Senior Policy Manager
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This is an Expression of Interest (EOI) opportunity, available on a lateral move basis only. Applications are open to Core Scottish Government employees only.
Job Title – Senior Policy Manager
Working Arrangement – Staff in roles compatible with hybrid working should aim to spend 40% of their contracted working time working in person at their contractual workplace. More information can be found within Hybrid Working Policy .
Grade – B3
Advert type – level transfer
Duration – Permanent
Eligibility - Expressions of interest are invited from substantive colleagues on level transfer from Core SG only.
Skilled Worker Sponsorship not being offered
Skilled Worker sponsorship is not available for this role. As a result, we are unable to appoint candidates who require Skilled Worker sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must have an existing and ongoing right to work in the UK
This role offers the chance to join a friendly and supportive team in a high-profile role that offers excellent development prospects. This post will work at the heart of the Scottish Government’s approach to energy within the Strategic Energy Projects team in the Energy Strategy and Markets Unit, which is part of the Energy and Climate Change Directorate. The post will report to the C1 Head of Strategic Energy Projects.
The post will involve leading on distinct areas of work. The Strategic Energy Projects team helps co-ordinate and provide strategic oversight of the work of various policy areas to achieve SG's overall priorities for a renewables transition that brings significant wider benefits to the economy, consumers and communities.
You will be a cross-cutting briefing and correspondence lead for energy, developing strategic oversight of key issues and drafting high quality responses. This will involve developing a consistent narrative and key messages on energy policy. Key to this will be building effective relationships across Scottish Government.
You will lead on the Energy FMQs process, ensuring it reflects the latest developments and SG responses on energy issues. You will also support the wider work of the team, including leading on briefing for the Minister for Europe, External Affairs and Energy and other ministers (including the First Minister), as well as senior officials. This may include briefing on UK Government reforms and policy developments and providing sector updates.
Key to this role will be developing an understanding of the energy priorities of the Scottish Government and maintaining awareness of emerging policy issues, particularly by monitoring energy related activity in the Scottish Parliament and developing a good network of contacts across Scottish Government.
This is a changeable environment, where each week is different and varies in line with external developments. You will be required to work flexibly as needs arise and may move from one project to another as priorities evolve.
- Leading on the development of the Energy FMQ to ensure it reflects a core narrative on energy and latest developments
- Acting as Committee Liaison Officer on energy with the Scottish Parliament and maintaining an awareness of energy related activity and issues in the Scottish Parliament.
- Leading on drafting concise, accurate and timely responses to correspondence and PQs, tracking progress and escalating issues where appropriate.
- Supporting the wider functions of the unit on a project basis, providing flexible support as required. This includes providing official support on PQs, briefing and other activities as requested by your line manager.
- Communicating and influencing – level 3
- Delivering at pace – level 3
- Working together - level 3
Working Pattern
The post is a full-time role, but staff with different working patterns are invited to apply, and we will assess proposed working patterns against the business requirements for this post.
Our standard hours are 35 hours per week and we offer a range of flexible working options depending on the needs of the role, including Flexi-leave. Scottish Government staff in hybrid-compatible roles should work in-person 40% of the time, either in an office or other agreed work location. If you have specific questions about the role you are applying for, please contact us.
Further Information
Further information about this opportunity is available from stacey.mcfarlane@gov.scot
Please submit a CV and an Expression of Interest (maximum 500 words) outlining your suitability for the role, relevant skills and experience, and what you would bring to the team. Please align this to how you meet the behaviours, experience and technical skills listed in the Success Profile above.
Vacancies close at 11:59pm on the date displayed in the table, unless otherwise stated on the job advert.
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If invited for further assessment, this will consist of a light touch interview.
Discussions are scheduled for Wednesday 25th November, however this may be subject to change.
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