DescriptionAre you a well organised individual with an eye for detail, and excellent interpersonal skills looking to help deliver transport decarbonisation policy for Scotland?
The Environment, Climate and Sustainability (ECS) Directorate exists to work with colleagues across Transport Scotland and beyond to remove the greenhouse gases from the transport system, adapt the transport system to the impacts of climate change, create a just transition to net zero and support environmental improvements to Scotland. ECS is a centre of excellence within Transport Scotland on matters relating to environment and climate change. We are a friendly, diverse and high-achieving team, focussed on the art of the possible. We focus on tackling some of Scotland’s biggest challenges and turning them into opportunities.
We are currently recruiting a Policy Manager to work in the ECS Directorate on Economy, Skills and Just Transition. Working within the Accelerator branch, you will report to a C1 team leader and work closely with colleagues across the branch.
You will support the team’s work to assess the impact of the shift of freight and other road vehicles to net zero on businesses and the workforce, including the challenges of adapting to new technology and the opportunities that are presented, and support the development and delivery of programmes to help make sure that the transition is just, fair and maximises the benefits for Scotland. The initial focus of the role will be on heavy duty vehicles, but will include other aspects of the transport system. You will also contribute to our wider road and freight decarbonisation policy development, including our work to support Scotland’s Climate Change Plan and the Transport Just Transition Plan.
The role includes a blend of project management support, research, development and delivery of policy and associated casework (briefings, PQs, Micase etc). There will be extensive engagement with internal and external stakeholders, with the opportunity for exposure to other parts of government and partners in the wider public and private sectors in areas such as skills, economic development and energy as well as transport itself.
This post is based in Glasgow and/or Edinburgh, with hybrid working in line with current Transport Scotland and SG policies. As things currently stand, you will be expected to be office based twice per week, pro rata.
Responsibilities
- Support the team’s work to analyse and understand the impact on the Scottish workforce and economy of the transition to zero emission freight and road transport technology.
- Support the delivery of programmes mitigating the impacts of the transition to zero emission road transport, including workforce impacts and the wider skills and education system.
- Support delivery of responsive funding programmes to work with stakeholders on identifying and addressing skills needs to support the transition to zero emission freight and road transport.
- Support the development of the business and workforce elements of the Transport Just Transport Plan to ensure that that the economic and commercial impacts of zero emission freight and road transport across communities are reflected.
- Contribute to research and development of an evidence base to assess and identify policy development to deliver a just transition to decarbonisation of road freight and transport in Scotland.
- Implement and maintain project management processes to support the delivery of the team’s goals, including maintaining core briefs and project documentation.
- Support the team leader and branch colleagues in representing the directorate at working groups, forums and external events.
- Contribute to the delivery of ministerial, parliamentary and other relevant correspondence and briefing in relation to the work of the team.
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 2 - Practitioner
- Participation and Engagement – Level 2 - Practitioner
You can find out more about the skills required,
here.
Experience:
- Experience in developing policy and working with stakeholders.
Behaviours:
- Seeing the Big Picture - Level 3
- Communications & Influencing - Level 3
- Making Effective Decisions - Level 3
You can find out more about Success Profiles Behaviours, here.
How to apply
Apply online, providing a CV and Supporting Statement (of no more than 1500 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 written exercise.
Assessments are scheduled for w/c 30 March 2026 however this may be subject to change.
About Us
Transport Scotland is the national transport agency, seeking to deliver a safe, efficient, cost-effective and sustainable transport system for the benefit of the people of Scotland. Transport Scotland is accountable to Parliament and the public through Scottish Ministers, with a budget of around £4 billion per year. Transport is a vital feature of the Scottish Government's focus on increasing sustainable economic growth, and transport investments and policies have major impacts on the economy, people, and the environment.
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.
Our standard hours are 35 hours per week. We offer a range of flexible and hybrid working options depending on the needs of the role. If you have specific questions about the role you are applying for, please contact us.
This post is based in Glasgow with hybrid working in line with current Transport Scotland policies. You will be expected to be office based a minimum of twice per week, pro rata.
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).
You can find out more about BPSS on the UK Government website, or read about the different levels of security checks in our Candidate Guide.
Equality Statement
We are committed to equality and inclusion and we aim to recruit a diverse workforce that reflects the population of our nation.
Read our
Candidate Guide for further information on our recruitment and application processes.
Apply Before: 15th March 2026 (23:59) - This role is open to internal candidates and Common Citizenship organisations only.
