Policy and Research Officer

Job in Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire, G67, Scotland, UK

Listing for: Rural Community Network

Full Time, Contract position
Listed on 2026-06-04

Job specializations:

Government
Public Health, Bilingual
Non-Profit & Social Impact
Public Health

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 37035 GBP Yearly GBP 37035.00 YEAR

RCN wishes to recruit for the following post:

Policy and Research Officer Salary: starting at NJC Point 27 (£37,035 per annum) with incremental yearly increases up to NJC Point 30. About Rural Community Network Northern Ireland:

RCN NI is a regional, membership-based organisation dedicated to fostering positive change within rural communities. Our 2025–2030 Strategic Plan prioritises empowering rural voices, strengthening community development, and promoting equitable, peaceful rural communities.

About the Role:

Reporting to the Policy Manager, the Policy and Research Officer will play a pivotal role in enhancing RCN’s policy influence, community advocacy, and research capability. You will ensure rural communities effectively contribute to policy development, consultations, and evidence-based advocacy initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Policy Development and Advocacy:
Support policy advocacy efforts, draft consultation responses and policy briefings, and represent RCN in key strategic forums.
Community-Led Research and Evidence Building:
Undertake participatory and desk-based research, translating community experiences into actionable policy recommendations.
Stakeholder Engagement and Strategic Influence:
Facilitate forums connecting rural communities with policymakers, service providers, and other stakeholders.
Organisational Learning and Capacity Building:
Contribute to internal learning processes, support community groups in policy engagement, and assist in strategic planning and evaluations.

Contract Type:

Full-time, subject to funding.

Applications must be received by 12pm on Monday 18th August 2025.

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