ARE YOU A STRATEGIC COMMUNICATOR WITH A PASSION FOR POLICY AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS? DO YOU WANT TO MAKE A REAL DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES ACROSS SCOTLAND?

Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS) is seeking a dynamic and experienced Policy and External Affairs Manager to lead our national profile, strengthen our reputation, and drive forward our mission as leaders in children’s palliative care.
Purpose: You will play a pivotal role in strengthening CHAS’ national presence, growing trust and credibility, and positioning CHAS as a thought leader in children’s palliative care. You will be responsible for managing all external affairs, with a focus on strategic communications aligned with CHAS’ mission and objectives. You will also oversee crisis communications, ensuring the organisation responds effectively and maintains public trust in challenging situations.

• Policy development and influencing at devolved and national government level.
• Public affairs and stakeholder management
• Managing strategic partnerships
• Corporate communications
• Line management
• Crisis Communications managemen