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Locations UK-EDINBURGH
Revenue Scotland is Scotland's devolved tax authority and contributes to Scotland's public services through the taxes we collect.   We are a diverse, high performing organisation and have a reputation for delivering excellence and a commitment to continually improving the way we work while supporting the health, wellbeing and development of our employees.   Revenue Scotland is a great place to develop new skills and you will be supported in your role with learning and development to enable you to perform at your best.   Take a look at our Video to find out more about working for Revenue Scotland.    If you would like to learn more about Revenue Scotland, please visit our website. Our  Corporate Plan sets out our strategic objectives for the next three years.    Our hybrid working principles require you to attend your assigned office at least 2/3 days each month. Our hybrid approach supports a blend of home and workplace working, this should be agreed with the line manager to achieve the right balance between collaboration, in-person engagement and flexibility. Your assigned office will be Victoria Quay, Edinburgh with the opportunity to work from our Glasgow hub office.   Overview of the Role   Revenue Scotland have exciting opportunities for anyone over the age of 16, to develop your skills, gain working experience and a qualification.   We are currently seeking applications for Modern Apprentices within our Tax Operations Team, based in Edinburgh.   During your apprenticeship you will work as part of a team and be given full training on all aspects of the role. You will also work with an assessor to gather information and prepare evidence needed for your qualification.   In addition to on-the-job learning, you will be given ongoing support and development you need to succeed and progress your career with us once you have achieved your apprenticeship.     The posts would be suited to candidates who can demonstrate excellent customer service while building trust and rapport, providing a positive experience for all who contact us.   If you are enthusiastic, good with people and enjoy helping others, you could be just who we are looking for.
ID
2024-8750
Closing Date
05/05/2024
Salary
GBP £23,735.00/Per Annum
Working Pattern
Full-Time - Alternative Patterns Considered
Hire Type
Internal
Locations UK-Glasgow
Transport Scotland is the national transport agency, seeking to deliver a safe, efficient, cost-effective and sustainable transport system for the benefit of the people of Scotland. Transport Scotland is accountable to Parliament and the public through Scottish Ministers, with a budget of around £3.9 billion per year. Transport is a vital feature of the Scottish Government's focus on increasing sustainable economic growth, and transport investments and policies have major impacts on the economy, people, and the environment.   Salary from 1 April 2024 will be £32140 to £34861
ID
2024-8689
Closing Date
14/05/2024
Salary
GBP £31,140.00/Per Annum
Working Pattern
Full-Time - Alternative Patterns Considered
Hire Type
External
Locations UK-Glasgow
Transport Scotland is the national transport agency, seeking to deliver a safe, efficient, cost-effective and sustainable transport system for the benefit of the people of Scotland. Transport Scotland is accountable to Parliament and the public through Scottish Ministers, with a budget of around £3.9 billion per year. Transport is a vital feature of the Scottish Government's focus on increasing sustainable economic growth, and transport investments and policies have major impacts on the economy, people, and the environment. The post is based in Transport Scotland’s Concessionary Travel and Integrated Ticketing Unit (CTITU) within the Bus, Accessibility and Active Travel (BAAT) Directorate.  CTITU was established to undertake and oversee the:• Operation and payments of the concessionary travel schemes• Operation and payments of the Bus Service Operator Grants and / or other operator grants• Delivery of smart and integrated multi-modal ticketing.The post is within the busy Product, Data and Analysis Team which manages the systems used to deliver the Concessionary Travel schemes and grants and analyses data produced by these systems to ensure data accuracy and system stability.  The post holder will have the opportunity to work across the team gaining skills in data analysis, system support and stakeholder engagement.  The team are looking to expand due to the on boarding of the under 22s free bus concessionary travel scheme and the concessionary ferry vouchers moving to smart.   Salary from 1 April 2024 is £32,140 to £34,861.
