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Public Affairs and Stakeholder Engagement Executive

  • Full time
  • £27,500 – £29,500
  • Stirling with some travel within Scotland on an occasional basis with flexible working on offer
  • Closing 29th January 2024


  • Advertised from 9th January 2024
  • 35 hours per week. Hybrid working is available but a minimum of 3 days per week is required working from the CECA office in Stirling.

Role

The Public Affairs and Stakeholder Engagement Executive will actively contribute to CECA Scotland’s success through supporting the day-to-day activities of fellow CECA Scotland colleagues.

This role will involve:

Keeping abreast of live policy and political developments in particular areas that may impact on or be of interest to CECA members and keeping members informed of relevant issues and developments in various formats using various media.

Engaging with key stakeholders, including the colleges involved in delivering the CECA Scotland Academy; CECA members; and our wider stakeholder community.

The work of the Public Affairs and Stakeholder Engagement Executive will be part of the foundation upon which CECA Scotland will continue to build influence amongst key stakeholders.

Post holders will be expected to work flexibly and be able to adjust and adapt to changing priorities.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

  1. Undertake research, reading, monitoring, and other activities to keep abreast of and up to date with the changing policy, political, economic, social, and legislative environment that may impact on the work of CECA Scotland and its members and interested parties.
  2. Gather and present relevant evidence for consultations and inquiries and for making other submissions as required.
  3. Draft briefings for internal audiences and external audiences (including especially CECA members, politicians, and public officials) on public policy issues that fall within the scope of CECA Scotland priorities, as directed.
  4. To build and maintain constructive relationships with policy makers, politicians, regulators, and other relevant public, private and third sector organisations to effectively represent CECA members’ interests and influence change for the benefit of members.
  5. Draft content for communications, and in co-ordination with the Membership Services & Social Media Manager, organise photography and video in support of CECA Scotland communication activity.
  6. Experience of working with young people preferably in a school or college setting
  7. Knowledge of education, employment, training, and personal development opportunities that are available for young people.
  8. Can engage with and inspire young people as well as with their parents/carers.
  9. Support School or College Career Leaders to implement and enhance programmes that contribute towards CECA Scotland’s objectives.

Full details can be found here.

Application notes

Applications should consist of a CV and covering letter and be sent to Grahame@cecascotland.co.uk by close of business Monday 29th January 2024.

Interviews will take place w/c 12th February 2024.

Start date is ASAP/dependant on notice period.