Policy and Campaigns Officer (Scotland)

Wild fish and their waters need your help. Will you join us in making a difference?

WildFish is a charity dedicated to conserving wild fish and their aquatic habitats. This is a new role for someone looking to grow as a press and media professional and to make a tangible impact on water-dependent wildlife.

We’re seeking a self-motivated and driven Policy and Campaigns Officer to join our Scotland team. The ideal candidate is a confident communicator, comfortable with working remotely and prepared to contribute to regular team meetings.

Community support & campaign development

• Support the Scotland team in building relationships with community groups, and related organisations across Scotland.
• Support the sharing of practical guidance on planning processes, regulatory frameworks and freshwater protection.
• Equip local supporters with accessible briefings and other campaign materials and guidance.
• Work alongside people in communities of place with a shared aim of protecting wild fish and freshwater ecosystems.

Freshwater & policy engagement

• Develop a working knowledge of environmental pressures on freshwater and coastal ecosystems in Scotland, including salmon farming impacts
• Help interpret and translate technical research and policy analysis into accessible materials for communities and supporters.
• Work with science and legal colleagues to review materials for clarity and accuracy.
• Support responses to consultations and local planning processes where community engagement is required.

Digital mobilisation & communications

• Work closely with the communications team to generate content for social media channels.
• Work with the communications team to develop digital mobilisation tools.
• Identify storytelling opportunities to support campaigns.
• Support media engagement to amplify allies and local partners in the wider campaign community
• Track digital engagement and feed insights back into campaign strategy.

Public speaking & representation

• Represent WildFish at community meetings, public forums and stakeholder events.
• Deliver presentations on freshwater protection and salmon farming impacts.
• Build WildFish’s reputation as a constructive, evidence-led organisation in Scotland

Internal collaboration

• Work closely with colleagues across Scotland and the UK to ensure community-based activities cohere with WildFish’s strategies and charitable objectives.
• Participate in team meetings, planning sessions, and evaluation discussions.
• Contribute to reporting, record-keeping, and administrative tasks to support the delivery of projects.

Personal Requirements

Essential

• Strong commitment to WildFish’s mission and values.
• Demonstrable experience in community engagement, campaigning or advocacy work.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), with confidence speaking to a range of audiences
• Good organisational and administrative ability.
• Comfortable using digital tools and social media for outreach.
• Strong interest in freshwater conservation and related policy issues.
• Team player with a proactive and supportive approach.
• Ability to work independently across geographically dispersed communities.

Desirable

• Working knowledge of freshwater management, wild fisheries, environmental policy and salmon farming issues.
• Experience in planning or supporting events or community projects.
• Experience working within Scottish planning or regulatory systems.
• Experience supporting grassroots groups to engage with public consultations or planning processes.
• Understanding of digital mobilisation platforms (e.g. CRM systems, e-action tools).
• Background in environmental science, ecology, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience using GIS or spatial mapping tools (e.g. QGIS or equivalent).
• Confidence in interpreting environmental or regulatory datasets.

Ability to translate complex information into clear visual outputs.

What We Offer

• Salary: in the region of £30,000,
• 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays.
• Additional leave during the festive season.
• Flexible and remote working arrangements/
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Pension contributions of 5%.

Diversity and Inclusion

At WildFish, we value diversity and inclusion. We are an equal-opportunity employer and encourage applications from individuals from underrepresented groups in the conservation sector. If you don’t meet all the criteria but are passionate about our mission and believe you can contribute, we encourage you to apply.