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Strategy Officer, Stornoway (4814) - CNS06545

Company:Comhairle nan Eilean Siar
Salary:£48,622 to £52,635 a year
Hours:Full-time
Location:Lewis, HS1 2BW
Working pattern:On-site
Job type:Permanent
Posting date:23 Sept 2026
Closing date:12 Oct 2026
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Summary

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Strategy Officer (4814)

37 hours per week, Permanent Post

£48,622 - £52,635 per annum (inclusive of £2,997 Distant Islands Allowance)

The Comhairle is seeking a motivated and experienced Strategy Officer to support the development of strategic policies, projects and performance frameworks that contribute to the long-term wellbeing of the Outer Hebrides.

You will research and analyse national and local policy developments, develop strategies and plans, identify funding and project opportunities, and support the co-ordination of projects. The role will also involve preparing reports and briefings, monitoring outcomes, and working closely with communities, partner organisations and stakeholders.

You should have knowledge of outcome measurement frameworks, UK and Scottish Government structures, and the ability to analyse complex information and produce reports for a range of audiences. Strong communication, negotiation and organisational skills are essential.

You must hold a degree level qualification or have significant experience in the development of strategic projects. Experience of working with external stakeholders and an appreciation of rural and island communities are also essential.

Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.

Closing Date: Monday 12 October 2026

Salary for the above post is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance. Appointment to the post will be on the first point of the grade.

Please note that sponsorship is not available, or being offered, in connection to this post.

PRIOR TO APPLYING

It is vital that you download and read all of the attached documents to this advert before completing an application form.

Guidance Notes for Applicants

will explain our recruitment process and how to complete key information on your application so that you have the best chance of showcasing your skills and experience.

Job Description and Person Specification

must be read in order to complete the ‘Experience’ part of the application. You should refer to the person specification and detail where you meet each of the criteria and provide relevant examples of this in your application.

If either of the attachments mentioned above are missing or cannot be opened, please email

human.resources@cne-siar.gov.uk to request copies before applying for this position.

Download and save the job description, person specification and any additional documents from the vacancy job advert as you will be unable to access these once the vacancy has closed.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools

, such as Copilot and ChatGPT, may be used to support your application preparation, for example by generating ideas or checking spelling and grammar. However, all application responses must be your own work and accurately reflect your knowledge, skills and abilities, experience, qualifications, and achievements.

Applications that appear to rely heavily on AI-generated content may not be progressed. By submitting an application, you confirm that the information provided is authentic and based on your own experience.

Application Updates:

Please ensure your email address is entered correctly, as all correspondence regarding your application will be sent by email. We also recommend checking your inbox, junk folder, and your

MyJobScotland

account regularly for updates.

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB PURPOSE:

  • To develop a performance framework to measure outcomes for key areas of policy and strategy.

  • To inform and influence strategic direction on key areas of policy and strategy as required from time to time; these are likely to include transportation, fuel poverty, resilience, climate change and renewable technology.

  • To assist the Islands Deal Programme Director with co-ordination of Western Isles’ Islands Deal bids.

  • To report and publish findings to the Comhairle, its partners and stakeholders.

 

COPRORATE AND STRATEGIC RESPOSIBILITIES:

  1. Effectively manage all allocated resources including finance, equipment/materials, information and time.

  2. Work in a corporate and cooperative way with all managers, Members and employees.

  3. Continually review service performance and strive to improve the quality and efficiency of the service.

 

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

  1. To ensure that all information received and disseminated, whether verbal, written or electronic concerning all employees, prospective employees or service users is treated in the strictest confidence and that all such information held is regulated and controlled in a similar manner in compliance with Data Protection legislation.

  2. Uphold and positively promote the Comhairle’s Equal Opportunities Policy in service delivery and employment practices.

  3. As the Comhairle is committed to the effective management of risk, it is the responsibility of all employees to carry out their duties and responsibilities with adequate regard for Risk Management as outlined within the Comhairle’s Risk Management Policy.

