Direct Entrant Executive Officer
Glasgow, Oban, Dundee, Airdrie/Hamilton and Portree
About SCTS: SCTS plays a key role in the administration of justice. We fulfil our purpose by providing the people, buildings and services needed to support the judiciary, the courts, devolved tribunals and OPG. Our work focuses on improving access to justice, reducing delay and cost within the justice system, modernising our services in line with reform, and using leading technology to improve our services for everyone.
About the role: If you’re looking for a career in the Sheriff and Justice of the Peace Court and to start on the first rung of our managerial ladder, this could be the opportunity you have been waiting for. If successful, you will undergo a comprehensive and structured 12-month Clerk of Court training programme centring around criminal and civil business facilitated by our Education and Learning Unit and in partnership with your local team. Our approach is an inclusive one where the development, support and growth of our people is at the heart of what we do. If you enjoy challenges, teamwork with autonomy too and the opportunity to make valued contributions whilst utilising your skills and talent then please consider this opportunity seriously!
The roles are based in a number of locations: Glasgow, Oban, Dundee, Portree, Airdrie or Hamilton.
The work of SCTS covers a broader range of issues than you may think. In providing support to Scotland’s courts, devolved tribunals and the OPG, we touch the lives of many people on a daily basis – be that through formal court or tribunal business, fulfilling your civic duty as a juror, paying fees or fines, seeking help in managing the affairs of an incapable adult or dealing with the estate of a loved one who has passed away. SCTS deals with over a quarter of a million cases and applications each year. Behind each one of these is an individual – looking to the system to help them assert their rights, address wrongs or provide support in a time of need. It is this work – which takes place every day in our courts, tribunals and administrative centres across Scotland – that consumes most of the time, energy and skill of our staff. We take pride in working as one team and providing high levels of service to all those who use the courts, tribunals and OPG. We are always looking to improve the services we provide – through innovation and development. Whilst delivering our core services is our priority, considering how we can improve and develop is also crucial to keep delivering the highest quality service.
To help direct us towards achieving our purpose successfully, we embrace three key values of respect, service and excellence. These guide our behaviour, decisions and actions - in pursuit of fulfilling our purpose to the highest standard
Interviews will be held week beginning 23 July 2026 and you must be available to start the programme week commencing 7 September 2026.
Rehabilitation of Offenders: The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service is exempt from the protections of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974). This permits us to ask applicants details of both spent and unspent convictions, along with details of any formal cautions that you may have. Individuals without existing security clearance will always be considered as all successful applicants will require a standard level Disclosure check completed before employment can commence.
Civil Service Code: The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
Recruitment Principles: We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
Complaints: Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. If you feel that your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles, and wish to make a complaint, then in the first instance you should contact Government Recruitment Service by email at: [email protected] If you are not satisfied with the response you receive, then you can contact the Civil Service Commission at [email protected].
For further information on the Recruitment Principles and bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission, please visit their website at: https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk.