ID
2024-8675
Closing Date
28/04/2024
Salary
GBP £31,140.00/Per Annum
Working Pattern
Full-Time - Alternative Patterns Considered
Hire Type
External
Locations UK-Glasgow
Transport Scotland is the national transport agency for Scotland and is accountable to Parliament and the public through Scottish Ministers, with a budget of around £3.9 billion per year. Transport is a vital feature of the Scottish Government's focus on increasing sustainable economic growth, and transport investments and policies have major impacts on the economy, people, and the environment.    Eligibility for Modern Apprentice: • The recruitment of Modern Apprentices is a fair, open and merit based process (16+) and with permanence from the start of the apprenticeship. • Previous Modern Apprentices in the Scottish Government are not eligible to apply. • Throughout the first 12 months the successful candidate will be expected to gain a relevant SVQ qualification. • Support will be provided by an internal assessor who will work with the candidate on a monthly basis. Time will be given to work on your qualification, this includes presenting 2 presentations.
ID
2024-8670
Closing Date
12/05/2024
Salary
GBP £23,735.00/Per Annum
Working Pattern
Full-Time - Alternative Patterns Considered
Hire Type
External
Locations UK-EDINBURGH
Are you looking to develop your legal career? If you’d like the ideal post to develop your legal, project management and client relationship skills, come and join the legal team in this successful and ambitious public body. This is an exciting opportunity for a lawyer to join Revenue Scotland (RS), a member office of the Government Legal Service for Scotland. In your role as an in-house solicitor, you would be part of the leadership team of RS and undertake a dual litigation and advisory role. This is an ideal post to work collaboratively with a diverse range of professionals in RS and the Scottish Government.   RS is Scotland's devolved tax authority and contributes to Scotland's public services through the taxes we collect. Look at our video to find out more about working for RS and our website.   We are a diverse, high performing, ambitious organisation and have a reputation for delivering excellence and a commitment to continually improving the way we work while supporting the health, wellbeing and development of our staff. RS is a great place to develop new skills to further your career.   The legal team supports RS on all legal matters. These fall into 2 categories: (i) the devolved taxes, encompassing advisory, litigation and supporting legislative development; and (ii) corporate matters (including information law).   This is an exciting time to join RS. The Scottish Government recently introduced the Aggregates Tax and Devolved Taxes Administration (Scotland) Bill which will establish a new devolved tax. RS has played a central role in the development of this legislation and is readying for its implementation. Other legislative changes are imminent, including changes to the Additional Dwelling Supplement as part of Land and Buildings Transaction Tax, and ongoing care and maintenance of our tax legislation.   The task for the legal team is to continue building a legal service for RS. RS aims to continually enhance its services, be an expert voice on tax, be digitally enabled and act as a responsible contributor to the public body landscape in Scotland. We aim to work in novel and innovative ways to support the development of tax legislation, including through direct engagement with external stakeholders.   RS is committed to the development of its staff. We encourage individuals to grow and take on work that is of interest to them, so there is some flexibility to adapt the role to suit your own development aims, including advocacy or other specialist areas. This includes opportunities to work in interesting areas of commercial law, for instance to be directly involved in procurement exercises (including as a customer), and advising on high value IT contracts to support the tax system.
ID
2024-8662
Closing Date
02/05/2024
Salary
GBP £56,020.00/Per Annum
Working Pattern
Full-Time - Alternative Patterns Considered
Hire Type
External / OGD
Locations UK-Glasgow | UK-EDINBURGH
Transport Scotland is the national transport agency for Scotland and is accountable to Parliament and the public through Scottish Ministers, with a budget of around £3.9 billion per year. Transport is a vital feature of the Scottish Government's focus on increasing sustainable economic growth, and transport investments and policies have major impacts on the economy, people, and the environment.  For more information visit http://www.transport.gov.scot/. This vacancy is for a C2 Head of Finance Business Partnering and Commercial Finance. This role sits within Transport Scotland’s Finance and Corporate Services (FCS) Directorate, which is one of 9 directorates within the agency. FCS consists of three distinct functions – Corporate Services, Transport Scotland Finance and Transport Portfolio Finance. Reporting into the Head of Finance, you will lead one of the two Finance Business Partnering Teams. The team consists of approximately 6 members of staff and delivers key finance business partnering and management accounting to the Transport Scotland Directorates who are responsible for our sponsored and arm’s length bodies. The team develops awareness of drivers of financial performance to date, and accurate forecasting and outturn reporting and provides professional financial advice to support achievement of objectives within available resources.   This is a challenging, energising and fast-paced role with oversight of a large and complex budget. This is a chance to play a key role in an organisation that is essential to Scotland and the Scottish people, with a wide and high profile remit. This role is key support for the Head of Finance, Director of Finance and Corporate Services, other Transport Scotland Directors and Senior Managers in our supported arm’s length bodies providing high quality advice with an opportunity to deputise on a regular basis, as well as regular access to Cabinet Secretaries, Ministers and senior managers across Transport Scotland and the Scottish Government.   A suitable candidate will bring experience from a strong background and knowledge of commercial finance in either the public or private sector, as well as a proven track record of delivering results in financial management and excellent leadership and people management skills.
