Ukraine Resettlement Policy Official

Job Title - Ukraine Resettlement Policy Official Business Area/Directorate - RRA: Ukraine Resettlement Location - The role is hybrid and does not require you to be based in a specific SG office. Working Arrangement – This is a part-time job-share. 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 - Temporary Promotion or Lateral Transfer Duration - Until December 2026 Eligibility - Expressions of interest are invited from eligible colleagues in bands A-C. Sponsorship: 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. Overview We are looking for a part-time (between 0.5 and 0.8 FTE) B3 policy officer to help us shape the strategic policy for Scotland’s Ukraine resettlement and develop actions to support the resettlement and integration of refugees and other forced migrants. You’ll be part of a dynamic team, working alongside another B3 policy lead. Part-time job share alongside existing post-holder, working on Ukraine resettlement with specific responsibility for visas and work with UK government, and on other areas of 'New Scots' strategy delivery commitments. While this is a job-share role, there is no specific required working pattern required. The role is hybrid and does not require you to be based in a specific SG office. We facilitate and support engagement between the Scottish Government, local government and the third sector, and we have oversight of governance, funding and performance reporting. Responsibilities Work alongside the other person in this job-share role to oversee the implementation of UKG's new visa extension scheme for displaced Ukrainians, ensuring that displaced Ukrainians, local authorities and public services are adequately prepared and supported Ensure strong connections with wider Scottish Government teams including but not limited to Ukraine Operations, International Relations, Asylum and Refugee Integration, Migration and Analytical Division. Produce high quality and timely advice and reports to Ministers, as well as briefings, events programmes, PQs, FMQs, MiCase and FOIs. Contribute to delivery of ‘Warm Scots Future’ strategy priorities to ensure support is available for those fleeing conflict and persecution to integrate into our communities in line with the New Scots Strategy. Collaborate with a wide range of internal and external partners to develop and refine policy advice – including local government and third sector partners, and UK Government and devolved governments. Support the team leader and unit head, by working flexibly and contributing to the smooth running of the team, Division, EIHR Directorate and to the effectiveness of DG Communities including line management responsibilities where needed. Success Profile Success profiles are specific to each job and they include the mix of behaviours, experience and technical criteria (if applicable) that candidates will be assessed on. Experience: Experience in working under pressure, managing competing priorities to meet both short- and long-term deadlines while upholding high standards. Experience of using a range of information sources, working with others as needed, to identify potential solutions and make recommendations to colleagues. Behaviours: Seeing the Big Picture (Level 3) Making Effective Decisions (Level 3) Delivering at Pace (Level 3) You can find out more about Success Profiles Behaviours, here: Behaviour levels - Success profiles: candidate guide Working Pattern This post is a job-share role, but we welcome applications from staff with different working patterns, proposed working patterns will be assessed 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 aim to 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 jenny.bann@gov.scot How to Apply Please submit 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 23:59pm on Wednesday 16 September. Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools can be used to support your application, but all statements and examples provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, and presented as your own) applications will be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on acceptable and unacceptable uses of AI in recruitment. If invited for further assessment, this will consist of an informal discussion. Discussions are scheduled for w/c TBC. Temporary Promotion (If Applicable) Please click the link to access further guidance and information on overview and eligibility Temporary promotion Recruitment Principles As a government organisation, we adhere to the Civil Service Commission Recruitment Principles and we investigate any complaints received in relation to recruitment cases. About us The Scottish Government is the devolved government for Scotland. We have responsibility for a wide range of key policy areas including: education, health, the economy, justice, housing and transport. We offer rewarding careers and employ people across Scotland in a wide range of professions and roles. Our staff are part of the UK Civil Service observing the Civil Service Code and working for Ministers and senior stakeholders to deliver vital public services which improve the lives of the people of Scotland. We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment along with a wide range of employee benefits. Find out more about what we offer . As part of the UK Civil Service, we uphold the Civil Service Nationality Rules . Security checks Successful candidates must complete the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), before they can be appointed. BPSS is comprised of four main pre-employment checks – Identity, Right to work, Employment History and a Criminal Record check (unspent convictions). You can find out more about BPSS on the UK Government website , or read about the different levels of security checks in our Candidate Guide . Equality statement We are committed to equality and inclusion and we aim to recruit a diverse workforce that reflects the population of our nation. Find out more about our commitment to diversity and how we offer and support recruitment adjustments for anyone who needs them. Further information Find out more about our organisation, what we offer staff members and how to apply on our Careers Website . Read our Candidate Guide for further information on our recruitment and application processes. Apply before: 16/09/2026 (23:59). This role is open to internal candidates and common citizenship organisations only.