Senior Policy Manager
Scottish Government.com
Office
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Full Time
Would you like to be responsible for leading and delivering key aspects of the Nursing and Midwifery education workplan?
How to applyApply 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and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, and presented as your own) applications will be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action.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 w/c 17th November however this may be subject to change. 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 patternOur 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. Security checksSuccessful 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 statementWe 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 informationFind 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; 22nd October (23:59) This post is open to internal candidates and Common Citizenship organisations only
The Chief Nursing Officer Directorate (CNOD) provides the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care and Scottish Ministers with high-quality policy and professional practice advice on Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professions (NMAHP), Healthcare Science (HCS), Professional Healthcare Regulation, as well as Healthcare Associated Infection (HCAI) and Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR).
The post holder will sit in NMAHP and HCS education team which comprises both policy and professional colleagues. You will focus on a number of key policy areas including Nursing and Midwifery undergraduate and post graduate education and training and student support. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a wide range of stakeholders including Universities, NHS Education Scotland, Scottish Funding Council, Student Awards Agency Scotland, Health Boards, colleagues across the SG and others to ensure we continue to attract, recruit and retain students so we have the future health workforce supply we need.
Responsibilities- Alongside the engagement with stakeholders, you will work collaboratively with colleagues to support wider policy outcomes as well as progressing your own distinct policy, including completing a review of the student finance support package.
- Leading the response to emergent issues, including preparing briefings and advice to Ministers and working closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure appropriate interventions are taken forward and key information is received.
- Having direct responsibility for the oversight, planning and delivery of policies, including those announced in the Nursing and Midwifery Taskforce review, designing and developing approaches to ensure delivery of outcomes (including project or programme management strategies, analysis of data, impact assessments, and monitoring and evaluation).
- Draft correspondence and responses to Parliamentary questions and FoIs.
- Working across SG Directorates to support the development and delivery of key policies in Scotland.
- Produce and contribute to related communications activity including media requests, Ministerial engagements (both online and in-person) and speeches.
- Support the wider team by picking up priority issues related to the Allied Health Professions or Healthcare Science education policies as necessary.
- Policy Context and Purpose. Level 2 Practitioner
- Working With Ministers. Level 2 Practitioner
- Changing and Improving – level 3
- Communicating and Influencing - level 3
- Working Together - level 3
- Making Effective Decisions - level 3
How to applyApply 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 w/c 17th November however this may be subject to change. 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 patternOur 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. Security checksSuccessful 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 statementWe 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 informationFind 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; 22nd October (23:59) This post is open to internal candidates and Common Citizenship organisations only
Senior Policy Manager
Office
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Full Time
October 8, 2025