Our ambition is for Scotland to be the best place in the world to learn, educate, research and innovate, so that all of our nation can flourish.
Our purpose is to create and sustain a world-leading system of tertiary education, research and innovation that changes lives for the better, enriches society and supports sustainable and inclusive economic growth.
This role is to support the development and implementation of the Scottish Funding Council's (SFC) governance assurance function.
Key Responsibilities
Support the development, implementation and review of policies, frameworks and
approaches in line with SFC priorities and objectives.
Prepare correspondence, briefings and reports ensuring accuracy, attention to detail
and delivery within agreed deadlines.
Provide policy advice, information and support to colleagues and stakeholders, helping
to inform effective decision-making and delivery.
Work with teams across SFC to develop and embed the SFC approach to policies and
processes.
This job will include engagement with and provision of briefing for, senior leaders in the
sector, in Scottish Government and SFC.
Supporting colleagues in institutional engagement and preparation for meetings including the preparation of data and draft briefings.
Policy Officer (Grade E2)
Company: Scottish Funding Council Salary: £40,965 to £48,243 a year Hours: Full-time Location: Edinburgh, EH12 5HD Working pattern: Hybrid - 4 days remote Job type: Permanent Posting date: 6 Nov 2026 Closing date: 22 Nov 2026
Summary
Our ambition is for Scotland to be the best place in the world to learn, educate, research and innovate, so that all of our nation can flourish.
Our purpose is to create and sustain a world-leading system of tertiary education, research and innovation that changes lives for the better, enriches society and supports sustainable and inclusive economic growth.
This role is to support the development and implementation of the Scottish Funding Council's (SFC) governance assurance function.
Key Responsibilities
Support the development, implementation and review of policies, frameworks and
approaches in line with SFC priorities and objectives.
Prepare correspondence, briefings and reports ensuring accuracy, attention to detail
and delivery within agreed deadlines.
Provide policy advice, information and support to colleagues and stakeholders, helping
to inform effective decision-making and delivery.
Work with teams across SFC to develop and embed the SFC approach to policies and
processes.
This job will include engagement with and provision of briefing for, senior leaders in the
sector, in Scottish Government and SFC.
Supporting colleagues in institutional engagement and preparation for meetings including the preparation of data and draft briefings.
Essential requirements
- Essential:Policy development and/or analytical skills.
- Proven written communication skills, including the ability to analyse, understand and respond to complex issues in an appropriate manner, demonstrating good judgement and awareness of the audience's level of understanding.
- Effective interpersonal skills, including experience of building/developing and maintaining work relationships with internal and external stakeholders, as well as to working flexibly with colleagues in other parts of the organisation.
- Good organisational and programme management abilities to cope with diverse and changing workload in a politicised environment.
- Degree level education (SCQF level 9) or equivalent experience.
- Desirable:Knowledge of the further and/or higher education sector.
- Some awareness of institutional governance.
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