Project Lead Rural & Islands Parliament

Rural & Island Parliaments are participative democratic processes which aim to: amplify the diverse voices of rural and island communities in Scotland, in the UK and internationally; promote self-help, solidarity, exchange and cooperation between communities; and connect communities directly to decision makers to ensure that government policy is shaped by rural and island expertise. They are designed on a 2-3 year cycle. The process is initiated at a large-scale assembly, bringing together hundreds of rural and island people in person and online to explore different thematics (policy areas) such as housing, transport, childcare, land management and culture. The outputs from policy recommendations to practical projects and tools are brought to life immediately following the assembly. The Scottish Rural & Islands Parliament (SRIP) was launched in Oban in 2014, followed by assemblies in Brechin (2016), Stranraer (2018), virtually (2021) and Fort William (2023). The 2023 SRIP also saw the inaugural Scottish Rural & Islands Youth Parliament. The SRIP is connected through the European Rural Parliament to a network of rural organisations covering 42 countries. We are currently taking forward the outputs of the 2023 SRIP, including through planning a national roadshow. We are also beginning to set in motion the 2025 SRIP and the 2025 European Rural Parliament. As Project Lead, you will work in collaboration with SRA s Board and wider staff team, as well as with our partners and host communities, to support delivery of these activities. The role is exciting and diverse and would suit someone with excellent project management and communications skills who sees the strengths and potential in rural and island places, and who believes in the transformative power of community participation and collective action. If this might be you, we would love to hear from you! What we offer: As well as a competitive salary and pension scheme (6% employer s contribution), we offer the following benefits: Flexible working opportunities including, but not limited to condensed hours, flexible hours of work, reduced hours and job share. Opportunity to work one day a week based in a work hub that is local to you 33 days annual leave pro rata 2 days per annum volunteering leave 400 per annum personal allowance for training, development or wellbeing-related activities Opportunities to travel across Scotland and internationally, None specified

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Scottish Rural Action is a grassroots-led, non-profit organisation that aims to help improve the lives of people in rural Scotland and to reduce rural inequality. We encourage and actively support the development of an inclusive and sustainable rural movement that is rooted in Scotland’s rural communities and empowers and connects them.