National Policy and Campaigns Officer (Scotland)

Please note that the salary displayed is the actual salary, the pro-rata salary range is: £38,954- £43,055 pro rata

The British Dietetic Association is a professional body and trade union and is the leading organisation of nutrition professionals in the UK; representing the nutrition and dietetic workforce across all sectors.

The BDA is seeking a national policy and campaigns officer with responsibility for Scotland. The post holder will work within the Trade Union and Public Affairs Directorate of the BDA to research and develop policy projects to support the delivery of the BDA strategic plan. They will also take a leading role in the planning and co-ordination of the BDA priority campaigns. The successful candidate will have excellent campaign and project management skills along with experience of policy development in a trade union or membership organisation and a political environment.

An understanding of the UK health environment, particularly the allied health professions would be beneficial along with knowledge of the workings of the devolved government in Scotland.

The BDA is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment. The BDA intends to do this by maintaining and rigorously implementing an Equal Opportunities Policy and Code of Practice. We particularly encourage black and minority ethnic people, people with disabilities and LGBTQI+ people to apply as they are currently under-represented in our workforce.

Benefits offered

• Pension Scheme (employer 12% contribution)
• Flexible Working Policy
• THRIVE Accreditation Staff Well being Group
• Parental Leave arrangements
• Cash Back’ Healthcare and Healthcare Scheme
• All positions subject to 6 months probationary period, statutory sick pay during this period
• Sickness Benefits – after successful probationary period
• Trade Union Recognition- GMB
• 30 days Holidays per annum (1 to be taken last working day before Christmas and 3 to be taken between Christmas and New Year, this is for full time, will be pro-rata’d for part time employee)
• Staff Development opportunities

 Key Areas of Responsibility

The post holder will deliver on the following key responsibilities:

• Policy Development including Work with relevant committees and BDA staff in the development of key policy documents and position statements with particular responsibility for allocated country coard(s).
• Campaign Co-ordination such as Co-ordinating allocated BDA campaigns in conjunction with working groups and the monitor of the landscape with regards allocated campaigns and advise when relevant issues are trending or becoming topical.
• Represent the BDA with internal and external stakeholders including BDA Specialist Groups, AHP policy officer and working groups/networks and other alliances.
• Be a valuable member of the Trade Union and Policy and Public Affairs business areas, contributing to the evolution of the policy function and contributing to their wider work and objectives

 Person Specification

Knowledge

• Degree educated
• Campaign/project management
• Policy development
• Equality, diversity and inclusion
• Public policy making process

Experience

• Working in a membership organisation
• Working in a political environment
• Experience of working with or within the Dietetic of Allied Health Professional would be advantageous.

Please note: candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK.

Please send your CV and a covering letter and we will send you an EDI Form which must be completed for your application to be considered. 

To discuss the role, please look for the BDA Trade Union page where you will find the contact information for all of the team.