Head of Visits & High-Profile Events

Scottish Government OGD Recruitment; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Scottish Government OGD Recruitment seeks a Head of Visits and Events to lead a high-profile programme supporting the First Minister. You will oversee end-to-end planning and delivery of domestic and overseas engagements, managing resources and balancing competing demands with calm authority.

This is a senior leadership role within a fast-paced government environment, based at St Andrew’s House with hybrid options, and a 6-month temporary placement during a post review of Communications

Qualifications

• Eligibility: Expressions of interest invited from eligible colleagues in bands B-C.
• Sponsorship: Skilled Worker sponsorship not available; applicants must have right to work in the UK.
• Senior leadership role responsible for the planning, coordination and delivery of a high-quality visits and events programme.

Responsibilities

• Lead a dedicated team to deliver end-to-end visits and events.
• Coordinate domestic and international engagements for the First Minister.
• Ensure high standards of organisation and professionalism.

Skills

Leadership

Event planning

Logistics coordination

Job description

Scottish Government OGD Recruitment seeks a Head of Visits and Events to lead a high-profile programme supporting the First Minister. You will oversee end-to-end planning and delivery of domestic and overseas engagements, managing resources and balancing competing demands with calm authority.

This is a senior leadership role within a fast-paced government environment, based at St Andrew’s House with hybrid options, and a 6-month temporary placement during a post review of Communications