Advertised from 9 April 2026

Role

Feniks Counselling, Personal Development and Support Services Ltd. is seeking a passionate and driven Policy Development Officer to champion the rights of Polish and other Central and Eastern European (CEE) communities in Scotland.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape policy, influence decision-makers and amplify community voices at local and national level.

The Role

You will lead on policy and advocacy work, engaging with stakeholders including statutory services and the Scottish Government. Working closely with colleagues and community members, you will gather evidence, develop briefings and consultation responses, raise awareness of key issues, and support greater civic participation.

The role is primarily home-based, with occasional office attendance and travel as required. We warmly welcome applications from candidates based outside Edinburgh.

About You

You will bring at least two years’ experience in policy or advocacy work, excellent research and report-writing skills, and confidence engaging with stakeholders at all levels.

We are looking for someone who is self-motivated, collaborative and committed to equality, human rights and social justice.

Annual leave: 34 days per annum, pro rata

Application notes

Application deadline: 26 April

Interviews: 1 May

To apply, please complete the application form and send it to recruitment@feniks.org.uk.

TASK: 

In addition to completing the application form, please select a relevant Edinburgh Council policy and identify any changes to make it more inclusive for the Polish community. Write a short statement recommending the changes.

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