DescriptionReady to help power Scotland’s Net Zero future through offshore wind?
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.
Our Directorate is delivering high priority work that is at the top of the Ministerial agenda, under close public scrutiny.
Our team aims to boost the capacity and capability of Scotland’s supply chain to enable Scotland to capture the maximum economic benefit from deployment of offshore wind. We work in partnership across government, with industry and our public agencies to accelerate innovation and unlock investment, which brings real, long-term economic benefits and high-quality jobs to people across Scotland.
We place great emphasis on how we work as a team. We aspire to be a great place to work, with opportunities to progress and support each other to develop our skills and deliver our objectives. We hold ourselves, and one another, to the highest standards in our work and in our conduct.
We would like to receive applications from candidates who act with purpose and who are driven to deliver real world outcomes. We are looking for self-starters and team players, who are committed to their own and to colleagues’ personal and career development.
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Head of the supply chain unit, play a key role in offshore wind supply chain policy working flexibly and closely with colleagues in Investment and Ports teams to develop quality intelligence on supply chain investment opportunities.
- Establish, develop and lead relationships with key supply chain companies and provide advice and briefing for Ministers and senior officials on offshore wind supply chain and inward investment opportunities arising from our deployment of offshore wind.
Delivery of high-quality briefings, submissions, speeches, policy papers, PQs and correspondence across supply chain policy.
Use standard project management tools and processes to drive progress against Scottish Ministers’ offshore wind supply chain policy priorities, and monitor risks to delivery, reporting to relevant internal stakeholders.
- Work with UK Government on their programmes to support the offshore wind supply chain.
Work closely with colleagues in the Marine Directorate, Directorate for Energy and Climate Change and DG Economy, to ensure policy coherence and delivery of programme objectives.
Manage 1x policy officer
Success profile
Success profiles are specific to each job and they include the mix of skills, experience and behaviours candidates will be assessed on. The Success Profile will include the Professional / Technical skills, Experience and Behaviours.
Experience
- Previous experience working in a high profile policy area with a significant degree of autonomy.
- Experience of analysing a range of evidence and developing and presenting evidence-based recommendations to support/inform policy.
Behaviours:
- Communicating and Influencing – Level 3
- Making effective decisions – Level 3
- Delivering at pace – Level 3
- Working Together – 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 17/03 however this may be subject to change.
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).
Internal candidates may need to gain higher security clearance than they currently hold if successful in their application.
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.
Apply before 01/03/26 - This post is open to Internal Scottish Government candidates and Common Citizenship organisations only.
