We are delighted to announce an opportunity to join SURF as our new Policy and Advocacy Manager. We want to meet candidates who share our values and commitment to ensuring communities are at the heart of regeneration.
The successful candidate will play a key role in analysing the impact of existing policies on community-led regeneration, identifying barriers to success, and generating innovative ideas to empower communities. Collaboration with our members will be essential to gather strong evidence, which will be used to influence decision-makers and shape policy development.
Since its inception, SURF has operated from two basic principles:
- Successful and sustainable regeneration is only achievable when all aspects of physical, social, economic and cultural regeneration are addressed in a holistic approach.
- The people who are the intended beneficiaries of any regeneration effort must be meaningfully involved in the process if it is to be successful in planning, implementation and maintenance.
These are reflected in our support for the Place Principle, advocating for its equitable implementation.
We are a small, dynamic and friendly staff team, led by Euan, the Chief Executive, supported by Emma, the Events, Information and Communications Manager, and possibly you. You will also work alongside Linda (Alliance for Action Facilitator, Peterhead), Zanne (Alliance for Action Facilitator, Girvan), and Alison (Financial Administrator). We are a Scottish Charity and a Company Limited by Guarantee, a Scottish Living Wage Accredited Employer, and an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Position: Policy & Advocacy Manager
Salary: £32,500, per annum
Contract: Permanent, Full time (35 hours per week), working a 9-day fortnight
Location: Hybrid, with every Monday based at our Govan office.
Closing date: 9am on 2nd June 2025 (Late applications will not be considered)
Interview date: 9th June at our Govan office.
Please find the full job description and application form below. Please email the application form to euan@surf.scot by 9am on 2nd June 2025.
