Policy Officer (Edinburgh)
- Full time
- £35,436
- Hybrid: Edinburgh
- Closing 2nd March 2026
- Advertised from 18th February 2026
- 35 hours per week. Fixed term contract until 28th February 2031.
- 10% pension.
Role
The Policy Officer post will contribute to the Policy, Campaigns, and Research team, aiming to influence policy and decision-making on violence against women and girls (VAWG) at national, regional, and local levels. The role involves developing and delivering a program of policy, campaigning, and influencing work that aligns with the organisation’s strategic goals and values. This includes addressing VAWG, immigration and asylum issues, and challenges related to No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF), in collaboration with project partners and victim-survivors.
The applicant must have experience of working in a policy or campaigns role, or demonstrable transferable knowledge/qualifications and strong understanding of NRPF, immigration status issues and their impact on survivors of abuse; experience of partnership working with local authorities, statutory bodies and the voluntary sector; experience in developing and delivering training for frontline professionals; knowledge of Honour-Based Abuse and harmful traditional practices; experience of survivor engagement, consultation and participation work. experience in developing and analysing policy documents; experience of working across teams or with multiple stakeholders to coordinate advocacy.
Application notes
Women only need apply under paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010
Closing date: 9am Monday 2 March 2026
Interviews will be held on 11th, 12th and 13th March 2026
We do not accept CV’s.
This post is open to hybrid working with flexible working hours (where appropriate). The candidate must evidence an appropriate environment for hybrid working, to ensure confidentiality and privacy.
Company No: SC273279
Registered Charity No: SC00883
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