Transition Policy and Energy Security - Resilience and Preparedness - B3

This opportunity is only open to applicants who are Scottish Government employees, and are currently 'Priority Movers'. Applications from individuals not currently on the Priority Mover list will be rejected and not considered. Job description The Energy Industries division leads the Scottish Government’s approach to supporting the Oil and Gas and wider energy sector including through its transition activities.

It is comprised of 4 units which work thematically. This role will support the Energy Transition unit who are the primary lead for matters relating to North Sea Oil & Gas. Working extensively with the UK Government, sector bodies and businesses, the unit work is intensely focussed on supporting Scottish Ministers navigate the various policy challenges that arise.

This includes transition activities and future licencing arrangements. This role will also support the Critical Energy Resilience Unit which is one of 4 units within the Energy Industries Division and leads the Scottish Government’s approach to securing Scotland’s energy security and resilience. Through a range of high profile activities, the Unit works to cultivate a collaborative policy and planning landscape of meaningful partnership working to meet the needs of Scotland in relation to energy security.

Working across oil and gas and resilience, this is a high profile role, with an expectation that the individual will be flexible and able to operate independently. High quality briefing skills, and the ability to explain complex and sensitive information concisely and quickly are important. Expressions of interest are invited from substantive colleagues from DGNZ on level transfer to apply for this post.

The individual will be required to work flexibly on a range of work which will include oil and gas policy, contributing to Scotland’s approach to energy security, resilience activities linked to businesses in the energy sector.

Responsibilities

Support the development of policy related to the North Sea Oil and gas sectors; Support the development of policy related to Scotland’s energy security; Lead extensive stakeholder engagement activity across the portfolio Lead the development of high quality products to support senior officials and Ministers with complex policy challenges – including briefings, policy notes and parliamentary questions.

Lead on responses to correspondence, including FOIs and EIRs, on appropriate subject areas. Working pattern This role is a permanent level transfer position. How to Apply Applications for this position will only be accepted from substantive B3 employees. Please submit a CV and a statement outlining your suitability for the role, relevant skills and experience, and what you would bring to the team (maximum 500 words).

Vacancy closes at 11:59pm Tuesday 20th October. Selection Process All applications will be invited to an informal discussion with the hiring manager. Informal discussions are to be confirmed. Further Information If you have specific questions about the role, please contact stacey.mcfarlane@gov.scot. Read our Candidate Guide for further information on our recruitment and application processes.