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Could you be the new VHS Policy Engagement Officer?

August 13, 2015

Could you be the new VHS Policy Engagement Officer? An exciting opportunity to join VHS’s small, highly committed staff team is available.

VHS is the national intermediary and network for voluntary health organisations in Scotland. This is an exciting opportunity to join our small, highly committed team in our mission to promote greater recognition of the voluntary health sector and support it to influence improvements in health policy and practice. You will have an excellent track record in policy and communications work and be capable of delivering consistently high quality work in a fast-paced working environment. You will plan and deliver an effective programme of policy and public affairs work, with a strong emphasis on engagement with VHS members and other external stakeholders. You will help shape and deliver VHS’s communication strategy, website, media and digital communications.

This is a full-time position based in Edinburgh. Salary scale: £27,303 – £29,740

Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus  public holidays. 6% employer contribution to pension.  Death in service insurance.

To apply, download the documents below which form the application pack:

Advertisement – Policy Engagement Officer – June 2016

Job description – Policy Engagement Officer – June 2016

Application Form – Policy Engagement Officer – June 2016

Equality Monitoring Form – Policy Engagement Officer – June 2016

VHS STRATEGY 2015-18

Closing date: 9.00 am, Wednesday 29 June

Interviews will be held Monday 18 July

Please note that CVs will not be read or considered: if you wish to apply, you must complete and submit the application form by the deadline.

 

 

 

 

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