Youth Advocacy Officer -Young Sea Changers Scotland

MASTS

MASTS

Posted 6+ months ago

SALARY: £29,355 pro rata per annum
HOURS: 18 hours per week (0.6 FTE) * (work pattern to be agreed)
REPORTS TO: Executive Director
LOCATION: Remote working, based in Scotland.
CONTRACT: 3-years fixed term
*We are a four-day-week (30 hours) organisation.

Closing date for applications is 23rd September

About us

Young Sea Changers Scotland (YSCS) is a Scottish charity (SC052142) on a mission to equip young people, aged 16-25, with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to speak up on marine policy issues affecting them, their communities, and their environment. Our vision is for young people in Scotland, regardless of background or experience, to be empowered to have their voices heard on how our seas are managed.

Job purpose

As our new Youth Advocacy Officer, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring young people’s voices are heard in policymaking for Scotland’s seas. You will be responsible for coordinating activities and initiatives that connect young advocates with policymakers and other marine stakeholders, thereby increasing young people’s engagement and impact on marine conservation issues.

A central aspect of this role is the development and promotion of the Youth Manifesto for Scotland’s Seas, which captures the perspectives, concerns, and aspirations of young people regarding Scotland’s marine environment ahead of the Scottish Parliamentary elections in 2026.

We are looking for a confident and motivated individual with policy advocacy experience. You will work closely with the YSCS team as well as in close collaboration with our partners to deliver the key responsibilities below.

Details here