Head of Marine Laboratories Marine Scotland Scottish Government

Reference: 1588690 Closing Date: 23:59 on Monday 16th July Move your mouse pointer over the buttons  below and click for more information.

Head of Marine Laboratories Candidate Information Pack Welcome

Graham Black Biography Thank you for your Director of Marine Scotland Previously Deputy Director of Large Graham Black was appointed as Business (Scotland and Northern interest in this role Director of Marine Scotland on 16 Ireland) at HM Revenue and Customs, March 2017. Graham has also worked with the of Head of Marine Organisation for Economic Co- Responsibilities operation and Development (OECD) Laboratories. The Director of Marine Scotland and the International Monetary Fund is responsible for the prosperity (IMF). Graham graduated from the and environmental sustainability of University of Strathclyde with a BA Scotland’s seas. (Hons) in Modern History and Politics.

Graham Black Director of Marine Scotland Thank you for your interest in the role of Head of Marine Laboratories. This role is an exciting opportunity to lead a division of around 260 staff with 10 direct reports and an annually managed expenditure of around £16m, which includes £3.5m of external income. This is a strategic leadership role. The successful candidate must be able to engage confidently at the most senior levels both within the Government and externally. They will be a confident, inspiring and visible leader who can motivate a diverse, high quality team providing operational delivery in support of policy and national and international commitments which utilises arguably the most complex infrastructure within Scottish Government.

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Background to Marine Science Scotland - Scotland’s Civil Service

Marine Scotland is the lead marine management organisation in Scotland. It was established on 1 April 2009 as a Directorate of the Scottish Government, to integrate core marine functions involving scientific research, compliance monitoring, policy and management of Scotland’s seas. Its purpose is to manage Scotland’s seas for prosperity and environmental sustainability, working closely with our key delivery partners and others.

Marine Science Scotland (MSS) is responsible for providing robust science, research, advice and management in the fields of marine and freshwater fisheries, aquaculture, renewable energy and the marine and freshwater environments. It is also responsible for providing statistical advice to inform the development of marine policy and the incorporation of socio-economic evidence into its advice. MSS makes a significant contribution to the required evidence base, but works in collaboration with other Scottish, UK and International bodies in the delivery of the vision for Scottish, UK and European seas.

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The Scottish Government

The Scottish Government, established by the Scotland Act Senior Management Structure 1998, is the executive arm of Scotland’s devolved Government. Staff of the Scottish Government are part of the UK civil service Within the Scottish Government, the outcomes focus has led to and are accountable to the Scottish Ministers. the removal of departmental boundaries – and a greater level of organisational integration. The Scottish Government lies at the centre of Scotland’s network of public services and public institutions. It supports Directors General provide leadership for this networked Scottish Ministers to exercise the full range of devolved powers model, with strategic responsibilities for Organisational and duties provided by the Scotland Act – allocating a budget Development and Operations; Scottish Exchequer; Constitution of over £40 billion in 2018-19. and External Affairs; Health and Social Care; Education, Justice and Communities and Economy. In its five-year term, the Scottish Government will tackle fundamental issues: new powers for the Parliament, measures The Executive Team is responsible for providing leadership to boost sustainable economic growth and employment, and direction to ensure that the organisation can deliver its and new models of public service provision and community goals. The team is collectively and individually accountable for empowerment, including supporting the growth and increased the organisation’s strategy and performance, ensuring that the economic contribution of the enterprising third sector. The staff and resources of the Scottish Government are best used Government’s programme will directly touch the lives of people to respond to ministerial priorities and deliver the best service across Scotland and will address major challenges including possible for the people of Scotland. sectarianism, housing supply and renewable energy. On a The Executive Team meets weekly. Meetings follow three wider UK and international level the Scottish Government’s distinct formats: activities will continue to make crucial contributions to sustainable economic growth. We are committed to ensuring 1. Weekly - standard business that Scotland is a great place to live, work, learn, invest, visit and do business with Brexit. 2. Monthly - corporate board 3. Quarterly - strategic leadership

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The Scottish Government

The core members of our Executive Team are the Context Permanent Secretary and the six Directors General. Other members who regularly attend meetings are: the Director of The purpose of the Scottish Government is to focus Communications, Ministerial Support and Facilities, the Chief government and public services on creating a more successful Financial Officer and the Director of People. country with opportunities for all of Scotland to flourish, through increasing sustainable economic growth. This is At the monthly corporate board meetings members are supported by 16 National Outcomes, which describe in more supported by the five non-executive directors. At the detail what the Government wants to achieve over the coming quarterly strategic leadership meetings members are years. supported by all five non-executive directors, the Chief Economic Adviser, Chief Scientific Adviser, Chief Social Policy The Scottish Government’s National Performance Framework Adviser and the Chief Executive of the Crown Office and is now well established, along with the shift to re-focus Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS). government and the wider public sector on an outcomes focussed approach to performance. This is reinforced at local For further information about the Scottish Government, see level through Single Outcome Agreements which set out www.gov.scot. the local priorities agreed by local authority, NHS and other partners, along with collective plans for action to address those priorities, in line with the priority national outcomes. And there is widespread support for increasing preventative activity to pre-empt negative outcomes, in line with the recommendations of the Christie Commission.

