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Social Policy Coordinator - Citizens Advice Scotland

Job Details

Job title
Social Policy Coordinator
Closing date
Sunday 2 July 2017
Interviews
Friday 7th July - please ensure you will be available
Location
Edinburgh
Hours per week
35
Type of contract
Permanent
Salary
£18,800- £20,900 (commensurate with experience)

More about the job

About the job

CAS are currently recruiting for the post of Social Policy Coordinator on a permanent basis.

The role of the Policy and Public Affairs team is to effect changes which benefit CAB clients and for consumers across Scotland by influencing policy and decision makers in government, the public and private sectors, and the media to ensure legislation and policy is framed in the best interests of CAB clients or consumers.

The Policy Coordinator will work with team members and CAS staff to provide quality support to bureaux to deliver to meet the objectives of annual and strategic plans.

The successful candidate will have demonstrable basic research experience and the ability to analyse statistical information. Additionally they will have experience of developing learning materials, delivering training and a good understanding of the policy-making process at local, Scottish and UK government level.

We offer excellent terms and conditions of employment including 30 days annual leave and 10 public holidays, flexitime and a pension scheme.

For more information please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification which can be downloaded using the links below.

How to apply

To apply for this role, please send completed copies of the Personal Details Form, Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form, along with your current CV to: recruitment@cas.org.uk 

In addition, please refer to the Job Description which can be downloaded at the bottom of this page, and provide a written statement that addresses how you meet the requirements of the role as detailed in the job specification.  In the written statement, please provide examples which demonstrate how you meet the requirements. 

Closing date: Sunday 2nd July 2017

Interviews: 17th July 2017

About the employer

Citizens Advice Scotland is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The Scottish Association of Citizens Advice Bureaux – Citizens Advice Scotland (Scottish Charity Number SC016637).