DescriptionAre you ready to bring your expertise to a fast-paced, high-impact policy and delivery environment?
An opportunity has arisen within the Offshore Wind Directorate, part of the Programme and Supply Chain Unit, for an experienced and motivated individual to join our team. We work across government and with public sector and industry partners to deliver offshore renewables at the scale and pace required to meet Scotland’s Net Zero ambitions.
You will lead and coordinate key elements of offshore wind programme management, governance and risk, while supporting cross-government collaboration and stakeholder engagement, including work linked to the Scottish Offshore Wind Energy Council. Your objective will be to contribute to robust oversight, effective delivery and clear outcomes that support Ministers and drive tangible economic and environmental benefits for Scotland.
ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities
- Work closely with industry stakeholders to maintain oversight and support delivery of the Scottish Offshore Wind Energy Council (SOWEC) work plan, providing high quality and timely briefing for Ministers and Senior Civil Servants (SCS).
- Develop and maintain SOWEC core brief and governance documents, and lead work to embed Scottish Ministers’ policy positions on emerging issues in the work of SOWEC.
- Develop a strong and consistent approach to engagement with key industry and public sector stakeholders, including the Offshore Wind Industry Council (OWIC).
- Working as part of the Programme Management Office (PMO) team, use project management tools and processes to drive progress in the Offshore Wind Programme, including managing risks and reporting to Ministers, Director General (DG), Senior Research Officer (SRO), Programme Director and work stream leads.
- 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.
QualificationsSuccess 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:
Working with Ministers – Level 2 Practitioner
Governance and Project Delivery – Level 2 Practitioner
- Understand accountabilities to the organisation and how to manage risk.
You can find out more about the skills required here: Policy Profession Standards Annex
Experience
Behaviours:
- Communicating and influencing - Level 3
- Making effective decisions - 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 Wednesday 25th March however this may be subject to change.
Apply before 23:59 on 15th March 2026. 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).
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.
