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Policy Delivery Officer

Scottish Government · Edinburgh, Scotland, GB

Do you want to help shape the future of student support in Scotland? We’re looking for a motivated Policy Delivery Officer (B3) to play a key role in deliver...

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Do you want to help shape the future of student support in Scotland? We’re looking for a motivated Policy Delivery Officer (B3) to play a key role in delivering high‑impact policy across SAAS and with external partners. In this fast paced role, you’ll work closely with Scottish Government, the Student Loans Company, and colleagues across Policy, HR and Finance to drive forward some of our most important programmes. You’ll lead discreet policy areas, support key cross‑government projects, strengthen governance through key MoUs and help ensure Scotland’s interests are represented. If you thrive in a fast‑paced environment, enjoy building strong relationships and want to make a real impact on how student support is shaped and delivered, we’d love to hear from you. The Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS) is an Agency of the Scottish Government responsible for the assessment and payment of student financial support for Scottish Students studying within the UK. SAAS administer budgets of around £1.4 billion each year, making payments to both higher education institutions and over 190,000 students a year. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that is representative of the c...