Offshore Wind Skills Policy Officer - B2

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.   

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Offshore Wind Directorate to be a Policy Officer in the Offshore Wind Policy and Skills Division. This is a varied and rewarding role and will give you the opportunity to gain experience working closely with ministers, senior officials and public and private sector stakeholders to support the development of Scotland’s offshore wind workforce.

The Offshore Wind Directorate leads on policy and programmes related to offshore renewables, marine energy and sectoral marine planning, to support the continued growth of the offshore wind sector.

The Directorate’s core aim is to maximise the significant economic benefits from the growth of offshore renewables for Scotland’s economy, citizens and environment as we transition to net zero. We also have a key role in ensuring the balance of economic and environmental objectives, with other users of the marine environment.

We support the development of Scotland’s offshore wind economy by:

• Delivering the Offshore Wind Skills Programme, a long-term co-ordinated programme of work to ensure Scotland has the skills it needs to deliver our ambitious offshore wind pipeline.
• Working across the public sector to deploy strategic investment in ports and supply chain that grows our manufacturing base, attracting capital, inward investment, driving economic growth and job creation;
• Demonstrating the potential role for marine energy in Scotland’s low carbon energy system;
• Delivering enabling programmes e.g. through the Energy Act to streamline consenting, improve regulatory certainty, and accelerate deployment;
• Managing the constraints and opportunities of Scotland’s transition to net zero through the sustainable expansion of offshore renewables, enabled by sectoral marine planning that provides clarity, reduces risk, and supports balanced use of the marine space.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of the Offshore Wind Skills Programme, contributing to coordinated activity across government, industry and education partners.
• Assist in the management and monitoring of programme activity, including supporting grant processes, tracking delivery, and maintaining oversight of key outputs and milestones.
• Contribute to delivery of the Offshore Wind Skills Priorities and Action Plan and supporting delivery of Programme for Government commitments.
• Engage with stakeholders including industry bodies, skills organisations, education providers and other public sector partners to support collaboration and alignment of activity.
• Support work to strengthen the evidence base for offshore wind workforce planning, including gathering, analysing and interpreting data and research.
• Contribute to briefings, policy advice and analysis for Ministers and senior officials, ensuring outputs are clear, evidence-based and timely.
• Deliver core government business, including responses to PQs, FOIs, correspondence and briefing requests.
• Work flexibly across the offshore wind directorate to support delivery of other priority areas of work.

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).

Selection Process

All candidates will be invited to an informal discussion with the Hiring Manager. 

Informal discussion dates tbc. 

Further Information

If you have specific questions about the role, please contact [email protected] 

Read our Candidate Guide for further information on our recruitment and application processes.