Public Affairs and Campaigns Manager in Edinburgh

Would you like to join the Campaigns, Policy and Research team for a leading UK charity? We have an opportunity for a Public Affairs and Campaigns Manager (Scotland) to join our team and help shape and carry out Poppyscotland and RBL's public affairs and campaigning activities in Scotland. Joining us at a busy time, you will grow and manage our campaign activities locally in Scotland, delivering our political engagement for the next Scottish Parliament election and advising colleagues both in Poppyscotland and RBL on political developments.

RBL's Campaigns, Policy, and Research (CPR) team raise the profile of issues affecting the Armed Forces community, and work to influence politicians, officials, and the wider sector, to improve policy and service delivery to address these issues. Poppyscotland, as part of the RBL Group, work to deliver better outcomes for serving and ex-serving personnel, and their families across Scotland. This role will see you as a key part of our wider CPR team working across both RBL and Poppyscotland.

Reporting to our Head of Public Affairs and Campaigns, key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting colleagues with the development of a Public Affairs engagement programme in Scotland - managing day-to-day implementation through regular events, meetings, briefings and attendance at conferences, including local government and party conferences.
• Developing and maintaining good working relationships with the Scottish Government, key Members of the Scottish Parliament, Committees, All-Party Groups, the Scottish Veterans Commissioner, and other related stakeholders within Scotland.
• Routinely monitoring political developments at the Scottish Parliament and parliamentary business and identify any areas of concern and opportunities to influence.
• Working with Poppyscotland colleagues, Public Affairs and Campaigns Manager (UK) and Public Affairs and Campaigns Manager (Wales) on the development of campaign strategies and messages to facilitate positive policy change.
• Being the lead point of contact for internal and external enquiries about Poppyscotland and RBL campaigns, managing responses to Scottish public affairs issues and developments.

You will be contracted to our Edinburgh Hub with a minimum expectation of two days per week working in person at the Hub and flexibility for working remotely/at home when not on site. There will also be a requirement for travel across the region. Should you wish to explore a remote/home based working contract, with regular travel to the Edinburgh Hub and across the region, this can be discussed at interview. Due to the nature and duties of the role, it is expected that you will live within a reasonable distance of the Edinburgh Hub.

Employee benefits include:

• 28 days paid holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days.
• Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 14%.
• Range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role.
• Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice.
• Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives.
• Opportunities to volunteer.
• Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more!

For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert. RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics. We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.