Policy Officer, Grade E2

Scottish Funding Council

. Support the development, implementation, and review of policies, frameworks, and approaches aligned with SFC priorities and objectives .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeEdinburgh • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £40,965 - £48,243 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in policy development and analytical skills, with proven written communication abilities to effectively engage stakeholders and support decision-making processes. Possesses strong organisational and programme management skills to navigate a diverse workload in a complex environment.

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Policy DevelopmentAnalytical SkillsWritten Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsOrganisational Skills

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Soft Skills

Effective Interpersonal SkillsGood JudgementFlexibilityRelationship Building

Certifications & Qualifications

Degree-Level Education (SCQF Level 9) or Equivalent Experience

Industry Keywords

Further Education SectorHigher Education SectorInstitutional GovernanceGovernance Assurance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the development, implementation, and review of policies, frameworks, and approaches aligned with SFC priorities and objectives
Prepare accurate correspondence, briefings, and reports within agreed deadlines
Provide policy advice, information, and support to colleagues and stakeholders
Help inform effective decision-making and delivery
Work with teams across SFC to develop and embed policies and processes
Engage with and provide briefings for senior leaders in the sector, Scottish Government, and SFC
Support colleagues in institutional engagement and meeting preparation, including preparing data and draft briefings
Support the development and implementation of the Scottish Funding Council’s governance assurance function

Requirements

What you’ll need

Policy development and/or analytical skills
Proven written communication skills, including the ability to analyse, understand and respond to complex issues appropriately, with good judgement and awareness of the audience’s level of understanding
Effective interpersonal skills and experience building, developing, and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Ability to work flexibly with colleagues in other parts of the organisation
Good organisational and programme management abilities to manage a diverse and changing workload in a politicised environment
Degree-level education (SCQF level 9) or equivalent experience
Knowledge of the further and/or higher education sector (desirable)
Some awareness of institutional governance (desirable)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Normal full-time hours of work are 35 per week; flexible working arrangements and flexi-time system
Annual leave entitlement of 30 days pro-rata, plus public and privilege holiday entitlement of 13 days pro-rata
Flexible hybrid working, including work from home anywhere in the UK for some of the time and regular in-person contact with colleagues
Annual pay review under the Scottish Government’s Public Sector Pay Policy
Eligibility to join the Civil Service Pension Scheme, with employer contributions of 28.97%
Option of a Partnership pension account
Support for continuous professional development and continuous learning through the Civil Service Learning curriculum
Generous occupational sick pay
Free confidential advice and support through a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
Special Leave, paid and unpaid
Contribution to learning outside work through the Lifelong Learning Fund
Free winter flu vaccination
Access to occupational health support
Volunteering Days
Salary sacrifice cycle loan scheme
Cycle storage and shower facilities
Interest-free loan for bus or rail season tickets
Free office car parking on a first-come basis
Part-time or compressed hours may be discussed
Flexible working scheme accommodating other commitments such as caring responsibilities
Secondment applications considered for most salaried fixed-term, temporary, and in many cases permanent positions