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 Social Security Directorate is responsible for the largest and most complex transfer of powers since devolution, delivering a radically different benefits system and overseeing development and implementation of policies designed to alleviate poverty and support disabled people to live full and independent lives.
We now have a rare vacancy to join the Directorate’s fast-moving, friendly and informal Parliamentary Unit, which writes and co-ordinates extensive Ministerial & SCS briefing on social security issues, as well as overseeing the Directorate’s legislative programme.
The post holder will have strong opportunities for exposure to Ministers and will work with colleagues from across the Directorate, Social Security Scotland and beyond to work on high-profile Parliamentary set pieces with considerable scope for career development in a supportive and collegiate environment. This role would suit someone who can establish successful relationships with a wide range of SG stakeholders and the successful candidate should be able to demonstrate positive relationship building and strong people skills.
The role will also require considerable political acuity and strong analytical and strategic thinking in response to often complex policy scenarios to support the provision of timely and accurate briefing.
This post will suit a proactive individual who thrives on the unexpected and will provide significant development opportunities for the right candidate, with members of the unit previously moving to a wide-range of promoted posts, including in private offices, strategic resilience and key SG policy roles.
As part of a small unit, you will be expected to work collaboratively and flexibly to support the priorities of the Unit and Division, adapting to a shifting policy environment and reprioritising activities to respond to emerging needs.
The unit consists of 1 x C2, 2 x C1 (with a third C1 post currently being recruited), 2 x B3 (with this post taking that to 3 x B3) 2 x B2 and 1 x B1
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