Head of Business Strategy and Partnerships
| Posting date: | 19 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £86,237 to £87,404 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 December 2025 |
| Location: | Dundee or Glasgow |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Scottish Government |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 2812 |
Summary
Salary - £ 86,237- £87,404
Location - Dundee or Glasgow
Hours - 35 hours per week
Closing Date - 3rd December 2025 at 23:55
Reference - 2812
Employment Type - Fixed Term
Overview
Social Security Scotland is seeking a strategic and influential leader to join the senior leadership team as Head of Business Strategy and Partnerships. This role will be instrumental in enhancing organisational maturity, driving strategic partnership development, and ensuring operational efficiency aligned with the organisation’s vision. The successful candidate will operate at a level that combines strategic oversight with operational management, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration across internal and external stakeholders.
The initial appointment is for 23 months, with the possibility of extension for a further 12 to 23 months, subject to performance and business need.
Main Duties:
Strategic Leadership & Organisational Improvement
• Lead the development and delivery of the organisational business strategy, ensuring alignment with Social Security Scotland’s long-term goals and values.
• Translate strategic objectives into clear, measurable plans and oversee their implementation across the organisation.
• Support the design and continuous improvement of the operating model, working collaboratively with senior leaders to embed change.
• Act as a trusted advisor and coach to senior managers and the Executive Team, promoting leadership development and organisational capability.
Organisational Effectiveness & Reform
• Oversee and coordinate the organisation’s Public Sector Reform portfolio, ensuring measurable progress and shared benefits.
• Champion a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and organisational maturity, embedding best practices and change management principles.
• Lead assessments of organisational maturity, identifying areas for development and implementing improvement plans.
• Liaise with Scottish Government and other partners to identify opportunities for shared services, collaboration, and efficiency.
Strategic Partnerships & Engagement
• Develop and deliver a strategic partnership plan to enhance collaboration with external agencies, government bodies, and community organisations.
• Act as the escalation point for significant partnership issues, fostering positive and proactive relationships.
• Continuously review and improve how the organisation works with partners, streamlining processes and enhancing joint outcomes.
Further Information
Social Security Scotland are a Disability Confident Employer. We will consider and implement any reasonable adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment process and during the course of your employment, should you be successful in securing a post. If you feel you may require assistance with any part of our recruitment process, please contact us at Recruitment@socialsecurity.gov.scot.
Location - Dundee or Glasgow
Hours - 35 hours per week
Closing Date - 3rd December 2025 at 23:55
Reference - 2812
Employment Type - Fixed Term
Overview
Social Security Scotland is seeking a strategic and influential leader to join the senior leadership team as Head of Business Strategy and Partnerships. This role will be instrumental in enhancing organisational maturity, driving strategic partnership development, and ensuring operational efficiency aligned with the organisation’s vision. The successful candidate will operate at a level that combines strategic oversight with operational management, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration across internal and external stakeholders.
The initial appointment is for 23 months, with the possibility of extension for a further 12 to 23 months, subject to performance and business need.
Main Duties:
Strategic Leadership & Organisational Improvement
• Lead the development and delivery of the organisational business strategy, ensuring alignment with Social Security Scotland’s long-term goals and values.
• Translate strategic objectives into clear, measurable plans and oversee their implementation across the organisation.
• Support the design and continuous improvement of the operating model, working collaboratively with senior leaders to embed change.
• Act as a trusted advisor and coach to senior managers and the Executive Team, promoting leadership development and organisational capability.
Organisational Effectiveness & Reform
• Oversee and coordinate the organisation’s Public Sector Reform portfolio, ensuring measurable progress and shared benefits.
• Champion a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and organisational maturity, embedding best practices and change management principles.
• Lead assessments of organisational maturity, identifying areas for development and implementing improvement plans.
• Liaise with Scottish Government and other partners to identify opportunities for shared services, collaboration, and efficiency.
Strategic Partnerships & Engagement
• Develop and deliver a strategic partnership plan to enhance collaboration with external agencies, government bodies, and community organisations.
• Act as the escalation point for significant partnership issues, fostering positive and proactive relationships.
• Continuously review and improve how the organisation works with partners, streamlining processes and enhancing joint outcomes.
Further Information
Social Security Scotland are a Disability Confident Employer. We will consider and implement any reasonable adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment process and during the course of your employment, should you be successful in securing a post. If you feel you may require assistance with any part of our recruitment process, please contact us at Recruitment@socialsecurity.gov.scot.