Policy Processing Clerk modifies, updates, and processes existing insurance policies and claims to reflect any change in beneficiary, amount of coverage, or type of insurance. Evaluates information from application for policy reinstatement for completeness and accuracy. Being a Policy Processing Clerk may approve policy if all criteria's are met. Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. Additionally, Policy Processing Clerk typically reports to a supervisor. The Policy Processing Clerk possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. Works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. May require 0-1 year of general work experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Do you want to work in a role at the heart of government, determining how vital public services are funded? If so look no further!
The Directorate for Tax is part of the Scottish Exchequer. It is responsible for providing Scottish Ministers with advice about the use of Scotland’s current tax powers, the development of future tax powers and for driving improvements in our tax performance. It also advises on how new forms of taxation can add to the resources available to fund public services and contribute to behavioural change.
Sound fiscal policy making has never been more important. Our principle-based tax policies must deliver the revenue our public services depend on, while also responding to the challenges of an economic, social and environmental context that has not been experienced for decades. For those reasons, our work is essential to maintaining the reputation of the Scottish Government for sound fiscal policy, competence and integrity.
Devolved and local taxes are forecast to contribute almost £23bn of funding in 2024- 25 to support the Scottish Budget, currently around 40% of the Scottish Government’s overall resource funding. With spending commitments forecast to outstrip available funding by £1.9 billion in 2026-27, there is an increased need to ensure Scotland’s tax powers continue to contribute positively to the sustainability of public services.
This job description covers 3 x B2 (HEO) posts across the Directorate for Tax. An overview of each post and the main duties are set out below. Interested candidates should note that written applications will be assessed against the essential criteria. Candidates who are successful at this stage will then be invited to an interview where they will be assessed against the competencies detailed below. Candidates will also be invited to express a preference for which role(s) they would like to be considered for.
Post 1: Income Tax Policy Officer
Scottish Income Tax has been partially devolved to since 2017-18, and Income Tax is now expected to raise almost £19 billion in 2024-25 for the Scottish Budget. This is an interesting time to be joining the team, with significant policy changes announced at the most recent Budget, and increasing attention paid by stakeholders, parliament and the public to how the Scottish Government is deploying its tax powers.
Managing this source of revenue is of critical importance to the Scottish public finances. The team have responsibility for developing and implementing policy for the Budget, and also manage the relationship with HMRC who are responsible for administering and collecting the tax. The team will also be working across the Directorate to publish a refreshed tax strategy in the new year and will also contribute to the work of the external Tax Advisory Group recently announced by the Deputy First Minister.
This is a small supportive division and directorate, and given the importance of the work of the team, the post holder will have exposure to members of the SCS, Special Advisors and Ministers, including the Deputy First Minister.
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Post 2: Fully Devolved Taxes Policy Officer
This B2 role offers a great opportunity to join the Scottish Government team leading on the work to introduce a devolved replacement for the UK Aggregates Levy, which applies to the commercial exploitation of primary (new) aggregates,
Wherever you are, you’re likely only a short distance away from aggregates, these are in essence crushed rocks, sand and gravel that are used on their own, or in products such as mortar, tarmac and concrete, for housebuilding, infrastructure, landscaping, environmental protection and more.
You will support a wide range of work to help deliver the new tax, which is intended to support the Scottish Government’s ambitions for the circular economy.
If you want to gain experience of working on the development of primary and secondary legislation, supporting Ministers, working with Revenue Scotland and engaging with stakeholders from a range of industry, economic, environmental, and other interests this job could be for you. Previous experience of tax policy is not necessary.
The post sits within the Fully Devolved Taxes Unit in the Tax and Revenues Directorate. The Unit consists of a C2 head of unit; three C1s, two B3s and this B2 post.
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Post 3: Building Safety Levy Policy and Engagement Officer
The 2023-24 Programme for Government set out an intention to introduce a new devolved tax, equivalent to the Building Safety Levy that is to be introduced in England. This would be the first new national tax to be introduced in Scotland. The revenues from the tax will contribute towards the funding on the Scottish Government’s Cladding Remediation Programme, which will safeguard homeowners and residents from unsafe cladding that presents a risk to life. The role is situated in the Building Safety Levy Team, comprising the C1 Team Leader and 2 x B3 policy adviser and 1 x B2 policy officer (this post). The team is expanding to reflect the volume and nature of work required to design and introduce a wholly new national tax, with this role focussing on supporting policy development and engagement on the tax.
This is an exciting time to be joining the team. Introducing a wholly new national tax is an untested process. It will require regular engagement with Scottish Ministers; collaboration with colleagues from across the Scottish Government and civil servants in various UK Government departments; and close working with Revenue Scotland, local authorities, and wider stakeholders. The postholder will be able to contribute positively and develop their skills across this broad range of activities.
The team is one of three teams within the C2-led Environmental Taxation and New Revenues Unit. The Unit is one of two units that comprise the Land and Environmental Tax Division. The other unit within the division is responsible for the fully devolved taxes and close working is required. All teams within the division work closely with Revenue Scotland, our national tax authority, to ensure policy and delivery excellence in relation to tax.
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Tax Policy Officer - Competencies
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No specific qualifications required for this post.
Essential Criteria
Minimum Time in Post
You will be expected to remain in post for a minimum of three years unless successful at gaining promotion to a higher Band or Grade. In the event that further posts are required, a reserve list of successful candidates will be kept for up to 12 months.
You must discuss your intention to apply with your current line manager to help ensure release dates can be agreed.
Location
We embrace a flexible hybrid working style where all colleagues will spend some time in either our Edinburgh or Glasgow offices depending on the specific post. There is an expectation of office based working across these locations for business need and collaboration with the teams.
How to Apply - Closing Date: 01/05/2024
To apply, you must fully complete and submit an online application via this website before the closing date as well as answering the evidence based examples to demonstrate your knowledge/skills for each essential criteria (300 words per essential criteria). Remember, your answers should be clear, concise and reflect what actions you undertook. You may want to use the STAR(R) approach to respond to each criterion.
For information on this post please contact Hiring Manager by email at Caitlin.Ramsay@gov.scot
The Scottish Government is a diverse and inclusive workplace and we want to help you demonstrate your full potential whatever type of assessment is used. If you require any adjustments to our recruitment process, please let us know via ScottishGovernmentrecruitment@gov.scot As part of any recruitment process, Scottish Government and associated public bodies collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants and applicants for public appointments.Personal information you provide in the recruitment process will be made available to Scottish Government and our additional data processors.
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