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Policy Manager

Scottish Government
GBR
Full-time
Mid
Hybrid
GBP 39767-45472 yearly / year
Discovered 3 weeks ago

Full Job Posting

Responsibilities

  • Support the design and development of policy, inform policy options and recommendations to Ministers in the area of Fair Work.
  • Lead business of government work relating to policy such as MiCases, PQs, Parliamentary statements and ministerial briefings.
  • Lead on stakeholder engagements and visits for Ministers on workforce, working with closely with delivery partners and Communications officials.
  • Support effective engagement with key stakeholders and delivery partners including local authorities, Scottish Social Services Council and Care Inspectorate to promote buy-in and deliver actions which will support Ministers’ policy programmes.
  • Work collaboratively within programme management structures to support governance arrangements, ensure delivery meets expected timescales and manage and mitigate risks.

Responsibilities

  • 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 of building relationships with internal and external stakeholders, gaining trust and credibility and influencing and persuading others to deliver shared policy priorities.
  • Experience of delivering high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
  • Behaviours
  • Communicating and Influencing – Level 3
  • Working Together – Level 3
  • Making effective decisions - Level 3
  • You can find out more about Success Profiles Behaviours, here: Success profiles: candidate guide - gov.scot
  • Working Pattern
  • This post is a full-time 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 [email protected] or [email protected]

Qualifications

  • 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 7 October.
  • 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 interview, scheduled for w/c TBC.
  • 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: 07/10/2026 (23:59). This role is open to substantive B2 staff in core SG only.

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