DescriptionJob description
Would you like to be at the heart of delivering Scotland’s energy transition, working across government, industry and the education system to be part of Scotland’s journey to Net Zero?
The Offshore Wind Directorate works across government and the Scottish public sector to deliver offshore renewables in Scotland at a scale and pace which is sustainable and transformational for Scotland’s Net Zero ambition, citizens, communities, environment and economy.
Opportunities have arisen for two policy managers to join the Offshore Wind Skills Unit to help deliver the Offshore Wind Skills Programme, a long-term co-ordinated programme of work to ensure Scotland has the skills it needs to deliver our ambitious offshore wind pipeline.
Supporting the Head of Skills and the Unit Head, you will help coordinate activity across government, industry and public sector partners to ensure effective delivery and oversight of Scotland’s offshore wind skills agenda.
Offshore Wind Skills Policy Manager
Req 2116
This role is critical to delivering Scotland’s ambitions for a skilled, inclusive offshore wind workforce, working across the Directorate and with partners to manage grant agreements, oversee programme delivery, and drive implementation of the Offshore Wind Skills Action Plan, ensuring policy coherence and delivery of programme objectives.
Req 2118
This role will establish and operate the Offshore Wind Skills Programme Board, providing governance, secretariat, and monitoring against programme-level KPIs. You will also work to improve the evidence base for workforce planning by working with the Office of the Chief Economic Adviser, industry and education partners to identify data gaps, as well as apply relevant insights from international best practice to strengthen Scotland’s offshore wind skills approach.
Responsibilities
Req 2116
- Lead on the issuing, management, and monitoring of Scottish Government grant agreements for the Offshore Wind Skills Programme, including delivery of the college sector programme in 2025/26.
- Lead on the delivery and monitoring of the Offshore Wind Skills Action Plan, a Programme for Government commitment due for publication in autumn 2025.
- Engage with the Scottish Offshore Wind Energy Council (SOWEC) Skills Subgroup to ensure coherence between the Offshore Wind Skills Programme and wider sector activity, identifying synergies and avoiding duplication.
- Deliver core government business in the policy area including FOIs, FMQs, PQs, correspondence, and media queries.
Req 2118
- Establish and operate the Offshore Wind Skills Programme Board, providing governance, secretariat support, and monitoring of delivery against programme-level KPIs.
- Lead analysis of international best practice in offshore wind skills development and apply relevant insights to strengthen Scotland’s domestic approach.
- Improve the evidence base for workforce planning by working with the Office of the Chief Economic Adviser, industry and education partners to identify data gaps, interpret workforce projections, and assess new reports.
- Provide policy analysis, advice and briefing for Ministers and senior officials, and deliver core government business including PQs, FOIs, FMQs, correspondence and media queries.
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:
- Policy Context and Purpose - Level 1 Developing
- Data, Analysis and Scientific Advice - Level 1 Developing
Experience:
- Experience of programme or project delivery, including managing funding or grants.
- Experience of analysing evidence and applying it to policy development.
Behaviours:
- Seeing the Bigger Picture – Insert Level 3
- Delivering at Pace – Insert Level 3
How to apply
Apply online, providing a CV and Supporting Statement (of no more than 750 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 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 interview and In-Tray Exercise.
Assessments are scheduled for w/c 15th December however this may be subject to change.
QualificationsAbout 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, 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
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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. From October 2025, the Scottish Government will require staff in hybrid-compatible roles 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.
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).
Equality statement
We are committed to equality and inclusion and we aim to recruit a diverse workforce that reflects the population of our nation.
Further information
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Apply before 23:59 on 25th November 2025. This post is open to internal candidates and Common Citizenship Organisations only.
