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Uplift, Edinburgh (On-site)
£49,503 - £54,093 (offer based on internal pay framework and relevant experience)
Posted today
Closing today at 17:00
UK Association for Transactional Analysis (UKATA), Remote
£65,000 per year
UKATA are seeking a dynamic, hands-on Managing Director who can lead the organisation with vision, strategy and operational excellence.
Posted 1 week ago Apply Now
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Confederation of School Trusts, Remote
£67,763 FTE (£40,658 pro rata)
Posted 2 weeks ago
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The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation, Remote
£31,624 per year
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Edinburgh (On-site) 0 miles
£49,503 - £54,093 (offer based on internal pay framework and relevant experience)
Full-time
Contract (Fixed one year contract)
Job description

As Uplift’s Senior Political Adviser (Scotland), you will be a skilled advocate, strategist and communicator able to lead delivery of Uplift's Scottish political strategy. Your role will sit within Uplift’s Politics Team, although you will work closely with partner organisations in Scotland, and you will seek to build support for ambitious climate and just transition policies within the Scottish Parliament and Scottish Government as well as supporting our engagement with MPs whose constituencies are based in Scotland. Scotland is at the forefront of the UK’s transition away from fossil fuels and the Scottish Government has a crucial role to play in delivering a fair transition for the North Sea that supports workers and communities. With Scottish Parliament elections taking place in May 2026, this is an exciting opportunity to join our team to secure support and action for a fair oil and gas transition in Scotland.

About Us

Uplift is a campaigning and research organisation helping to move the UK and Scotland towards a fossil fuel-free future and to support a just transition for workers and communities. At this crucial time for accelerating the shift away from oil and gas, we have an opportunity for an experienced Senior Political Adviser to join our team and lead our Scottish political engagement strategy.

Core responsibilities will include:

  • Leading the execution of Uplift’s Scottish political strategy, and providing updates as required. 

  • Seeking avenues for influence and engagement with Scottish parliamentary and legislative programmes, including delivering impactful events. 

  • Engagement with Members of the Scottish Parliament and Scottish Government Officials as well as cross party MPs who are from Scottish Constituencies. 

  • Close collaboration with key Scottish partners, as well as engagement with stakeholders including think-thanks and caucuses

  • Representing Uplift at events, and fora in and around the Scottish Parliament. 

  • Developing briefings and communications suitable for a Scottish political audience.

  • Line management within Uplift’s politics team. 

Our ideal candidate will have:

  • Thorough knowledge of Scottish parliamentary procedures, policy-making and regulatory processes.

  • A track record of securing political or policy changes.

  • Highly organised, with experience in programme delivery, coordination, and administration

  • Experience working with a broad range of stakeholders and able to manage competing priorities 

  • Excellent networking and relationship-building skills

  • Motivation, initiative, exceptionally high standards, a collaborative approach.

  • Ability to work independently and within a team who is based remotely. 

  • A good understanding of Devolved or UK climate and energy policy.

  • A strong commitment to Uplift’s mission and core values of equity and climate justice. 

Application resources
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Uplift View profile Organisation type Non Charity Employer Company size 21 - 50
Posted on: Friday, 11 July 2025
Closing date: 30 July 2025 at 23:00
Tags: Policy, Politics

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