DescriptionWould you like to be at the heart of delivering Scotland’s energy transition, working in collaboration with ministers, across the public, private and third sectors, and with the people of Scotland themselves, to deliver enduring benefits for Scotland?
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.
This is an opportunity for a policy official with strong analytical and collaboration skills to influence one of the Scottish Government’s most high-profile commitments – our strategic investment of up to £500 million over five years, which is expected to leverage additional private investment of £1.5 billion in the infrastructure and manufacturing facilities critical to growing the sector. As Offshore Wind Investment Information Manager, you will provide the intelligence, evidence and cross-sector coordination required to support effective policy design and implementation. Your work will inform decision-making, support risk management, and enable a coherent approach to delivering infrastructure and supply chain investment - helping to secure substantial private investment and drive Scotland’s progress towards net zero.
ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities
- Provide logistical support including planning, commissioning, coordination, and overseeing arrangements to support delivery of the Offshore Wind Investment Programme.
- Assist with regular reporting to governance groups, including meeting organisation, preparing papers, monitoring risks, and following up actions.
- Evaluate and monitor progress of investment projects, handling, managing and analysing data from delivery partners.
- Develop a consistent approach to collaboration with delivery partners to maximise opportunities and economic benefits for Scotland.
- Contribute to business, risk and financial planning for workstreams.
- Deliver core government business in the policy area including FOIs, FMQs, PQs, 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:
- Data, Analysis and Scientific Advice – Practitioner level
- Governance and Project Delivery – Practitioner level
You can find out more about the skills required here: Policy Profession Standards Annex
Experience
Behaviours:
- Seeing the bigger picture – Level 3
- Communicating and influencing – Level 3
- Delivering at pace – Level 3
How to apply
Apply online, providing a CV and Supporting Statement (of no more than 1000 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 presentation.
Assessments are scheduled for w/c 19 January 2025 however this may be subject to change.
Apply before 23:59 on 18 December 2025. This post is open to internal candidates and Common Citizenship Organisations only (external candidates and staff from UK Other Government Departments are not eligible to apply for this vacancy).
About 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
what we offer.
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, including Flexi-leave. Scottish Government staff in hybrid-compatible roles should aim 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
Find out more about our organisation, what we offer staff members and how to apply on our
Careers Website.
Read our
Candidate Guide for further information on our recruitment and application processes.
