Poverty and inequality are the greatest challenges Scotland faces. The Poverty Alliance is building our network across Scotland to challenge, and ultimately solve, poverty. An opportunity has arisen to join our team and play a key role in helping us achieve our vision of a Scotland without poverty.

Job Purpose: to contribute to the Poverty Alliance’s mission by supporting delivery of programmes within the Communities and Networks team. The post holder will assist with the smooth delivery of projects which support people with direct experience of poverty to contribute their lived experience insights to decision making processes to influence change. The role will also support engagement activities with Poverty Alliance member organisations; and coordination and delivery of external training programmes; and other activities to build and strengthen Scotland’s anti-poverty network.

Responsibilities will include supporting the organisation and delivery of online and in-person engagement events, training and other activities; building respectful relationships with people experiencing poverty and wider stakeholders to support their involvement and participation in our work; liaising with participants and coordinating resources to support member and participant engagement; coordinating and supporting with outreach and engagement activities to expand and strengthen our network.

The role will involve close collaborative work within a dynamic team, and extensive engagement with our network of member organisations and individuals with direct experience of poverty who participate in our work.

The right person for this job will have a commitment to tackling poverty, achieving social justice, and empowerment of communities affected by poverty. You will have excellent people skills and communication skills, and outstanding organisation and prioritisation abilities.