Advertised from 2 July 2026

Role

Job purpose

To contribute to SIAA’s work to promote and protect people’s human rights by strengthening the understanding, practice and impact of independent advocacy in Scotland. The postholder will work on specific policy and advocacy priorities and respond to legislative, policy and practice developments that affect independent advocacy, human rights, and people who rely on independent advocacy.

What is Independent Advocacy

Independent advocacy is about speaking up for, and standing alongside individuals or groups, and not being influenced by the views of others. Fundamentally it is about everyone having the right to a voice addressing barriers and imbalances of power, and ensuring that an individual’s human rights are recognised, respected, and secured.

The Scottish Independent Advocacy Alliance

The Scottish Independent Advocacy Alliance (SIAA) is a membership organisation, set up in 2002, to promote, support and advocate for independent advocacy across Scotland. SIAA’s vision is a Scotland where independent advocacy is available to strengthen everyone’s voices. Our aim is to actively influence, support and maintain high quality independent advocacy which uphold people’s human rights. Read more about how SIAA advocates for independent advocacy.

SIAA provides support for SIAA member organisations and groups and raises awareness and understanding of independent advocacy across Scotland. SIAA is funded by the Scottish Government Advocacy, Access and Models of Care Unit.

Application notes

Please note we do not accept CVs or Cover Letters. Please send your completed application to meghana@siaa.org.uk.

We would also request that you fill out our Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form. This is a non-identifiable equality and diversity monitoring form that will not be provided to the shortlisting or interview panel and will be solely used to assess and improve our diversity and inclusion within the staff team. You do not have to answer any questions you do not feel comfortable answering.

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