Policy Advisor B2
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3 days ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
This opportunity is only open to applicants who are currently Priority Movers. Applications from individuals not currently on the Priority Mover list will be rejected and not considered.
Overview
On 19th May 2025 the UK and EU agreed to pursue a new Sanitary and Phyto-sanitary (SPS) Agreement based on dynamic agreement with EU rules. The SPS Agreement will cover key areas that FSS has policy responsibility for in Scotland including food and feed safety food labelling and food compositional standards and nutrition related food standards.
FSS is currently providing technical support in the UK-EU negotiations through close working with the Scottish and UK Governments and the Food Standards Agency (FSA). FSS has also strengthened its internal governance to plan for and resource the necessary work that will be needed to implement and operationalise the SPS Agreement in our areas of responsibility including any legislative changes that may be required in Scotland. The UK Government is working towards a mid-2027 start date for the new agreement which is informing our planning assumptions.
These temporary vacancies (up to 12 months) will either be working directly on FSS led SPS related policy legislative and implementation matters or backfilling areas which will be heavily impacted by SPS such as Regulated Products (food and feed products which require authorisation before being placed on the market). They offer a unique development opportunity to grow develop and test your policy skills in a fast paced environment.
While almost all food law in Scotland is derived from EU law there have been some changes since the UK left the EU in 2021. Therefore a keen eye for detail will be needed to develop effective arrangements which enable businesses to understand their responsibilities support enforcement officers and protect consumers.
Responsibilities
Develop subject specific knowledge and expertise to support SPS Agreement development and implementation in lead FSS policy areas.
Lead on the preparation and delivery of SPS related Scottish secondary legislation working with solicitors from the Scottish Government Legal Directorate.
Lead on the preparation of Ministerial submissions correspondence briefing impact assessments consultations guidance material and other written material as required.
Lead on four nation coordination with policy officials in FSA Defra and DHSC in subject specific areas as required.
Lead on handling and responding to external stakeholder enquiries.
Qualifications
Working pattern
This role is a temporary position with an expected commitment of up to 12 months.
Our standard working hours are 35 hours per week and we offer a range of flexible working options depending on the needs of the post. This role is hybrid compatible.
FSS employees currently work in a hybrid fashion. FSSs Head Office is based in Pilgrim House in Aberdeen and travel to meetings at this office would be expected on occasion. We do invite applications from outside this area and there would be opportunities to work from an alternative Scottish Government building.
How to Apply
Applications for this position will only be accepted from substantive B2 employees.
Please submit a statement outlining your suitability for the role relevant skills and experience and what you would bring to the team (maximum 500 words).
Vacancy closes at 12:00pm onWednesday the 15th April.
Selection Process
All applications will be invited to an informal discussion with the hiring manager.
Informal discussions are to be confirmed.
Further Information
If you have specific questions about the role please contactplease contact Georgina Finch or Garry Mournian .
Read ourCandidate Guidefor further information on our recruitment and application processes..
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