Description Job description Are you looking for a fast-paced role where you can lead on high-priority international engagement? You will be working as the Engagement Manager United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the Showcasing Scotland Team within Export Promotion. Scotland’s relationship with the UAE has grown in depth and breadth in recent years leading to the signing of a bilateral trade and investment Memorandum of Understanding with the UAE Ministry of Economy, which provides the framework for the project teamwork. This work is a high priority for both the Deputy First Minister and the CEO of Scottish Enterprise - with whom you would have regular engagement - making it a high-profile, dynamic, and fast paced role. You will report to the team leader and collaborate with senior staff across the SG and Scottish Development International (SDI) and make connections externally. Responsibilities Support the development of the Government to Government (G2G) relationship by creating and delivering high level events and Ministerial engagements between the Scottish and UAE Government. Manage a project delivery plan in line with SG Project Management principles with clearly defined measurable objectives and monitor progress ensuring the project team stay on track to deliver. Collaborate effectively across the Scottish Government and with stakeholders in Scotland on identifying business opportunities to deepen the UAE relationship. Work together with specialists in communications to help showcase Scottish opportunities in the UAE. Develop and maintain an accurate record of the engagements taking place with the UAE Government and its agencies to ensure follow up on actions. Work closely with Deputy First Minister, providing regular updates on the project, recommendations for next steps and potential upcoming visits to the UAE. Supporting the planning and delivery of major events including Scotland Week 2026 in the UAE. Responsibilities 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 You have some experience of working on the economic priorities of the Scottish Government and international relations. Behaviours: Making Effective Decisions - Level 3 Communicating and Influencing - Level 3 Working Together - Level 3 Delivering at Pace - Level 3 You can find out more about Success Profiles Behaviours, here: Success Profiles - Civil Service Behaviours (publishing.service.gov.uk) 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. 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 17/09/25 onwards, however this may be subject to change. Qualifications 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. Location We are location neutral and currently operating a flexible, hybrid working model. We have a divisional base in Atlantic Quay 5, Glasgow. 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 (31st August 2025 at 23:59). This role is open to internal candidates and Common Citizenship organisations only.