(TP/EOI) Policy Manager

Job description

Shape public pension policy: Support the police service of Scotland: Join our team

We have an opportunity for a B2 Policy Manager to join the Policy Team here at the Scottish Public Pensions Agency on a temporary basis for 3 months. This is an ideal development opportunity for someone looking to broaden their experience in policy. 

The Scottish Public Pensions Agency is an Agency of the Scottish Government. Our principal role is to administer the pensions for employees in the National Health Service, Teachers’, Police and Fire-fighters’ pension schemes in Scotland for over 640,000 key workers. The Agency administers these public service pension schemes on behalf of Scottish Ministers with an annual pension spend to over 200,000 pensioners to the value of more than £3.7 billion.

This role is a Policy Manager for the Police Pension Scheme and reports directly to the C1 Policy Lead, situated within our Policy Team. You will manage the police pension scheme, with responsibility for implementing policies, engaging with stakeholders and handling appeals.
 Responsibilities 

• Contribute to high‑quality briefing and advice for senior officials and Ministers, including the management of Ministerial and official correspondence, Parliamentary Questions and Freedom of Information requests.
• Contribute to the design, development and evaluation of pension policy, including strategy development, appraisal, impact assessment, monitoring and evaluation.
• Manage the development and instruction of secondary legislation, including introducing and implementing required changes to pension scheme regulations.
• Support effective policy delivery by working closely with administration colleagues within SPPA and providing scheme advice as required.
• Undertake participation and engagement with partners and stakeholders, including the Scheme Advisory Board and members of the public.
• Contribute to effective collaboration across government and to maintain positive working relationships with UK Government counterparts, including attending key scheme meetings in England and Wales as an observer.
• Contribute to the drafting and preparation of official documents, including guidance, publications and other policy materials.
• Undertake line management and staff development responsibilities, alongside the preparation and assessment of appeal case determinations.

Success ProfileSuccess profiles are specific to each job and they include the mix of skills, experience and behaviours candidates will be assessed on, you should provide evidence of how you meet these in your statement. Behaviours: 

• Seeing the Big Picture – Level 3
• Making Effective Decisions - Level 3

 

You can find out more about Success Profiles on gov.scot.

Technical: 

• Participation and Engagement - Level 1 - Developing 
• Policy Delivery and Systems - Level 1 - Developing  

You can find out more about the skills required, here: Policy Profession Standards Annex
 Working pattern This role is a temporary position with an expected commitment of 3 months. 

Our standard hours are 35 hours per week.  We offer a range of flexible and hybrid working options, with two days minimum working on site at SPPA. If you have specific questions about the role you are applying for,  please contact us.

How to ApplyApplications are invited from eligible staff bands A - C for this vacancy, see guidance on Saltire for details on eligibility criteria: Temporary vacancies and lateral move opportunities. Please submit a statement outlining your suitability for the role, relevant skills and experience, and what you would bring to the team (maximum 500 words). Vacancies close at 11:59pm on 19th May 2026. Selection Process Applications will be reviewed by panel. Shortlisted candidates who are considered to have the skills and experience will be invited to interview with the hiring manager and another panel member. The panel will recommend the candidate considered most suitable for the post. Interviews are expected to be scheduled for w/c 25th May 2026
Further Information If you have specific questions about the role, please contact insert contact details.Read our Candidate Guide for further information on our recruitment and application processes. 

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