Policy and Campaigns Manager
Policy and Campaigns Manager
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Job Description
Victim Support Scotland Empowering People Affected by Crime.
We put victims and witnesses at the heart of everything we do so they are heard have improved health and well-being feel safer more secure and informed and that we are an effective organisation that makes a lasting difference.
Who We Are
Victim Support Scotland provides support and information to people affected by crime and campaigns for victim and witness rights. Regardless of whether a crime has been reported or when it happened our services are free confidential and tailored to individuals needs.
Our vision is that people affected by crime victims witnesses and their families are treated with dignity and respect and are at the heart of the justice in Scotland. Our mission is to ensure that all those affected by crime receive high quality support that will help them to recover from their experiences. All our work is guided and underpinned by our six core principles of being engaging and compassionate; inclusive and accessible; person-centred; adaptive flexible and responsive; collaborative; and knowledgeable and skilled. Now is the time to join Victim Support Scotland helping us work towards the ambitions of our 5-year plan: Empowering people affected by crime: VSS Strategy 2021-2026.
What is The Role
As a Policy and Campaigns Manager you will be working closely with the Head of Communications and External Affairs the Communications and External Affairs and teams within the Development and External Affairs Directorate and colleagues across the wider organisation. The post holder will lead on developing and promoting proactive and reactive policy positions that contribute to improving the lives of people affected by crime.
The post is high-profile and front-facing and involves engagement with a wide range of senior stakeholders who are key to the success of VSS delivering on its main aims. It is therefore expected that the postholder will be confident and knowledgeable in their approach to handling relationships with partners and has a willingness to work alongside and collaborate with colleagues in the Development and External Affairs Directorate.
What Youll Need to be Successful
The successful candidate will have knowledge of and experience in parliamentary/public affairs campaigns policy research or a related role working on major projects focused on rights issues. Demonstrable experience of workingeffectively with partners and stakeholders and an understanding of social policy criminal and community justice issues in Scotland is required. The post holder will be an effective influencer able to articulate complex issues clearly and succinctly with strong writing skills and attention to detail.
If you are looking for a role with a purpose where you can really make a difference then this may be the role for you.
Location: Glasgowor Edinburgh
Salary band:. Salary on appointment will normally be at the lower salary point with progression subject to review - in line with VSS progression arrangements. A higher salary placing will only be considered in exceptional circumstances subject to experience demonstrated.
Further details of this role are available in the job description - Policy & Campaigns Manager
What we offer
When you work for Victim Support Scotland your wellbeing is important to us. Not only do we offer an enhanced annual leave package of 39 days (pro-rata) but you will also have access to our free health cash plan which includes cover for you and your family across a range of benefits. This includes dental cover access to a virtual GP counselling legal support and discounts on gym memberships cinema tickets retail and much more. In addition we offer a generous pension enhanced maternity and paternity pay and access to a credit union. Supporting employee development is important to us and we offer comprehensive learning and development opportunities.
Please note- This post will be subject to a Basic Disclosure Scotland check.
To ensure you are in the best position to perform to your highest standards during our selection process make sure you review the competencies outlined in the Job Description and have prepared examples of times you have successfully demonstrated these behaviours in the past. To apply please submit a current CV with a covering letter detailing why you are suitable and how you meet the relevant criteria.
As a Disability Confident Committed employer please advise if you require any adjustments in the application process by contacting .
Closing date: Sunday 15 June 2025 at 5PM
Interviews will be held: Wednesday 25 June 2025
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
