UK Relations Policy Officer
UK Relations Policy Officer
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Job Description
We have an exciting opportunity to join our UK Relations and Legislation Team which sits within the Transport Strategy and Analysis Directorate (TSA).
This role is in a busy friendly and interesting area where you will be responsible for the day to day engagement and collaboration with the UK Government and other Devolved Governments to maintain a constructive relationship in a way which respects and protects devolved responsibilities.
The post focuses on understanding/ seeking intelligence on UKG policy development identifying any links to SG policy and where possible look to ensure that Scottish Ministers have the opportunity to influence policy development even within the Reserved space.
The role provides the opportunity to gain exposure to various types of work in a fast-changing environment and flexibility and adaptability are key in this role to meet evolving priorities.
The UK Relations and Legislation team is led by a UK Relations and Legislation Manager. On the UK Relations side of the team the team is led by a UK Relations Senior Policy Officer to whom this post will report. The role also includes direct line management for one Business Support Officer.
Responsibilities
- Drafting and compiling briefing material in relation to UKG policy on cross-cutting matters or events.
- Contributing to and responding to correspondence ministerial briefings PQs FOI including commissioning contributions from policy leads across TS as required.
- Liaising across Transport Scotland directorates to collate and share intelligence about UK engagement and supporting the TS UK Relations Group and modes of transport working groups.
- Providing secretariat for quarterly Inter-Ministerial Group monthly 4 Nations Group British-Irish Council Transport Work Sector Officials Group Transport Scotland internal and external modes of transport meetings including supporting the drafting of ministerial briefings and policy papers as required.
- Review and analyse the Intergovernmental Relations (IGR) Tracker and extrapolate key information for presentation to SMT and Ministers via the Transport Scotland Intergovernmental Key Activities Dashboard.
- Produce regular TSA Intergovernmental and EU Relations newsletters.
- Regular engagement with PO to discuss engagement arrangements for Cabinet Secretary to ensure the smooth running of events/meetings discuss correspondence and other governance processes to ensure official records have been accurately maintained.
- Line management responsibilities of a Business Support Officer
Responsibilities
Success Profile
Technical / Professional Skills:
- Policy Context and Purpose - Level 1 Developing
- Participation and Engagement- Level 1 Developing
- Working with Ministers- Level 1 Developing
Behaviours:
- Communicating and Influencing - Level 3
- Delivering at Pace - Level 3
- Working Together - Level 3
You can find out more about Success Profiles Behaviours here:Behaviour levels - Success profiles: candidate guide -
How to apply
Qualifications
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 theUK Civil Service 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 aboutwhat we offer.
As part of the UK Civil Service we uphold theCivil Service Nationality Rules.
Working Pattern
Our standard hours are 35 hours per week. We offer a range of flexible and hybrid working options depending on the needs of the role. If you have specific questions about the role you are applying for please contact us.
Location
This post is based inGlasgow with hybrid working in line with current Transport Scotland policies. You will be expected to be office based twice per week pro rata.
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 todiversityand how we offer and supportrecruitment adjustmentsfor anyone who needs them.
Further information
Find out more about our organisation what we offer staff members and how to apply on ourCareers Website.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full Time
