Description Job Description Do you have a proven track record in providing commercial and technical advice on capital investments? If so, the Scottish Government are seeking a Commercial and Technical Lead for Capital Investment Policy to support work to increase private investment in Scotland. The Programme for Government includes a commitment to deliver a co-ordinated programme to attract investment in priority areas of net zero, housing, and infrastructure by implementing recommendations from the Investor Panel and aligning government and public bodies behind this approach. An early focus will be improving engagement with investors, strengthening our capacity and capability in delivery, and exploring new funding mechanisms such as blended finance and guarantees. This role will contribute to the Scottish Government's three missions, specifically the mission of building a fair and green economy by attracting greater levels of global capital investment to Scotland, including Net Zero investment. In this specialist technical and commercial role, you will influence and support this programme by providing advice to teams across government in support of policy development that impacts on investment, working with a range of public bodies to support delivery ambitions, and supporting a coordinated programme of work to increase private sector investment in Scotland. You will also support delivery of the commitment to development of a national project pipeline of investment opportunities of scale and impact and an online investment portal. If you have a proven track record in investment or financing transformational, major projects then you could support growing Scotland's economy as detailed in our Programme for Government 2024-25, where increasing private sector capital is recognised as a key enabler to achieving our ambitions. Responsibilities You will act as a trusted, credible leader in the investment or finance industry, playing a key role in developing Scotland’s investment ecosystem. Work with public sector partners on propositions that could be suitable for attracting private finance, with a focus on capital infrastructure. Proposing creative and workable solutions, particularly around structuring finance options in a complex policy, regulatory and delivery environment. Building effective, trusted relationships within government, our key agencies, academics, wider public sector and industry. Providing expert, commercially astute advice to government on how to increase capital investment which supports successful implementation of economic strategies and plans. Proactively transferring relevant, specialist knowledge and skills within government. Responsibilities 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: Experience in project finance including an understanding of public economic development landscape, evidence of working with the public sector on commercially complex projects, and utilising skills including commercial structuring, use of financial instruments and mechanisms, inward investment and subsidy control. Behaviours: Communicating and Influencing – Level 4 Seeing the Big Picture – Level 4 Making Effective Decisions – Level 4 Changing and Improving – Level 4 You can find out more about Success Profiles Behaviours here. 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 27 January 2025, however, this may be subject to change. Qualifications About Us 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. All staff are expected to attend the office when business needs require and to spend at least 40% of their working time in the office or on official business. 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. Apply before: Sunday 5 January 2025 (23:59)