Secondment opportunity with Together!

Date: 28th March 2025
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An exciting secondment opportunity is coming up at Together! We are seeking a Legal and Policy Manager to provide sabbatical cover for six months (May to October 2025), on a part-time basis.

This is a unique opportunity to maintain the momentum of our legal and policy work, and may particularly suit someone currently working for one of our member organisations. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving forward initiatives aligned with the UNCRC and broader human rights frameworks.

Key details:

• Duration: six months, approximately 28^th April to 7^th November 2025 to allow for handover.
• Hours: part-time (approximately 14-21 hours/week, with flexibility for the right candidate)
• Location: Temporarily remote, otherwise central Edinburgh
• Salary: £38,474-£41,714 pro rata, depending on experience

The Legal and Policy Manager will support Together’s Policy Team, ensuring the continuation of important legal and policy work during this period. The role offers a chance to contribute to meaningful children’s rights initiatives and continue building on the progress we've made in policy and advocacy.

If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you or someone in your network, then we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Click here for a detailed role description and recruitment criteria.

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact maria@togetherscotland.org.uk

Please apply by 12noon on Tuesday 8^th April by submitting:

• a completed application form, including statement of interest (maximum 2 sides of A4). Application guidance can be found here.
• Equality and diversity monitoring form. 

Applications should be submitted by email to christine@togetherscotland.org.uk

Interviews will be held in week commencing 14^th April 2025.