Vacancy: Research and Projects Officer, Scottish Health Action on Alcohol Problems (SHAAP)
Vacancy: Research and Projects Officer, Scottish Health Action on Alcohol Problems (SHAAP)
Salary: £37,635
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 leading SHAAP projects and research, and developing and leading online activities and mass communications. As a key member of a small staff team, the Research and Projects 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.
The Role
Please refer to the Job Description for the full details. The Research and Projects Officer role responsibilities include:
To lead agreed projects, including research and events, in a timely manner
To research and draft relevant briefings, reports, publications and information materials
To manage the SHAAP website
To manage mailing lists, draft and distribute SHAAP mass communications
To manage social media accounts
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 interpret and use qualitative and quantitative data
Ability to produce reports and papers for different audiences
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Excellent IT skills including use of the standard office applications (Word, Excel, Power Point, email/internet), and experience of using databases
Knowledge of, and interest in, alcohol policy
Highly-organised; able to self-manage and work as part of a team
Demonstrable competence in utilising social media
Ability to represent SHAAP with external stakeholders
Remuneration Package
The salary for this role will be £37,635per 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).
