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International Policy & Engagement 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 – International and Engagement 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 [https://scotsconnect.sharepoint.com/sites/saltireredirect?siteId=mylifeandcareer&pageId=8c5a454f-11b6-4349-a97e-96ba6acf3f51&pageParams=working-in-person-hybrid-working]
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.
Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Offshore Wind Directorate to be International Policy and Engagement Manager in the Strategy, Engagement & Business Management unit.
This is a varied and rewarding role and will give you the opportunity to gain experience building relationships with industry, governments and sector bodies both domestically and internationally with a focus on promoting the work we are doing to drive forward offshore wind development in Scotland and attract the investment required to build out the sector and maximise the economic benefits for Scotland.
The postholder will report to the International Policy, Strategy and Engagement Manager.
The Offshore Wind Directorate leads on policy and programmes related to offshore renewables, marine energy and sectoral marine planning, to support the continued growth of the offshore wind sector.
The Directorate’s core aim is to maximise the significant economic benefits from the growth of offshore renewables for Scotland’s economy, citizens and environment as we transition to net zero. We also have a key role in ensuring the balance of economic and environmental objectives, with other users of the marine environment.
We support the development of Scotland’s offshore wind economy by:
- working across the public sector to deploy strategic investment in ports and supply chain that grows our manufacturing base, attracting capital, inward investment, driving economic growth and job creation;
- demonstrating the potential role for marine energy in Scotland’s low carbon energy system;
- delivering enabling programmes e.g. through the Energy Act to streamline consenting, improve regulatory certainty, and accelerate deployment;
- managing the constraints and opportunities of Scotland’s transition to net zero through the sustainable expansion of offshore renewables, enabled by sectoral marine planning that provides clarity, reduces risk, and supports balanced use of the marine space.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Key responsibilities
- Support delivery of a comprehensive and strategic ongoing programme of UK and international engagement for both Ministers and senior officials.
- Delivery of high-quality briefings, submissions, speeches, policy papers, PQs and correspondence.
- Support successful execution of the Offshore Wind International Strategy and delivery of our key investment, supply chain and ports priorities and objectives by designing an ongoing programme of targeted and impactful engagement.
- This will include high profile engagement with inward investors – including supply chain companies - capital investors and foreign governments.
- Regularly evaluate and monitor progress, identify emerging opportunities and adapt engagement programme as required.
- Maintain regular engagement with Team Scotland partners and DCEA’s international office network to ensure a joined up approach to international engagement, messaging and delivery of our offshore wind priorities.
- Support delivery of our Scotland-Ireland joint workplan.
- Work to develop a strong and consistent approach to collaboration between strategic delivery partners both within Scotland – including Team Scotland - and with international partners to ensure we maximise opportunities and economic benefits for Scotland.
- Work flexibly across the offshore wind directorate to support delivery of other priority areas of work.
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QUALIFICATIONS
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 engaging with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Strong organisational and communication skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
Behaviours:
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Seeing the big picture (Level 3)
Understand the strategic drivers for your area of work.
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Communicating and influencing (Level 3)
Communicating purpose and direction with clarity, integrity and enthusiasm.
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Working together (Level 3)
Forming effective partnerships and relationships with people both internally and externally.
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Delivering at pace (Level 3)
Forming effective partnerships and relationships with people both internally and externally.
You can find out more about Success Profiles Behaviours, here: Success profiles: candidate guide - gov.scot [https://www.gov.scot/publications/success-profiles-candidate-guide/pages/behaviour-levels/]
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 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 silja.slepnjov@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.
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Please see our candidate guidance [https://www.gov.scot/publications/recruitment-candidate-guide/pages/use-of-ai-tools/] for more information on acceptable and unacceptable uses of AI in recruitment.
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Recruitment Principles
As a government organisation, we adhere to the Civil Service Commission Recruitment Principles [https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/document/02a-recruitment-principles-april-2018-final/?d102_cookies_enabled=all] 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 [https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/about-us/] 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 [https://www.jobs.gov.scot/what-we-offer].
As part of the UK Civil Service, we uphold the Civil Service Nationality Rules [https://www.gov.scot/publications/recruitment-candidate-guide/pages/nationality-requirements/].
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 [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard], or read about the different levels of security checks in our Candidate Guide [https://www.gov.scot/publications/recruitment-candidate-guide/pages/pre-employment-checks/].
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 [https://www.jobs.gov.scot/an-inclusive-organisation] and how we offer and support recruitment adjustments [https://www.jobs.gov.scot/requesting-adjustments-2] 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 [https://www.jobs.gov.scot/].
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