Title: Policy & Public Affairs Assistant
Line Manager: Director of Policy
Based at: Scottish Land & Estates’, Eskmills, Musselburgh
Salary Scale: £21,840, £28,340 per annum, dependent on experience.
Hours: 34.5 hours per week (9 – 5 Mon to Thurs, 9 – 4.30 Fri) with some flexibility required
Holidays: 32 days per year including 6 bank holidays
Benefits: Employee Assistance Program, Training and CPD allowance, time off in lieu allowance, contributory pension, free parking at office, supportive and friendly working environment.
Scottish Land & Estates is recruiting a Policy & Public Affairs Assistant to join our busy policy team. This role would suit someone with an interest in rural Scotland and wishes to make a positive contribution to its future. We are looking for someone who has excellent administration and organisation skills along with the ability to develop their knowledge on a wide range of rural topics. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to progress their career with potential for progression and development part of the role, within an supportive and energetic team.
To apply, please send your CV and covering letter to Joyce Karch by Monday 3 June, with interviews held in our Musselburgh office to take place the following week. joyce.karch@scottishlandandestates.co.uk
| Job Description | Policy and Public Affairs Assistant
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| Location | Based at our Musselburgh office, with hybrid working and occasional travel to other locations across Scotland
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| Reports to | Director Of Policy
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| Direct reports | None
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| General overview | You will be working at the heart of a busy and vibrant team to play an integral role in the delivery of the organisational objectives. By working to support the Director of Policy, Press & Public Affairs Manager and policy team you will have the opportunity to gain experience and develop professional skills in a diverse range of activities.
The role will involve considerable engagement with internal staff, members, and external stakeholders.
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| Person Specification | Essential | Desirable
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| Education/Qualifications: | Educated to higher education level or relevant work experience | Degree relevant to the role |
| Experience: |
| Understanding of policy landscape and political engagement |
| Skills/Knowledge: | General understanding of, and interest in, issues affecting rural Scotland
Excellent communications skills, including ability to engage with a wide range of people
Skills in managing priorities in a pressured working environment and working to deadlines
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office packages such as Word, Excel and Outlook.
| Experience of working in a policy environment
Experience of assisting with the organisation of events
Knowledge of databases and logging of information
Experience of meeting minute/note taking
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| Aptitudes/Attributes | Ability to work flexibly and with enthusiasm
Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
Willingness to work occasional evenings or weekends, for which time off will be given in lieu
A proactive approach to problem solving
High level of tact, diplomacy and confidentiality
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| Other Job Requirements: | Full driving licence and access to car |