Policy and Public Affairs Officer – Restorative Justice

The role of Policy and Public Affairs Officer Restorative Justice helps deliver the Scottish Government’s commitment to making restorative justice available across Scotland. The role focuses on shaping and sharing policy, so services are safe, trauma‑informed, voluntary and consistent, and so that understanding and trust in restorative justice continues to grow.

We are looking for someone with experience in restorative justice or a related justice field, alongside strong communication and policy skills. You will write briefings, respond to parliamentary and policy work, and feel confident working in political settings where clear, evidence‑based advice is needed.

You will also work closely with partners and the public, helping to plan communications, events and research. This includes listening to people affected by harm in a sensitive way, understanding how restorative justice fits into the wider justice system, and showing what difference the work is making through clear impact and outcome measures.

Evidencing impact and evaluating success in approaches taken to policy development and our ability to influence and shape direction is crucial. In achievement of this, you should understand impact measurement and outcome frameworks, feeling able to design and inform these in a way which gives routine feedback to funders and stakeholders on CJS activity in restorative justice.