National School Co-Ordinator (Maternity Cover)
Application Deadline: 23 March 2025
Department: Access, Learning and Outcomes Directorate
Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time
Location: Edinburgh - Hybrid
Compensation: E3 Grade £46,392 - £54,003. Civil Service Pension. Flexible Working Hours. Hybrid Working.
Description
To manage the SFC’s policy work, funded programmes and interventions in relation to the Senior Phase including the development and co-ordination of a national school programme. We are happy to consider this role as a secondment opportunity.
Key Responsibilities
* Working with a National Schools Policy Officer, lead the implementation of the findings of a review of the SFC funded National School Programme.
* Working with the existing programmes and relevant initiatives and stakeholders to implement the vision for a National School Programme, as outlined in the review.
* Implement and facilitate a Strategic Advisory Group and associated taskforce group(s) to oversee and monitor the implementation of the review’s recommendations (see recommendations 5, 6 and 8 of the review).
* Manage strategic investments to support the SFC National Schools Programme and our role in the Senior Phase.
* Provide advice to the SFC on the scale and scope of the investment into the Senior Phase from the college and university sectors and how well they align to SFC and Scottish Government priorities.
* Research and produce reports and papers as required for the group Director and the Directorate Leadership Group.
* Provide advice and guidance to institutions and stakeholders (both internal and external) as required and represent the SFC on relevant committees and working groups.
* Contribute to the management of relationships with and between key internal and external stakeholders.
* Manage and develop staff as required. This post includes the line management of a Policy Officer.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
It is important through your CV/Cover Letter that you give evidence of proven experience of each of the following essential criteria:
* Ability to think and act strategically.
* Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
* Strong policy development skills.
* Good analytical and numeracy skills.
* Good oral and written communication skills.
* Ability to interpret and explain complex information to audiences with varying degrees of expertise.
* Degree level education (SCQF level 9) or equivalent experience.
* Knowledge of the further and/or higher education sector.
Benefits
Normal full-time hours of work are 35 per week. We will consider flexible working arrangements. A flexi-time system is in operation.
Annual leave entitlement of 26.5 days pro-rata, rising to 30 days pro-rata after 2 years’ continuous service. Public and privilege holiday entitlement of 13 days pro-rata.
A flexible approach to hybrid working, giving you flexibility to work from home anywhere in the UK for some of the time while also maintaining regular in-person contact with colleagues.
Annual pay review: approved within the framework of the Scottish Government’s Public Sector Pay Policy and negotiated with our recognised trade union, Unite. Salaries are reviewed annually in April for employees who commence employment prior to 1 October in the preceding year.
Eligibility to join the Civil Service Pension Scheme. With its low member contribution rates and generous employer contributions, this gives you a secure, inflation-proof pension for life with no investment uncertainty. Details of contribution rates together with further details of the pension benefits are available on the Civil Service Pensions website. There is also the option of a Partnership pension account.
Support for continuous professional development: as a part of SFC, we are dedicated to providing comprehensive support for continuous learning and professional development. Civil Service-Learning curriculum has thoughtfully designed to cater to various learning preferences, allowing employees to engage in a manner that best suits their needs. All our educational resources are conveniently accessible through the CSL website.
Support for health and wellbeing, including generous occupational sick pay, free access to confidential advice and support through our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, Special Leave (paid and unpaid), a contribution to learning outside work through our Lifelong Learning Fund, free winter flu vaccination, and access to occupational health support.
We provide support to SFC employees with Volunteering Days.
Support for travel to and from work, including a salary sacrifice cycle loan scheme, cycle storage and shower facilities, an interest-free loan for bus or rail season tickets and free office car parking for employees on a first-come basis.
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