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The Scottish Government

Scottish Government People Strategy 2020 Consistently good leadership, people management and development enables ways of working that: Our People: What Really Matters? • ensure our corporate and public services are driven and Together we create the culture for individuals to thrive and be shaped by the experiences, strengths and skills of those successful. who use them

We want to have the right people in the right places, with • engage others, involving them and working together as the right skills at the right time to so that we are the open, equal partners capable and responsive organisation we need and want to be. • deliver efficiently through a shared sense of This is not just about what we do but how we do it. It is about responsibility, unencumbered by hierarchy understanding how all of what we bring with us to work - our stories, experiences, strengths and concerns – shape our • grow capability, competence and confidence culture and how we appreciate and value our differences. It is about making sure that our actions match our words. • embrace and value diversity, different views and expertise • are resilient, flexible and responsive

We all have a part to play…

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Job Title

Head of Marine Laboratories Vacancy Description Vacancy reference The Head of Marine Laboratories, Marine • Ensuring MSS has the capacity and Scotland will be responsible for: capability to work flexibly to meet 1588690 changing ministerial priorities; including • Setting the strategic direction for MSS; effective management of its people, Salary • Transformational leadership, building budget and systems; The starting salary for this post is strong, influential and productive • Reinforcing stakeholder relationships £71,508. relationships with staff and key and gaining the trust and confidence of stakeholders (both internal & external), Staff applying on promotion will usually a demanding customer base, developing championing the Marine Scotland new relationships, and often handling be appointed to the starting salary. Change Programme; Individuals appointed on level transfer a politically sensitive interface with will retain their existing salary. The • Operational delivery of the MSS business workforce representatives; Scottish Government does not pay non- plan, which identifies a sustained period • Leading on the implications of BREXIT consolidated performance awards. of organisational development and for MSS, anticipating the impacts on change; Available on promotion priorities, funding and the identification • Ensuring continuous improvement in of new and sustainable revenue streams. Yes service standards whilst delivering value • Ensuring the resilience of the for money and reducing preventable organisation to provide the agreed plan costs; of operational delivery including reacting • Leading and building staff morale, to environmental incidents. performance and engagement;

• Maximising communications to build an inclusive culture which promotes staff consultation and involvement in decision making;

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Job Title

Head of Marine Laboratories Person Specification Vacancy reference In the selection process applicants will need to demonstrate and provide evidence as to how they meet the following essential skills and requirements: 1588690 • A proven track record of strong It is also desirable that you can provide Salary collaborative leadership at a senior level, evidence of: including expertise in the development The starting salary for this post is and performance management of diverse • Experience from a science or highly £71,508. organisations and individuals. technical delivery based organisation.

Staff applying on promotion will usually • Experience of leading effective large scale • Understanding of Government and the be appointed to the starting salary. business change and transformation. changing political context in Scotland and Individuals appointed on level transfer the ability to operate within it; will retain their existing salary. The • A track record of effective relationship- Scottish Government does not pay non- building within a complex organisation • Commercial awareness and the ability consolidated performance awards. and with senior external and cross to offer a clear vision on how MSS can organisation stakeholders. generate revenue streams to support on- Available on promotion going research projects; • Experience of managing resources to Yes meet priorities; whilst also capacity and capability building for the future.

• Experience of cross organisation project management

Head of Marine Laboratories Candidate Information Pack Process

Recruitment Process

To apply for this post, you will need to complete the online application process, which How to Apply includes uploading the two documents outlined below.

This should be completed no later than 23:59 on Monday 16th July.

1. A CV setting out your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements. Please ensure you have provided reasons for any gaps within the last two years

1. A Statement of Suitability (no longer than 2 A4 sides) explaining how you consider your personal skills, qualities and experience provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with particular reference to the criteria in the person specification

Failure to submit both documents (CV and Statement of Suitability) will mean the panel only have limited information on which to assess your application against the criteria in the person specification.

