Coordination and Briefing Manager

Based within the Office of the Chief Executive (OCE), this role provides flexible support across the business support and communications functions at the centre of the Scottish Prison Service (SPS). As a member of the Business Management Team, you will contribute to maintaining and enhancing service delivery and ensuring effective support to the Chief Executive and Senior Team.

You will lead the commissioning, coordination, and quality assurance of a range of briefings and narrative products, including PQ responses, ministerial correspondence, and Cabinet Secretary briefing. The role also acts as a key contact within the OCE, building strong relationships across SPS and the Scottish Government to anticipate emerging issues and prepare timely, high‑quality briefing.

The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) operates in a fascinating, complex and rapidly changing environment. Our vision is to help build a safer Scotland by unlocking potential and transforming lives. To enable us to successfully deliver our vision, we are committed to nurturing and investing in our greatest strength and resource: Our People.

We are proud to employ a diverse range of people; each contributing their own unique experiences and skills to enhance the service we deliver. Whatever the role, you will find your SPS experience both challenging and rewarding. You will be committed to helping us to achieve our goals and in return we will be committed to helping you to achieve yours.

We employ approximately 5,000 staff across our prisons, headquarters, college, and training and storage facility. The hard work of our staff is the most critical component in the successful delivery of Scotland’s prison system.

We need professional, capable and motivated individuals who reflect Scotland’s diversity to deliver effective and efficient activities and services to achieve our Mission and realise our Vision.

Whatever SPS profession you embark upon, you will be a valued member of the team, helping us build a Safer Scotland for the communities we serve. We are committed to your personal and professional development and offer a wide range of career progression opportunities.