Description Are you looking for an opportunity to join a friendly and supportive team in a high-profile role that offers excellent career development prospects and regular exposure to senior colleagues across government? This post will sit in the Energy Strategy and Markets Unit within the Energy & Climate Change Directorate. The Unit focuses on Scotland’s overall energy strategy, taking a strategic approach to UK Government-led reforms that are happening at present. You will be supporting policy and programme management. This will include providing official support and leading on Ministerial briefings, PQs, FMQs, MiCases, FOIs and EIRs, engaging with senior colleagues and special advisers as required. Responsibilities Supporting SG input the National Energy System Operator’s (NESO) Strategic Spatial Energy Plan and Regional Energy Strategic Plans. Engaging with key stakeholders and supporting wider work within the team such as the UK Government’s Review of Electricity Market Arrangements (REMA) as the need arises. Working with analytical colleagues to develop a robust evidence to inform policy approaches. Providing official support and leading on Ministerial briefings, PQs, FMQs, MiCases, FOIs and EIRs. Maintaining core briefs, monitoring and updating for key policy developments. Supporting the wider functions of the Energy Strategy and Markets Unit and Onshore Electricity Strategy and Consents Division. Qualifications 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 - Understand the policy process. Develop expertise within the policy area to operate credibly and effectively. Working with Ministers - Level 2 – Practitioner - Deliver effective internal communication. Write for different audiences and purposes, including scrutiny and Work effectively with ministers. Understand the options for providing policy advice, and how to challenge' Governance and Project Delivery - Level 2 Practitioner - Plan, monitor, and continuously improve policy delivery. You can find out more about the skills required here. Behaviours: Seeing the Bigger Picture - Level 3 Communicating and influencing - Level 3 Working Together - Level 3 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 1000 words which provides evidence of how you meet the skills and behaviours listed in the Success Profile above. If invited for further assessment, this will consist of an interview and Presentation. Assessments are scheduled for w/c 31 July 2025 however this may be subject to change. In the event of a tied interview/assessment score, merit order will be determined by score in Policy Context and Purpose criteria. 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. As part of the UK Civil Service, we uphold the Civil Service Nationality Rules. Working Pattern The Energy Strategy and Markets unit is based in Victoria Quay Edinburgh and Atlantic Quay Glasgow. 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. 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. 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.