WITNESS STATEMENT TAKER

Description

Are you a highly skilled professional with a passion for ensuring a seamless witness experience? We are seeking a dedicated individual to join our team as a Witness Statement Officer for a prominent Inquiry based in Central Edinburgh.

Main Duties:

• Take accurate statements from witnesses, providing a detailed first-person account of their testimony.
• Collaborate closely with the Witness Manager and Legal Team to prepare for statement-taking, ensuring comprehensive coverage of relevant areas for the Inquiry.
• Work with the Documents and Evidence Management Team to ensure all necessary documentation is available during statement-taking, managing practical aspects of interviews.
• Conduct post-interview reviews with the Witness Manager, ensuring key areas are highlighted, and draft statements capture essential points.
• Apply ongoing reflective practice to enhance all aspects of the interview process, aiming for the best possible witness experience and evidence for the Inquiry.
• Take responsibility for all procedural matters related to interviews, ensuring witnesses are fully aware of the process and observing data protection requirements.
• Work flexibly, including undertaking research or preparing short reports through the examination of evidence.

Competencies and Experience Required:

• Leadership
• Communications and Engagement
• Financial Management
• People Management

Essential Criteria:

• Considerable experience in dealing with the public, especially in challenging and stressful circumstances.
• Significant experience in accurate note-taking to capture precise statements.
• Proven ability to work under pressure, responding quickly to changing situations in a complex environment.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and networking skills.

The post is based in Central Edinburgh, with potential travel requirements to gather statements from witnesses across Scotland and beyond.

If you are ready to play a vital role in delivering a high-quality witness experience and contributing to the success of a significant Inquiry, we invite you to apply. Take the next step in your career by submitting your application today.

Note: This is a full-time position based on a fixed-term contract for the duration of the Inquiry.

If you believe that your skill set aligns with the requirements for the position of Statement taker, please submit your application, along with an updated version of your CV.

ASA Recruitment is one of Scotland’s largest independent multi-sector recruitment agencies. We specialise in providing effective tailored solutions for permanent, contract and temporary employment requirements for our Clients and Candidates. We are members of the REC and are ISO certified.

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