Description Job Description Do you have excellent communication, negotiating and influencing skills and experience of working with and advising external partners and stakeholders in close partnership to deliver shared goals and outcomes? An opportunity has arisen within the Transport Scotland Sponsorship Hub for a Sponsor Team Lead. The Hub is currently responsible for the sponsorship of three public bodies (Scottish Canals, Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd and David MacBrayne Ltd) as they deliver services vital to Scotland’s island communities whilst supporting economic activity and tourism. Working with our public bodies to deliver Ministerial objectives, shaping how those are developed and introduced and providing assurance that they are high performing organisations, delivering value for money services is key to ensuring our transport system helps supports delivery of Ministers aspirations for Scotland. Responsibilities Managing the day-to-day relationship with public bodies, promoting an open and transparent working relationship and sharing information on matters which may impact the body and delivery of objectives. Agreeing a framework for the strategic performance management of the public body, particularly by agreeing or contributing to Framework Documents, Corporate Plans, Annual Business Plans, grant-in-aid arrangements or other funding mechanisms. Monitoring progress against business plans and providing assurance on public body governance, use of public money and performance. In partnership with finance colleagues, setting budgets, monitoring performance against this budgeted allocation and administering grant-in-aid payments. In partnership with public bodies, ensuring that risks are managed and escalated appropriately and all legal obligations are met. Manage and oversee activities related to the recruitment and reappointment of Board members and supporting public bodies with HR related issues such as Public Pay Policy. Supporting and advising the Unit Head and Transport Scotland Senior Officials on governance and delivery by Public Bodies. Overseeing the dealing with Ministerial correspondence, briefings and PQs, in respect of the public bodies. Line Management of two B3s and cover for Unit Head as required. Responsibilities Success Profile Technical / Professional Skills: Participation and Engagement (Level P) You can find out more about the skills required here: Detailed Descriptors Behaviours: Making Effective Decisions - Level 4 Leadership - Level 4 Working Together - 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 How to apply Apply online, providing a CV and Supporting Statement of no more than 1500 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 an interview and presentation. Assessments are scheduled for w/c 21st April however this may be subject to change. Qualifications About Us Transport Scotland is the national transport agency, seeking to deliver a safe, efficient, cost-effective and sustainable transport system for the benefit of the people of Scotland. Transport Scotland is accountable to Parliament and the public through Scottish Ministers, with a budget of around £3.9 billion per year. Transport is a vital feature of the Scottish Government's focus on increasing sustainable economic growth, and transport investments and policies have major impacts on the economy, people, and the environment. The Scottish Government is the devolved government for Scotland. We have responsibility for a wide range of key policy areas including: education, health, the economy, justice, housing and transport. We offer rewarding careers and employ people across Scotland in a wide range of professions and roles. Our staff are part of the UK Civil Service, working for Ministers and senior stakeholders to deliver vital public services which improve the lives of the people of Scotland. We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment along with a wide range of employee benefits. Find out more about what we offer. As part of the UK Civil Service, we uphold the Civil Service Nationality Rules. Working Pattern Our standard hours are 35 hours per week. We offer a range of flexible and hybrid working options depending on the needs of the role. If you have specific questions about the role you are applying for, please contact us. Equality Statement We are committed to equality and inclusion and we aim to recruit a diverse workforce that reflects the population of our nation. Find out more about our commitment to diversity and how we offer and support recruitment adjustments for anyone who needs them. Further information Find out more about our organisation, what we offer staff members and how to apply on our Careers Website. Read our Candidate Guide for further information on our recruitment and application processes. If you require further information regarding the role please contact Andrew Robinson - andrew.robinsontransport.gov.scot Location This post is based in Glasgow or Edinburgh, with hybrid working in line with current Transport Scotland policies. You will be expected to be office based twice per week, pro rata. If you are Edinburgh based travel to Glasgow will be necessary. The post is a full time role, but staff with different working patterns are invited to apply, and we will assess proposed working patterns against the business requirements for this post.