Transport Decarbonisation Policy Officer

Glasgow - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Are you a well organised individual with an eye for detail and excellent interpersonal skills looking to help deliver transport decarbonisation policy for Scotland

The Environment Climate and Sustainability (ECS) Directorate exists to work with colleagues across Transport Scotland and beyond to remove the greenhouse gases from the transport system adapt the transport system to the impacts of climate change create a just transition to net zero and support environmental improvements to Scotland. ECS is a centre of excellence within Transport Scotland on matters relating to environment and climate change. We are a friendly diverse and high-achieving team focussed on the art of the possible. We focus on tackling some of Scotlands biggest challenges and turning them into opportunities.

We are currently recruiting a Policy Officer to work in the ECS Directorate on Economy Skills and Just Transition. Working within the Accelerator branch you will report to the Team Leader and work closely with colleagues across the branch.

You will support the teams work to assess the impact of the shift to net zero road transport on businesses and the workforce including the challenges of adapting to new technology and the opportunities that are presented and support the development and delivery of programmes to help make sure that the transition is just fair and maximises the benefits for Scotland. The initial focus of the role will be on heavy duty vehicles but will include other aspects of the transport system. You will also contribute to our wider road decarbonisation policy development including our work to support Scotlands Climate Change Plan and the Transport Just Transition Plan.

The role includes a blend of project management support research development and delivery of policy and associated casework (briefings PQs Micase etc). There will be extensive engagement with internal and external stakeholders with the opportunity for exposure to other parts of government and partners in the wider public and private sectors in areas such as skills economic development and energy as well as transport itself

Responsibilities

Support the teams work to analyse and understand the impact on the Scottish workforce and economy of the transition to zero emission road transport technology.
Support the delivery of skills programmes related to zero emission road transport including our work with Scotlands colleges and the wider skills and education system.
Support delivery of responsive funding programmes to work with stakeholders on identifying and addressing skills needs to support the transition to zero emission road transport particularly in relation to heavy duty vehicles.
Support the development of the business and workforce elements of the Transport Just Transport Plan to ensure that that the economic and commercial impacts of zero emission road transport across communities are reflected.
Contribute to research and development of an evidence base to assess and identify policy development to deliver a just transition to decarbonisation of road transport in Scotland.
Implement and maintain project management processes to support the delivery of the teams goals including maintaining core briefs and project documentation.
Support the team leader and branch colleagues in representing the directorate at working groups forums and external events.
Contribute to the delivery of ministerial parliamentary and other relevant correspondence and briefing in relation to the work of the team.

Responsibilities

Success profile

Success profiles are specific to each job and they include the mix of skills experience and behaviours candidates will be assessed on.

Technical / Professional Skills:

Participation and Engagement- Level 1 Developing
Policy Delivery and Systems - Level 1 Developing
Governance and Project Delivery - Level 1 Developing

You can find out more about the skills required here: Detailed Descriptors

Behaviours:

Communicating and Influencing - Level 3
Making Effective Decisions - Level 3
Delivering at Pace - Level 3

You can find out more about Success Profiles here: Success profiles: candidate guide -

How to apply

Apply online providing a CV and Supporting Statement (of no more than 1500 words) which provides evidence of how you meet the skills experience and behaviours listed in the Success Profile above.

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 ourcandidate guidance for more information on acceptable and unacceptable uses of AI in recruitment.

If invited for further assessment this will consist of an interview and presentation.

Assessments are scheduled for w/c 24th November however this may be subject to change.

If you require any further information on the post please contact Edward Thomson -

Qualifications

About us

Transport Scotland is the national transport agency seeking to deliver a safe efficient cost-effective and sustainable transport system for the benefit of the people of Scotland. Transport Scotland is accountable to Parliament and the public through Scottish Ministers with a budget of around 4 billion per year. Transport is a vital feature of the Scottish Governments focus on increasing sustainable economic growth and transport investments and policies have major impacts on the economy people and the environment.

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 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.

Working pattern

Our standard hours are 35 hours per week and we offer a range of flexible working options depending on the needs of the role. You are expected to be office based twice per week pro rata.

Location

This post is based in either Glasgow or Edinburgh.

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 diversityand how we offer and support recruitment adjustmentsfor 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 Guidefor further information on our recruitment and application processes.

Apply Before: 12th November 2025 (23:59) - This role is open to internal candidates and Common Citizenship organisations only.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

DescriptionAre you a well organised individual with an eye for detail and excellent interpersonal skills looking to help deliver transport decarbonisation policy for ScotlandThe Environment Climate and Sustainability (ECS) Directorate exists to work with colleagues across Transport Scotland and beyo...

Description

Are you a well organised individual with an eye for detail and excellent interpersonal skills looking to help deliver transport decarbonisation policy for Scotland

Responsibilities

Support the teams work to analyse and understand the impact on the Scottish workforce and economy of the transition to zero emission road transport technology.
Support the delivery of skills programmes related to zero emission road transport including our work with Scotlands colleges and the wider skills and education system.
Support delivery of responsive funding programmes to work with stakeholders on identifying and addressing skills needs to support the transition to zero emission road transport particularly in relation to heavy duty vehicles.
Support the development of the business and workforce elements of the Transport Just Transport Plan to ensure that that the economic and commercial impacts of zero emission road transport across communities are reflected.
Contribute to research and development of an evidence base to assess and identify policy development to deliver a just transition to decarbonisation of road transport in Scotland.
Implement and maintain project management processes to support the delivery of the teams goals including maintaining core briefs and project documentation.
Support the team leader and branch colleagues in representing the directorate at working groups forums and external events.
Contribute to the delivery of ministerial parliamentary and other relevant correspondence and briefing in relation to the work of the team.

Responsibilities

Success profile

Success profiles are specific to each job and they include the mix of skills experience and behaviours candidates will be assessed on.

Technical / Professional Skills:

Participation and Engagement- Level 1 Developing
Policy Delivery and Systems - Level 1 Developing
Governance and Project Delivery - Level 1 Developing

You can find out more about the skills required here: Detailed Descriptors

Behaviours:

Communicating and Influencing - Level 3
Making Effective Decisions - Level 3
Delivering at Pace - Level 3

You can find out more about Success Profiles here: Success profiles: candidate guide -

How to apply

Apply online providing a CV and Supporting Statement (of no more than 1500 words) which provides evidence of how you meet the skills experience and behaviours listed in the Success Profile above.

Please see ourcandidate guidance for more information on acceptable and unacceptable uses of AI in recruitment.

If invited for further assessment this will consist of an interview and presentation.

Assessments are scheduled for w/c 24th November however this may be subject to change.

If you require any further information on the post please contact Edward Thomson -

Qualifications

About us

Our staff are part of the UK 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 about what we offer.

As part of the UK Civil Service we uphold the Civil Service Nationality Rules.

Working pattern

Our standard hours are 35 hours per week and we offer a range of flexible working options depending on the needs of the role. You are expected to be office based twice per week pro rata.

Location

This post is based in either Glasgow or Edinburgh.

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 diversityand how we offer and support recruitment adjustmentsfor 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 Guidefor further information on our recruitment and application processes.

Apply Before: 12th November 2025 (23:59) - This role is open to internal candidates and Common Citizenship organisations only.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority