Policy & Public Affairs Lead
- Full time or Part time
- £30,981 – £33,276
- Hybrid: Edinburgh
- Closing 16th February 2026
- Advertised from 22nd January 2026
- 32 to 35.75 hours per week. Flexibility will be considered as will a job share arrangement. 2 Year Fixed Term contract (extension subject to funding).
Role
For 30+ years, Into Work has supported the aim of a world where disabled people, neurodivergent people and those with long-term health conditions have equal access to fair work and opportunity to sustain and develop in work. Lived experience of disability is at the heart of our service design and delivery. For more information, please visit intowork.org.uk
About you – who we are looking for:
- For this role we require someone who aligns with Into Work’s values and the social model of disability, who is looking for the opportunity to make a difference.
- You will need to organise and manage your own workload and be flexible in your approach to work.
- You will be working to maximise Into Work’s influence on policy, to improve awareness and support for disabled people, neurodivergent people and those with long-term health conditions to gain and sustain employment and achieve financial security.
- You will ensure the power of the voices of people with lived experience are at the heart of Into Work’s policy and public activity, improving our presence and influence, nationally and locally. This includes supporting lived experience policy groups to work with policy-makers, leaders, MSPs, MPs, other elected representatives, employers and allies, locally and nationally, to make positive change to shape policy and practice.
What is in it for you?
- Working for a small specialist charity supporting disabled people brings substantial fulfilment, job satisfaction and daily variety.
- You can expect autonomy and the opportunity to be creative in the development of this role.
- You can also expect a supportive and progressive working environment which reflects our values of openness, flexibility, perseverance, and collaboration.
- You will receive regular support and supervision, annual appraisal, relevant training, and personal development opportunities.
- We hold a Gold Investor in People award and are committed to the continuous improvement and development of our employees.
- We are a Living Wage accredited employer, a Disability Confident Leader and in the process of being one of the first employers to receive flexible working accreditation with FlexMark, Flexibility Works.
You will also benefit from:
- A generous starting annual leave entitlement of 34 days, increasing to 37 days with length of service (pro-rated for part time employees).
- Employer pension contribution of 7.5%.
- Access to death in service scheme.
- Flexitime.
- Enhanced company sick pay.
- Paid carers leave.
- Free and confidential employee assistance programme and services.
- Access to cycle to work and tech scheme discount and Edinburgh Leisure card.
Application notes
As part of our aims to make the process more accessible, interview questions are made available to all candidates shortlisted for interview
Closing date for applications is Monday 16th February at 9am.
Interviews will take place in person at Norton Park on Friday 27th February 2026.
To apply you can visit our website, email recruitment@intowork.org.uk for a recruitment pack or call us on 0131 475 2600.
We value the authenticity of your responses and encourage you to provide answers in your own words. Please refrain from using AI-generated content or responses in your application, as we are interested in gaining insights into your unique perspectives and experiences.
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System Support Administrator
- Full time or Part time
- £29,173
- Hybrid: Edinburgh
- Closing 2nd February 2026
The System Support Administrator will sit within the Integrated Knowledge Systems team, focusing on the Helix MIS/CRM system which has now been mainstreamed and is funded by the Local Authorities across the Edinburgh and South East Scotland city region.
The team is the first point of support for users, offering training, support with the rollout of new functionality, and working to improve data quality across the system. Support requests can range from simple fixes and quick answers, to getting involved in detailed reporting questions and working with providers to ensure delivery in the real world is correctly reflected in the system.
Net Zero Lead
- Part time
- £38,000 pro-rata
- Remote: Home working with irregular meetings in Edinburgh and Glasgow.
- Closing 31st January 2026
Built Environment Forum Scotland (BEFS) seeks to appoint a Net Zero Lead.
This new role within BEFS Team involves leading on BEFS co-ordinated and strategic approach to delivering Net Zero through its own work, and – crucially – connecting existing sector work and research; building Member and sector capacity and coordinating a robust, collaborative and data driven approach, ensuring that the historic environment is recognised as a valuable asset and key player in Scotland’s journey to Net Zero, and in tackling the Climate Emergency.
We envisage that this role will evolve and respond to a changing political climate as needed, engaging with the legislative process and working towards ensuring that the sector is equipped to respond to the Climate Emergency in the long term.
