Public Affairs Coordinator - Parliament & Policy

Housing Associations Limited.; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

29 days annual leave

Training and development

Job summary

Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) is seeking a Public Affairs Co-ordinator on a fixed-term contract until 30 June 2027. The role supports engagement with MSPs, MPs and staff, turning policy work into political briefings and events.

You'll work with colleagues across policy, public affairs, communications and events to connect political engagement with policy and external communications, and maintain stakeholder records.

Qualifications

• Writes and communicates clearly and accurately.

Responsibilities

• Monitor political developments: Scottish Parliament, Scottish Government, Westminster activity.
• Support relationships with MSPs/ MPs, arrange meetings, maintain stakeholder records.
• Turn policy work into political briefings and accessible materials for debates and inquiries.
• Assist parliamentary work, including Cross Party Group involvement.
• Organise political events and engagement, including parliamentary events and conferences.
• Support major political moments and elections.
• Collaborate with External Affairs, policy, communications and events teams.

Skills

Writing clearly

Concise briefings

Summarising information

Information scanning

Attention to detail

Confidential handling

Organisation

Microsoft Office

Interest in politics/public policy

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) is seeking a Public Affairs Co-ordinator on a fixed-term contract until 30 June 2027. The role supports engagement with MSPs, MPs and staff, turning policy work into political briefings and events.

You'll work with colleagues across policy, public affairs, communications and events to connect political engagement with policy and external communications, and maintain stakeholder records.