Policy & Public Affairs Lead

Brief Summary: You will be working to maximise Into Work’s influence on policy, to improve awareness and support for disabled people, neurodivergent people and those with long-term health conditions to gain and sustain employment and achieve financial security.

Employer: Into Work

Salary: pro rata of £30,981 to 33,276 per annum (full time equivalent of 35.75 hours)

Contract Length: 2 Year Fixed Term (extension subject to funding)

Closing Date: 16/02/2026

Job Title: Policy & Public Affairs Lead 

Hours:  32 to 35.75 (full-time) hours per week.  Flexibility will be considered as will a job share arrangement 

Contract: 2 Year Fixed Term (extension subject to funding) 

Responsible to: Chief Executive  

Responsible for:  Marketing & Communications Officer 

Salary: pro rata of £30,981 to 33,276 per annum (full time equivalent of 35.75 hours) 

Location: Blended working model with office base at Norton Park, Edinburgh.  Anticipate 50% in-person work subject to meetings and events.  Option to work from home other days. 

Organisational Profile:  

For 30+ years, Into Work has supported the aim of a world where disabled people, neurodivergent people and those with long-term health conditions have equal access to fair work and opportunity to sustain and develop in work. Lived experience of disability is at the heart of our service design and delivery. For more information, please visit www.intowork.org.uk   

About you – who we are looking for: 

• For this role we require someone who aligns with Into Work’s values and the social model of disability, who is looking for the opportunity to make a difference. 

• You will need to organise and manage your own workload and be flexible in your approach to work.  

• You will be working to maximise Into Work’s influence on policy, to improve awareness and support for disabled people, neurodivergent people and those with long-term health conditions to gain and sustain employment and achieve financial security. 

• You will ensure the power of the voices of people with lived experience are at the heart of Into Work’s policy and public activity, improving our presence and influence, nationally and locally. This includes supporting lived experience policy groups to work with policy-makers, leaders, MSPs, MPs, other elected representatives, employers and allies, locally and nationally, to make positive change to shape policy and practice.   

What is in it for you? 

• Working for a small specialist charity supporting disabled people brings substantial fulfilment, job satisfaction and daily variety. 

• You can expect autonomy and the opportunity to be creative in the development of this role.    

• You can also expect a supportive and progressive working environment which reflects our values of openness, flexibility, perseverance, and collaboration.  

• You will receive regular support and supervision, annual appraisal, relevant training, and personal development opportunities. 

• We hold a Gold Investor in People award and are committed to the continuous improvement and development of our employees.  

• We are a Living Wage accredited employer, a Disability Confident Leader and in the process of being one of the first employers to receive flexible working accreditation with FlexMark, Flexibility Works. 

You will also benefit from: 

• A generous starting annual leave entitlement of 34 days, increasing to 37 days with length of service (pro-rated for part time employees). 

• Employer pension contribution of 7.5%. 

• Access to death in service scheme. 

• Flexitime. 

• Enhanced company sick pay. 

• Paid carers leave. 

• Free and confidential employee assistance programme and services. 

• Access to cycle to work and tech scheme discount and Edinburgh Leisure card. 

As part of our aims to make the process more accessible, interview questions are made available to all candidates shortlisted for interview 

Closing date for applications is Monday 16th February at 9am.

Interviews will take place in person at Norton Park  on Friday 27th February 2026. 

To apply you can visit our website, email recruitment@intowork.org.uk for a recruitment pack or call us on 0131 475 2600.  

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Attachments

Policy Public Affairs Lead Job Description January 2026

Application Form January 2026 Policy & Public Affairs Lead

Equal Opportunities - Policy & Public Affairs Lead