Senior Policy Analyst (Nature Recovery)
This role supports the Environmental Standards Scotland Nature Recovery Team by analysing environmental policy, legislation, and regulatory frameworks to help scrutinise public authorities. The postholder will gather intelligence, draft statutory responses on biodiversity strategy, and engage and build relationships with key partners across central and local government. Day-to-day duties involve collaborating across the organisation to support operational work streams, representing the body externally, and helping prepare ways of working to operationalise target scrutiny. The position suits an organised individual with strong analytical and communication skills who wants to help ensure Scotland's environment benefits from effective law and implementation.
What they're looking for
- Experience of working in a team at pace to deliver high-quality products
- Excellent communication and influencing skills with stakeholders
- Strong analytical skills with experience delivering policy analysis
- Adaptable and proactive with the ability to respond to change
Qualifications
- Degree or equivalent in a relevant subject or significant policy experience
Nationality requirements
This job is broadly open to UK nationals, Republic of Ireland nationals, Commonwealth citizens with right to work, EUSS status holders, and Turkish nationals under the Ankara Agreement.
Selection process
The sift is expected to take place from 9 November 2026. Interviews are expected to take place in person at the Edinburgh office week commencing 23 November 2026.
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