Advertised from 25 June 2026

Role

Rape Crisis Scotland (RCS) is Scotland’s leading organisation working to support survivors of sexual violence, transform attitudes, improve the justice response to sexual crime and, ultimately, to end sexual violence in all its forms.

The organisation is seeking a part-time Policy Worker to support the development of Rape Crisis Scotland’s policy and influencing work to improve justice, health and community outcomes for survivors of rape and sexual violence across Scotland. 

The role will support Rape Crisis Scotland’s campaigning priorities and respond to changes in laws, policies, and practices which affect survivors. 

The Policy Worker will work directly with survivors and specialist sexual violence services across the country to ensure that lived experience and expertise is at the heart of policy development and improved responses. 

The role will also support Rape Crisis Scotland in its work with the Scottish Women’s Rights Centre, which supports survivors of gender-based violence in the civil justice process.

For further information about the role, please see the Application Pack.

At RCS, we offer:

• A warm, welcoming and feminist organisational culture
• Access to internal and external training and development opportunities
• A generous employment package, including 43 days of leave (pro-rata)
• Flexible/hybrid working
• A commitment to employee wellbeing

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and especially welcome applications from women of colour and those under-represented in the workforce.

Application notes

Please see the application pack for further information about the role.

The deadline for applications is: Monday, 3 August, 2026 at 9am.

Anticipated date for interviews: Tuesday, 18 August, 2026.

A PVG check will be undertaken as part of the selection process.

Only women need apply under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

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