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Policy Manager
Maternity Cover, Fixed-term, 1 Year. Secondments welcomed.
£43,000 - £45,000 full time (34.5 hours per week), depending on experience.
Flexible and hybrid working: The normal place of work is 166 Buchanan Street, Glasgow, G1 2LW, however, AFS encourages flexible and hybrid working to meet the needs of the post and to accommodate the post-holder.
Applications for secondment are welcomed.
Who we are
Alcohol Focus Scotland (AFS) is Scotland’s national alcohol charity, committed to preventing and reducing harm to individuals, families, communities and Scotland as a whole.
Who we are looking for
We are seeking a skilled policy professional to join our passionate team to provide maternity cover. You will have a varied and challenging role, leading and developing AFS’s programmes of work, working as part of the Senior Management Team to deliver our strategic priorities. Current priorities include building support for comprehensive restrictions on alcohol marketing; and advocating for mandatory alcohol labelling. Your skills will be vital in ensuring we meet our goal of effecting policy change in Scotland, to reduce alcohol harm and improve lives.
We are looking for a candidate with:
- Proven experience in developing evidence-informed policy and influencing decision-makers.
- Effective project management skills with a focus on outcomes and impact.
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to convey complex messages to varied audiences.
- Ability to build and maintain productive partnerships with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Knowledge of public health policy in Scotland and awareness of UK, European, and international contexts.
This post would be an ideal opportunity to widen your experience in policy management, and secondment proposals are actively welcomed.
What we offer
- A competitive salary and benefits package that includes a contributory pension plan, generous annual leave entitlement, Cycle2Work scheme and other benefits.
- A central Glasgow location, close to public transport hubs.
- Flexible and hybrid working to meet the needs of the post and to accommodate the needs of the postholder.
- A range of formal and informal training and learning opportunities.
- The support of an organisation committed to its operational values and staff wellbeing, with access to our employee assistance programme.
- The satisfaction of working with a skilled, friendly and dedicated team to make change happen.
Alcohol Focus Scotland is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
How to apply
To apply, please provide a Supporting Statement, demonstrating how you meet the criteria in the ‘Critical Knowledge, experience and skills’ section of the job description, and your CV showing your qualifications and experience.
Please email these to enquiries@alcohol-focus-scotland.org.uk with ‘Policy Manager Application’ in the subject line.
A Right to Work in the UK check is required for this post.
To find out more about this role please visit contact Nicola Merrin, Policy and Research Manager at nicola.merrin@alcohol-focus-scotland.org.uk
The closing date for applications is noon on Monday 6 October 2025.
Interviews are planned to take place on Monday 20 October 2025.
Documents
Policy Manager Job Description
Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form