Should you encounter any issues with your online application please get in touch with us on [email protected]

Deputy Director, Parliament & Legislation Candidate Information Pack Process

Recruitment Process

When you submit your online application, you will receive an acknowledgement. The Government Recruitment Service will update you once the selection panel have reviewed all the applications after the closing date. Overview of the Process Applications will be reviewed to select those demonstrating the best fit with the post against the criteria set out in the person specification. Please ensure you keep this in mind when drafting your CV and supporting statement.

Full details of the selection and assessment process will be made available to shortlisted candidates once the shortlist has been completed.

The final selection panel interviews will be held in Edinburgh.

You will be advised of the format in advance.

The selection panel will be chaired by Graham Black, Director of Marine Scotland. Further information about the panel will be made available for shortlisted candidates.

Where possible the Government Recruitment Service will provide feedback. However, depending on the volume of applications it may not always be possible to provide feedback to all candidates.

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Recruitment Process

Expenses incurred by candidates during the recruitment process will not be reimbursed by the Scottish Government except in exceptional circumstances and only when agreed in advance.

Arrangements for interview

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Recruitment Process

If you have any questions about the role or would like to discuss the post in more detail, please contact Lawrence Fellows

If you have any questions regarding how to submit your application, please contact [email protected]

Further Information

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Recruitment Process

Selection for appointment to the Civil Service is on merit, on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles.

The selection process will be overseen by the Civil Service Commission.

• The Civil Service Commission has two primary functions:

• Providing assurance that selection for appointment to the Civil Service is on merit on the basis of fair and open competition. For the most senior posts in the Civil Service, the Commission discharges its responsibilities directly by overseeing the recruitment process and by a Commissioner chairing the selection panel. Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles • Hearing and determining appeals made by civil servants under the Civil Service Code which sets out the Civil Service values – Impartiality, Objectivity, Integrity and Honesty - and forms part of the relationship between civil servants and their employer.

More detailed information can be found at the Civil Service Commission website http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk

Deputy Director, Parliament & Legislation Candidate Information Pack Process

Recruitment Process

If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles, and you wish to make a complaint, you should contact Natasha Pettit in the first instance.

Complaints

Deputy Director, Parliament & Legislation Candidate Information Pack Timeline

Indicative Timeline

Please note that these dates are only indicative at this stage and could be subject to change. If you are unable to meet these time frames, please let us know in your application letter.

The anticipated timetable is as follows:

Advert Closing Date Monday 16th July

Short List Meeting w/c 23rd July

Psychometric Assessments w/c 30th July and 6th August

Panel Interviews w/c 13th August

Candidates are asked to note the above timetable, exercising flexibility through the recruitment and selection process. We are unlikely to be able to offer alternative assessment or interview dates so please bear this in mind when submitting your application.

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Terms, Conditions and Benefits

Appointment Pay increment beyond starting pay is determined annually (from 1 April) by a Scottish Government Top Level Pay Committee in line This appointment to the Senior Civil Service will be made on the with the UK Cabinet Office Senior Civil Service pay framework. Pay basis of an indefinite contract on standard Civil Service terms. If increases are based on performance and achievement of objectives, applicable, secondment from your existing employer would also be including those relating to corporate and personal development. considered. The post will be based in Edinburgh although some Salary is paid monthly by credit transfer. travel may be required. If you are already a serving Civil Servant, you should check with your Senior Civil Service Human Resources contact regarding salary arrangements.

The Senior Civil Service (SCS) in the Scottish Government totals Pension around 220 people made up of Deputy Directors, Directors and Directors General. The most senior civil servant in the Scottish Unless you choose otherwise we offer you the opportunity to join Government is the Permanent Secretary. The SCS is the corporate the Civil Service pension arrangements, which include a valuable arm of the Home Civil Service and all departments across the UK range of benefits. We will make substantial employer contributions operate similar pay and performance management schemes for SCS towards your Civil Service pension. staff. As a member of the SCS, you may have opportunities to move to other SCS posts within the Scottish Government and elsewhere, Annual Allowance including Whitehall, in addition to those available through open If you are the successful candidate and as a result your salary competition. will increase, please be aware that this may increase your risk of Starting Salary breaching the Annual Allowance (AA) of tax relief on your pension savings. The AA covers pension savings that benefit from tax relief, The advertised starting salary for this appointment is £71,508. across all registered pension arrangements, in any year. If your Salary arrangements for the Senior Civil Service are determined on pension savings exceed the AA, you may be liable to pay tax on the the basis of the advice of the Senior Salaries Review Body. amount over the allowance.

