Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information Location Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 3DE About the job Job summary Are you an experienced analyst (of any background) looking to make a difference to the way Scotlands finances are managed? The Scottish Fiscal Commission has an exciting opportunity to lead its work providing analysis and commentary of the Scottish Governments funding and spending. The role will also work closely with our Chair to identify and support opportunities to communicate the Commissions work. It involves working closely with the fiscal sustainability team and other analysts in the organisation, taking a lead on communications planning, and looking for opportunities to publicise the Commissions work to stakeholders. The team produces analysis and commentary on the Scottish Governments plans for spending, funding and borrowing. These assessments are published in two reports each year that accompany the Scottish Budget and Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS). You can see our report from the most recent Budget our Fiscal Update published in August. Job description Responsibilities Develop the Commissions analysis and commentary on the Scottish Governments funding and spending position in the Scottish Budget and Medium Term‑Financial Strategy, supported by your line manager. Lead the Commissions assessment of the Scottish Governments borrowing plans at each fiscal event. Ensure the work of the Commission is clearly presented and accessible to a wide range of audiences, including presenting to stakeholders and at public events. This will involve working closely with analysts across the Commission. Supporting the Chair with a programme of regular engagement disseminating the work of the Commission. Identify opportunities for the Commission to showcase its work, this includes speaking opportunities and the development of a regular blog series highlighting relevant work of the Commission to the public debate. Manage, support, coach and develop staff as appropriate, whilst managing a team of two analysts. Maintain strong, positive relationships with stakeholders including Scottish Government officials, the Office for Budgetary Responsibility, HM Treasury and the Northern Ireland Fiscal Council. Person specification Success Profile Success profiles are specific to each job and they include the mix of skills, experience and behaviours candidates will be assessed on. Experience: Proven experience as an analyst, ideally with some experience of forecasting or projections. A strong understanding of analytical techniques with experience applying these to new areas and presenting complex analysis to non-technical audiences. Experience of leading a team, working with others to develop and communicate analysis. Behaviours: Changing and Improving - (Level 4) Delivering at Pace - (Level 4) Seeing the Big Picture - (Level 4) Communicating and Influencing - (Level 4) You can find out more about Success Profiles Behaviours, here: Behaviour levels - Success profiles: candidate guide - gov.scot Benefits Alongside your salary of £57,701, Scottish Government contributes £16,715 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. Learning and development tailored to your role An environment with flexible working options A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% Things you need to know Selection process details Apply online on our site, providing a CV and Supporting Statement (of no more than 1000 words) which provides evidence of how you meet the skills, experience and behaviours listed in the Success Profile above. If invited for further assessment, this will consist of a virtual interview and analysis exercise. Assessments are scheduled for 20th, 24th and 25th February, however this may be subject to change. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. Nationality requirements This job is broadly open to the following groups: UK nationals nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window) nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window) Working for the Civil Service The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window). The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. Diversity and Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window). Apply and further information This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. 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