Policy Officer - B2

This opportunity is only open to applicants who are Scottish Government employees, and are currently 'Priority Movers'. Applications from individuals not currently on the Priority Mover list will be rejected and not considered. 

This position offers a great opportunity 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 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.

This is a varied role that provides an opportunity to support on ministerial briefings, PQs, FMQs and MiCases. This will involve keeping abreast of relevant news and coordination with members of the team on updates. To support this, you will be responsible for maintaining core briefs, monitoring and updating these with key policy developments. You may also provide programme management support. 

Effective stakeholder engagement is key to this role, which will involve providing a Secretariat to the First Minister’s Scottish Energy Advisory Board (SEAB) and leading on a programme of engagement with the UK Energy Research Centre (UKERC). The successful applicant will have opportunities to make lasting connections across government and with external stakeholders. There will be a need to work closely with colleagues across Scottish Government, in particular the wider Directorate for Energy and Climate Change, Directorate for Economic Development and Directorate for Offshore Wind.

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 

• Commissioning and co-ordinating the Energy FMQ to ensure it remains current and reflects the latest media stories and developments in energy
• Supporting the management of the Scottish Energy Advisory Board and helping provide Secretariat to the Board which is chaired by the First Minister. 
• Co-ordinating cross-cutting energy briefing, such as briefing ministers for All Energy, committee appearances and debates
• Facilitating engagement with key stakeholders, including managing a programme of engagement with the UK Energy Research Centre (UKERC). 
• Providing support on PQs, EIRs and micases as required. 
• Supporting the wider functions of the Energy Strategy and Markets Unit. 

Working pattern

 This role is a permanent level transfer position. 

How to Apply

Applications for this position will only be accepted from substantive B employees. 

Please submit a CV and a statement outlining your suitability for the role, relevant skills and experience, and what you would bring to the team (maximum 500 words).

Vacancy closes at 11:59pm 

Selection Process

All applications will be invited to an informal discussion with the hiring manager.

Informal discussions are to be confirmed.

Further Information

If you have specific questions about the role, please contact [email protected]

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