Policy Officer, Stornoway - CNS06543

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Policy Officer, Stornoway
37 hours per week, fixed term for 12 months
£39,844 – £43,992 per annum ( inclusive of £2,997 Distant Islands Allowance )

The Comhairle is seeking a Policy Officer to support the development, implementation, monitoring and reporting of policies and strategies that contribute to the Comhairle's priorities, with an initial focus on climate change, energy efficiency and sustainability.

You will assist with the development and review of corporate policies and strategies, undertake research and data analysis, monitor policy developments, prepare reports and briefings, and work collaboratively with colleagues, communities and partner organisations.

You should have knowledge of policy development and the key issues affecting the Outer Hebrides, together with strong communication, organisational and analytical skills.

You must hold a relevant degree qualification or have significant relevant experience. Experience of working with stakeholders, carrying out research and producing reports is essential.

Appointment to the post is fixed term for 12 months. This post may be available as a secondment opportunity for existing employees whereby the employee will retain their substantive post in accordance with the agreed secondment arrangements. Any secondment appointment will be subject to agreement from the employee's substantive manager and employing service.

Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.

Closing Date: Monday 12 October 2026

Salary for the above post is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance. Appointment to the post will be on the first point of the grade.

Please note that sponsorship is not available, or being offered, in connection to this post.

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Oifigear Poileasaidh, Steòrnabhagh
37 uair a thìde gach seachdain, cuingealaichte gu 12 mhìos
£39,844 – £43,992 gach bliadhna (a’ gabhail a-steach £2,997 de Chuibhreann Eileanan Iomallach)

Tha a’ Chomhairle a’ sireadh Oifigear Poileasaidh gus taic a chur ri leasachadh, buileachadh, sgrùdadh agus aithriseadh phoileasaidhean agus ro-innleachdan a bhios a’ cur ri prìomhachasan na Comhairle, le fòcas sa chiad dol-a-mach air atharrachadh na gnàth-shìde, èifeachdas cumhachd agus seasmhachd.

Bidh thu a’ cuideachadh le leasachadh agus ath-sgrùdadh phoileasaidhean agus ro-innleachdan corporra, a’ gabhail rannsachadh agus sgrùdadh dàta os làimh, a’ cumail sùil air leasachaidhean poileasaidh, a’ deasachadh aithisgean agus gheàrr-chunntasan, agus ag obair gu co-obrachail le luchd-obrach eile, coimhearsnachdan agus buidhnean com-pàirteachaidh.

Bu chòir eòlas a bhith agad air leasachadh poileasaidh agus na prìomh chuspairean a tha a’ toirt buaidh air na h-Eileanan Siar, a bharrachd air sgilean conaltraidh, eagrachaidh is sgrùdaidh làidir.

Feumaidh ceum iomchaidh a bhith agad, no tòrr eòlais iomchaidh. Tha e riatanach gu bheil eòlas agad air a bhith ag obair le luchd-ùidhe, agus a’ dèanamh rannsachadh agus a’ deasachadh aithisgean.

Tha an dreuchd seo cuingealaichte gu 12 Mhìos. Dh’fhaodadh gum bi an dreuchd seo ri fhaotainn mar chothrom fo-fhastaidh do luchd-obrach a th’ ann mar-thà, agus cumaidh an neach-obrach an dreuchd thùsail aca a rèir nan rèiteachaidhean fo-fhastaidh a chaidh aontachadh. Bidh cothrom fo-fhastaidh sam bith a rèir aonta bhon mhanaidsear thùsail aig an neach-obrach agus an t-seirbheis fastaidh.

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Ceann-latha: Diluain 12 Dàmhair 2026

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