Top Government Affairs Executive (Federal Level) leads strategic planning and directs engagement objectives to develop and maintain productive relations with all levels of government authorities that will support and enhance the businesses' goals. Develops plans, policies, and teams to build relationships and liaise with government entities (federal, state, provincial, or local) that regulate or influence business activities. Being a Top Government Affairs Executive (Federal Level) directs ongoing monitoring and analysis of proposed legislation, emerging issues, and trends to determine the potential impact on the organization. Collaborates with industry groups and organizations with complementary objectives to achieve objectives. Additionally, Top Government Affairs Executive (Federal Level) creates communication vehicles and delivers messaging to inform and support business leaders. Requires a bachelor's degree in public policy, public administration, business or equivalent. Typically reports to top management. The Top Government Affairs Executive (Federal Level) manages a business unit, division, or corporate function with major organizational impact. Establishes overall direction and strategic initiatives for the given major function or line of business. Has acquired the business acumen and leadership experience to become a top function or division head. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Are you ready to take on a pivotal role at SAAS, where your expertise will be the driving force behind our corporate operations?
As the Senior Executive Officer you’ll play a vital part in ensuring the seamless functioning of our executive team, providing comprehensive support to our Chief Executive and Directors. Your adept management of schedules, attention to detail, and strong communication skills will be key in optimising efficiency and facilitating effective decision-making.
About us
SAAS is an executive agency of the Scottish Government and responsible for assessing and paying student awards for Scottish domiciled students in Higher Education throughout the UK. We administer budgets of around £1.4 billion each year, making payments to both educational institutions and over 190,000 students a year. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that is representative of the clients we serve. More information on SAAS can be found on our website https://www.saas.gov.uk
The Corporate Office within SAAS is the central hub of the agency, responsible for overseeing strategic decision-making, managing administrative functions, and ensuring compliance with governance and regulatory requirements. It provides support to key executives, coordinates corporate activities, and facilitates communication both internally and externally, all with the goal of achieving the agency’s overarching missions and objectives.
We are seeking an experienced Executive Officer to provide comprehensive support to our corporate function. The successful candidate will work closely with the Chief Executive, Executive and Non-Executive Directors.
• Line Management and development responsibility for the Corporate Support Modern Apprentice. • Strategically oversee executive support services for the Chief Executive and Directors, exercising independent judgment and initiative while maintaining confidentiality.• Directly manage the Chief Executive, Directors, and group mailboxes, autonomously responding and delegating tasks as needed, ensuring timely handling of correspondence and maintaining updated logs.• Lead the management of Chief Executive and Directors' schedules, offering insightful advice and guidance to optimize their time management and goal achievement.• Serve as a key liaison between the CEO, Executive and Non-Executive Directors, and internal/external stakeholders, facilitating effective communication, ensuring prompt follow-up on action items and fostering strong collaborative relationships with diverse internal and external stakeholders to advance business objectives.• Provide comprehensive secretariat support for high-level Executive Team and Non-Executive Board meetings, including agenda planning, meticulous minute-taking, and close collaboration with the Chair to meet business timelines.• Foster strong collaborative relationships with diverse internal and external stakeholders to advance business objectives.• Contribute to the development and maintenance of corporate governance files and statements of assurance, ensuring compliance with SG commissions and standards.• Stay abreast of corporate and Ministerial business relevant to SAAS, Lifelong Learning and Skills directorate, and wider SG, providing informed support to decision-making processes.
Competencies
Analysis and use of evidence Communication and EngagementImproving Performance People Management
No specific qualifications required.
Essential Criteria
Provisional Sift and Interview dates
To be confirmed
Additional Information
SAAS has separate arrangements from core Scottish Government for Public and Privilege holidays. After taking up post in SAAS you will take the Spring Friday and Monday holiday in late May/early June together with the September half day. SAAS office is fully closed between Christmas and New Year.
SAAS are currently operating Hybrid Working Arrangements combining office attendance with Working From Home. Potential candidates can discuss in more detail with the Recruiting Manager.
If you are successful in this role and not based in the UK, you must to be willing to relocate to within a reasonable distance of Edinburgh, Scotland.
Further Information
For further information on this vacancy please download and review the “Person Specification” which you will find below.
Person Specification
To apply, you must fully complete and submit an online application via this website before the closing date using evidence based examples to demonstrate your knowledge/skills (300 words). 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.
To learn more about this opportunity, please contact SAAS_resourcing@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
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