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Terms, Conditions and Benefits

Tax is your individual responsibility and we cannot complete or Relocation assist you with any tax liability calculations. Relocation expenses of around £6,000 may be available if you We recommend that you seek an independent financial adviser if you have to move house to take up this appointment. Further details are concerned about how tax may affect your pension benefits. The will be provided to the successful candidate but you should not Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) website has information on finding in any event commit yourself to any expenditure without prior a local adviser www.the-fca.org.uk/consumers/finding-adviser. discussion with the Scottish Government. The Scottish Government has developed a website https://www.scotland.org/ to provide For further information on AA and its impact, you can contact the information for people considering living and working in Scotland scheme compliance unit within MyCSP on [email protected]. which provides information on the variety of lifestyles on offer and an insight into why you should consider moving to Scotland. Inter-Service Abatement Nationality Candidates from the public sector will wish to be aware that inter –service abatement may apply where an individual has retired early You can apply for any job in the Scottish Government as long as you (i.e. before normal retirement age ) from one public service and is re- are a UK national or have dual nationality with one part being British. employed in the public service in a post covered by a different public In addition, Scottish Government posts are open to Commonwealth service pension scheme. Government policy requires that pensions, citizens and nationals of any of the member states of the European or re-employed pay, should be abated in certain circumstances Economic Area (EEA). Further information about Civil Service where public servants are re-employed. This is to ensure that the nationality requirements is available on the Civil Service Website payment of pension in addition to pay from the new post does not exceed the level of pre-retirement pay. If you would like to discuss Pre-employment Enquiries this further please contact Phyllis Dixon, Senior Staff HR Team ([email protected]; tel 0131 244 3853). If you are successful, and are not currently a serving member of the Civil Service, we will carry out enquiries into your nationality, health and other matters, to ensure that you are qualified for appointment.

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Terms, Conditions and Benefits

The Scottish Government uses a baseline personnel security forces, teacher, lecturer, lawyer, bank manager, civil servant etc). standard which provides a consistent and rigorous pre-employment This should be accompanied by a signed statement, completed by screening process for prospective Scottish Government staff. If you the same person, stating their name in full, the period of time that are successful in obtaining a job with the Scottish Government you you have been known to them (minimum 3 years) and their contact will be subject to these additional security checks. details. The signatory will be contacted to confirm that he or she did, in fact, complete the statement. This means that as a minimum you will be required to provide: Referees • Your original birth certificate When completing the application process you will be asked to • Photographic ID, usually a passport. Please note that student include details of employment referees to cover a 3 year period. cards and library cards are not acceptable. If you have been in employment, please include details of all • A bill or financial statement for your current address, preferably a employers over this 3 year period and your reason for leaving. If utility bill. Please note that mobile phone bills are not acceptable you have not been in employment for all or part of the 3 year period and have been in education, you can give the name(s) of the • Basic Disclosure certificate – available fromDisclosure academic staff best acquainted with your work and conduct over Scotland, PO Box 250, Glasgow, G51 1YU, telephone: 0870 the 3 year period. If you have not been in employment or education 609 6006, Fax: 0870 609 6996, E-Mail: info@disclosurescotland. over the 3 year period and are unable to provide references, we will co.uk. Please note that there is a cost for the certificate. Current contact you about carrying out other checks to verify your history charges and other information on Disclosure certificates over the 3 year period. For Senior Civil Service posts personal can be found at the Disclosure Bureau’s website www. referees should also be provided. disclosurescotland.co.uk You will wish to be aware that for appointments to the Senior Civil If you do not have appropriate photo ID, you should provide a Service we will usually approach your referees before interview passport sized photograph of yourself endorsed on the back with or assessment centre. However, we recognise that there may be the signature of a person of some standing in your community (e.g. occasions where you have concerns about us contacting a previous a Justice of the Peace, medical practitioner, officer of the armed employer for a reference, for example, they may know you under a

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Terms, Conditions and Benefits different name. be required for the certain senior roles, we will then make you a We have a secure and confidential process for seeking references formal offer of appointment and you will be expected to take up under such circumstances, which are referred to our Diversity appointment as soon as possible. Advisor. If you wish to use this service please let us know when you receive your letter of invitation to interview or assessment centre. If you have any questions about our pre-employment checks please The assessment or interview panel will not know about any requests do not hesitate to get in touch. made to HR about the reference process. Working Pattern

Please note that we will request factual information from your As a senior civil servant you will be required to work such additional referees such as dates employed, last position held, reason for hours as may from time to time be reasonable and necessary for the leaving and details of work performance ratings, sick absence efficient performance of your duties. However the standard working records and extant disciplinary records (if any). Academic referees week is a 5 day week of 37 hours, net of lunch breaks. You may will be asked to provide details of your course work, result achieved have the scope to participate in the Scottish Government’s flexible or expected, and the referee’s impression of your ability in relation working hours scheme. Consideration will be given to candidates to your course work and future career potential. By submitting your interested in part-time or other non-standard working patterns and application you are giving consent for us to obtain the information in-line with best practice, the Scottish Government has extended to as outlined above. all staff the right to request a flexible working pattern. All requests Health Standard will be seriously considered.

