Description Are you a well organised individual with an eye for detail and excellent interpersonal skills looking to play a central part in supporting key policy and legislation development? The Policy Development Team within Accountant in Bankruptcy (AiB) works with Scottish Government Ministers to develop policy and legislation on insolvency, statutory debt solutions, and other areas of debt recovery (diligence). The team is currently working to implement the provisions of the Bankruptcy and Diligence (Scotland) Act 2024, which will includes introducing a mental health moratorium to support individuals facing severe mental health issues and debt challenges. We are also supporting an independent review of statutory debt solutions. As a Policy Development Manager, you will be part of the team delivering this work, along with the general delivery of policy and associated casework (briefings, PQs and MiCase etc). The role also involves wider engagement with relevant stakeholders, both within and outside the Scottish Government. Responsibilities Responsibilities Provide support to the Senior Policy Managers and Team Leader on developing legislation to take forward changes by preparing briefings and supporting documents for insolvency, debt solutions and diligence policy, supporting primary and secondary legislation, impact assessments and stakeholder engagement. Work with a range of stakeholders to prepare for the introduction of provisions within the Bankruptcy and Diligence (Scotland) Act 2024 and future secondary legislation. Draft responses to Ministerial correspondence, Parliamentary Questions, topical briefings, advice and speaking notes as needed to specified timescales. Provide support to the Senior Policy Managers and Team Leader on the development of the longer-term strategic review of the statutory debt solutions to assess if they meet the needs of a modern economy and implement findings. 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 1. You can find out more about the skills required here: Policy Profession Standards Annex Behaviours: Changing and improving - Level 3. Communicating and influencing - Level 3. Working together - Level 3. Making effective decisions - Level 3. You can find out more about Success Profiles Behaviours, here How to apply Apply online, providing a CV and Supporting Statement (of no more than 1500 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 a presentation. Assessments are scheduled for w/c 28 July 2025, however this may be subject to change. About Us AiB is a Scottish Government executive agency that helps deliver options for those seeking debt management and debt relief in Scotland. AiB is responsible for the: administration of the Debt Arrangement Scheme, personal insolvency, and recording of corporate insolvencies in Scotland development of policy for personal insolvency, Debt Arrangement Scheme, diligence in Scotland and devolved corporate insolvency supervision of the bankruptcy process 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 post is based in AiB Kilwinning, 1 Pennyburn Road, Kilwinning, KA13 6SA. The Agency operates a hybrid working policy and staff are expected to attend the office in Kilwinning at least two days a week. For the policy team this is Tuesday and Wednesday. 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. Apply before: 13 July 2025 (23:59)