#### RoleSince being granted our Royal Charter in 1599, the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow has beenimproving health and healthcare for people around the world.Today, we are a professional membership body providing education, assessment and development to more than 15,000Fellows and Members at all stages of their careers. We are a UK organisation with a global membership.Our estate in the heart of Glasgow city centre includes modern conferencing and events facilities, a rich andextensive heritage collection with museum status, a library and our multi-award winning events offering, 1599 atthe Royal College.Our purpose is built around delivering:* Excellent education and outstanding member experience* New standards through assessment and gold standard qualifications* Transformative impact on the health and wellbeing of the wider worldOur vision: To build an influential global community that enables our Members to develop the skills, knowledge andinfluence to improve healthcare standards worldwide.Our mission: We want to enable our Members to achieve their full potential as healthcare professionals and give theman influential voice in the world.Our values: The College is not a building or a tradition, but a global community. In all that we do, we’re committedto putting our people first: Fellows and Members, those undertaking our education and assessment, colleagues andpartners.For us, how we work is as important as what we do, and we aim to live by our values. They embody the essence of theCollege motto, conjurat amice, meaning ‘together in friendship’. It’s an approach that is as relevant today asit was 425 years ago.* Community Working together to support one another to succeed; listening to and engaging with partners and people, locally, nationally and globally, to achieve our core purpose.* Integrity Valuing and learning from our heritage and commitment to excellence; never compromising on our core purpose, our standards and the quality of delivery.* Innovation Proactively challenging current thinking with a forward-looking agile approach that meets the changing needs of our members and all those who interact with us.* Inspiration Leading by example through open dialogue, teamwork and engagement to maximise our potential and affect change.* Inclusivity Demonstrating care, kindness, civility, generosity and mutual respect through the way we welcome, work and interact with people.**The Role**Obesity Action Scotland is a national advocacy organisation concerned with preventing overweight and obesity throughimproved diet and food environments. Obesity Action Scotland is hosted and supported by the Royal College ofPhysicians and Surgeons of Glasgow.Reporting to the Head of Obesity Action Scotland (OAS), the Policy and Communications Officer will be responsible forthe implementation and delivery of research reviews, reports and digital communications that support theobjectives of Obesity Action Scotland.The job holder will be actively involved in the analysis, interpretation and preparation of research and policypapers, production of evidence-based briefings and materials, and engagement with key stakeholders.The postholder will co-ordinate the communications activity of Obesity Action Scotland through digital media.**About You**The post-holder will require the following:* Educated to degree level or equivalent in relevant subject* An understanding of public health and health inequalities* Demonstrable experience of researching and analysing data and evidence* An understanding of policy environments* Excellent oral and written communication skills* Ability to present information in an effective and engaging manner* Experience managing and generating engaging digital media content* Ability to manage multiple projects on tight deadlines* Ability to initiate and complete tasks with minimum supervision, seeking input from others as required* Experience working within a team* Ability to recognise sensitive subject matter and use language that is appropriate and fosters a supportive environment for OAS’s audience* Reliable and willing to support a range of projects and tasks as required* Discretion, Sensitivity, ProfessionalismDesirable* Understanding of the relationship between determinants of health, food and drink, nutrition and obesity prevention* Understanding of political contexts and the workings of Scottish Parliament, Scottish Government, and UK Government* Ability to write and tailor content for a range of different audiences* Proof reading skills* Experience in use of digital engagement analytics* Experience of identifying and designing engaging visual content on platforms such as Canva* Ability to forward plan to ensure shifting deadlines are met and new opportunities captured**Benefits include:*** 40 days holiday* Hybrid working – at least 50% working in College, dependent on the needs of the business* Pension Scheme – The College offers a contributory pension scheme with employee contributions ranging from 6% to 10%, based on the employee’s chosen contribution level* Life Assurance* Enhanced Sick Pay, Maternity, Paternity and Adoption pay* Health and Wellbeing Benefit* Cycle to Work Scheme#### Application notesSuccessful candidates will have the requisite ability andexperience to meet the specific requirements of the post.If you believe you have the skills to be part ofour team then apply by submitting your CV, with a cover letter and Equal Opportunities Monitoring form ().Please note that the College is unable to provide visa sponsorship. Therefore, candidates must already have the rightto work in the UK.Closing Date: Tuesday 25 November 2025Interviews are anticipated to be held on the 17 or 18 December 2025.If you have any queries, please contact recruitment@rcpsg.ac.ukAny personal data collected from you, or that you provide to us, will be processed by us in accordance with ourrecruitment processes. If unsuccessful in your application, your information will be held by us on our databasefor a period of 6 months before deletion. If you would like your information removed sooner, please contactrecruitment@rcpsg.ac.uk---#### Downloads### Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of GlasgowPolicy and Communications Officer – Obesity Action Scotland Postcode: G2 5RJWe are seeking to appoint a committed and adaptable individual to support SHAAP’s work to reduce harms from alcoholin Scotland, by using the latest evidence and research to develop effective policy, leading SHAAP’scommunications and advocacy work, and managing specific projects. As a key member of a small staff team, thePolicy and Communications Officer is a varied role and is vital to our aim of influencing policy and practice bycommunicating research, policy and evidence effectively to a range of stakeholders.SHAAP consists of a small staff team and a Steering Group of doctors with a strong interest in reducing alcohol harmsin Scotland. The post of Policy and Communications Officer is new, and will work closely with the Director andthe Research and Projects Co-ordinator.**The Role**Please refer to the Job Description for the full details. The Policy and Communications Officer role responsibilitiesinclude:* To monitor relevant policy and political developments and proactively pursue opportunities to influence alcohol-related policy* To lead agreed projects in a timely manner* To represent SHAAP at various events, groups and meetings* To act as the first point of contact for media enquiries* To research and produce relevant briefings, reports and publications* To produce content for and manage the SHAAP website and social media channels* To work closely with the rest of the team* To undertake any other reasonable tasks requested by the SHAAP Director/Chair**The Person**Please
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