Senior Policy Advisor - Mental Health Reform & Rights

Scottish Government; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Edinburgh is seeking two experienced Senior Policy Advisors to join the Mental Health Complex Care and Rights Division. The role focuses on delivering aspects of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy, requiring strong stakeholder collaboration and team working skills. Ideal candidates will have a proven track record in high-priority policy areas and the ability to adapt to both reactive and long-term policy development. This is a great opportunity to drive meaningful change in public health.

Qualifications

• Strong track record in stakeholder collaboration.
• Experience leading on high-priority policy areas.

Responsibilities

• Lead on fast-paced reactive work and longer-term policy development.
• Work across different policy areas and with diverse stakeholders.

Skills

Effective team working

Stakeholder collaboration

Job description

A government agency in Edinburgh is seeking two experienced Senior Policy Advisors to join the Mental Health Complex Care and Rights Division. The role focuses on delivering aspects of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy, requiring strong stakeholder collaboration and team working skills. Ideal candidates will have a proven track record in high-priority policy areas and the ability to adapt to both reactive and long-term policy development. This is a great opportunity to drive meaningful change in public health.