Policy and Public Affairs Manager - Scotland

Policy and Public Affairs Manager - Scotland

Hybrid – Home/CIH office

Policy, communications and external affairs

Full time

Permanent

We are now inviting applications to fill the following vacancy:

Job Title:Policy & Public Affairs Manager - Scotland

Band: 4

Location: Hybrid – Home / Edinburgh Office

Hours: 35 hours per week

About us

The Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) are the professional body inspiring, equipping and supporting housing professionals to create a future in which everyone has a place to call home.

About you

Are you ready to play a central role in influencing the direction of housing policy in Scotland and help to provide everyone with a safe, sustainable and affordable place to call home? Are you passionate about driving change and influencing policy, if so, we want to hear from you.

We are seeking a Policy and Public Affairs Manager to join our high-profile team. You will be instrumental in developing new thinking on housing policy, promoting good practice in service delivery, and ensuring our voice is heard across all levels of government, local authorities and key stakeholders.

This role is ideal for someone who is proactive, motivated and comfortable taking the initiative. You'll thrive in a hybrid and matrix working environment, balancing independent working with effective collaboration across our Nation and UK-wide teams to achieve shared objectives. If you're passionate about making a positive impact and can build strong, evidence-based cases to influence change, this could be an excellent opportunity to contribute to meaningful outcomes.

If you are a clear thinker with strong analytical skills, are great at juggling priorities, and are keen to make a tangible difference then please apply.

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 7th October 2026 (noon)

Interviews due to take place: Thursday 15th & Friday 16th October.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

Hours

35 hours per week

We want you to enjoy working at CIH, so it’s really important to us that we offer benefits that you value. Take a look below at some of the things you can take advantage of when you join us:

A good work/life balance

• 25 days holiday, plus eight bank holidays as standard (pro-rated for part-time colleagues) plus, gifted days off over Christmas and New Year
• Flexible working to accommodate your work and personal commitments – we value outcomes and recognise that everyone has a unique working style
• Access to our employee assistance programme for life’s challenges
• Policies to support you with big life changes or difficult times, such as the menopause and caring responsibilities
• Enhanced maternity and paternity packages
• Private health care with the option to purchase for family members
• Generous sick pay allowance
• Financial support for eye tests and help with the cost of glasses
• Cycle to work scheme.

Financially supporting you and your family

• Access to CIH Plus, our employee discount portal to help your salary go further
• Income protection scheme in case of an extended period of illness
• Death in service benefit equivalent to three times your salary
• Helping you save for the future by contributing to a defined contribution pension scheme.
• Full CIH membership – access all our member-exclusive content to build your housing knowledge
• A commitment to your professional development
• A flexible office space encouraging collaborative working.

07-10-2026

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