External Affairs - Nations and Regions Manager

United Kingdom Accreditation Service; Dundee; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The United Kingdom Accreditation Service is seeking a Nations and Regions Manager to enhance engagement with policymakers and stakeholders across Scotland and other regions. This full-time home-based role involves strategic planning, political monitoring, and campaigns to promote accreditation value in public policy, requiring strong government knowledge and engagement skills.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Scottish politics and existing contacts.
• Experience with Scottish Government or agencies.
• Understanding of trends affecting Scotland and other UK regions.

Responsibilities

• Grow UKAS’s presence in Scotland and partner with the Scottish Government.
• Implement strategic plans to raise accreditation awareness.
• Monitor political developments and identify opportunities for UKAS.

Skills

Knowledge of Scottish politics

Engagement campaign management

Networking

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent experience

Job description

If you are passionate about building trust and confidence in the UK’s markets and for public policy, UKAS is seeking a dynamic Nations and Regions Manager to spearhead our engagement and policy activities. This role has a strong focus on Scotland and also covers Wales, Northern Ireland and the devolved areas of England.

This is your chance to play a pivotal role in delivering UKAS’s External Affairs strategy by building effective partnerships with governments, policymakers and stakeholders across the UK nations and regions.

As part of UKAS’s small, busy and committed External Affairs team, you will be tasked with:

• Taking the lead in further growing UKAS’s presence in Scotland and establishing UKAS as a trusted partner to the Scottish Government.
• Implementing and maintaining a strategic plan to boost awareness of the value of accreditation.
• Identifying public policy initiatives where accreditation can add value and ensuring it is considered in relevant schemes and initiatives.
• Establishing and growing UKAS’s presence in the Scottish, Welsh and Northern Irish parliaments.
• Monitoring political and policy developments, crafting insightful positions and identifying opportunities to strengthen UKAS’s influence.
• Organising impactful meetings, roundtables and events to showcase UKAS, accreditation and the importance of quality infrastructure.

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong knowledge of Scottish politics and government, with existing contacts.
• Experience working with Scottish Government or government agencies.
• A solid understanding of political, economic, societal and technological trends in Scotland and also the other nations and regions of the UK.
• A relevant degree or equivalent experience.
• Proven skills in drafting messaging and running engagement campaigns.
• Willingness to travel regularly, including overnight stays. Travel to head office, meetings and events as per business requirements.

This is a full-time, home-based role in Scotland.

External Affairs Nations and Regions Manager - Job Description

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: Fostering a Culture of Belonging

UKAS is proud to be the United Kingdom’s National Accreditation Body. We wouldn’t be able to do what we do without a diverse mix of minds, backgrounds and experiences.

UKAS is committed to promoting a culture of belonging and values the differences and uniqueness that everyone brings to the organisation.

We welcome candidates across all types of backgrounds, circumstances, and identities to support our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion commitments