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Campaigns and Social Policy Officer - Citizens Advice and Rights Fife
Created: 15/10/2026News/Events Category: Job Vacancies
Post: Campaigns and Social Policy Officer
Organisation: Citizens Advice and Rights Fife
Contract: 12 months funded post (with possibility of extension)
Hours: 28 hours per week
Salary: £32,271 per annum, pro rata
Location: Units 7 & 8 Craig Mitchell House, Flemington Road, Glenrothes KY7 5QF
Closing date: 11.59am on Friday 30 October 2026
Citizens Advice and Rights Fife (CARF) is committed to improving lives, tackling inequality and ensuring local people can access the support they are entitled to. They're looking for a motivated and passionate Campaigns & Social Policy Officer to lead their benefit take-up campaigns and social policy activity across Fife.
This is an exciting opportunity to combine community engagement, partnership working, campaigning and evidence-based influencing to make a real impact on the lives of individuals and communities.
The role
You'll lead the planning, delivery and evaluation of benefit take-up campaigns, working alongside partners, stakeholders, communities, staff and volunteers to maximise income for local people and raise awareness of available support.
You'll also play a key role in gathering and analysing evidence from our advice services, identifying emerging issues affecting local residents and helping to shape local and national policy responses.
From developing campaign materials and coordinating engagement activity to producing reports, evaluating outcomes and representing CARF at events, no two days will be the same.
Why join CARF?
You'll be joining a passionate organisation that makes a meaningful difference every day. You'll work alongside dedicated staff, volunteers and partners who are committed to tackling poverty, supporting communities and influencing positive change across Fife.
CARF is committed to their STARS values and creating a workplace that is Skilful, Trustworthy, Aspiring, Reliable and Supportive.
About you
They're keen to hear from people who have:
- Experience in advice services, welfare rights, community development, social policy or a related field.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to engage a wide range of audiences and stakeholders.
- Experience gathering, analysing and presenting information and evidence.
- Experiencing supporting campaigns, engagement activities or public awareness initiatives.
- An understanding of welfare benefits, poverty and the challenges facing local communities.
- Excellent organisational skills, initiative and the ability to manage a varied workload.
Experience of marketing campaigns, service promotion and partnership working would be highly desirable. Familiarity with Fife's public and third sector landscape would also be advantageous.
How to apply
To apply, please send your CV and supporting statement to [email protected], along with a completed recruitment monitoring form and self-declaration of convictions form.
Please submit your supporting statement as a Word document or PDF. Without a Supporting Statement, your application will not be progressed.
For an informal discussion about the position, please contact Jaq McDonald, Head of Operations at [email protected] or on 01592 765410.
They are committed to Equal Opportunities and applications are welcome from all communities.
Closing date: 11.59am on Friday 30 October 2026
Interviews: Monday 9 and Tuesday 10 November 2026
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