Scottish Government
Hub Officer
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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
Hub Officer
Working Arrangement
The team is housed within Environment and Forestry Directorate, Director’s Office which is based at Victoria Quay, Edinburgh. The Hub team operate a location neutral policy. In line with our current ways of working, our team follows a hybrid working approach, where colleagues use a mix of office based and remote working (working from home) depending on the requirements of the role and personal circumstances.
Grade
B1
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
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.
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Overview
Are you inquisitive and enjoy problem solving? Do you enjoy working as part of a team and are you looking for a new and challenging role in a location neutral setting?
The DGNZ Correspondence Hub are a new centralised team who handle, start to end, all FOI and EIRs for 5 Directorates in DGNZ (ARE, DECC, EnFor, Marine and Offshore Wind), one of the largest DG’s in the Scottish Government.
Based within the Correspondence Hub Team, our Hub Officer role offers the unique opportunity to engage in a cross cutting Operational Delivery role by delivering a high volume of FOI and EIR casework.
DGNZ Correspondence Hub, operate in a hybrid environment with officers based across Scotland from the Highlands to the Borders.
This is a challenging role within a high performing team, that offers autonomy in how you manage your workload, with the opportunity to engage with stakeholders at all levels not only across DGNZ but also the wider Scottish Government, UK Government and Devolved Administrations. It also provides you the opportunity to gain insight and experience in exciting and high-profile policy areas.
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As one of 10 Hub Officers, you will play a pivotal role in providing advice and guidance on FOI and EIRs, and delivering casework across DGNZ Directorates (ARE, DECC, EnFor, Marine and Offshore Wind).
You will be responsible for creating FOI and EIR responses and providing support to your Hub Case Manager, assisting in the coordination and assignment of FOI/EIR responses within the statutory time frames. The skills and experience you bring will help us to continue to deliver a first-class experience to our stakeholders.
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