Policy and Public Affairs Manager

sportscotland is the national agency for sport in Scotland. Our vision is an active Scotland where everyone benefits from sport.  Our goal is to be inclusive by design.

We are currently looking for a Policy and Public Affairs Manager to join our Communications team, who will develop and strengthen sportscotland’s relationships with politicians and other key stakeholders. 

With your excellent networking and influencing skills, you will provide counsel and advice at a senior level and be able to deliver a political engagement strategy which aims to increase awareness and understanding of sport and sportscotland, supporting politicians to take informed decisions about sport. 

The Policy and Public Affairs Manager will identify upcoming policy and political changes and advise on how these might affect sportscotland, managing political correspondence, and consultation responses where relevant, using your analytical skills and presenting complex information in a simple way.  

You will provide advice on our responses to information requests from the Scottish Government, including ministerial correspondence and ministerial briefing, so you will have demonstrable knowledge of the local and national political sectors in Scotland. 

We are looking for someone degree qualified, or with equivalent relevant experience. As a strong communicator, you will be able to demonstrate an ability to build effective relationships and influence a range of stakeholders particularly at senior level.  

How to apply

Please apply online and attach your CV and cover letter detailing why you meet the requirements, by the closing date of 24th July 2025.

We anticipate interviews will take place W/C 11th August 2025

Employee benefits

In return for the above, we offer employee benefits such as flexible working, generous holidays, Cycle2Work, fantastic discounts, a great pension scheme, support with your professional development and much more. 

Disability Confident Employer

We are a Disability Confident employer. If you have any difficulties with your application because of a disability, please contact hr.recruitment@sportscotland.org.uk and we will discuss how we can help you.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At sportscotland inclusion underpins everything we do.  If you've got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, race, caring responsibilities, care experience or social background.

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