Policy Manager, Temporary, Full Time for a period of up to 13 months, £54,828 per annum
It is an exciting time to join the Law Society of Scotland. Due to maternity leave we have an opportunity within the Policy Team for a Policy Manager to join us on a temporary basis for approximately 12 months. This role helps us to deliver and coordinate our policy and public affairs work and plays a wider part in influencing the future shape of public policy and legislation in Scotland.
About us
As the professional body for over 13,000 Scottish solicitors, the Law Society of Scotland seeks to lead legal excellence. Not only do we regulate the solicitor profession in the public interest, we provide services and support to help the profession thrive. We also play a key role in influencing public policy.
Our External Relations directorate comprises our Policy, Communications, Research and International teams. The Policy Team aims to influence the creation of a fairer and more just society, promoting the rule of law, responding to consultations, legislation and other policy developments at Holyrood and Westminster. Our committees are populated by volunteers who are experts in their field.
At the centre of our organisation are the values of Respect, Openness, Progress, Inclusion, and Integrity which drive our teams to deliver the best possible service for the legal sector and beyond.
Key Responsibilities for this role
Reporting to the Head of Policy, the successful candidate will:
Manage our policy work in the crucial areas of access to justice and legal aid;
Line-manage up to three team members working on civil justice issues and manage the overall policy team budget;
Deliver a programme of political and stakeholder engagement in the run-up to the 2026 Scottish Parliament elections.
Key Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
Legal, policy or public affairs background and relevant policy experience;
Experience of managing people, projects or budgets;
Ability to deliver confident oral and written communications to a range of different audiences and to engage with a range of stakeholders;
Understanding of issues involving legal aid and access to justice in Scotland, and of parliamentary structures and legislative processes;
What we offer our employees?
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our colleague’s professional and personal needs. Some of these include:
A hybrid working environment
Flexible working, to allow you to work around your lifestyle and commitments.
30 days holiday plus bank holidays
A competitive pension provision scheme
Excellent family friendly benefits
Learning and Development opportunities to enhance your skills or through programmes leading to professional or academic qualification
Private medical insurance including dental and optical
Various health and wellbeing benefits such as confidential counselling services, bike to work scheme, eyecare, and offers on well-known brands through our Lifestyle savings offering
The Law Society of Scotland is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds. We hold a Leaders in Diversity Award in recognition of our commitment to advance fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion and engagement within our organisation and the Scottish legal sector. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity page.
We are always on the look for new talent to join our incredible workforce. If you are looking for a new opportunity within the society, we would love to hear from you!
If this opportunity sounds like the one for you, click Apply now.
This vacancy will close at 11.30am on Monday 17 February 2025
We do not provide feedback to applicants who are not selected for interviews.
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