Policy and Member Engagement Officer

Policy and Member Engagement Officer

CAPTION: Job details

• Posting date: 04 April 2025


• Salary: £36,705 to £41,466 per year


• Additional salary information: Pension, up to 32 days holiday, hybrid working


• Hours: Full time


• Closing date: 04 May 2025


• Location: EH9 2HH


• Remote working: Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week


• Company: Royal College of Nursing


• Job type: Permanent


• Job reference: RCN02663

Summary

At the Royal College of Nursing we're an optimistic organisation. And we've got good reason to be. We all share the same voice when it comes to changing the shape of the health policies of the future. And as the largest trade union of nursing staff and students in the UK - with over half a million members - we can see the possibility for a brighter future. Join us and you will too.

We're accredited with Investors in People Silver Standard. Our people are our greatest asset, and we want people who can contribute to our purpose in line with our values.

As the Policy & Member Engagement Officer for RCN Scotland you will use your focused attitude to support influencing on behalf of the organisation. Your analytic and communication skills will contribute to a small but highly effective team.

In this varied role every day will be different. You will organise member engagement events, draft policy papers, respond to Bills and contribute to the delivery of our campaigns. We'll look to you to build external relationships, draft consultation responses, put together briefings and communicate our messages to members and the wider world. It's a great way to build on your skills and experience and develop your potential.

As our Policy & Member Engagement Officer you'll be at the heart of a team working to influence and improve health and social care in Scotland.

To join us you'll be experienced in writing for different audiences and in influencing. You will have knowledge of health and social care policy in Scotland including the legislative process.

You should have excellent verbal and written communication skills, the ability to work as part of a team, and demonstrate initiative by taking personal ownership of projects and prioritising your workload. You should have a systematic and committed approach to work, with a working knowledge of MS Office.

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To join us you'll be experienced in writing for different audiences and in influencing. You will have knowledge of health and social care policy in Scotland including the legislative process.

You should have excellent verbal and written communication skills, the ability to work as part of a team, and demonstrate initiative by taking personal ownership of projects and prioritising your workload. You should have a systematic and committed approach to work, with a working knowledge of MS Office

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to .

At the Royal College of Nursing we're an optimistic organisation. And we've got good reason to be. We all share the same voice when it comes to changing the shape of the health policies of the future. And as the largest trade union of nursing staff and students in the UK - with over half a million members - we can see the possibility for a brighter future. Join us and you will too.

We're accredited with Investors in People Silver Standard. Our people are our greatest asset, and we want people who can contribute to our purpose in line with our values.

As the Policy & Member Engagement Officer for RCN Scotland you will use your focused attitude to support influencing on behalf of the organisation. Your analytic and communication skills will contribute to a small but highly effective team.

In this varied role every day will be different. You will organise member engagement events, draft policy papers, respond to Bills and contribute to the delivery of our campaigns. We'll look to you to build external relationships, draft consultation responses, put together briefings and communicate our messages to members and the wider world. It's a great way to build on your skills and experience and develop your potential.

As our Policy & Member Engagement Officer you'll be at the heart of a team working to influence and improve health and social care in Scotland.