Member Job Vacancies

Policy and Public Affairs Officer (Scottish Youth Parliament)
Hours: 35 hours per week (with flexibility for evening and weekend work)

Salary: £27,325 – £31,678 (applicants would start at the beginning of the scale)

Location: Hybrid working from home and in office

Closing Date: Friday 25th April 2025 at 9am

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Scottish Youth Parliament (SYP) as their Policy and Public Affairs Officer, playing a key role in shaping and delivering their policy and campaigning work.

SYP has a proud history of championing youth-led campaigns that drive meaningful policy change. From securing Votes at 16 and Equal Marriage to advocating for the incorporation of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child into domestic law, they have consistently worked to improve the lives of young people across Scotland.

As they develop their new manifesto, this role will be instrumental in ensuring that young people’s voices are heard by decision-makers at all levels. The Policy and Public Affairs Officer will support young people to influence policy, engage with politicians, and drive forward the changes they want to see in society.

If you are passionate about amplifying young people’s voices and have the skills to support impactful policy work and public affairs engagement, they would love to hear from you.

Find out more via their website.

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Secure Care Practice Development Advisor (CYCJ Scotland)
Hours: Full-time

Salary: £46,485 - £56,921

Location: Lord Hope Building, John Anderson Campus

Closing Date: Monday 21st April 2025

The Children & Young People’s Centre for Justice (CYCJ) is looking to recruit a full-time Practice Development Advisor to lead on their secure care workstream. The post is for someone with expertise in developing, supporting and understanding children and young people on the cusp of or involved in offending behaviour, with a particular focus on secure care.

As part of the Practice and Policy team, the post holder will work well within a team, leading on areas of work as well as supporting colleagues to deliver on the strategic priorities of the CYCJ.

This post will initially be funded for one year, with indicative funding for further years. Secondments are also welcome.

For further information visit their website.

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People and Culture Officer (Who Cares? Scotland)
Hours: 35 hours per week

Salary: £24,147 – £30,184 per annum

Location: Hybrid: Glasgow – National Office

Closing Date: Sunday 30th March 2025

At the heart of Who Cares? Scotland’s work are the rights of Care Experienced children and young people, and the power of their voices to bring about positive change. They provide individual relationship-based independent advocacy and a broad range of imaginative participatory opportunity for Care Experienced young people across Scotland; they work alongside corporate parents and communities of all sorts to broaden understanding; they work with policy makers, leaders and elected representatives locally and nationally to shape law, policy and practice on the basis of all that can be learnt from the voices of those with experience of care – working together to build on the aspirations of The Promise and secure positive change.

The People & Culture Officer will support the People & Culture Manager to provide high quality HR administration. The post holder will have a lead role in the areas of recruitment, payroll collation, supporting employee wellbeing, and coordinating employee relations support. They will also coordinate health and safety and workforce development, implementing exciting organisational learning and development opportunities.

Find out more information via their website.

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Facilities Assistant (The Yard)
Hours: 16 hour per week

Salary: £10,650

Location: Glasgow (Linn Park)

Closing Date: Wednesday 23rd April 2025 at 9am

If you would like to work in a supportive and understanding work environment, ensuring that families feel valued and part of an inclusive community, they would love for you to be part of their new team.

This job is for you if you have:
- Experience of facilities and premises management including carrying out minor repairs and general improvements
- Experience of health, safety and welfare in the workplace, including COSHH
- Experience of scheduled task planning and project management
- The ability to adapt to and understand the complexities around working in services for children with disabilities
For further information visit their website.

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