ID
2024-8628
Closing Date
12/05/2024
Salary
GBP £72,310.00/Per Annum
Working Pattern
Full-Time - Alternative Patterns Considered
Hire Type
External
Locations UK-ABERDEEN
Are you passionate about protecting public health and animal welfare, ensuring the food we eat is safe and animals are treated humanely?   Food Standard Scotland (FSS) was established by the Food (Scotland) Act 2015 as a non-ministerial office, part of the Scottish Administration, alongside, but separate from, the Scottish Government.    FSS has a wide and diverse remit which covers all aspects of the food chain which can impact on public health – aiming to protect consumers from food safety risks and promote healthy eating. Our mission is to be Scotland’s leading authority on food safety, standards and healthy eating; using data and evidence to provide assurance and advice that inspires consumer confidence and improves public health.   FSS are looking to recruit Trainee Meat Hygiene Inspectors to deliver Official Controls in slaughterhouses across Scotland, ensuring animals are slaughtered humanely and the meat produced is fit for human consumption.   The Meat Hygiene Inspector role is one of the key front-line operational roles within FSS.  You will be fully trained in all aspects of Meat Inspection, undergoing a comprehensive training programme that involves a mix of theoretical and practical training resulting in gaining the Royal Society for Public Health Diploma in Meat Inspection. You will be fully supported during the 6-month training period by a dedicated assessor as well as in plant mentors to guide you through the practical elements.   This role is on fixed term basis for the first 9 months. Upon successful completion of probation and the required qualification, the staff will be moved into a permanent contract at B1 level (£32,140). Once qualified you will work as part of an inspection team at your assigned base plant. You will work under an Official Veterinarian (OV) who will provide technical support and guidance, and be line managed by a Field Operations Coordinator (FOC) who will provide managerial support.   Two of the posts are for 30 hours per week (Salary pro rata for Dingwall and Grantown-on-Spey) while the other three are 37 hours per week. Two of the 37 hour roles will be a 4 day week with a rotating rest day.    Please note the starting salary above for this post is now £31,177 per annum. Want to learn more? Whilst the advert provides the essential details, we will also be holding a virtual drop-in session. This session will be an opportunity to ask questions related to the job and the application process. To join the session, click on the link below:   Wednesday 24th April @ 19:00   For any additional queries, or for those unable to attend a drop-in session please raise enquiries via: greg.bowie@fss.scot  
ID
2024-8613
Closing Date
06/05/2024
Salary
GBP £27,513.00/Per Annum
Working Pattern
Full-Time - Alternative Patterns Considered
Hire Type
External / OGD
Locations UK-Edinburgh
Do you have excellent attention to detail and the confidence to advise and influence colleagues and stakeholders at all levels? Can you demonstrate strong planning and organisation skills, while prioritising workloads to meet deadlines? If the answers to the above are yes, then this exciting opportunity could be for you.   National Records of Scotland (NRS) is Scotland’s record keeper. Our purpose is to collect, preserve and produce information about Scotland's people and history and make it available to inform current and future generations.   Our IT Services business area provides technology for the services NRS delivers to our customers, including Architecture & Business Analysis, Project and Programme Delivery, Service Management, Cyber Security, Infrastructure Engineering & Support, Data Engineering & Support, Application Engineering & Support and Testing services.   DDaT (Digital, Data and Technology) Pay Supplement :    This post attracts a £5000 Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) pay supplement after a 3 months DDaT competency qualifying period. Pay supplements are temporary payments designed to address recruitment and retention issues caused by market pressures and are subject to regular review.   This post is part of the Scottish Government DDaT profession.   As a member of the profession, you will join the professional development system, currently BCS RoleModelplus.
