Description Job Description Do you want to shape the delivery of Scotland’s Census, enabling governments and other public bodies to plan the services we all rely on, and telling the story of Scotland's people for generations to come? If so, this post could be for you. Scotland’s Census is part of the Statistical Services business area of the National Records of Scotland (NRS). Planning for the next census in 2031 has begun and will build on the successes of the census in 2022. We are looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Policy Manager to take forward the development and implementation of key census policies and associated legislation. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, including Ministers, to provide high-quality policy advice while managing the census legislation process, including impact assessments. In addition, you will oversee a team and ensure that all census-related products and strategies comply with legislation. Your role will offer significant exposure to senior leaders and the chance to contribute to an important public service that will have a lasting impact on Scotland and beyond. Responsibilities Responsibilities Work with colleagues across NRS and SG, leading on the development and instruction of key census legislation. Support the associated bill process in support of the successful implementation of census legislation. Liaise regularly with lead Ministers, with programme responsibility for briefings and high-quality policy advice. Work closely with colleagues across the Census programme, SGLD and Scottish Government to ensure that all the products and strategies produced for the census are compliant with the census legislation. Develop a strong working relationship with colleagues in the Office of National Statistics and the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency and share learning with colleagues across the programme. Oversee and manage parliamentary queries as well as ad hoc high-profile enquiries from stakeholders and members of the public. Be responsible for people management and development, taking responsibility for the direction and vision of the team. 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 – Practitioner Working with Ministers – Practitioner Parliament and Law - Practitioner Behaviours: Seeing the big picture – Level 4 Making effective decisions – Level 4 Leadership – Level 4 Working together – Level 4 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, experience 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 1 September 2025, however this may be subject to change. This role is open to internal candidates and Common Citizenship organisations only. About Us National Records of Scotland (NRS) is Scotland’s record keeper. Our purpose is to collect, preserve and produce information about Scotland's people and history and make it available to inform current and future generations. We offer rewarding careers and employ people across Scotland in a wide range of professions and roles. NRS is a Non-Ministerial Department of the Scottish Government & and our staff are part 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. 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. Scotland’s Census is a time limited project which will run until 2031/32 depending on the role. Please contact the line manager named in this advert if you have any further questions. For further information please contact Matt Deary at Matthew.Deary@nrscotland.gov.uk Apply before: 12 August 2025 (23:59)