Description
Are you looking for a role where you can support the delivery of the Scottish Government's programme of subordinate legislation?
An opportunity has arisen to join the Scottish Statutory Instrument (SSI) Unit as an SSI Clerk within the Scottish Government Legal Directorate (SGLD) Business Division. The SGLD Business Division is responsible for corporate governance, directorate strategy, and the delivery of a range of specialist support services to both the wider SGLD and the Government Legal Service for Scotland (GLSS).
As an SSI Clerk, you will join a small team of four responsible for delivering the procedural aspects of the Scottish Government's programme of subordinate legislation. These procedural aspects include the final formatting of SSIs, arranging for their signing, registering them, and laying them before the Scottish Parliament. You will have regular contact with SGLD colleagues and policy colleagues across SG. You will also have contact with SI Registrars in The National Archives.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
* Preparing for and laying SSIs in Parliament, including liaising with policy colleagues across SG to provide advice on procedure and ensuring they produce all the relevant documents for laying an SSI.
* Providing advice on timetabling, formatting, laying and parliamentary procedure to solicitors within SGLD.
* Formatting SSIs ahead of signing by Ministers and laying in the Scottish Parliament and publication on Formatting must be compliant with the standards and rules set by the National Archives and The Stationary Office. This aspect of the role will change following the rollout of the new SSI template.
* Assisting with the rollout of the new SSI template in due course.
* Liaising with PLU about the management of the SSI programme.
* Contributing to the continuous improvement of the work of the SSI Unit.
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.
Experience
* Evidence of formatting SSIs and a knowledge of the SSI process.
Behaviours:
* Communicating and influencing - Level 2.
* Working together - Level 2.
* Delivering at pace - Level 2.
* Making effective decisions - Level 2.
You can find out more about Success Profiles here
How to apply Apply online, providing a CV and Supporting Statement (of no more than 750 words) which provides evidence of how you meet the experience and behaviours listed in the Success Profile above. 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 presentation. Assessments are scheduled for w/c 8 December 2025 however this may be subject to change. 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 Our standard hours are 35 hours per week and we offer a range of flexible working options depending on the needs of the role. From October 2025, the Scottish Government will require staff in hybrid-compatible roles to work in-person 40% of the time, either in an office or other agreed work location. If you have specific questions about the role you are applying for, please contact us. 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. 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. Apply before: 27 November :59) This role is open to internal candidates and Common Citizenship organisations only.