Description Are you looking for an opportunity to support in the development and delivery of innovative policy approaches to tackle antisocial behaviour and making our communities safer? The Minister for Victims and Community Safety has identified tackling antisocial behaviour as a key challenge and priority. You will join the team to support significant work being progressed by the Community Safety Unit, developing policy solutions, at pace, to help tackle these challenges. This is a high-profile and dynamic policy area, this varied post combines support to develop policy and strategy; data analysis; and ministerial and stakeholder engagement. You will manage challenging timeframes, taking responsibility for providing advice and briefing to senior officials and ministers, updating on progress and providing secretariat for senior stakeholder groups. This post is one of two Policy Officer posts in the team, along with Team leaders. Responsibilities Leading on briefing and advice for senior officials and/or Ministers. Direct correspondence (e.g. Ministerial, official, PQs, FoIs). Contributing to drafting and preparation of official documents including guidance and publications. Support on communications activity including media, speeches or visits. Assisting with participation and engagement with partners, stakeholders and the public. Contributing to collaboration with other areas within government to progress policy outcomes. Building your skills for Project and/or Programme management to deliver policy objectives. Potential for People management and development. 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. Technical / Professional Skills: Policy Context and Purpose - Level 1 Working with Ministers - Level 1 Parliament and Law - Level 1 You can find out more about the Policy Profession Standards and required levels here. Behaviours: • Seeing the Big Picture – Level 3 • Making Effective Decisions – Level 3 • Working Together – Level 3 • Delivering at Pace – Level 3 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 18th May 2025 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. 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 This post is based in St Andrews House, whilst virtual and Hybrid working is the current arrangement some attendance in the office will be required including travel to stakeholder meetings. 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.