Head of Policy and Influencing (Scotland)

The role

We are looking for a Head of Policy and Influencing in Scotland to plan and implement political influencing strategies, creating positive change in policy and professional practice for deaf children and their families.

What you'll do

• Develop and manage relationships with politicians, civil servants and other key decision-makers.
• Act as a senior representative for the organisation in Scotland.
• Advise on campaigning and influencing strategies needed to have maximum impact on deaf children.
• Identify emerging influencing opportunities in line with our organisational strategy.
• Produce and circulate materials to engage key stakeholders with our campaigning.

What you'll need

• Good knowledge of devolution and political systems in Scotland.
• Significant experience of working in a policy, public affairs or campaigning environment.
• Demonstrable success in changing law or public policy through influencing activities.
• Strong organisational, administrative and research skills.
• An open mindset and ability to embrace new concepts and ideas.
• A criminal record check (if offered the position).

 What you'll get

• Home-based working with flexible hours.
• 25 days holiday - plus additional 3 days at Christmas (and bank holidays).
• Pension (5.5% employer contribution).
• Healthcare Cashplan.
• Annual performance-based salary increase.
• Employee Assistance & Wellbeing Programmes.

What we do

The National Deaf Children's Society are the leading charity for deaf children. We give expert support on childhood deafness, raise awareness and campaign for deaf children's rights, so they have the same opportunities as everyone else.

Disability Confidence

We are a Disability Confident Employer and committed to offering interviews to candidates who request to be considered under the disability confident scheme and meet the minimum requirements of the person specification. Please contact us with any accessibility or reasonable adjustment enquiries.

The National Deaf Children’s Society is a registered charity in England and Wales (1016532) and in Scotland (SC040779).