Policy Work, Jobs in Scotland (with Salaries)

Junior Research & Evaluation Officer
NSPCC —Glasgow
- £28,337 - £31,485 a year
- Call to connect
- Hybrid work
- Research
- Travel
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Work from home
1d
Research Associate
University of Strathclyde —Glasgow
- £33,002 - £36,636 a year
- Doctoral degree
- Communication skills
4d
Policy Lead
OFGEM —Glasgow
- £35,232 - £48,561 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Presentation skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule
Protecting Children Policy and Practice Advisor
Social Work Scotland —Edinburgh
- £55,000 - £62,000 a year
- Temporary
H&T 5516 - G3 Strategy and Policy Officer (604508) - 5516
South Lanarkshire —Hamilton
- £42,228 - £48,633 a year
- Project management
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
1d
Policy and Quality Adviser (Assurance), Directorate of People & Student Services
University of Aberdeen —Aberdeen
- £33,002 - £36,636 a year
- Full-time
- School
7d
Research Manager - Public Affairs (Scotland)
Ipsos —Edinburgh
- Business development
- Mentoring
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
3d
Research Assistant
University of Edinburgh —Edinburgh
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Research
- University
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
4d
Research Officer (Maternity Cover)
Creative Scotland —Edinburgh
- £36,953 a year
- Part-time
- Data analysis skills
- Research
- Analysis skills
HR Consultant ER & Policy - Waverley Court
City of Edinburgh Council —Edinburgh
- £34,452 - £40,501 a year
- Temporary
- Research
- Continuous improvement
- Human resources
4d
Research Assistant - AR3321
University of St Andrews —St. Andrews
- £32,080 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- University
- AI
- School
- Free parking
- Annual leave
5d
Defence & Security Policy
Ministry of Justice —Edinburgh
- £35,335 - £50,000 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Presentation skills
- Travel
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
1d
Development Assistant (Research) - CG1406
University of St Andrews —St. Andrews
- £25,353 - £26,707 a year
- Call to connect
- Hybrid work
- Databases
- University
- School
- Free parking
- Annual leave
14d
Senior Housing Strategy & Policy Officer - REQ06578
North Lanarkshire Council —Motherwell
- £50,669 - £56,329 a year
- Analysis skills
- No degree
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
9d
Compliance & Governance Officer
Regenerus Labs —Edinburgh
- £37,000 a year
- Full-time
- Laboratory experience
- Communication skills
Quick apply
8d
Performance and Compliance Administrator
SSE —Perth
- £36,139 - £43,188 a year
- Full-time
- Presentation skills
- Continuous improvement
- Organisational skills
- Employee discount
- Gym membership
2d
Quality and Compliance Manager
Glasgow Kelvin College —Glasgow
- £53,457 - £56,950 a year
- Hybrid work
- Writing skills
- Continuous improvement
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
2d
Post-Doctoral Research Associate: Polar Diatom Responses To Changes In Light And Biogeochemical Impacts
University of Edinburgh —Edinburgh
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Doctoral degree
- Research
- University
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Technical Asset Policy and Authority Manager
SSE —Perth
- £68,100 - £102,100 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
20h
Lead Research and Impact Administrator - CG359
University of St Andrews —St. Andrews
- £27,319 - £31,236 a year
- Call to connect
- Hybrid work
- Administrative experience
- Front desk
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Annual leave
8d

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Junior Research & Evaluation Officer

NSPCC -
Glasgow

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Job details

Permanent
£28,337 - £31,485 a year
1 day ago

Benefits

Annual leave
Company pension
Work from home
Employee assistance programme
Employee discount
Life insurance

Qualifications

Research
Quantitative analysis
Communication skills

Full job description

Annually:

£28, 337 - £31,485 per annum, plus £220 Home Working Allowance pa
Region:

Scotland
Location:

Glasgow - Elliot Street
Department:

Local Services
Vacancy Type:

Permanent
Working hours per week:

35
Closing Date:

10 September 2026

At the NSPCC, we believe every childhood is worth fighting for. With over 100 years experience, and the collective strength of our staff, volunteers, supporters, and partners, we're working to end child abuse and neglect for good.

