Policy Officer (Equalities and Tackling Poverty) - ELC

An exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint an Equalities and Tackling Poverty Officer within East Lothian Council. The role is based in the Policy & Partnerships Team, which leads on key strategic priorities such as tackling inequalities and poverty, community empowerment, and community planning. A key element of this role will leading the delivery of the East Lothian Poverty Plan.

You will be a strategic thinker who enjoys working in partnership and who is passionate about tackling poverty and inequality. We are open to considering applications for a secondment (up to two years) from a current post in the council or partner agency.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone wishing to develop their career as a policy professional within a supportive and dynamic local government environment. More detailed information is included within the attached job outline, however, if you would like to discuss this opportunity informally, please contact Paolo Vestri, Service Manager Policy, Improvement & Partnerships via email at: pvestri@eastlothian.gov.uk