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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
Are you ready to take on a pivotal role at SAAS, where your expertise will be the driving force behind our corporate operations?
As the Senior Executive Officer you’ll play a vital part in ensuring the seamless functioning of our executive team, providing comprehensive support to our Chief Executive and Directors. Your adept management of schedules, attention to detail, and strong communication skills will be key in optimising efficiency and facilitating effective decision-making.
About us
SAAS is an executive agency of the Scottish Government and responsible for assessing and paying student awards for Scottish domiciled students in Higher Education throughout the UK. We administer budgets of around £1.4 billion each year, making payments to both educational institutions and over 190,000 students a year. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that is representative of the clients we serve. More information on SAAS can be found on our websitehttps://www.saas.gov.uk
The Corporate Office within SAAS is the central hub of the agency, responsible for overseeing strategic decision-making, managing administrative functions, and ensuring compliance with governance and regulatory requirements. It provides support to key executives, coordinates corporate activities, and facilitates communication both internally and externally, all with the goal of achieving the agency’s overarching missions and objectives.
We are seeking an experienced Executive Officer to provide comprehensive support to our corporate function. The successful candidate will work closely with the Chief Executive, Executive and Non-Executive Directors.
If you have an interest in the marine environment and would like to work on one of the most respected environmental monitoring programmes (the Scottish Coastal Observatory) in Europe, then we would like to hear from you.
We have two exciting part time opportunities for Plankton Analysts in our Science, Evidence, Digital and Data (SEDD) portfolio which sits within the Scottish Government’s Marine Directorate.
The main role of these posts is the identification and enumeration of plankton in support of SEDD work relating to environmental monitoring and assessments for the OSLO/PARIS commission (OSPAR) and the UK Marine Strategy status. You will ensure your work supports data quality requirements and will also work to assist in the general running of the plankton labs in Aberdeen. The posts also involve weekly field sampling trips and may also provide the opportunity to participate in offshore sampling cruises. These posts will be expected to work closely and flexibly across SEDD, where necessary in line with annual delivery plans.
Due to the nature of this role, you will be expected to participate in field work activities at sea. You will also be expected to work in a laboratory setting onsite at the Marine Laboratory, Aberdeen for the majority of the working week.
The Plankton delivery area is currently focused on the identification and enumeration of plankton communities around the Scottish coast to fulfil statutory monitoring and assessment requirements, and identification of the impacts of climate change. It is part of the Climate Change, Biodiversity and Ecosystems (CCBE) work area of the SEDD portfolio.
The CCBE work area provides scientific advice and undertakes monitoring of multiple parameters in the marine environment such as the Scottish Coastal Observatory. CCBE is responsible for the provision of data in support of the Marine Directorate’s environmental reporting commitments.
This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a flexible, inclusive, welcoming and supportive team, where you will have the opportunity to develop plankton identification, fieldwork and general laboratory skills.
The Plankton delivery area is currently composed of four plankton scientists who are experts in plankton identification, ecology and reporting.
This is a 24 month Fixed Term Appointment with the possibility of extension.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.”
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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.
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.
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.
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.
The Marine Directorate manages Scotland’s marine and freshwater environments, dealing with issues such as sea fisheries, marine litter, offshore renewables and aquaculture. We have more than 700 staff around Scotland including scientists, mariners, enforcement officers, policy specialists, finance specialists and economists.
Operations currently have our own fleet of two aircraft, three Marine Protection vessels, two inshore protection vessels and two Marine Research vessels making us an exciting, unique and dynamic working environment.
Marine Directorate Operations are responsible for deterring and detecting illegal activities through effective compliance and enforcement arrangements. We employ Marine staff that are responsible for the crewing of Marine Scotland Compliance's three Marine Protection vessels and Coastal Inspection staff, who make up the Sea Fisheries Inspectorate. The Coastal staff are located at 18 Fishery Offices around the coast of Scotland and at the Registration of Buyers and Sellers (RBS) Unit, which is based in Aberdeen. The UK Fisheries Monitoring Centre is based in Victoria Quay, Edinburgh.
