Tourism Policy Adviser - (IRC88372E)

☞ Scottish Government

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Update day: 07-05-2024

Location: Edinburgh Scotland

Category: Restaurant / Hotel / Tourism

Industry: Government Public Administration

Job type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £31,266 - £35,813 a year

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Reference number

129771

Salary

£31,266 - £35,813

Grade

Higher Executive Officer
B2

Contract type

Permanent

Type of role

Policy

Working pattern

Full-time

Number of posts

2

Location

Edinburgh, Scotland, EH6 6QQ

About the job

Summary

We are currently seeking applications for a Tourism Policy Adviser within the Culture, Tourism and Major Events based in Edinburgh. This is a permanent and pensionable appointment and new entrants will normally start on the minimum of the pay range. Candidates with a disability who meet the essential criteria below will be invited to the assessments.

We are looking for self-motivated individuals for these new roles. Applicants must be comfortable in taking initiative and working to tight deadlines. They will be fully supported and have ample opportunity to develop policy knowledge. This role provides lots of opportunities for interactions with Ministers and external stakeholders and learning and development.

Job description

  • The post holder will work closely with their line manager, on developing policy areas, but will also provide flexible support across the team.
  • Drafting briefing for, and attending events, both in direct support of Ministers and as a representative of the Tourism team.
  • Drafting responses to correspondence, Parliamentary Questions and core briefs and commissioning and coordinating appropriate input to these as required.
  • Supporting development across a range of policy areas which may include; collaborative economy, digital tourism, marine tourism, destination support, product development, community tourism, sustainable tourism, adventure tourism, promotion of fair work and fair pay in the sector, transition to Net Zero, and other emerging areas. One of the posts will provide support on VisitScotland sponsorship. There may be scope to focus on particular individual tourism interests.
  • Although this role is primarily aimed at supporting the team in operational delivery and supporting Ministers on a regular basis, the post holder will have the opportunity to identify policy areas of interest and importance to take forward. Full support will be given in this.
  • The post also offers many development opportunities in regularly working with Government Ministers in a high profile area and additional opportunities for development will be encouraged and supported as appropriate.


Responsibilities

1. Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with a wide range of partners and build effective relationships both internally and externally
2. Strong communication skills both written and verbal with ability to produce clear and concise material.
3. Experience of working in a policy environment and ability to effectively analyse data and information in order to generate advice and recommendations
4. Able to use initiative to prioritise and manage competing pressures to achieve deadlines and deliver high quality work.

Benefits

  • Learning and development tailored to your role
  • An environment with flexible working options
  • A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
  • A Civil Service pension
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Deadline: 21-06-2024

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