CIH Scotland
Policy and Public Affairs Manager - Scotland

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About Us
The Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) are the professional body inspiring, equipping and supporting housing professionals to create a future in which everyone has a place to call home.
About You
Are you ready to play a central role in influencing the direction of housing policy in Scotland and help to provide everyone with a safe, sustainable and affordable place to call home? Are you passionate about driving change and influencing policy, if so, we want to hear from you.
We are seeking a Policy and Public Affairs Manager to join our high-profile team. You will be instrumental in developing new thinking on housing policy, promoting good practice in service delivery, and ensuring our voice is heard across all levels of government, local authorities and key stakeholders.
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This role is ideal for someone who is proactive, motivated and comfortable taking the initiative. You'll thrive in a hybrid and matrix working environment, balancing independent working with effective collaboration across our Nation and UK-wide teams to achieve shared objectives. If you're passionate about making a positive impact and can build strong, evidence-based cases to influence change, this could be an excellent opportunity to contribute to meaningful outcomes.
If you are a clear thinker with strong analytical skills, are great at juggling priorities, and are keen to make a tangible difference then please apply.
How To Apply
For an informal chat about the role, please contact Gillian McLees, National Director Scotland – gillian.mclees@cih.org


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For details of how to apply please visit our careers page - Careers & Vacancies | Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH).
CIH is committed to equal opportunities at all stages of recruitment and selection and strives to have a workforce that promotes inclusivity. We welcome applicants from all sectors of the community and would be happy to discuss reasonable adjustments we can make to achieve and celebrate diversity.
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 7th October 2026 (noon)
Interviews due to take place: Thursday 15th & Friday 16th October.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.
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