Description Do you have 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 Manager. 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. The Sponsor Manager will work closely with public bodies to deliver the sponsor function. 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 Developing and maintaining excellent relationships with sponsor bodies to ensure good communication and working relations. Leading 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. Taking forward regular reviews of existing governance arrangements. Work with Public Appointment Unit to take forward activities related to the recruitment and reappointment of Board members, including all necessary Ministerial engagement, and supporting public bodies with HR related issues such as Public Pay Policy. Supporting and advising the Team leader and Transport Scotland Officials on governance and delivery by Public Bodies. Ensuring all drafts of briefing, PQs, FMQs are high quality, concise, and accurate. Providing concise and timely responses to communications requests as necessary. Line management of a B2 Sponsorship officer Responsibilities Success Profiles Technical / Professional Skills: Participation and Engagement - Level 2 Practitioner You can find out more about the skills required here: Detailed Descriptors Behaviours: Communicating and Influencing - Level 3 Making Effective Decisions - Level 3 Developing Self and Others - Level 3 Seeing the Big Picture - Level 3 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 28th 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. 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 based in Edinburgh travel through 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. 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 any further information on the post please contact Andrew Robinson - andrew.robinsontransport.gov.scot