Senior Policy Manager
Senior Policy Manager
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Job Description
Job Description
Do you want to shape the delivery of Scotlands Census enabling governments and other public bodies to plan the services we all rely on and telling the story of Scotlands people for generations to come If so this post could be for you.
Scotlands Census is part of the Statistical Services business area of the National Records of Scotland (NRS).Planning for the next census in 2031 has begun and will build on the successes of the census in 2022. We are looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Policy Manager to take forward the development and implementation of key census policies and associated legislation.
You will work closely with senior stakeholders including Ministers to provide high-quality policy advice while managing the census legislation process including impact addition you will oversee a team and ensure that all census-related products and strategies comply with legislation. Your role will offer significant exposure to senior leaders and the chance to contribute to an important public service that will have a lasting impact on Scotland and beyond.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Work with colleagues across NRS and SG leading on the development and instruction of key census legislation.
- Support the associated bill process in support of the successful implementation of census legislation.
- Liaise regularly with lead Ministers with programme responsibility for briefings and high-quality policy advice.
- Work closely with colleagues across the Census programme SGLD and Scottish Government to ensure that all the products and strategies produced for the census are compliant with the census legislation.
- Develop a strong working relationship with colleagues in the Office of National Statistics and the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency and share learning with colleagues across the programme.
- Oversee and manage parliamentary queries as well as ad hoc high-profile enquiries from stakeholders and members of the public.
- Be responsible for people management and development taking responsibility for the direction and vision of the team.
Qualifications
Success Profile
Technical / Professional Skills:
- Policy Context and Purpose Practitioner
- Working with Ministers Practitioner
- Parliament and Law - Practitioner
Behaviours:
- Seeing the big picture Level 4
- Making effective decisions Level 4
- Leadership Level 4
- Working together Level 4
You can find out more about Success Profiles Behaviours here:Behaviour levels - Success profiles: candidate guide -
How to apply
This role is open to internal candidates and Common Citizenshiporganisations only.
National Records of Scotland (NRS) is Scotlands record keeper. Our purpose is to collect preserve and produce information about Scotlands people and history and make it available to inform current and future generations. We offer rewarding careers and employ people across Scotland in a wide range of professions and roles.
NRS is a Non-Ministerial Department of theScottish Government & and our staff are partUK 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.
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.
Read ourCandidate Guidefor further information on our recruitment and application processes.
Scotlands Census is a time limited project which will run until 2031/32 depending on the role. Please contact the line manager named in this advert if you have any further questions.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
