At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive policy development and lead impactful campaigns for public health in Scotland.
- Company: Join a leading professional membership body and trade union for dietitians.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive team, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Be part of a dynamic team with access to influential networks across the UK.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in public health while advocating for dietitians' interests.
- Qualifications: Experience in policy advocacy and strong communication skills required.
As the Policy and Campaigns Officer for Scotland, you will be the driving force behind our policy development, political monitoring, and strategic advocacy in Scotland. Your work will champion the strategic interests of dietitians as both a professional membership body and a registered trade union. Alongside core policy work, you will take direct ownership of designing and delivering a high-profile national campaign which is delivered across the UK. This allocated campaign will focus on a critical theme impacting both public health and our workforce. The role sits within the BDA's policy and public affairs function, and you will be part of a small team of policy officers and a public affairs officer who work across the other home countries and the UK. You will have access to an established Scotland board, a colleague who covers trade union representation in Scotland and a supportive professional practice, communications and leadership team based at our Birmingham head office.
Key Areas of Responsibility
- Policy development and advocacy (55%)
- Monitoring the political environment in Scotland in our key areas of interest, providing briefs and advice to the Scotland board and BDA senior leadership team on developments within Holyrood, NHS Scotland, STUC and local authorities.
Policy and Campaigns Officer (Scotland) employer: British Dietetic Association
As a Policy and Campaigns Officer with the British Dietetic Association in Scotland, you will join a dynamic team dedicated to advocating for dietitians and public health. The BDA offers a supportive work culture that prioritises professional development, providing opportunities for growth through training and collaboration with experienced colleagues. With a focus on impactful campaigns and a commitment to employee well-being, this role is perfect for those seeking meaningful employment in a vibrant and engaging environment.
Contact Details:
British Dietetic Association Recruitment Team
