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Scottish Government Public Protection Unit seeks new members for the offender rehabilitation panel
Created: 01/04/2025
News/Events Category: General News
The Scottish Government Public Protection Unit is seeking new members to the Scottish Advisory Panel for Offender Rehabilitation (SAPOR), which is sponsored by the Scottish Government and was formed in 2012 replacing the Scottish Accreditation panel for offender programmes (SAPOP).
Individuals being sought for these positions must be able to demonstrate the following essential criteria:
- Ability to challenge the views of others in a constructive and supportive way
- Ability to analyse complex themes and materials
- Ability to contribute to innovations in how we accredit ‘programmes’
- A sound knowledge and understanding of the Scottish Justice system
- Expert level understanding of theoretical and empirical evidence informing effective interventions in the criminal justice field
- Experience of interventions in either prisons or community settings
- Excellent communication skills
- Proven leadership in their field
Being a member
Panel meetings are held on a quarterly basis normally in either Edinburgh or Glasgow, but they've also been held online.
Panel members service for up to six years, with an option of renewal for two further years.
Travel and subsistence are reimbursed where incurred.
There is a £450 daily rate for attendance at panel meetings and pre-panel reading time (as and when required).
How to apply
Apply in writing (in no more than 1,000 words) detailing your background and experience. Please mark the e-mail subject line "SAPOR", with your name and address prominent.
E-mail your application to [email protected]
If you have any queries regarding the position please e-mail Graham Robertson, Public Protection Unit Head on [email protected]
In the event that further posts are required, a reserve list of successful candidates will be kept for up to 12 months.
The closing date for applications is Sunday 20 April 2025. Interviews will take place in May.
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