ID
2024-8590
Closing Date
23/04/2024
Salary
GBP £31,140.00/Per Annum
Working Pattern
Full-Time - Alternative Patterns Considered
Hire Type
External
Locations UK-Edinburgh
Are you looking a role where you can utilise your Procurement and commercial skills and build relationships with a huge range of people? If the answer is yes, then this exciting procurement opportunity could be for you. It will suit someone who has substantial operational and strategic procurement delivery experience at a senior level, with strong people and management skills and who is comfortable leading a small team in a fast moving delivery-focussed environment.   National Records of Scotland (NRS) is the Scottish nation's record keeper and official source of demographic statistics – information about population, households, migration, vital events, life expectancy and electoral statistics and maintains the nation’s records archive as one of Scotland’s five National Collections.   The post holder will work to the NRS Chief Purchasing/Procurement Officer and will take over line management of the Senior Procurement Specialists as well as overseeing the business operations of the lower risk/value procurement team consisting of 1 B2 Procurement Specialist and 4 Procurement Officers.    This post qualifies for the Procurement supplement, currently £4,250 pro rata. Pay supplements are temporary payments designed to address recruitment and retention issues caused by market. For staff not currently in receipt of the allowance it is payable after successful completion of the qualifying period, normally 9 months. Pay supplements are subject to regular review.
ID
2024-8578
Closing Date
03/05/2024
Salary
GBP £56,020.00/Per Annum
Working Pattern
Full-Time - Alternative Patterns Considered
Hire Type
External
Locations UK-EDINBURGH
Would you like to work for an organisation that works towards protecting Scotland's seas for the benefit of all in Scotland?   If you can you demonstrate the relevant practical experience and want to be part of an organisation committed to excellent work place culture, then we currently have vacancies available for the post of Cook/Steward on board our Marine Protection and Marine Research Vessels.   You will also be required to work in the capacity of either Cook and/or Steward, dependent on vessel requirements   As Cook/Steward, you could be based onboard any of the Marine Protection or Research vessels.  You will assist the Chief Steward with cooking and galley preparation as well as looking after the general housekeeping of cabins and communal areas onboard the vessels.  The role will follow a marine working pattern which in general is 3 weeks on/off on the Patrol vessels and 4 weeks on/off on the research vessels.   The Marine Directorate is the lead marine management organisation in Scotland.  It was established in April 2009 as a Directorate of the Scottish Government (SG), to integrate core marine functions involving scientific research, compliance monitoring, policy and management of Scotland's seas.   The Marine Research Vessels’ main function is to ensure efficient and effective provision at sea to support the work of the scientific programme within Marine Scotland. Information gathered on research cruises is essential to the success of the scientific programme.   The Marine Protection Vessels are Minna, Jura and Hirta and carry out patrols which normally last 21 days. Research cruises vary in length, but are generally 28 days.   All vessels work double crewing allowing for trip on/trip off rostering.
ID
2024-8570
Closing Date
08/05/2024
Salary
GBP £36,846.00/Per Annum
Working Pattern
Marine OffShore
Hire Type
External / OGD
Locations UK-STORNOWAY, ISLE OF LEWIS
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Higher Agricultural Officer to join the Rural Payments and Inspections Division (Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate) in the Stornoway Area Office. Within the ARE Directorate, the Rural Payments and Inspections Division (RPID) are accountable for the strategic process that regulates and oversees the payment of Agricultural grants and subsidies and related inspection regimes totalling £700m/annum. In the current programme, this is split between direct aid to farmers and crofters totalling £500m and a further £200m under the banner of the Scottish Rural Development Programme. It is also responsible for other regulatory activity and expert technical advice. RPID teams of professional agricultural, customer service and administrative staff are based in a network of 17 offices located around rural Scotland. These teams manage the implementation of agricultural, environmental and rural policies, process applications for funding and provide high quality customer service. As a Higher Agricultural Officer, you will perform a key management role within the RPID Stornoway office, managing, developing and supporting a team of 5 Agricultural Officers.   The Agricultural Officer team undertake a wide variety of duties, many of an outdoor nature, including visits to crofts to carry out inspections. Our inspections may involve working in a livestock environment, verifying land eligibility in diverse landscapes and carrying out site visits in relation to crofting matters such as regulatory applications and capital grants. The team also undertake desk-based processing of claims and applications, and engage directly with customers as the primary point of contact for crofters and the rural community in the area.   This position is primarily a management role, but it also includes the requirement to undertake some inspections as well, and carrying out site visits to diverse types of agricultural establishments, often over extensive and difficult terrain and in all weather conditions. Experience of crossing this type of land and a willingness to undertake these visits are prerequisites for this post.
