Scottish Government
Head of Visits and Events
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Expression of Interest (EOI) Opportunity
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 - Head of Visits and Events
Business Area/Directorate - Visits and Events Team, News and Digital
Location - The post is based in St Andrew’s House with options to work from other buildings or from home depending on the First Minister’s events programme.
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 [https://scotsconnect.sharepoint.com/sites/saltireredirect?siteId=mylifeandcareer&pageId=8c5a454f-11b6-4349-a97e-96ba6acf3f51&pageParams=working-in-person-hybrid-working]
Grade - C1
Advert type - Level transfer
Duration - 6 months
Eligibility - Expressions of interest are invited from substantive colleagues on level transfer from core SG only.
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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
If you thrive in a fast-paced, high-profile environment where no two days are the same, this could be the perfect next step in your career. As Head of Visits and Events, you will play a central role in some of the most significant moments in the life of government - from high-profile domestic engagements to supporting the First Minister overseas - ensuring they run seamlessly and leave a lasting impression.
This is a rare opportunity to lead a talented, dedicated team at the very heart of government, working at the highest level and making a direct and visible contribution to the First Minister's programme. You will bring together people, logistics and diplomacy, balancing complex competing demands with calm authority and exceptional attention to detail.
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About the Role
This is a temporary role for 6 months while a wider review of posts in Communications divisions take place.
This is a senior leadership role responsible for the planning, coordination and delivery of a high-quality visits and events programme for the First Minister.
The postholder will lead a dedicated team providing end-to-end logistics support across a wide range of domestic and sometimes international engagements, ensuring every visit and event reflects the highest standards of organisation and professionalism.
This is a full-time post, but other working patterns will be considered. The post is based in St Andrew’s House with options to work from other buildings or from home depending on the First Minister’s events programme.
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