Policy Assistant

Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity to work at COSLA as a Policy Assistant.

COSLA is the voice of Local Government in Scotland. As a Councillor-led, cross-party organisation we champion councils’ vital work to secure the resources and powers they need. We work on councils' behalf to focus on the challenges and opportunities they face, and to engage positively with governments and others on policy, funding and legislation. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of a dynamic and high-profile organisation at time of significant change and challenge.

For all roles, as your experience develops, so too will your ability to take ownership of issues, applying your own personal initiative and drive to see matters through to a successful conclusion.

 

Policy Assistant

This role provides an opportunity to gain a range of policy experience across a number of teams and policy areas, in particular finance and workforce. You will support the process of policy development and contribute to the development of discrete policy areas that will impact all parts of local government.

You can find out more about the work of COSLA via our website www.cosla.gov.uk or from our Twitter page @COSLA

The post is fixed term for 2 years and will be based in COSLA’s Edinburgh office and hybrid working will be offered. Flexibility to travel will be required, mostly within Scotland, but may also include occasional travel to other parts of the UK.

Applications should be made through the myjobscotland website by 11:59pm on Sunday 12 May. 

It is anticipated interviews will be held the week commencing 20 May.