Policy Engagement & Campaigns Officer

Age Scotland is the national charity for older people. We work to improve the lives of everyone over the age of 50 so that they can love later life. We support and enable hundreds of communities and older people s groups across Scotland. We provide information, friendship and advice through our free helpline and publications. We tackle loneliness and isolation with our Friendship Line and much more. We work in Scotland with older people s groups who provide vital activities and services for older people in their local community. We campaign on the issues that older people tell us are important to them. As Policy Engagement & Campaigns Officer, you will assist Age Scotland in policy development and engagement with older people and groups, key influencers, and external stakeholders. You will plan and deliver campaigns, and parliamentary and public affairs activities to affect change favourable to Scotland s older people. The post will be a blend of office and home working, requiring a minimum of 2 days per week in our Edinburgh office. The Policy Engagement & Campaigns Officer post requires occasional travel within Scotland and the wider-UK, involving possible overnight stays. In return for your hard work, enthusiasm and commitment to our values you ll receive a generous benefits package: Generous holiday allowance of 39 days (FTE) per year A range of learning and development opportunities Company sick pay Healthcare benefit through Westfield Health Discounted gym membership Cashback scheme from major retailers Contributory pension scheme with employer contributions of 9% A comprehensive package of support though our Employee Assistance Programme Group life cover up to three times your annual salary Cycle to work scheme Paid carers leave and dependants support The option to buy more holidays or sell them Enhanced maternity and paternity policies., None specified

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Age Scotland is an independent charity working in Scotland dedicated to improving the later lives of everyone on the ageing journey.