As Operations Officer, you contribute to the effective delivery in the District of the enforcement, monitoring and surveillance task in relation to sea fisheries legislation and other marine related legislation under the powers given to British Sea-Fishery Officers, Marine Enforcement Officer and any other powers assigned to the post. You will also contribute to the team to monitor compliance under instruction from the Senior Operations officer.
You will ensure that full use is made of available analytical information, along with the organisation of data from a variety of sources to achieve the objectives of the Operating Model and local Business Plan.
A part of your responsibility as an Operation Officer will be to participate and, under the guidance of the Senior Operations officer, contribute to investigations arising from breaches of Marine Licencing legislation, working closely with MS LOT and ESOA. You will be working in a skilled and experienced team who will guide you through the processes to acquire the knowledge in Marine Licence Compliance.
Officers based at our coastal locations may conduct inspections onshore in factories and on board fishing vessels whilst in harbour. Inspections of fish and documentation are conducted at the premises of fish buyers and sellers as well as in vehicles used to transport fisheries products. Inspections are conducted 24/7 in-line with the operations of the industry and officers can expect to undertake some of their duties in unsocial hours and at weekends.
Coastal based Fishery Officers may also have the opportunity to undertake sea-going duties both in offshore and inshore operations.
Operations Officers are warranted British Sea Fishery Officers (BSFOs) working under the supervision of Senior Officers. As warranted officers (following satisfactory completion of the first 9 months' service and completion of our BSFO training programme) they will be required to carry out enforcement duties.
Due to the remote locations of some landing ports a considerable amount of driving is involved therefore a full valid driving licence that enables the candidate to drive in the UK is required. Please indicate in your application that you have a driving licence.
Shift Allowance:
Peterhead is the only Coastal office in Scotland to operate a permanent night shift. Officers work a fixed shift pattern covering an average of 37 hours per week. (Sunday – Friday) Officers who partake in the permanent night shift are entitled to a 21% pensionable allowance.
Additional information about the MS Compliance can be found on our website - MS Compliance
Are you looking for an opportunity to work as part of a small team onboard one of Marine Scotland’s Marine Research Vessels?
Marine Scotland 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 Fishing Mate role is based on our scientific vessels. As part of the onboard team, you will be one of the navigational watch keepers, assisting the Commanding Officer and/or the Fishing Master with the running of the vessel, fishing operations and scientific equipment operation.
You will be responsible for Passage Planning and maintenance of charts and nautical publications, including Electronic Navigational Charts (ENCs). You will also be responsible for inspecting and ensuring that all lifesaving appliances (LSA), portable firefighting equipment (FFE) and pollution prevention equipment are maintained in good condition and ready for immediate use.
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. 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 research vessels are - MRV Alba Na Mara and MRV Scotia and are 27 metres and 69 metres in length respectively. Research cruises vary in length, but generally are no more than 28 days.
All vessels work double crewing allowing for trip on/trip off rostering.
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!
Information & Technology Services (iTECS) is a Division within Scottish Government and part of Digital Directorate. It is headed by the Chief Information Officer and has responsibility for:
- Delivering corporate ICT and information services for Scottish Government;
- Delivering shared ICT services (SCOTS Connect) to paying customers across the central government community in Scotland – shared services customers now make up around 50% of the 22,000-user base;
- Protecting Scottish Government’s information and ICT assets;
- Contributing to the delivery of Digital Public Services by ensuring that our people and businesses are making the most of the digital opportunity; and that ICT public services are customer-centric, collaborative, integrated, efficient,and continuously improving by making best use of digital technology.
iTECS provides IT support services for over 100 applications used by the Scottish Government and its Agencies on the SCOTS network. The range of applications supported include critical corporate applications such as Oracle E-Business Suite (SEAS and E HR), Electronic Records and Document Management (ERDM), Time & Attendance system and Ministerial Correspondence Systems.