ID
2024-8554
Closing Date
14/05/2024
Salary
GBP £35,867.00/Per Annum
Working Pattern
Full-Time - Alternative Patterns Considered
Hire Type
External / OGD
Locations UK-Glasgow
Transport Scotland is the national transport agency, seeking to deliver a safe, efficient, cost-effective and sustainable transport system for the benefit of the people of Scotland. Transport Scotland is accountable to Parliament and the public through Scottish Ministers, with a budget of around £3.5 billion per year. Transport is a vital feature of the Scottish Government's focus on increasing sustainable economic growth, and transport investments and policies have major impacts on the economy, people, and the environment.   Transport Scotland’s Roads Directorate is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the trunk road network. Within the Roads Directorate, the Asset Management Team is responsible for developing and implementing asset management practices in relation to trunk roads. Our Road Asset Management Plan (RAMP) sets out the level of service we intend to provide on the trunk road network alongside the work and investment required to achieve this: https://www.transport.gov.scot/media/32978/j408891.pdf   To realise this objective, the Asset Management Team has developed a new asset management system - AMPS (Asset Management Performance System). The new system uses some of the latest cloud-based technologies available for both web and mobile platforms. AMPS is designed, built and managed entirely in-house, meaning that the successful candidate will directly influence future software development, data analytics and associated technical/engineering processes, ensuring that their vision helps shape the future of asset management practices in Scotland and beyond.   AMPS provides a unique opportunity for candidates interested in Engineering, new technologies and data analytics to contribute to the on-going development and improvement of an innovative and industry leading system. The successful candidate  will be responsible for identifying, implementing and improving engineering, data and business requirements, working alongside and guiding a team of software developers, testers, and business analysts to build innovative software solutions. Transport Professional Pay Supplement This post attracts a £7,862 pay supplement per annum (pro rata).  Pay supplements are temporary payments designed to address recruitment and retention issues caused by market pressures and are subject to regular review.   Salary From 1 April 2024 the salary will be £45,449 to £54,419
ID
2024-8536
Closing Date
23/04/2024
Salary
GBP £44,557.00/Per Annum
Working Pattern
Full-Time - Alternative Patterns Considered
Hire Type
External
Locations UK-EDINBURGH
Do you want to work in a role at the heart of government, determining how vital public services are funded? If so look no further!   The Directorate for Tax is part of the Scottish Exchequer. It is responsible for providing Scottish Ministers with advice about the use of Scotland’s current tax powers, the development of future tax powers and for driving improvements in our tax performance. It also advises on how new forms of taxation can add to the resources available to fund public services and contribute to behavioural change.        Sound fiscal policy making has never been more important. Our principle-based tax policies must deliver the revenue our public services depend on, while also responding to the challenges of an economic, social and environmental context that has not been experienced for decades. For those reasons, our work is essential to maintaining the reputation of the Scottish Government for sound fiscal policy, competence and integrity.        Devolved and local taxes are forecast to contribute almost £23bn of funding in 2024- 25 to support the Scottish Budget, currently around 40% of the Scottish Government’s overall resource funding. With spending commitments forecast to outstrip available funding by £1.9 billion in 2026-27, there is an increased need to ensure Scotland’s tax powers continue to contribute positively to the sustainability of public services. This job description covers 3 x B2 (HEO) posts across the Directorate for Tax. An overview of each post and the main duties are set out below. Interested candidates should note that written applications will be assessed against the essential criteria. Candidates who are successful at this stage will then be invited to an interview where they will be assessed against the competencies detailed below. Candidates will also be invited to express a preference for which role(s) they would like to be considered for. 
