Victims and Witnesses Commissioner for Scotland – 489415

Company: The Scottish Parliament
Apply for the Victims and Witnesses Commissioner for Scotland – 489415
Location: City of Edinburgh
Job Description:

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.

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Posted: September 22nd, 2026