Public Affairs & Policy Coordinator

Scottish Federation of Housing Associations; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

29 days annual leave

hybrid working

training & development

Job summary

SFHA is seeking a Public Affairs Co-ordinator to join our External Affairs team on a fixed-term contract until 30 June 2027. You will monitor political developments, support relationships with MSPs and MPs, and help turn policy work into accessible briefings and parliamentary material.

You’ll work with colleagues across policy, public affairs, communications and events to connect political engagement with policy and external communications, while maintaining up-to-date stakeholder records.

Qualifications

• Writes and communicates clearly and accurately.
• Can turn existing information into concise briefings, notes and other content.
• Can summarise information and identify what matters for a political audience.
• Can scan published information and pick out what's relevant.
• Has excellent attention to detail and can maintain accurate records.
• Is comfortable handling information carefully and confidentially.
• Is organised and able to manage competing deadlines.
• Works well with colleagues across different teams.

Responsibilities

• Keep on top of what's happening politically, monitoring the Scottish Parliament, Scottish Government and relevant Westminster activity and flagging opportunities for SFHA to engage.
• Support relationships with MSPs and MPs, helping arrange meetings and keeping engagement records up to date.
• Turn policy work into political briefings and accessible materials for parliamentary debates and inquiries.
• Support parliamentary work, including Cross Party Group involvement.
• Organise political events and engagement, including parliamentary events and conferences.
• Support work around major political moments, including elections and parliamentary set pieces.
• Collaborate with External Affairs to connect political engagement with policy, communications and events.
• Maintain External Affairs grid and stakeholder information to show upcoming priorities and opportunities.

Skills

Written communication

Briefing writing

Policy awareness

Attention to detail

Record keeping

Confidential handling

Organisation

Stakeholder liaison

Interest in politics

Tools

MS Office

Job description

SFHA is seeking a Public Affairs Co-ordinator to join our External Affairs team on a fixed-term contract until 30 June 2027. You will monitor political developments, support relationships with MSPs and MPs, and help turn policy work into accessible briefings and parliamentary material.

You’ll work with colleagues across policy, public affairs, communications and events to connect political engagement with policy and external communications, while maintaining up-to-date stakeholder records.