Who Cares? Scotland is Scotland’s only national independent membership organisation for Care Experienced people. Our
mission is to secure a lifetime of equality, respect, and love for Care Experienced people in Scotland and we
currently have over 3500 Care Experienced members.
At the heart of Who Cares? Scotland’s work are the rights of Care Experienced people, and the power of their voices
to bring about positive change. We provide individual lifelong relationship-based independent advocacy and a
broad range of imaginative participatory and engagement opportunities for Care Experienced people across
Scotland. We work alongside Corporate Parents and communities to broaden understanding and create change. We
work with policy makers, leaders, and elected representatives locally and nationally to shape law, policy, and
practice, working together to build on the aspirations of The Promise and secure
positive change.
We are looking for a dynamic and skilled Campaigns Officer to join our team. This role is essential in driving our
campaign strategies, influencing policy, and amplifying the voices of Care Experienced people. You will work
closely with journalists, elected members, and key stakeholders to secure media coverage, shape policy, and
support our Empowered Voices Programme.
As Campaigns Officer, you will collaborate with key journalists to execute campaign strategies and influence media
coverage. Your role will involve working with elected members and decision-makers to impact policies that
benefit Care Experienced people. You will draft and distribute press releases to support our campaign work and
secure media coverage. Additionally, you will maintain and manage our political contact programme, ensuring
compliance with the Lobbying (Scotland) Act 2016.
You will support the delivery of our Empowered Voices Programme, which is designed to empower Care Experienced people
to influence decision-makers and the media. Ensuring that the views and advocacy evidence of Care Experienced
members shape our policy responses and campaigning efforts will also be a key part of your role. In addition,
you will develop clear and compelling communication materials for diverse audiences, keeping Care Experienced
members and staff informed about relevant policy and practice developments through political monitoring and
horizon scanning.
Working collaboratively with partner organisations and representing Who Cares? Scotland in strategic forums will be
essential. You may also be required to perform other duties as agreed with the Manager and Director.
You should have professional experience in developing strategies for participation of lived experience in policy
influencing, as well as a proven ability to write press releases, and secure media coverage. As well as
possessing an understanding of the Scottish media landscape, The Promise, social policy, and current issues
affecting Care Experienced people, you have a background in delivering evidence-based campaigns and creating
effective social media content.