The Financial Consolidation & Reporting Lead rolesits within a new Digital Operations team and reflects a change in iTECS responsibilities to provide technical and operational support to an expanding list of digital platforms and services, including the migration of the SG’s current HR and Finance systems to the Oracle Cloud/Fusion Platform.
HOW DOES IT FEEL TO WORK HERE?
*** Gillian Blair, Senior Application Support Administrator ***
“I have worked in the Digital Operations Knowledge Team for approximately 7 years, supporting systems such as ERDM, the PQ Tracker and MS OneNote. We work well together as a team and support each other while helping staff across the Scottish Government. Candidates will be joining ITECS at an exciting time as we start to adopt the Cloud First approach.”
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HOW WILL I SPEND MY TIME?
As a Financial Consolidation & Reporting lead you willoversee all aspects of working within Oracle Financial Consolidation & Close Cloud Service (FCCS) and Enterprise Reporting Cloud Service (ERPCS) modules in Oracle Fusion. You will be responsible for liaising with respective subject matter experts within Finance to ensure appropriate technical solutions are configured,implemented, and tested in UAT (User Acceptance Testing) environments prior to sign-off and release to the production environment.
You will liaise with other technical team members, Finance and Corporate Hub colleagues to ensure config changes, fixes and releases are deployed in a controlled, consistent manner. You will have line management responsibilities for others supporting ERP and EPM modules.
You will also work closely with Oracle, creating and managing service requests as required to resolve issues as they arise. With existing digital skills, the postholder is likely to be, or quickly become, someone with deep Oracle Fusion ERP and EPM knowledge, focussing on Financial Consolidation & Close Cloud Service (FCCS) and Enterprise Reporting Cloud Service (ERPCS).
We're looking for talented individuals to join our Power Appsteam! Your influence will not go unnoticed and will help to shape our organisation's future!
Information & Technology Services (iTECS) is a Division within Scottish Government and part of Digital Directorate. It is headed by the Deputy Director for Digital Operations and has responsibility for delivering corporate ICT (Information and Communications Technology) services for the Scottish Government.
Our Approach
Our success is based on trusting and empowering our teams - encouraging flexibility and freedom to deliver.
We value...
- Innovation – committing to changes in established practice which can improve outcomes.
- Collaboration – working in multi-disciplinary teams, learning from, and supporting each other; debating constructively and committing to solutions.
- An Agile approach where we put users first understanding and meeting their needs through user research and design.
- Continually improving through iteration based on testing, measuring and feedback.
- Being valued for your perspective and work.
- Being supportive and being supported.
- Diversity in the perspectives we bring to our work and colleagues who we work with.
HOW DOES IT FEEL TO WORK HERE?
** Stephen McLauchlan **
"Since joining the ITECS Transformation Delivery Team, I have enjoyed being part of a very friendly and supportive team. From building on my existing knowledge to participating in new projects, such as Power BI. We have been designing the Power BI service, working through testing, and Go Live. The role has given me the opportunity to develop further in cloud technologies.
I am looking forward to Power BI going live and to working on future parts of the Microsoft Power Platform such as Power Automate and Power Apps. I have learnt a lot about Power BI and the wider Microsoft Power Platform and look forward to continuing this development.
There are also learning opportunities by joining training courses relevant to our field of work. Everyone in the team is happy to share their knowledge making the learning process an easier affair. I am looking forward to getting involved in future cloud projects as we look forward to the changes ahead".
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HOW WILL I SPEND MY TIME
As a Support Engineer you will be responsible for managing the first- and second-line technical support for all Power BI services.
You will be responsible for ensuring support for Power BI services, including providing technical advice to project teams. You will be expected to build user relationships across the organisation managing a range of Power BI service requirements.