ID
2024-8509
Closing Date
01/05/2024
Salary
GBP £35,867.00/Per Annum
Working Pattern
Full-Time - Alternative Patterns Considered
Hire Type
External / OGD
Locations UK-EDINBURGH | UK-GLASGOW
We're looking for a talented individual to join our team! Your influence will not go unnoticed and will help to shape our organisation's future!    Do you want to transform the way cloud technologies are used across Government and the wider Public Sector in Scotland?    Do you want to enable the delivery of better technology to serve the people of Scotland?    As part of the wider Digital Strategy of the Scottish Government to build a suite of common platforms that help public services to be delivered in a more secure and efficient way, the Scottish Government Digital Directorate successfully launched a shared government cloud platform in 2023. The Cloud Platform Service aims to enable an improved and accelerated adoption of cloud services and encourage digital innovation within the Scottish public sector.     The Senior Data Analyst role is an integral part of the team that is developing and operating this service working with our customers, Cloud Platform engineering team and technical professionals, practicing a DevOps first approach to delivering digital services. A particularly important part of our Cloud Platform Service is to provide optimisation service to our customers including FinOps advice.    HOW DOES IT FEEL TO WORK HERE?     ** Iain Stewart, Data Governance Manager **    “I enjoy working in the team, there is the chance to work closely with the service and technical teams to design and develop the data maturity model from the ground up and making sure the data sources are ready to draw from. There is lots of learning and development opportunities as well as the chance to be a part of the wider division and directorate data community.”     Hear from colleagues discussingDigital Careers at Scottish Government.     HOW WILL I SPEND MY TIME?    As a Senior Data Analyst, you’ll be crafting and refining the tools that shape our optimisation service set out to help our customers and our team use public cloud infrastructure effectively and efficiently.     You’ll work closely with tech teams and our customers, diving deep into analytics to understand and help establish our cloud optimisation service with data at the heart of its service.     You’ll help explain the ‘whys’ and ‘hows’ behind the usage numbers, shedding light on variances and trends. This is an exciting opportunity to enable and advocate for best practice use of leading public cloud service providers across the public sector in Scotland, with excellent opportunities for career development as part of a rapidly growing team. 
ID
2024-8506
Closing Date
28/04/2024
Salary
GBP £44,557.00/Per Annum
Working Pattern
Full-Time - Alternative Patterns Considered
Hire Type
External
Locations UK-Oban
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Office Manager to join the Rural Payments and Inspections Division (Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate) in the Oban Area Office. Within the ARE Directorate, the Rural Payments and Inspections Division (RPID) are accountable for the strategic process that regulates and oversees the payment of Agricultural grants and subsidies and related inspection regimes totalling £700m/annum. In the current programme, this is split between direct aid to farmers and crofters totalling £500m and a further £200m under the banner of the Scottish Rural Development Programme. It is also responsible for other regulatory activity and expert technical advice. RPID teams of professional agricultural, customer service and administrative staff are based in a network of 17 offices located around rural Scotland. These teams manage the implementation of agricultural, environmental, and rural policies, process applications for funding and provide high quality customer service. This is a key post for local delivery of high quality customer service in the RPID Oban Area Office. The Office has five permanent administrative staff for whom the post holder would be the overall manager. The Administrative Officer team undertake a wide variety of duties, including processing of claims and applications for a wide range of RPID administered schemes. The team are also the primary point of contact for farmers, crofters and the rural community in the area and are expected to provide a professional and helpful point of contact for all. You will get to know our network of customers both internal and external, this can also include land agents, solicitors and colleagues from other government organisations. The workloads will be varied at times. There will be a need to plan, organise and prioritise work to meet agreed deadlines, provide appropriate support to your administrative team while maintaining a high level of quality and accuracy. You should be able to work using your own initiative, have a positive attitude to change and be able to adapt to new procedures and priorities.
