The Victims and Witnesses Commissioner for Scotland’s role is to promote and support the rights and interests of victims and witnesses in Scotland. This includes raising awareness of victims and witnesses and promoting best practice and a trauma-informed approach by criminal justice bodies and those who provide support services to victims.
This is a new high-profile appointment. We are looking for a talented individual who has drive, integrity, credibility, resilience and excellent communication skills to be the inaugural Victims and Witnesses Commissioner for Scotland.
The appointment is for a fixed term of up to 8 years, attracts a starting salary of £96,353 and is pensionable through the Civil Service Pension Schemes.
Read information for applicants (227KB, pdf) posted 16 September 2026
These documents are not fully accessible. We are working to improve this. If you need the documents in an alternative format, please email [email protected]. Further information is available in our accessibility statement.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 12 noon, 23 October 2026.
Email – [email protected]
Telephone – 0131 348 6222
For BSL users, please call via Contact Scotland BSL.
Write to – The Scottish Parliament, Officeholder Services, Edinburgh EH99 1SP
The Scottish Parliament is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and treatment and to eliminating unfair discrimination in its employment/appointment practices.