Advertised from 7 July 2025

Role

Purpose

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. For 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.

We work directly with young women and girls to equip them to lead change on issues that matter to them and create safe spaces where they can gain confidence, knowledge and skills. We support young women to amplify their voices in their communities and in decision-making spaces. 

Our Communications and Campaigns Coordinator will play a key role in the Communications team, leading on content planning and creation, website management and delivering campaigns on key issues with input from the young women and girls in our movement.

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.
• Is 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.

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.

Don't meet every single requirement? 

Studies show that women and Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic people are less likely to apply for a job unless they meet every qualification. So, if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we'd love you to apply anyway. You might just be the perfect person for this role, or another role within The Young Women’s Movement.

Application notes

The deadline for applications is 9am on Monday 4th August 2025.

Please complete both The Young Women’s Movement Application Form and Equal Opportunities Form on our website.

Interviews will take place either in-person or online on or around Thursday 14th August. Due to staff capacity and recruitment timescales the interview dates are fixed and it is unlikely that we will be able to accommodate requests for alternative interview dates. 

If your application is successful in progressing to the interview stages, we will inform you no later than 5pm on Thursday 7th August.

If you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements for the recruitment process or the role, please contact our Communications and Influencing Lead, Abi, at abi@youngwomenscot.org and we will be happy to discuss.

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