ID
2024-8495
Closing Date
14/05/2024
Salary
GBP £35,867.00/Per Annum
Working Pattern
Full-Time - Alternative Patterns Considered
Hire Type
External
Locations UK-EDINBURGH
Would you like to work for an organisation that works towards protecting Scotland's seas for the benefit of all in Scotland?   If you can demonstrate the relevant practical experience in working at sea as a certified Able Seafarer and have experience in handling small workboats and RIBs, then we would like to hear from you.   Marine Directorate is the lead marine management organisation in Scotland.  It was established in April 2009 as a Directorate of the Scottish Government (SG), to integrate core marine functions involving scientific research, compliance monitoring, policy and management of Scotland's seas.   The Marine Patrol Vessels are involved in monitoring compliance with International, UK and National rules and regulations of licensed activities in the marine environment around Scotland out to 200 miles and beyond when required. This includes enforcing UK, and International fisheries laws and regulations. This is intended to assist the conservation of fish stocks and in creating the conditions necessary for the existence of a modern and sustainable sea fishing industry.   The Marine Research Vessels’ main function is to ensure efficient and effective provision at sea to support the work of the scientific programme within Marine Directorate. Information gathered on research cruises is essential to the success of the scientific programme. To ensure this success both Marine Research Vessels are fitted with a wide range of deployment and recovery facilities for fishing gear and equipment, scientific and environmental sensors, and data gathering systems.   The Marine Protection Vessels are Minna, Jura and Hirta. Minna is 47 metres in length and both Jura and Hirta are 84 metres in length. These vessels carry out patrols which normally last 21 days. Marine Directorate also operate a number of smaller independent craft within the inshore protection programme. The research vessels, MRV Alba Na Mara and MRV Scotia are 27 metres and 69 metres in length respectively. Research cruises can vary in length, on Alba. Scotia works a 4 week on 4 week off schedule  All vessels work double crewing allowing for trip on/trip off rostering.   As a Seaman you will generally be based on our compliance and science vessels however, it is expected that, if successful, you may also spend time on the smaller independent RIBs used as part of the Inshore Protection Programme.   You will be based onboard any of the vessels where you will be part of a team responsible to the First Officer onboard. The role will follow a marine working pattern which in general is 3 weeks on/off (4 weeks on 4 weeks off for Scotia).   The vessels work mainly in Scottish waters using Aberdeen and Glasgow as their turn around locations. If based onboard either of the Science vessels you will be also be  an active member of the deck team assisting with all  methods of fishing equipment and the science operations.   If you are onboard the Compliance vessels you will be part of the deck team assisting the British Sea Fishery Officers onboard fishing vessels and ensuring their safe embarkation on and off the vessels at sea.   Additionally as a Seaman with the Marine Directorate you will be given the opportunity to progress and become a qualified PO either boarding assistant or fisherman.
ID
2024-8492
Closing Date
08/05/2024
Salary
GBP £34,401.00/Per Annum
Working Pattern
Marine OffShore
Hire Type
External
Locations UK-EDINBURGH
SASA are a Division of the Agriculture and Rural Economy (ARE) Directorate and are a community of 170 scientists, inspectors, policy professionals and support staff. We have responsibility for providing a range of services in support of arable agriculture, horticulture, food, the environment and the wider rural economy. We are the certifying authority for seed potatoes in Scotland and provide advice and scientific services to the ARE Directorate and stakeholders in the potato industry.   The Bacteriologist role sits within the Potato, Virology and Zoology branch. The Branch's, core function is to provide a diagnostic testing service on a range of samples to meet the Scottish Government’s commitments in relation to Plant and Bee Health legislation and Seed Potato Classification.   Using a range of techniques such as DNA extraction and qPCR, you will be responsible for the day to day routine testing and diagnosis of potato and plant material for Dickeya and Pectobacterium spp. You will also work closely with and provide support to the Potato Bacteriologist.   You will report directly to the Potato Bacteriologist and work alongside Potato pathologists within the branch, and other bacteriologists within the Plant Health branch.   The work of the Bacteriologist is performed predominantly in the laboratory and glasshouse, this can also include field work subject to survey results. There will be limited opportunities to work from home.
