Head of Policy

3 weeks ago


Edinburgh, United Kingdom The General Teaching Council for Scotland Full time

**The Role**

**What you will do**

Head of Policy** **at GTC Scotland is part of our strategic leadership team. Working in close collaboration with the other Heads, Strategic Directors and Chief Executive, you will lead the creation of our policy and research, the communication of our policy views, our stakeholder relations and our brand and influence as a trusted expert and thought leader. You will also have oversight of GTC Scotland’s legal and governance function to ensure that we get things right through effective governance, we manage legal risk effectively, we proactively keep our legislative framework under review as a statutory body and we act in accordance with the law.

As an ambassador for GTC Scotland internally and externally, you will have significant leadership responsibilities of others and tasks ultimately ensuring that GTC Scotland delivers our statutory functions and meets the needs of the teaching profession, our partners and the public.

**What you will need to be successful**
- Degree or equivalent qualification (SCQF Level 9) and Post Graduate qualification in public policy, public affairs, legal practice or another discipline relevant to the role (SCQF Level 11)
- Proven leadership skills and experience in the effective management of people and teams
- Proven leadership experience in policy development and research
- Evidenced experience in advising effectively and speaking publicly on policy issues at a senior level
- An understanding of professional regulation and the political educational context of GTC Scotland

We don’t expect perfection. If you don’t meet 100% of the requirements but you share our values and you believe you have the potential to be successful in the role, we encourage you to still apply.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team where people can bring their whole selves to work. We want to hire the best person for the role, irrespective of their background. We use a recruitment platform which aims to reduce any unconscious bias.

**Application and Selection Process**
- Invites to assessment centre issued by Tuesday 31 January 2023.
- Assessment centre will take place on Friday 3 February at Clerwood House, 96 Clermiston Road, Edinburgh EH12 6UT. You must be available to attend assessment centre on the date stated. We advise you to hold this date in your diary.

If you have a medical condition or other individual need which you believe may affect our interview / assessment arrangements, or your ability to be at your best please let us know so we can discuss how we can support you and make any adjustments that may be required.

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