Policy Manager (Scotland)

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is the leading voice of 5.7 million small businesses and the self-employed across the UK. Since 1974, we've supported people to start, run and grow their own business.With market-leading benefits, local support, financial expertise, networking events and more, we provide our members with all the tools they need to succeed in business. Were also the UKs leading business campaigner, focused on delivering change on issues that matter most. With teams across the UK, we work with governments and decision-makers to make real change happen.

FSB is dedicated to helping small businesses survive through these difficult times, and we value our staff enough to provide highly competitive rates of pay and benefits. We believe your work life balance is important, so our working hours dont include weekend or evening work. We provide you with all the tools, skills and support to help our members every day, and help you develop your skills through teamwork and relationship building. We believe diversity is the key to success, and we encourage people from all walks of life and backgrounds to come and join us. Our inclusive environment allows all our employees to bring their whole selves to work.

Do you want to play a key role in advocating for small businesses and the vital role they have to play in boosting economic growth? We have an exciting opportunity for a policy professional with a proven track record to join FSB Scotlands team to make a meaningful difference for small businesses.

What will you do?

Support the Head of Policy and External Affairs (Scotland) in identifying, researching, developing and promoting policy positions on key issues.

Develop and deliver in-house policy reports and Scottish Government and Scottish Parliamentary Committee consultation responses.

Develop and deliver surveys and snap polls in partnership with the Communcations & External Affairs Manager (Scotland).

Support the wider Scottish team to lobby and advocate for FSB policy to external stakeholders, including politicians, civil servants and government ministers.

Produce briefings, articles and other content for both internal and external publication.

Who are we looking for?

You have:

Demonstrable experience in one of the following: political party, civil service, local government, Scottish/UK Parliament, third sector, policy or public affairs research and monitoring post.

Thorough knowledge and understanding of the Scottish political environment with a particular focus on the Scottish Government and Scottish Parliament.

Excellent written, data and verbal communication skills.

Working with us

The team in Scotland is based in the Glasgow office flexibility around some remote working may be considered.

35-hour work week, Monday to Friday.

Excellent benefits package including:

o26 days holidays per year plus bank holidays with the option to buy 3 days with your Annual Flex Pot*

oAnnual Flex Pot* to spend on benefits including additional pension, additional holidays, additional critical illness cover, cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership

oHealth cash plan* (Access to claim back numerous benefits, including towards dental treatment, optical, chiropody, physiotherapy, counselling, health and wellbeing)

oCritical illness and income protection insurance*

oEnhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay

oAccess to an employee assistance programme and mental health first aiders

oGroup Personal Pension (GPP)

*Applicable on completion of probationary period and subject to terms

How to apply

All applications to be received by 26 July 2026. Any applications received after this date will be held on file for a maximum of 6 months and reviewed if the first round of applicants are unsuccessful.

Additional information

All applicants must be able to provide at interview stage their highest education certificates as listed on their CV and verification of their eligibility to work in the UK.

As an equal opportunities employer, FSB is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We believe there is a strong case for the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion agenda and aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace, where all employees can bring their whole self to work. We strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a range of backgrounds to apply and join FSB.

Applicants are advised to apply early. We reserve the right to close a vacancy prior to the closing date if a high number of applications are received. If you are successful and short listed for interview you will be contacted by email.

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