ID
2024-8483
Closing Date
08/05/2024
Salary
GBP £27,513.00/Per Annum
Working Pattern
Full-Time - Alternative Patterns Considered
Hire Type
External / OGD
Locations UK-FALKIRK
Experience the diverse landscapes and rich cultural heritage of Scotland while fullfilling your role as an IT and Webcasting Officer for the Planning and Environmental Appeals Division.   The Planning and Environmental Appeals Division decide or make recommendations for Scottish Ministers on a range of planning and environmental appeals and other cases and is part of the Scottish Government Legal Directorate.   You will work with another IT and Webcasting Supporting Officer to provide IT and administrative support of various DPEA (Development Planning and Enviromental Appeals) systems to staff and stakeholders. You will also be responsible for the set-up, running and recording of live and virtual events, using portable webcasting kit as required.   This post will involve handling of specialised/heavy equipment as an essential part of the role. Will also involve extensive travel throughout Scotland several times a year and will require overnight stays, which may be more than one consecutive night.   Expenses/accommodation costs incurred while carrying out this aspect of the role will be met in line with Scottish Government policy. Full training and support will be provided to you.
ID
2024-8445
Closing Date
24/04/2024
Salary
GBP £27,513.00/Per Annum
Working Pattern
Full-Time - Alternative Patterns Considered
Hire Type
External / OGD
Locations UK-EDINBURGH
We're looking for a talented individual to join our team! Your influence will not go unnoticed and will help to shape our organisation's future!  At Scottish Government we offer increased workplace flexibility, which promotes inclusivity and aligns with our vision, values, and Fair Work ambitions. We understand that maintaining regular working hours can be challenging for those with hectic lifestyles, be they parents, carers, students, or simply busy people. To help you manage your life between work and home, we provide a variety of flexible working options.  The Cyber Security Unit (CSU) is responsible for protecting the confidentiality, integrity and availability of Scottish Government information and information systems.   As a Cyber Security Specialist, you will use yoursignificant experience to understand and advise on identifying and managing information security risks and mitigations in relation to technical infrastructure, projects, procurements, and systems.      HOW DOES IT FEEL TO WORK HERE?     ** Cyber Security Specialist **     Work with new and varied technologies to support the secure delivery of servicesto people of Scotland.You will work with a variety of people from across the UK public sector with different specialities. Learning and development is a core value of SGwith opportunities to develop technically as well as involvement in a wide variety of initiative.    Hear from colleagues discussingDigital Careers at Scottish Government.      WHAT DO I NEED?     To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:     Excellent written and verbal communication skills and be experienced translating complex technical concepts clearly to your peers and senior management.      You should also have good collaboration and stakeholder management skills working with internal and external colleagues, specialists, and stakeholders to make sure work is completed on time and to a high standard.      And you will maintain an in-depth knowledge of cyber security and risk management specialisms, enabling you to provide expert advice.  
ID
2024-8429
Closing Date
21/04/2024
Salary
GBP £44,557.00/Per Annum
Working Pattern
Full-Time - Alternative Patterns Considered
Hire Type
External
Locations UK-GLASGOW | UK-EDINBURGH
Applications are invited for a B2 Procurement Portfolio Specialist post based in the National Collaborative Procurement Division. The National Collaborative Procurement Division is a centre of procurement expertise leading work across all the Scottish Public Sector. The Division places national and sectoral frameworks for use by public and third sector organisations throughout Scotland and contracts for the core Scottish Government Directorates. In addition, it is at the heart of improving procurement capability with particular emphasis in Scottish Government (SG) and the central government sector as well as influencing the national programme. The Division is part of the Scottish Procurement & Property Directorate.   Within the Division, Portfolio Specialists help support the procurement of a wide range of goods and services for core SG Directorates and a wide range of organisations across the Scottish public sector. The post is a dual role to deliver commercial outcomes, which will support delivery of the Scottish national, Requirements Reserved for Supported Businesses National Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) and support the objectives of the cross public sector procurement Collaborative Leads Group forum. The post holder will report to the C1 Collaborative Delivery Manager who reports to the SCS - Deputy Director 1, Director of National Collaborative Procurement, and Innovation.
ID
2024-8428
Closing Date
24/04/2024
Salary
GBP £35,867.00/Per Annum
Working Pattern
Full-Time - Alternative Patterns Considered
Hire Type
External / OGD