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.
Job description
The Reserved Benefits Social Security Unit is a positive, supportive unit with a strong focus on the development and wellbeing of staff. The Unit leads on providing internal advice and guidance on the operation of the UK Governments social security benefits and state pension. We work with officials across Social Security and the wider Scottish Government to impact the interactions between the reserved social security system and Scottish benefits. In recent years this work has focussed on the UK Governments benefit reform agenda and further change is expected over the remainder of the UK Governments parliamentary term.
This role would suit someone who can develop and maintain successful working relationships with external stakeholders, as well as with wider SG colleagues to support policy cohesion and the provision of high quality and accurate advice.
The role will also require analytical and strategic thinking to interrogate and understand the impacts of UK benefit changes. The post holder will be required to maintain and update core briefings and lines in response to emerging and fast-moving information and reporting on emerging UK Government changes. The role will include providing accurate and timely supporting briefing for a range of Ministerial and Parliamentary activities, including debates and stakeholder events.
Members of the Reserved Benefits Unit, are encouraged and supported to take ownership of their own role as well as striking a healthy work-life balance. This post will suit a proactive individual and will provide significant development opportunities for the right candidate.
The wider team is currently undergoing some restructure and will consist of 1 x C1, 3.5 x B3, 3 x B2 and 1 x B1. Final line management responsibilities are to be confirmed.
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