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At Community Justice Scotland (CJS) we understand that our colleagues are the most important asset we have.  We use a values based approach in everything we do and apply this throughout our recruitment which means we focus on the candidates values to ensure they share our passion for making a difference and contribute to our values based culture. 

Values based recruitment means we get to know candidates, what motivates them and their passions and interests.  By taking this approach, it helps us to know that the candidate will be a good fit for the organisation and the role they are applying for.  By aligning our values into our recruitment techniques, this allows candidates to show their own values allowing us to see who they are, the work they do, how they show up at work and the things that drive them and the reason they are drawn to our organisation.   More information on CJS’ values can be found in our Values in Action document.

The Learning Support Officer is a key role in Community Justice Scotland and involves supporting our Learning, Development, Innovation & Caledonian (LDIC) team to manage online, blended and face to face learning material and assist with both the dissemination of training materials and monitoring deadlines for submissions of work by students.

Applications close on 29th April 2026.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible

As Project Officer you will be an integral part of the CJS Engagement & Improvement Team. You will report to an Improvement Lead and work closely with the Engagement & Improvement Team and across all teams to develop CJS’s strategic approach to the delivery and oversight of projects and plans and supporting their delivery across the organisation.

Applications close on 29th April 2026.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible

As Head of National Engagement you will support the leadership of the Community Justice Scotland, assisting in the management and developing and influencing the direction of Community justice around national priorities.

Applications close on 29th April 2026.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible

CJS Members are appointed by Scottish Ministers. The Membership plays a key role in setting the strategy, direction, plans, and policies of CJS, so that it fulfils the aims, policies, and priorities of the Scottish Ministers. Each of the two roles advertised is an excellent opportunity to make a difference to individuals and communities across Scotland by helping us work with our wide range of partners to reduce offending and victimisation.

Role 1 – Priority criteria – Lived Experience of the Scottish Criminal Justice System (User Perspective)

We are particularly interested in applicants who can bring a first-hand understanding of what it is like to engage with the justice system, the challenges people face, and the impact that services — or the lack of them — can have on individuals, families and communities.

Role 2 – Priority criteria – IT / Digital / Data & Change Management

This role operates within a complex partner landscape, and we are looking for individuals who can contribute to achieving National outcomes through collaborative and innovative digital approaches