Key responsibilities include:
- Work with BEFS Team to map and coordinate all existing Net Zero work, across all business BEFS areas
- Undertake sector (and beyond) mapping of Net Zero activity
- Advocate for Net Zero solutions presented by the existing and historic built environment, through sector coordination, cross sector, and portfolio working
- Align with and support OPOF delivery priorities, working closely with BEFS Director and Team on developing a Route Map to Net Zero
- Connect and amplify existing research and data, identifying skills, research and data gaps
- Drive and coordinate the use of existing data and research as well as commissioning new where required; working collaboratively to present a coherent evidence base
- Undertake and enable research and strategy including looking at international good practice
- Stakeholder working and relationship building; enable innovative and collaborative approaches
- Undertake regular horizon-scanning through contact with Government and key stakeholders; support BEFS work to convey the current context, challenges and opportunities across sector back to Scottish Government
- Project development and fundraising: identify, develop and shape projects (from initial idea to project brief) which will inform/evidence advocacy and delivery activity
- Participate actively as part of a small and busy team, supporting and working with colleagues across all of BEFS work
Person specification
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate breadth of sector knowledge and the wider policy landscape relating to Net Zero and the historic and existing built environment
- Demonstrable technical knowledge relating to the Climate Emergency and Net Zero in relation to the historic and existing built environment
- Strong analytical skills, with an ability to distil information and stakeholder opinions, across a broad range of topics/disciplines in the built environment sphere
- Knowledge and experience of the historic and wider built environment sector, including key stakeholders and lead organisations
- Experience of working in a public facing role and the ability to connect with stakeholders and build consensus, seeking opportunities for collaboration and joined up working
- Experience of project management and delivery
- The ability to think and work strategically
- Highly self-motivated, able to work flexibly, balancing priorities as necessary
- High attention to detail, with strong written and verbal communication skills, including facilitation experience
- Advanced use of IT packages including Office 365 and Adobe etc.
Desirable
- Degree or post-graduate qualification (or equivalent experience) in built environment-related discipline (e.g. planning, conservation, surveying, archaeology, architecture) or public affairs.
- Experience of stakeholder engagement/facilitation skills.
- Confidence with online/remote working technologies and programmes such as Teams, Zoom. Knowledge/familiarity of other programmes such as Miro, Eventbrite, SurveyMonkey, WordPress and MailChimp are also an advantage.
BEFS expects all applicants to support the values, ethos and objectives of BEFS, demonstrating credibility and integrity, and proactively committed to championing equality, diversity and inclusion.
What we offer:
- Salary: £38,000 FTE
- 30hrs per week (4 days); permanent role, subject to organisational funding
- Home working with irregular meetings in Edinburgh and Glasgow.
- Benefits package including pension, flexible leave, and more.
Trusts & Statutory Manager
- Full time
- £32,101 – £36,130
- Remote: Home-based with occasional travel to our offices in Edinburgh and to external meetings with funders. Mindroom provide a nationwide service and, as such, welcome applications from across Scotland.
- Closing 30th January 2026
Role
The Trusts & Statutory Manager will take the lead on securing significant multi-year income from Statutory, Trusts & Foundations, and Institutional funders. This role is central to delivering Mindroom’s growth strategy and ensuring sustainable, long-term funding for our national services, research, digital innovation, and lived-experience programmes.
This role reports to the Head of Development and works closely with the CEO, Senior Leadership Team, and programme leads.
Organisation profile
As an organisation founded on lived experience, Mindroom champions all forms of neurodiversity and supports all kinds of minds. Our mission is to improve the quality of life for neurodivergent individuals by removing barriers, increasing opportunities, and shaping a more inclusive world.
Mindroom now enters a period of significant growth following a transformational year — including major multi-year investment, the expansion of our national services, and the development of a new digital strategy. As we scale, high-performing fundraising is essential to delivering the next phase of our impact.
We are now seeking an exceptional Trusts & Statutory Manager with deep expertise in Statutory and Trusts & Foundations fundraising to help shape and deliver our ambitious income strategy.
The Policy and Campaigns Officer will play a key role in delivering the ambitions of the Forces Children’s Rights Charter, driving change to improve the lives of babies, children and young people from Armed Forces and veteran families.
You will plan and deliver policy influencing, public affairs and public-facing campaigns, helping decision-makers better understand the unique experiences of forces children and why these must be reflected in law, policy and practice. Grounded in strong evidence and co-production, the role ensures children’s lived experience directly shapes influencing activity.
Working closely with colleagues across learning and development, communications and participation, you will research, write and represent Forces Children Scotland externally, while managing competing priorities and contributing positively to a small, collaborative team.
Please see the Recruitment Pack to learn more about the role and what it’s like working with us.
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