Policy Manager
- Location:
- COSLA Verity House 19 Haymarket Yards Edinburgh, EH12 5BH
- Salary:
- £57,767 - £60,492 per year
- Contract Type:
- Permanent
- Position Type:
- Full Time
- Hours:
- 36 hours per week
- Work From Home:
- Hybrid
Job Description
Exciting opportunity to be a Policy Manager in the Local Government Finance Team at COSLA.
COSLA is the voice of local government in Scotland. As a Councillor-led, cross-party organisation we champion councils’ vital work to secure the resources and powers they need. We work on councils' behalf to focus on the challenges and opportunities they face, and to engage positively with governments and others on policy, funding and legislation. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of our dynamic and high-profile organisation at time of significant change and challenge.
COSLA’s Local Government Finance Team has responsibility for all areas relating to local government finance. The post holder will have a key role in contributing to the budget and settlement process for Local Government and will lead on key policy areas such as Council Tax Reform and the Fiscal Framework.
The post-holder will be expected to deal with senior politicians from Local, Scottish and UK Government, as well as senior representatives of public, private and third sector organisations.
Candidates should have a professional accountancy qualification or equivalent relevant experience working in a finance setting.
Applications should be made through the myjobscotland website by 11.59pm on Sunday 24 November.
It is anticipated interviews will be held on 2 or 3 December.
If you wish to discuss the role please contact Mirren: mirren@cosla.gov.uk