6 jobs found in Dumfries

Policy and Public Affairs Officer (Devolved Nations) £34,839 pa plus excellent benefits Home-based 35 hours per week, full-time Permanent The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) is seeking a talented and motivated Policy and Public Affairs Officer to join our Devolved Nations team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to policy development, advocacy and communications activity that helps improve child health outcomes across Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Working as part of the Policy and Public Affairs (Devolved Nations) team, you will play an important role in supporting the College's policy and public affairs priorities. You will help build relationships with policymakers and stakeholders, support advocacy campaigns, develop policy positions and create engaging communications content that raises the profile of child health issues across the devolved nations. This varied and rewarding role offers the opportunity to work with a wide...

Annual leave: 33 days (plus eight bank holidays) Benefits: enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and shared parental pay family-friendly policies 8% employer pension contribution (Aviva) life assurance cover at 3 x annual salary health cashback plan (Medicash): employee cover plus up to four dependent children 24/7 virtual GP access (UK registered), plus access to Best Doctors confidential employee assistance programme (Medicash) access to a wellbeing app flexible working options including hybrid working, flexible working patterns such as part-time, compressed hours, and more learning and development opportunities including bespoke training and access to LinkedIn Learning) commitment to employee health and wellbeing. we have a Menopause Friendly accreditation and are a Disability Confident employer Join Dementia UK as Policy and Public Affairs Manager (Wales) and play a pivotal role in shaping our influence as we deliver our 2025-30...

Service Designer Position Description At CGI, we help UK Government organisations design and deliver digital services that are accessible, effective, and centred around real user needs. As a Service Designer, you'll play a key role in shaping end-to-end public services that improve outcomes for citizens while supporting policy and operational goals. Working within multidisciplinary teams, you'll map complex service landscapes, identify opportunities for improvement, and design seamless experiences across digital and offline channels. This is an opportunity to influence large-scale transformation programmes, apply strategic thinking to meaningful challenges, and contribute to innovative services that deliver measurable impact across the public sector. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK 'Best Employer' by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% +...

Time commitment: The expected time comment is around 25-27 days (possibly up to 30 days) Remuneration : £550 per day Roles available: One Do you want to play a leading role in chairing a Body responsible for advising the government on a range of issues relating to police pay and conditions, impacting police officers in England and Wales? The Police and National Crime Agency Remuneration Review Bodies were established in 2014, and provide independent advice to the government on police pay and conditions and pay of National Crime Agency (NCA) officers with operational powers. Police officers are subject to restrictions on their industrial rights, including a prohibition on their right to strike; the same is also true of NCA officers designated with operational powers. Therefore, it is essential that the Review Body can inspire the confidence of officers from both workforces. We are seeking a new Chair to lead the Board forward in a time of considerable change for...

Time commitment: The expected time commitment is around 20 days (possibly up to 27 days) per annum. Remuneration : £450 per day Roles available : Two Do you want to play a leading role in advising the government on a range of issues relating to police pay and conditions, impacting police officers in England and Wales? The Police and National Crime Agency Remuneration Review Bodies were established in 2014 and provide independent advice to the government on police pay and conditions and pay of National Crime Agency (NCA) officers with operational powers. Police officers are subject to restrictions on their industrial rights, including a prohibition on their right to strike; the same is also true of NCA officers designated with operational powers. Therefore, it is essential that the Review Body can inspire the confidence of officers from both workforces. The Government set out an ambitious package of reform in the White Paper, 'From local to national: a new model...

Help shape policy that makes a difference across Wales. The Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) is looking for a driven and insightful Senior Policy Officer to join our Corporate Policy and Services team. This is a fantastic opportunity to influence national policy, support local government voices, and work at the heart of public service improvement. What you'll do: Develop high-quality policy briefings and advice for senior leaders and elected members Lead on research, consultation responses and policy analysis Engage with Welsh Government, the Senedd and key stakeholders Support national meetings, committees and public affairs activity Translate complex policy into clear, actionable insights What we're looking for: Strong experience in a policy or public sector environment Excellent analytical, writing and stakeholder engagement skills Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver at pace Knowledge of local government and the wider...