As part of our pre-employment enquiries you will be asked to Annual Leave (pro rata for part-time) complete a health declaration and, if necessary, to attend a medical The current annual leave allowance for members of the SCS is 6 examination. weeks. In addition, the Scottish Government currently observes Completion of Pre-employment Enquiries 11½ days public and privilege holidays, dates of which are set annually. When the pre-employment enquiries are satisfactorily completed to our standard, including any further security checks that may

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Terms, Conditions and Benefits

Senior Civil Servants are obliged to register all interests – including Travel and Subsistence all gifts and hospitality received – on our internal e-HR self referral system. If you have any interests which you think have the potential Subsistence allowances and travelling expenses on official duty are to create a conflict of interest you should declare them on your paid. The cost of normal daily travel between home and office is application form. Once in post any such interests should be not reimbursable. declared to your line manager or HR as soon as possible as well as Sick Absence being recorded on the e-HR system.

You are expected to attend for work. However, we do recognise You will also be subject to certain restrictions, depending on your that 100% attendance may not be possible on occasions when grade and the nature of your work, on national and local political you are unwell. We have an attendance management policy in activities. These include standing as a candidate in parliamentary place that makes it clear the level of attendance that the Scottish or local authority elections, or canvassing on behalf of candidates; Government expects and what may happen if this cannot be and expressing views on matters of political controversy in public achieved. The policy outlines the support offered to staff during speeches or publications. periods of illness and the assistance available to help them back to The Selection Panel will assess all candidates on merit and you work. will not be treated more or less advantageously because of your Outside Activities & Conflict of Interest previous or current activities, affiliations, or the employment of your friends, partner or family members. All appointees to the As a civil servant, you may not take part in any activity which would Civil Service must be able to comply with the Civil Service Code in any way impair your usefulness to the Service, or engage in any requirements of honesty, integrity, objectivity and impartiality. The occupation which may conflict with the interests of the Scottish Civil Service Code is available on the Scottish Government website Government or be inconsistent with your official position. Subject at http://www.scotland.gov.uk/About/Directorates/Services-Groups/ to these conditions, work of a minor or short-term nature (for HR/HR/policies-guidance/conduct/Civil-Service-Code example, vacation work or work after hours) is normally allowed, provided you seek prior permission.

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Terms, Conditions and Benefits

Where a candidate has previously engaged in political activity, the For staff administrative purposes data may be shared with the Selection Panel must satisfy itself that the candidate understands Department of Work and Pensions (DWP), Her Majesty’s Revenue the requirement to operate objectively and impartially if appointed and Customs (HMRC), National Fraud Initiative (NFI) and the and it will record how this has been done. Pensions administrator.

Data Processing Only specific Human Resources staff and line management can access your data held in Scottish Government records and If you are the successful candidate you should be aware that the systems. Employees are entitled to review/update their personal Scottish Government collects personal information to administer information held on HR systems. data and support staff and to deliver services across the organisation. Processing is necessary for compliance with our legal Staff wishing to request additional information about their data and obligations. our privacy policy should contact HR Shared Services. Under the Data Protection Act 1998, you are entitled to request a copy of your The following information is collected by our eHR, eOvertime, Flexi HR records (known as a Subject Access Request (SAR)). You can and Records systems: do so by contacting the Data Protection Team or email Name, date of birth, address, contact telephone numbers, National [email protected]. Further details, including the contact details of our Insurance (NI) number, bank details, emergency contact/next of kin, data controller, will be available to you on the staff intranet after you payslip data, pensions data and marital status. take up post.

• Current job information, employee contract, employment history, Additionally, should you wish to access the Scottish Government disciplinary records and training Information Employee Benefits, you are required to consent to the sharing of data with the Scottish Government Employee Benefits provider. • Annual leave records, flexi records and sick leave records. You will receive more information about this when you join us.

• Disability information, diversity monitoring including ethnicity, nationality, gender, religious beliefs and sexual orientation.

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