Policy and Parliamentary Manager

Hours: 28 hours per week

Salary: £30,623 (£37,185 FTE)

Pension: Sector-leading 10% employer contribution with no mandatory employee contribution

Holiday entitlement: 23 days of annual leave and 11 public holidays

Location: 166 Buchanan Street, Glasgow, G1 2LW

Close the Gap is operating a hybrid working model, with the option to work from the Buchanan Street office or from desk space in Edinburgh.

Responsible to: Head of Policy and Development

The post is fixed term, funded until 31 March 2026 with a potential extension, depending on funding.

Close the Gap values diversity in our workforce, and recognise the benefits it brings to the organisation. We therefore particularly encourage applications from racially-minoritised people and disabled people who are currently under-represented in the organisation.

We’re strongly committed to enabling flexible working for staff, and will consider all options to enable applicants to work flexibly.

Purpose

To effectively influence policy development around women’s labour market equality by producing policy analysis, briefings and consultation responses, and participating in strategic policy work. To lead on Close the Gap’s parliamentary engagement work, influence parliamentary processes, and shape Close the Gap’s approach to progressing its policy advocacy priorities. A key part of this role is building strong relationships and working collaboratively with organisations, parliamentarians, and government officials to influence and promote Close the Gap’s policy priorities.

Role

We’re looking for someone who has experience in a similar role, who understands the Scottish and UK political systems and can lead on Close the Gap’s parliamentary engagement work. You’ll have experience in policy advocacy, and be able to think creatively to identify opportunities for progressing our policy priorities in innovative ways. You’ll be a core part of our team, who’s proactive about getting things done, and willing to take the lead on key projects and policy areas. Committed to an intersectional approach to women’s labour market equality, you’ll also be supporting research projects which aim to gather evidence on the experiences of women who are most marginalised in the labour market.

Organisation profile

Close the Gap is Scotland’s policy advocacy organisation working on women’s labour market participation. We work strategically with policymakers, employers and unions to address the causes of the gender pay gap. We deliver advocacy to influence policy and legislative change; produce research, analysis and insight into women’s diverse experiences of the labour market; and influence employers to develop intersectional, gender-sensitive employment practice.

Application notes

Electronic applications must be submitted using our online application form which you can find on our website at https://www.closethegap.org.uk/jobs/. If you are unable to use an online application process please contact us at info@closethegap.org.uk

The deadline for applications is Sunday 9 February 2025.

You will be notified by Friday 21 February 2025 if you have been selected for interview.

It is anticipated that the interviews will take place remotely on 3, 4 and 5 March 2025.