Advertised from 2 June 2025

Role

The Young Women’s Movement is Scotland's national organisation for young women and girls' leadership and rights: working collectively, leading meaningful change and creating a more equal society. Young women are at the heart of everything we do. Our movement is informed, shaped and led by and for young women and for over 100 years, we have been a collective force that has and will continue to change things for the better for all young women across Scotland. 

Our Policy and Participation Coordinator will play a key role in the delivery of an exciting two-year initiative aimed at increasing young women’s political literacy, engagement in democratic processes, and participation in national influencing efforts. This will include coordinating project activities and supporting our broader influencing and policy agenda, ensuring young women are at the heart of all our work.

Everyone who works at The Young Women’s Movement: 

•  Has equality at the heart of everything they do. 
• Takes a participatory approach to our work. We are for young women and by young women. 
• Builds communities of friendship and support networks, finding joy in our collective actions and connections.  
• Understands the impact of challenging inequality on those most affected by it. We lead with kindness and empathy, putting collective wellbeing at the core of our organisation.  
• Delivers our work with integrity and are proud of the work we do. 
• Are bold and brave. We do not shy away from challenging the status quo and taking radical steps to make gender equality a reality in Scotland. 

If this sounds like you, please consider applying for our Policy and Participation Coordinator role. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and levels of experience. 

Why you should want to work with us? 

• We operate a 4-day working week which means full time is 28 hours. 
• We are supportive of flexible working arrangements in addition to the 4-day week.
• Our annual leave entitlement is 28.5 days a year, including 6 public holidays.
• We offer an additional day of leave to celebrate your birthday.
• The organisation closes between Christmas and New Year, with no impact on your annual leave entitlement.
• We are committed to supporting staff development through training and coaching opportunities. 
• We offer a range of enhanced feminist policies, including fertility, maternity and menopause support. 
• We are a supportive, collaborative and feminist team and board.

Application notes

Please complete the Application Form and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form to apply for this role.

If you have any questions or if we can support your application process, please contact hello@youngwomenscot.org.

Closing Date: 9am Monday 7th July 

Interviews – W/B 14th July

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