This opportunity is only open to applicants who are currently 'Priority Movers'. Applications from individuals not currently on the Priority Mover list will be rejected and not considered.
The Directorate for Culture and External Affairs (DCEA) brings together the Scottish Government’s work on Culture, Population and Migration, International Climate Change, External Affairs and International Development. The Directorate leads engagement at home and internationally to enhance Scotland's reputation, increase sustainable economic growth, pursue strategic interests overseas, and strengthen international partnerships.
This post sits within the International Strategy and Reputation Division, which works to strengthen Scotland's international impact by:
- Developing and implementing Scotland’s International Strategy with a focus on continuous improvement
- Engaging on the international elements of inter-governmental relations across the UK and the development of our network of international offices.
- Improving Scotland’s wellbeing and influence globally by maximising international opportunities across economic, cultural and policy assets
- Building Scotland’s global reputation as a destination to live, work, study, visit and do business
This role supports the Scottish Government's international engagement by coordinating international operations and international intergovernmental relations (IGR) activity. The postholder will provide briefings and advice for Ministers and senior officials, coordinate governance and secretariat arrangements, support the management of Scotland's international office network, and advise on international agreements and obligations. The role also leads aspects of workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding and information management, ensuring effective coordination across policy teams, overseas offices and external partners. The successful candidate will need strong organisational, drafting and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
Support preparations for Ministerial and senior official engagement on international IGR matters, coordinating SG contributions, drafting high-quality briefing and ensuring alignment across policy teams quality briefing and ensuring alignment across policy teams.‑quality briefing and ensuring alignment across policy teams.
Provide advice on Memorandums of Understanding, international treaties and obligations in line with the Concordat on International Relations.
Coordinate regular meetings for the international network and the Network Management Team strand of our governance and operations arrangements and provide secretariat support.
Support the B3 International Operations and IGR Manager with professionalising our approach to recruitment and onboarding for the International Network.
Support international network workforce planning activities, including maintaining trackers, collating vacancy information, monitoring recruitment progress and maintaining guidance and resource materials.
Support delivery of the annual leadership event for the Scottish Government’s international network
Maintain information management standards (SharePoint structure, document control, IMSO for eRDM).
Monitor and control access to FCDO DipTels by Scottish Government staff, ensuring compliance with FCDO information security requirements.
Undertake FoIs, PQs, Micase and briefing duties as required for the division’s policy area.
Working pattern
This role is a permanent level transfer position.
How to Apply
Applications for this position will only be accepted from substantive B2 employees.
Please submit a statement outlining your suitability for the role, relevant skills and experience, and what you would bring to the team (maximum 500 words).
Vacancy closes at 11:59pm
Selection Process
All applications will be invited to an informal discussion with the hiring manager.
Informal discussions are to be confirmed.
Further Information
If you have specific questions about the role, please contact lynsey.cullen-gibson@gov.scot
Read our Candidate Guide for further information on our recruitment and application processes.
Additional information
SC level of security clearance is required for this role. If you do not have it you will be expected to apply for it once in post. If you have any questions about this please speaking to the hiring manager in the first instance.