Policy Officer – CCPS / CJVSF
- Starting salary: £35,086
- Permanent contract (6-month probation)
- Contracted office base: Norton Park, 57 Albion Road Edinburgh. CCPS supports
hybrid / flexible working. - 6% employer pension contribution and 36 days’ leave (inc. bank holidays)
- Closing date: 12 noon, 22 July 2024
- Interview date: 31 July 2024 (in person or online)
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About us
The Criminal Justice Voluntary Sector Forum (CJVSF) is a collaboration of voluntary sector organisations working in criminal justice in Scotland. As a national intermediary organisation, CJVSF supports the engagement of third sector justice organisations in national policy discussions and practice developments.
CCPS is the voice of not-for-profit social care and support providers in Scotland. We are a membership organisation and our staff work collaboratively with not-for-profit providers who deliver care and support across all age ranges.
About the role
Are you a committed and enthusiastic person interested in working with us to deliver on our vision for the justice and social care and support sectors in Scotland? We’re looking for a Policy Officer to support delivery of priority policy work across both CJVSF and CCPS.
Drawing on professional policy experience, you’ll be ready to respond to national policy proposals, keep members of both organisations informed of developments, take forward new ideas and support our wider work to influence positive reform for people in the justice and social care and support sectors. Effective representation of CJVSF and CCPS members’ views, and engagement with wider staff and key external stakeholders, will be a central part of the job.
The ideal candidate will have strong social policy skills and experience, a commitment to collaboration, and a creative focus on finding solutions in a complex landscape. You do not need to be a subject specialist, but knowledge of policy areas relevant to justice and / or social care and support in Scotland will be an advantage. You will have a curious mind and a willingness to learn.
The right candidate will join a talented staff team dedicated to amplifying the voices of CJVSF and CCPS members and influencing positive change on their behalf. You’ll be committed to upholding and demonstrating the values of CCPS in all the work you do. We’ll be committed to developing you and your career.
How to apply
Email a copy of your CV and a statement (no longer than two sides of A4 / 1200 words) explaining why you are the right person for the role, and using the person spec in the Job Description to structure what you say, to: info@ccpscotland.org
For an informal conversation about the role, please email Laura Mulcahy, Policy Programmes Lead, CJVSF: Laura.Mulcahy@ccpscotland.org (Note: Laura will only be available to respond after 16 July, following her return from leave).
CCPS promotes equity and diversity in line with our values as an organisation. We welcome candidates with disabilities. Please contact us at any point in this process if you would like to discuss reasonable adjustments to support your application to join our team.