We are excited to announce a new opportunity within Scotland's National Hub, the role of Junior Research and Evaluation Officer. Are you passionate about using research and evidence to improve outcomes for children and families? Do you want to help ensure babies, children and young people's voices shape services and support across Scotland?”

“Have you supported children and young people to share their experiences through research or evaluation? Are you committed to participatory and trauma-sensitive approaches that genuinely centre lived experience?”

With support from this role, we are embarking upon a new programme of research that will centre the voices of babies, children and families to both inform our work and also to develop it. The team in Scotland play a vital role in preventing child abuse by supporting babies ,young children and their families from the earliest point a need is identified. The Research and Evidence team in Scotland helps the wider team learn from their approach and seeks to understand the difference it is making to babies, children and families.

What will I be doing as a Junior Research and Evaluation Officer?

In this role you will:

support the Research and Evaluation Officer with planning and delivering a range of research and evaluation activities
design and carry out all projects in line with NSPCC Research and Evidence team's research principles
support the Scotland National Hub team share learning across the organisation and with wider stakeholders.

This is a full-time position, with the option of working from home 2-3 days a week. Your main base is our Scotland Hub in Glasgow where you will work alongside a supportive Local Services Team, as well as wider NSPCC national service teams in Scotland. Some travel to other NSPCC locations will be required.

What skills do I need to be a Junior Research and Evaluation Officer?

You will have experience in social/evaluation research and evaluation projects in different settings and contexts. You will have:

an understanding of qualitative and quantitative methods and analysis,
especially participatory methods with children,
strong interpersonal and communication skills,
a commitment to working in an inclusive, accessible and trauma sensitive way.

Why join the NSPCC?

Looking for a role where your research can create real-world impact?
Join a supportive team committed to learning, collaboration and improving outcomes for children.

Join us and you'll become part of a team that cares about the work they do and the people they work with. You'll discover opportunities to grow, along with challenges and a shared purpose that'll bring the best out in you. And you'll get to find your own way to make a difference, and that impacts millions of young lives.

What are the benefits of joining NSPCC?

Generous annual leave- 29 days per annum plus bank holidays for full-time employees (pro-rata for part-time). 32 days per annum after five years' continuous service.
Employee discounts- Our discounts portal gives you online access to over 3,000 discounts and offers.
The Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)- an independent, free, personal support service providing support and advice to support your health and wellbeing.
Pension & Life Insurance Scheme

Ready to apply?

Please note that we will close the vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.

Would you like to know more about the role?

For an informal chat about the role, please contact Prajapa Seneviratne on [email protected]

If you are interested in applying for this role, we encourage you to apply early. To help us manage the process we may close the vacancy before the advertised closing date should we receive a strong response to the role.

In keeping with our values and our policies, if any individuals who are regrettably at risk of redundancy apply for a role and meet the minimum essential criteria they will be given priority consideration. We hope that you understand our position on this and that this will not discourage from applying. We cannot predict who, internally, will apply for a role, or whether they will meet the minimum essential criteria. Where no at-risk candidates meet the minimum essential criteria, all applications will be considered as normal.

Safer Recruitment

As an organisation, we are committed to creating and fostering a culture that promotes safeguarding and the welfare of all children and adults at risk. Our safer recruitment practices support this by ensuring that there is a consistent and thorough process of obtaining, collating, analysing and evaluating information from and about candidates to ensure that all persons appointed are suitable to work with our children and adults.

Trauma Informed

At the NSPCC we are on a journey to becoming a trauma-informed organisation for the children, young people and families that we work with, as well as our staff and volunteers. To be trauma-informed is one of the guiding principles that shape and guide our 2021-2031 Strategy. This means understanding the nature of adversity, trauma, and resilience so that we can work towards reducing and preventing further harm and promoting recovery and healing. Coming to work at the NSPCC will provide the opportunity for you to join us in our commitment to becoming a trauma-informed organisation.

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