Reporting to the Head of Strategy and Transformation, the Head of Business Development is an exciting role with responsibility for identifying and delivering opportunities to enhance connections across Scotland’s taxes and in parallel, for developing the organisation’s corporate strategies. This role supports each of Revenue Scotland’s four strategic outcomes set out in our Corporate Plan, with a particular focus on Working with Others and Expanding Horizons.
The Business Development area will involve identifying new areas of work and creating new partnerships with new and existing strategic partners to take them forward. The post holder will support the design of a tax system in Scotland that aligns to the Scottish Approach to Taxation principles and to the ambitions of the Public Service Reform Strategy.
You will shape and deliver Revenue Scotland’s strategy as set out in our Corporate Plan, which defines our core priorities. The priorities for the next few years include the introduction of two new devolved taxes, the replacement and enhancement of certain digital systems and technical architecture, engagement on policy, legislation and tax matters and enhancing the skills of staff as an employer of choice. The post-holder will also be responsible for aligning business planning, annual reporting, and performance reporting with the strategic objectives of the Corporate Plan to ensure a coherent narrative in the reporting of the organisation’s accountability to Parliament.
Responsibilities
Success Profiles
Success profiles are specific to each job and they include the mix of behaviours, experience and technical criteria (if applicable) that candidates will be assessed on
Technical / Professional Skills:
You can find out more about the skills required, here: ODP Competency Framework
Experience:
Demonstrable track record of excellence in external engagement activity to forge good working relationships with new strategic partners.
Behaviours:
1. Seeing the big picture
2. Changing and improving
3. Making effective decisions
You can find out more about Success Profiles Behaviours, here: Behaviour levels - Success profiles: candidate guide - gov.scot
How to apply
Apply online, providing a CV and supporting statement (of no more than 1500 words) providing evidence of how you meet the behaviours, experience and technical skills listed in the Success Profile above. Both the CV and the supporting statement provided will be assessed against the criteria for the role.
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 assessment
Assessments are scheduled for w/c 31 August 2026 however, this may be subject to change.
Skilled Worker Sponsorship not being offered
Skilled Worker sponsorship is not available for this role. As a result, we are unable to appoint candidates who require Skilled Worker sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must have an existing and ongoing right to work in the UK.
Recruitment Principles
As a government organisation, we adhere to the Civil Service Commission Recruitment Principlesand we investigate any complaints received in relation to recruitment cases.
About Us
Revenue Scotland is Scotland's devolved tax authority and contributes to Scotland's public services through the taxes we collect.
Revenue Scotland is a diverse, high performing organisation that has a reputation for delivering excellence and a commitment to continually improving the way we work while supporting the health, well-being, and development of our employees. Revenue Scotland is a great place to develop new skills, and you will be supported in your role with learning and development to enable you to perform at your best.
Look at ourvideo to find out more about working for Revenue Scotland.
If you would like to learn more about Revenue Scotland, please visit ourweb siteOur Corporate Plan sets out our strategic objectives for the next three years
Working Pattern
Our standard hours are 35 hours per week, we offer a range of flexible and hybrid working options. Our hybrid working principles require you to attend your assigned office, Victoria Quay, Edinburgh at least 2/3 days each month. Our hybrid approach supports a blend of home and workplace working, this should be agreed with the line manager to achieve the right balance between collaboration, in-person engagement and flexibility. You can also work from our Glasgow hub office if required.
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.
Find out more about our commitment to diversity and how we offer and support recruitment adjustments for anyone who needs them in ourRevenue Scotland Candidate Guide
Revenue Scotland is a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we want to help you demonstrate your full potential whatever type of assessment is usedThe interview and assessment process are primarily conducted in person unless you require a reasonable adjustment. Interview questions will be issued 24 hours in advance. If you require any adjustments during our recruitment process, please let us know viarsrecruitment@revenue.scot
OurRevenue Scotland Candidate Guide provides further information on our recruitment and application processes.
Further information
Revenue Scotland is a Non-Ministerial Office which is a part of Scottish Government Main Bargaining unit and have adopted Scottish Government main terms and conditions and pay arrangements.
Our staff are part of the UK Civil Service, working to deliver vital public services which improve the lives of the people of Scotland. As part of the UK Civil Service, we uphold the Civil Service Nationality Rules
As part of any recruitment process, Scottish Government and associated public bodies collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants and applicants for public appointments.
Personal information you provide in the recruitment process will be made available to Scottish Government and our additional data processors.
Minimum Time in Post
The successful candidate will be expected to remain in post for a minimum of three years unless successful at gaining promotion to a higher Band or Grade.
Apply Before: Tuesday 28 July (23:59) - This role is open to internal candidates, OGD and Common Citizenship organisations only.
The devolved government for Scotland is responsible for matters that are devolved from Westminster. Areas of responsibility include the economy, health, education, justice, rural affairs, environment, and transport.
