Policy & Participation Lead

This is an exciting period of growth and transformational change in the organisation. With new leadership and operational opportunities comes the opportunity to shape the agenda for the organisation and make a real difference in the lives of disabled people. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you.

We are currently recruiting for the following post:

Policy & Participation Lead (Ref: PPL/GCIL/2024)

Role Overview

You will build policy, campaigning and participatory capacity within GCIL, shaping this as a new function in the organisational structure and building the knowledge and expertise necessary to exert influence on key decision makers in the statutory and third sectors.

This role will provide and maintain an analysis of the policy and legislative environment, identify the implications for disabled people and their carers, establishing opportunities and methods for participation and influence.

You will support the development of specific campaigns on matters that affect disabled people, and where appropriate, work with others to jointly assert the case for change that benefits disabled people.

Application

For further information and an application pack please email or write to: Human Resources, GCIL, 117-127 Brook Street, Glasgow, G40 3AP. Email: recruitment@gcil.org.uk Please quote the reference number for the post and state whether you want a hard copy or email pack.

Further Information

These posts will require PVG scheme membership / Disclosure.

• Hybrid Working
• 25 days annual leave increasing to 30 days after 5 years
• 12½ public holidays
• 6% Pension contribution
• Employee discount scheme
• Group Life Insurance

Closing date for completed applications will be 5pm Tuesday 28th May 2024

Interviews scheduled for week beginning 10th June 2024