At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the Policy Team in developing and advising on Disclosure Scotland policies.
- Company: Join Disclosure Scotland, an executive agency of the Scottish Government.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a chance to influence policy.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for growth and structural evolution.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on public safety and vulnerable groups through policy leadership.
- Qualifications: Strong leadership and management skills with experience in policy development.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.
The Policy Team leads the development of Disclosure Scotland policy and advises Ministers on matters relating to the state disclosure of criminal conviction and the administration of the PVG Scheme. This role is focused on leading the Policy Team and will involve planning, delivery, monitoring and reporting on team priorities, ensuring those priorities match with that of Disclosure Scotland as a whole.
This role requires strong leadership, management, and influencing skills to ensure broad participation from internal and external stakeholders. Disclosure Scotland is an executive agency of the Scottish Government. The policy team is responsible for its functions and is embedded inside the agency, under the guidance of its Chief Executive, and directly supports Ministers for all matters relating to policy around the state disclosure of criminal convictions and the administration of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme.
The Head of Policy is a key leadership role within Disclosure Scotland, with responsibility for advising and supporting Ministers in relation to policy matters, in conjunction with Disclosure Scotland’s Leadership team. The role also includes working collaboratively with other Heads of Service within Disclosure Scotland to play an active part in Disclosure Scotland's wider governance groups and as part of a general leadership responsibility across Disclosure Scotland.
This post reports to the Director of Policy, Customer Engagement and Communications and currently includes line management of 3 Policy Managers. This may change in due course as the organisation continues to undergo a structural review. The policy team also includes 2 Policy Officers and a Policy Officer. The policy team is co-located with the Customer Engagement and Communications teams in Disclosure Scotland.
Head of Policy - C1 employer: Scottish Government
Disclosure Scotland is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where policy development directly impacts the safety and well-being of vulnerable groups across Scotland. With a strong emphasis on leadership and collaboration, employees benefit from professional growth opportunities and a supportive culture that values diverse perspectives. Working within an executive agency of the Scottish Government, staff are empowered to influence key policy decisions while enjoying the unique advantage of contributing to meaningful societal change.
