This opportunity is only open to applicants who are currently 'Priority Movers'. Applications from individuals not currently on the Priority Mover list will be rejected and not considered.
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 work is urgent. It requires us to work in collaboration with ministers, across the public, private and third sectors, and with the people of Scotland themselves, to deliver enduring benefits for Scotland.
We place great emphasis on how we work. 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.
B3 Offshore Wind Policy and Skills Officeris an exciting new key role in the Offshore Wind Directorate. Part of a motivated and high-performing team, the post holder will play a critical role in successfully delivering the Scottish Government’s ambitious offshore wind priorities.
The successful candidate will work across the Offshore Wind Deployment Policy Team and the Offshore Wind Skills Team on a range of issues supporting the timely deployment of the Scottish offshore wind sector, engaging closely with colleagues across the Scottish Government and with a wide range of delivery partners, developers and stakeholders.
The post holder will play a key role in ensuring Scotland’s offshore wind priorities are clearly represented across key reserved policy areas, including offshore wind technologies and the UK Government’s Contracts for Difference (CfDs) scheme. They will lead work to progress and agree solutions to critical policy issues such as INTOG, Crown Estate Scotland leasing, and skilled worker visas.
They will also support the delivery of the offshore wind skills programme as required, providing essential resilience across these workstreams in response to high levels of parliamentary activity and SCS and Ministerial engagement and interest.
This will include high-quality timely responses to the high-volume of offshore renewables related correspondence, including FMQs, Parliamentary Questions and Freedom of Information/Environmental Information Regulation requests, and briefing materials and speaking notes for ministerial and official level meetings.
The role will report to the Head of Offshore Wind Policy Deployment, but will work closely with the Head of Skills on matters pertaining to the offshore wind skills programme.
Key Responsibilities
Working Pattern
This role is a permanent level transfer position.
How to Apply
Applications for this position will only be accepted from substantive B3 grade employees.
Please submit a statement outlining your suitability for the role, relevant skills and experience, and what you would bring to the team (maximum 500 words).
Vacancies close at 12:00pm on Tuesday 7th April
Selection Process
All applicants will be invited to an informal discussion.
Informal discussion dates tbc.
Further Information
If you have specific questions about the role, please contact michaela.wilsonmartincova@gov.scot
Read our Candidate Guide for further information on our recruitment and application processes.
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