Senior Coordinator - Street, United Kingdom - Alcohol Focus Scotland

Description

Who we are looking for:

We are seeking a skilled policy professional to join our passionate team.

You will have a varied and challenging role, providing policy and research support across a number of policy areas, including minimum unit pricing, control of the sale of alcohol through the local licensing system, alcohol marketing, and treatment and recovery.

Your excellent analytical, organisational and communication skills will be vital in ensuring we meet our goal of effecting policy change in Scotland, to reduce alcohol harm and improve lives.

• Minimum of 3 years' experience working in a fastpaced policy or practice environment
• Experience of analysing, interpreting and communicating evidence and research to support policy and practice development
• Experience of working collaboratively and strategically with external organisations and agencies to effect change

What we offer:

• A competitive salary and benefits package that includes a contributory pension plan, generous annual leave entitlement and other benefits.
• A central Glasgow location, close to rail and bus stations.
• A range of formal and informal training and learning opportunities.
• The support of an organisation committed to its operational values.
• The satisfaction of working with a skilled 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.

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.

Senior Coordinator (Policy) Job Description:

Job purpose

To lead and oversee the provision of policy and research support across the organisation in the areas identified in AFS's strategic plan.

Current priorities include broadening understanding of, and support for, minimum unit pricing; ensuring the effective implementation of licensing legislation by supporting licensing boards and forums to promote the licensing objectives; building support for comprehensive restrictions on alcohol marketing; and supporting national policy and local practice in treatment and recovery.

Specifically the post holder will:

• Oversee thorough and critical reviews of available research and evidence to ensure AFS has uptodate and accurate information on key issues and that this is reflected in all communications.
• Identify and produce policy options and recommendations based on best available evidence and theories of change.
• Support the development and coordination of advocacy campaigns on key alcohol issues in support of the strategic plan, in collaboration with AFS colleagues in particular, the Senior Communications Coordinator.
• Contribute to projectbased working, collaborating with colleagues to deliver AFS's strategic plan.
• Identify policy and strategic consultations of relevance to AFS's strategic plan and coordinate the submission of appropriate responses.
• Support AFS's contributions to parliamentary debates, committees, crossparty groups and legislation.
• Producing high quality, evidencebased research reports, policy briefings, blogs and press articles for a range of internal and external audiences on key policy issues.
• Build and maintain relationships with local and national stakeholders.
• Undertake bespoke development work with selected national and local partners, as required.
• Line manage staff as required.

Person Specification Criteria

Essential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge and experience of the Scottish and UK policy and political environment and decisionmaking structures.
• Experience of working within a fastmoving policy and practice environment (minimum 3 years).
• Experience of networking, relationshipbuilding and developing collaborative partnerships at a strategic level to effect change in policy and practice (minimum 3 years).
• Experience of analysing, interpreting and communicating complex evidence and research to support policy and practice development and to inform advocacy campaigns.
• Demonstrable written communication skills with evidence of proficiency in producing high quality research, policy reports, briefings, and media content for all audiences.
• Excellent communication skills, with ability to articulate the organisation's vision and direction to a wide range of audiences, including delivering formal presentations and speaking at conferences.
• Experience of engaging with politicians and other decisionmakers to influence policy.
• Excellent research and analytical skills.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• An understanding of, and commitment to, the values of partnership working.
• A commitment to equal opportunities and antidiscriminatory practices.

Desirable

• Knowledge and understanding of the local and Scottish policy context, and deci