Policy Official - B2

Job description

This opportunity is only open to applicants who are currently 'Priority Movers'. Applications from individuals not currently on the Priority Mover list will be rejected and not considered. We have an opportunity for a B2 to join our team on a permanent basis. This role sits within the Population Health Directorate, in the Blood, Organ and Tissue Policy & Funeral Sector Policy Unit. The team is responsible for the development and implementation of policy and legislation relating to the regulation of burial, cremation, and funeral services in Scotland, including the inspection and enforcement regime established under the Burial and Cremation (Scotland) Act 2016. The postholder supports the implementation and operational delivery of funeral sector policy, providing day ‑ to ‑ day policy support to the inspection and enforcement regime. Working closely with the C1 lead, the role supports the effective functioning of inspection systems, scheduling, record ‑ keeping, enforcement tracking, publication processes, and maintenance of the national inspection register. The role acts as the central operational coordination point between independent Inspectors and the Scottish Government, suppor...