Policy and Public Affairs Officer (Scotland)

About usWe make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.Our strategy is based on what people affected by MS have told us is important to them. It gives us a clear and determined focus.Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive working environment where you'll be able to make a difference.About this jobWe’re looking for an enthusiastic and talented policy and public affairs professional to join our team. You should have experience of working to develop policy and have the ability to communicate our position to a wide range of audiences across Scotland.In this exciting role you will work with the MS community to influence change in public policy, continuing to make the case for improvements in the treatment, care and support of people affected by MS.This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who understands the political and policy environment in Scotland, who has experience in external facing influencing roles, who is outcome-focused and delivers tangible results. The successful candidate will work closely with the MS community, the Scottish Policy and Communications team as well as key external partners such as MSPs and their teams.More about our employee benefits:We have a wide range of employee benefits including (but not limited to):Encouraging work life balance38 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), pro-rata for part-timeMore annual leave entitlement, based on length of employmentSmart working options (with the opportunity to work remotely and find a smart working pattern that suits both you and us)Flexible working optionsCaring for you and your familyGenerous sick pay entitlementMore sick pay entitlement, based on length of employmentOpportunity to buy and sell annual leave in each calendar yearFree access to a GP virtually 24 hours a day/7 days a week allowing you unlimited advice, reassurance and where appropriate diagnosisEnhanced leave for new parentsFree access to a confidential 24 hours a day/7 days a week helpline service for both you and your family with a specialist range of support and informationSpecial leave options (such as up to 5 days paid leave for domestic or personal emergencies a year)10 days paid disability leave a year, pro-rata for part-time10 days paid carers’ leave a year, pro-rata for part-timeCycle to work schemeDeath in service schemeNew family-friendly benefits, including paid leave:in the event of miscarriage or still birthto support fertility treatmentsfor antenatal appointments for both parentsThinking about your financesEnhanced salary sacrifice pension schemeDiscounted season ticket loan and interest-free emergency loansGive as you earn to support other charities of your choice before taxNew employee portal including lifestyle savings vouchers and personal wellbeingEnriching your life at workPersonalised development plans with a wide range of training courses and opportunities to source additional training options with your line managerYearly internal apprenticeship opportunitiesNew, modern offices that embrace working together both in-person and remotely Various opportunities to influence how we internally operate (including surveys, and focus and committee groups)Active and supportive internal employee networking groups for collaboration and peer support2 days paid leave a year for volunteering for MS Society activities during normal working hours (such as fundraising events, or campaigning in the local community)2 days paid leave a year for volunteering with other charities during normal working hoursSafeguardingWe’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses our services and we come into contact with.This is regardless of: Gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, pregnancy, gender reassignment.We recognise our particular responsibility to make sure vulnerable adults and children are protected.We have measures in place to protect everyone we come into contact with from abuse and maltreatment of all kinds., None specified

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At the MS Society we put people affected by MS at the centre of everything we do, and it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK. Our vision is a world free from the effects of MS. Our ultimate goal is to find a cure, but until then, we will do all that we can to enable people with MS to live life, knowing that they do not have to face MS alone. We have recently launched our new five year organisational strategy which is based on what people affected by MS have told us is important to them, and it gives us a clear and determined focus. We have big aspirations and we need to attract brilliant new people to help us achieve our ambitious goals.