Charity registered in Scotland SC039041
We are a group of professionals (psychologists, educators and psychotherapists) who have come together to establish FENIKS, a project which it is hoped will successfully fill a gap in the psychological services available to the Polish community in Edinburgh.
Policy Development Officer
- Part time
- £31,005 pro-rata
- Remote: some Edinburgh office-based work required from time to time
- Closing 29th March 2026
Feniks Counselling, Personal Development and Support Services Ltd. is seeking a passionate and driven Policy Development Officer to champion the rights of Polish and other Central and Eastern European (CEE) communities in Scotland.
This is an exciting opportunity to shape policy, influence decision-makers and amplify community voices at local and national level.
The Role
You will lead on policy and advocacy work, engaging with stakeholders including statutory services and the Scottish Government. Working closely with colleagues and community members, you will gather evidence, develop briefings and consultation responses, raise awareness of key issues, and support greater civic participation.
The role is primarily home-based, with occasional office attendance and travel as required. We warmly welcome applications from candidates based outside Edinburgh.
About You
You will bring at least two years’ experience in policy or advocacy work, excellent research and report-writing skills, and confidence engaging with stakeholders at all levels. Fluency in English and Polish is essential.
We are looking for someone who is self-motivated, collaborative and committed to equality, human rights and social justice.
Annual leave:34 days per annum, pro rata