Description Are you interested in an exciting opportunity to work in a small, friendly team as the Webcasting and IT Team Leader to help us deliver our ambitious change programme? Planning and Environmental Appeals Division’s (DPEA) is an operational division of the Scottish Government making decisions on behalf of and reporting to Scottish Ministers on a range of planning and environmental casework. We routinely webcast public meetings that take place as part of the decision-making process, with events held all over Scotland. As a Webcasting and IT Team Leader, you will lead and coach our team of Webcasting and IT Support staff to provide webcasting services and support the IT systems that deliver a quality planning appeals service for people across Scotland. This role is crucial in ensuring our public facing operations and services perform in line with DPEA’s aims, objectives and values. Responsibilities Manage, distribute and oversee the day-to-day workload of the team, providing support and advice to ensure work is carried out to a high standard. Line manage, support and develop 2 x IT Support Officers, and 1 x IT Support and Appeal Fees Officer. Coordinate and manage the DPEA’s webcasting service. This includes carrying out in person webcasting and virtual meeting duties during times of high demand, which may require sequential overnight stays throughout Scotland. Work with the product manager identify areas for improvement, seek views and opinion of others and work with the team to implement change. Communicate and implement change to internal and external stakeholders via guidance, training plans and other methods to ensure smooth transitions of processes. Responsibilities Qualifications A full UK driving licence will be required to carry out the webcasting duties of this role. Success Profile Success profiles are specific to each job and they include the mix of skills, experience and behaviours candidates will be assessed on. Behaviours: Seeing the Big Picture – (Level 2) Leadership – (Level 2) Managing a Quality Service - (Level 2) Delivering at Pace - (Level 2) 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 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 8th September or 15th September 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. This post is based at Hadrian House, Callendar Business Park, Callendar Road, Falkirk FK1 1XR. This post can be done on a hybrid basis but in office attendance at particular times will be required to fulfil the duties 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. 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: 17 August 2025 (23:59) - This role is open to internal candidates and Common Citizenship organisations only.