the development, implementation and review of MAPPA/MAPPS policies, procedures and protocols
•    Coordinate and provide administrative support to strategic and operational public protection groups
•    Monitor, analyse and report on performance information, audits and quality assurance activity
•    Assist in the delivery of training, awareness raising and continuous improvement initiatives across partner agencies
•    Prepare reports, briefings and presentations for senior managers and governance groups
•    Support the implementation of national guidance and recommendations arising from inspections and reviews
•    Facilitate effective communication and collaboration between partner organisations
•    Contribute to project work aimed at improving public protection practices and outcomes

We are looking for someone who has:
Essential Requirements
•    Experience working in public protection and/or a Police background
•    Experience of working within a multi-agency environment.
•    Knowledge of public protection frameworks and risk management processes.
•    Experience of analysing data and producing reports to support service improvement.
•    Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
•    Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders.
•    Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
•    NPPV level 3 vetting approval (to be completed upon recruitment)
•    Experience of delivering training or facilitating workshops.

Desirable Requirements
•    Experience working within MAPPA, MAPPS, Justice Social Work, Community Safety or a related public protection setting.
•    Knowledge of Scottish public protection legislation and guidance.
•    Experience of project management, audit, quality assurance or service development.
•    Experience of developing training material

If you have the relevant skills and experience and are passionate about supporting people in conflict with the law, then we would love to hear from you.

If further information would be beneficial contact should be made with Claire Borden (Interim Service Manager) claire.borden@southlanarkshire.gov.uk

View the MAPPA Development Officer job profile.

Please answer the following questions as part of your application submission, your answers should be uploaded under supporting documents

1. Please detail any degree, professional qualification, or relevant experience you have in social work, criminal justice, community safety, public protection, or a related field.
2. Please describe your experience of working within a multi-agency public protection environment, including your role and key responsibilities.
3. Please provide examples of any training, coaching, mentoring, or presentations you have delivered, including the audience and subject matter.
4. Please outline any management or supervisory experience you have in a relevant field, including responsibility for staff, resources, or service delivery.
5. Please describe for us how your skills, experience and knowledge would make you a suitable candidate for this post?
   Describe a time when you worked with multiple agencies or stakeholders to achieve a common objective. What was your role, how did you manage differing priorities, and what was the outcome?
6. Describe a time when you developed, reviewed, or improved a policy, procedure, or working practice. How did you identify the need for change, engage stakeholders, and ensure successful implementation?
7. Tell us about a situation where you had to communicate complex or sensitive information to a range of audiences. How did you tailor your approach, and what was the result?
     

If you require to submit any further additional information to support your application (not a CV), please upload this under supporting documents.

Please Apply online - All correspondence will be via your email address

Preferred candidates identified after the selection event process will be required to assist the recruitment team, if need be, to ensure timely completion of recruitment checks. If recruitment checks are not completed within a reasonable timescale, you may automatically be withdrawn from this position.

Canvassing of Elected Members or employees of South Lanarkshire's Council directly or indirectly in connection with any appointment within the Council shall disqualify the applicant.

Legislative Information

This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Scotland Act 2020.

This post is considered a Regulated Role with Children and Adults, in respect of the Disclosure Scotland Act 2020. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children and Adults.

Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to a formal offer of employment being made.

Please refer to http://www.disclosurescotland.co.uk for further information about the disclosure process and best practice.

Overseas Criminal Records Check

An Overseas Criminal Records Check is required where applicants born outside the UK (Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland) or who have lived or worked outside the UK for a continuous period of 12 months in the past 10 years.

Applicants are responsible for providing evidence of the Overseas Criminal Record Check. The check must be translated into English and should come from the police, judicial authority, government department or home embassy of the country or countries concerned. The check must include an official statement confirming that the applicant does not have any history of or pending criminal record proceedings. Checks may be carried out to authenticate the documents provided.

Equal Opportunities and Inclusion statement

The Council is committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion in its workforce. Therefore, we welcome applications from all sectors of the community, including under-represented groups within our workforce. We are keen to receive applications from candidates who have a disability, who are from a care experienced background, who are from a black, Asian or minority ethnic background, from a military service background and from those who are new Scots.

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria as outlined in the job profile for this position.

As proud holders of the UK Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award, the Council is also committed to supporting members of the armed forces community, including service leavers, veterans, reservists and their families. In line with this commitment, service leavers, their close family members, veterans and reservists will be guaranteed an interview if they meet the essential criteria as outlined in the job profile

As an employee of South Lanarkshire Council, you would also receive a wide range of benefits including:

• Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme
• To increase the value of their pension pot, Local Government Employees can opt to join the Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme.
• Up to 33 days annual leave
• Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)
• Occupational sick pay
• Family friendly policies - flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave enhanced leave.
• Employee Discounts – including discounts at the cinema.
• Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support)