Policy & Communications Officer, Scottish Health Action on Alcohol Problems (SHAAP)
Salary: £37,996
Location: Edinburgh
35 hours per week
We are seeking to appoint a committed and adaptable individual to support SHAAP’s work to reduce harms from alcohol in Scotland, by using the latest evidence and research to develop effective policy, leading SHAAP’s communications and advocacy work, and managing specific projects. As a key member of a small staff team, the Policy and Communications Officer is a varied role and is vital to our aim of influencing policy and practice by communicating research, policy and evidence effectively to a range of stakeholders.
SHAAP consists of a small staff team and a Steering Group of doctors with a strong interest in reducing alcohol harms in Scotland. The post of Policy and Communications Officer is new, and will work closely with the Director and the Research and Projects Co-ordinator.
The Role
Please refer to the Job Description for the full details. The Policy and Communications Officer role responsibilities include:
To monitor relevant policy and political developments and proactively pursue opportunities to influence alcohol-related policy
To lead agreed projects in a timely manner
To represent SHAAP at various events, groups and meetings
To act as the first point of contact for media enquiries
To research and produce relevant briefings, reports and publications
To produce content for and manage the SHAAP website and social media channels
To work closely with the rest of the team
To undertake any other reasonable tasks requested by the SHAAP Director/Chair
The Person
Please refer to the Job Description for the full details.
Educated to degree level (or equivalent)
Ability to produce reports and papers for different audiences
Experience of policy advocacy
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Knowledge of, and interest in, alcohol policy
Highly-organised; able to self-manage and work as part of a team
Experience of organising events
Confident at working with journalists
Demonstrable competence in utilising social media
Ability to represent SHAAP with external stakeholders
Remuneration Package
The salary for this role will be £37,996per annum plus benefits. Additional benefits include:
Pension: with employer contributions of 9%.
Holidays: 23 days annual leave. All employees receive 11 days public holiday/College close downs.
Life assurance scheme.
Long-term income protection scheme for those unable to work due to illness.
Cycle to Work scheme.
Discounted rates for use of the venue for personal events.
To Apply:
All applicants are required to submit a completed application form.
A CV may be included with your application as supplementary information.
Please send your application form and supporting documentation in word format only (not pdf).
