At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the establishment of More Homes Scotland by developing its digital presence and infrastructure.
- Company: Join a new Executive Agency of the Scottish Government focused on housing solutions.
- Benefits: Hybrid working model, collaborative team environment, and potential for career growth.
- Other info: Opportunity to work in a dynamic team with a clear mission and purpose.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on Scotland's housing challenges while enhancing your digital skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in digital infrastructure and a passion for innovative solutions.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
This is an Expression of Interest (EOI) opportunity, available on a lateral move basis only. Applications are open to Core Scottish Government employees only.
Business Area/Directorate - More Homes Scotland
Location – Glasgow and Edinburgh
Working Arrangement – We operate a hybrid working model, with all colleagues expected to spend a minimum of two days per week in an office location. The Programme Team meet weekly in person, alternating between Glasgow and Edinburgh.
Duration - 18 months with the possibility of extension
Eligibility - Expressions of interest are invited from B3 colleagues on level transfer. Skilled Worker sponsorship is not available for this role. As a result, we are unable to appoint candidates who require Skilled Worker sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must have an existing and ongoing right to work in the UK.
Overview: More Homes Scotland is being established as a new Executive Agency of the Scottish Government, in response to the scale and urgency of Scotland’s housing challenges and the need for a stronger, more delivery focussed approach to housing supply. The creation of More Homes Scotland reflects a commitment to address these challenges by simplifying how housing delivery is supported, strengthening operational focus, and enabling greater scale and speed of delivery across all tenures.
To support the move from programme design to implementation, a dedicated, time-limited Transition Team has been established. The Transition Team’s primary goal is to design, coordinate and oversee the establishment of More Homes Scotland, ensuring the agency is set up in a coherent, well governed and deliverable way. The team will:
- Develop the agency’s Target Operating Model, clarifying its core functions, roles and ways of working
- Coordinate governance, assurance, finance and resourcing actively to ensure readiness for implementation
- Support informed Ministerial decision making and alignment with wider public service reform objectives
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across Scottish Government and with stakeholders to draw on delivery expertise and share the agency’s design
The Transition Team will play a critical role in ensuring More Homes Scotland is positioned to move confidently into its next phase, with clear purpose, strong foundations and a shared understanding of how it will operate and add value.
The post holder will play an important role in supporting the establishment of More Homes Scotland by contributing to the development of the agency’s digital presence and underpinning infrastructure. Working to a C1 Digital and Infrastructure Lead, and in close collaboration with Scottish Government digital, data and technology functions, the role will focus on ensuring that More Homes Scotland has the appropriate digital foundations, platforms and services in place to operate effectively from launch. A key aspect of the role will be supporting how the agency presents itself digitally, including its website, user journeys and online interactions, as well as contributing to the safe and effective transition of digital infrastructure into the new organisation.
Digital & Infrastructure Officer employer: Scottish Government
The Scottish Government offers a dynamic and supportive work environment, where you can make a significant impact on customer service and safeguarding across Scotland. With a strong focus on employee development and innovation, you will have access to numerous growth opportunities while working alongside a dedicated team committed to excellence in public service. Join us in shaping a high-performing organisation that values collaboration and strives for transformative results.