  4. To ensure that all duties and responsibilities are performed in a safe manner so that no risk to health and safety arises to yourself, any other employee or member of the public.

  5. This job description is not intended to be either prescriptive or exhaustive; it is issued as a framework to outline the main areas of responsibility at the time of writing.

 

PERSON SPECIFICATION

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

Knowledge:

E1.   Knowledge of measurement outcome frameworks.

E2.   Knowledge of UK and Scottish Government structures.

E3.   Awareness of political environment..

Skills & Abilities:

E4.   Demonstrable negotiation and influencing skills.

E5.   Ability to analyze complex data and produce reports for internal and external stakeholders.

E6.   Display leadership skills.

E7.   Ability to interpret political direction.

E8.   Demonstrable ability to work to tight deadlines and to respond to new challenges.

Education and Experience:

E9.   Degree level qualification or experience in the development of strategic projects.

E10. Experience of working with external stakeholders.

Other Factors:

E11.  Ability to travel within Western Isles.

E12.  Appreciation of rural and island communities and the special issues facing them.

 

DESIRABLE CRITERIA:

Knowledge:

D1.   Knowledge and awareness of business procedures within the public sector.

Skills & Abilities:

D2.   Ability to speak, read and write Gaelic. 

D3.   Ability to undertake media interviews

Education and Experience:

D4.   Awareness of key strategic issues in the Western Isles.

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Oifigear Ro-innleachd (4814)

37 uair a thìde gach seachdain, Dreuchd Mhaireannach

£48,622 - £52,635 gach bliadhna (a’ gabhail a-steach £2,997 de Chuibhreann Eileanan Iomallach)

Tha a’ Chomhairle a’ sireadh Oifigear Ro-innleachd èasgaidh le eòlas gus taic a chur ri leasachadh phoileasaidhean ro-innleachdail, agus phròiseactan agus fhrèamaichean coileanaidh a chuireas ri soirbheachadh fad-ùineach nan Eilean Siar.

Bidh thu a’ rannsachadh agus a’ mion-sgrùdadh leasachaidhean poileasaidh nàiseanta is ionadail, a’ leasachadh ro-innleachdan agus phlanaichean, a’ lorg chothroman maoineachaidh is chothroman phròiseactan a leasachadh, agus a’ cur taic ri co-òrdanachadh phròiseactan. Bithear cuideachd ag ullachadh aithisgean agus gheàrr-chunntasan, a’ sgrùdadh thoraidhean, agus ag obair gu dlùth le coimhearsnachdan, buidhnean com-pàirteachaidh agus luchd-ùidhe.

Bu chòir eòlas a bhith agad air frèaman-obrach sgrùdadh bhuilean, structaran Riaghaltais na RA agus na h-Alba, agus an comas fiosrachadh ioma-fhillte a sgrùdadh agus aithisgean a dheasachadh airson daoine is buidhnean eadar-dhealaichte. Feumar sgilean conaltraidh, barganachaidh agus eagrachaidh làidir.

Feumaidh teisteanas aig ìre ceuma a bhith agad, no eòlas math air leasachadh phròiseactan ro-innleachdail. Tha e riatanach cuideachd gu bheil eòlas agad air a bhith ag obair le luchd-ùidhe bhon taobh a-muigh agus tuigse air coimhearsnachdan dùthchail agus eileanach.

Thèid agallamhan a chumail aghaidh ri aghaidh, gus cothrom a thoirt do thagraichean an sgioba a choinneachadh is an àrainneachd-obrach againn fhaicinn dhaibh fhèin.

Ceann-latha: Diluain 12 Dàmhair 2026

Tha tuarastal na dreuchd a’ gabhail a-steach Cuibhreann Eileanan Iomallach. Thèid an neach fhastadh air a’ chiad ìre den rang.

Bi mothachail nach eil sponsaireachd ri fhaighinn, no ga thabhann, an lùib na dreuchd seo.

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