The Scottish Boundary Commissions' Secretariat provides support to the Parliamentary Boundary Commission for Scotland and the Local Government Boundary Commission for Scotland. The Parliamentary Boundary Commission has statutory obligations to keep under review arrangements for representation of Scotland at the Westminster Parliament and for representation at the Scottish Parliament. The Commission is currently engaged in a review of Scottish Parliament boundaries which will continue until 2010.
As a Casework Manager you will manage an allocation of work through the steps necessary to complete reviews, within the timescale set by legislation. Such reviews will involve the management of a small team responsible for the development of proposals for revised parliamentary constituencies, local government electoral arrangements or administrative boundary changes.
You will manage the use of a Geographical Information System (ArcGIS) to analyse, interpret, develop and present proposals to Commissioners for consideration. You will prepare discussion papers for consideration, present your papers, answer supplementary questions and oversee the drafting of minutes relating to the allocation of casework for which you are responsible.
You will analyse representations made by a wide range of interested parties (including Councils, Political Organisations, Councillors, MPs and MSPs) and report to Commissioners on the potential impact of representations and present alternative options for their consideration. Where necessary, you will organise and attend public inquiries and later present the Assistant Commissioner's report to Commissioners, with analysis and options for accepting or rejecting the recommendations
The post offers excellent opportunities to develop your Information Technology skills and obtain valuable training and expertise in the use of ArcGIS software. The spatial analysis of data to support policy development is increasingly recognised and opportunities within this area continue to grow.
You will have passes (A-C) in a minimum of three Highers including English and a subject that clearly indicates competency in figure work, or equivalent educational qualifications.
This is a permanent and pensionable appointment. You should expect to start at the minimum of the salary range although a higher starting salary may exceptionally be offered where a candidate's skills, knowledge and/or experience are considered to be particularly relevant and are clearly evident in the selection process. Candidates with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the appointment will be invited to interview.
You may access an application form at http://www.scotland.gov.uk/About/Recruitment/Vacancies. Alternatively, please write to the Scottish Government, Central Resourcing Unit, S1 Spur (SO4683EXT), Saughton House, Broomhouse Drive, Edinburgh EH11 3XD providing your full postal address. Completed applications must be returned by 11 April 2008.
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people and aim to employ a diverse workforce, which reflects the people of Scotland.
