Terms of appointment: Initial 3-year term, with potential for second 3-year term.

Time commitment:

• 3 Scotland Advisory Board meetings per year (online)
• 1 in-person planning session annually in Scotland
• Optional additional engagement as appropriate (events, consultations)

Renumeration: Reasonable expenses reimbursed, including travel and replacement care costs

Location: Hybrid

This role will play a key part in advancing Carers Trust Scotland's work to improve the lives of unpaid carers across Scotland. Working as part of the Scotland team, the postholder will support communications, engagement and influencing activity, helping to raise awareness of carers' experiences and the support available to them.

Through collaboration with colleagues, member organisations and external partners, the role will contribute to the delivery of campaigns, programmes and communications that amplify carers' voices, promote good practice and support positive change. By helping to strengthen relationships across the sector and increase understanding of carers' needs, the postholder will contribute to better outcomes for unpaid carers and the organisations that support them.

As the postholder you will:

• Share knowledge of Scotland’s social, political and economic landscape.
• Help identify opportunities for collaboration and influence.
• Contribute to discussions in a constructive, supportive and challenging way.
• Support our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.