·        Line manager: Head of Strategy and Communications

·        Team: Marketing and Communications

·        Full Time (35 hours per week) 

·        Permanent Post

·        Location: Hybrid

SUMMARY OF POSITION
The Senior Advocacy and Public Affairs Manager works with the Head of Strategy and Communications to develop and maintain awareness of the value and impact of the museums and galleries sector. 

 
You will do this by developing and leading advocacy campaigns and activity that make a strong case for Scotland’s museums and galleries sector to influence a range of audiences and stakeholders including Government Officials, Government Ministers, MSPs, relevant Committees, relevant funders and other key organisations and influencers.  

 Politically astute, the Senior Advocacy and Public Affairs Manager possesses strong communication and influencing skills, using information, research and data to build a political and public case for the sector and inform evidence-based advocacy messaging and activity. Being able to navigate and effectively communicate complex issues that implicate the wider culture and heritage sector in Scotland will be essential. The postholder will display energy and enthusiasm in their interactions with others; be able to see the bigger picture and communicate effectively with a range of different audiences to positively shape how people view the museums and galleries sector.  

 Collaboration will be a key part of how you work as you maintain positive relationships with the Scottish Government and your counterparts in key partner organisations. You will work closely with the Senior Management Team to identify and act upon sector issues and with the Marketing and Communications team to communicate and involve the sector in advocacy opportunities. You will also maintain awareness of work carried out internally across the organisation to bolster strategic advocacy opportunities, for example on skills and workforce development. 

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