Fiona Mettam, currently Director for Energy Development at the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, will lead a team of around 80 civil servants across sites in London and Edinburgh. 

She will work closely with Scottish Secretary Ian Murray to deliver on his key departmental priorities of growth, Brand Scotland, green energy and tackling poverty. 

Secretary of State for Scotland Ian Murray said:

“I am delighted that Fiona Mettam is joining the Scotland Office. Her very significant skills and experience will be a huge asset to the Office. I’m very much looking forward to having her on board, helping to deliver my four key priorities.”

Fiona Mettam said:

“It is a real privilege and honour to be taking up this important role to support the Scotland Office Ministerial team in delivering their priorities for the UK Government in Scotland. I’m really looking forward to getting started.”

Fiona has previously worked in Defra, HMT, the European Commission and the South Downs National Park Authority in a range of policy, delivery and corporate roles.  Fiona is also joint Head of Place for Scotland for UKG, a role she fulfils jointly with Craig Ogilvie from HMRC. She will join the Scotland Office in August.