Policy and Research Manager – Anti-Racism Observatory for Scotland

#### Role**Policy and Research Manager – Anti-Racism Observatory for Scotland (743822)****Salary:** £47,389 - £58,225**FTE:** 1 (35 hours/week)**Term:** Fixed Term (until 31/10/2027)**Closing Date:** 01 October 2025AROS (Anti-Racism Observatory for Scotland) is a bold, community-rooted initiative dedicated to challenging systemicracism, holding power to account, and amplifying the voices of those most affected by racial injustice inScotland.This role offers an excellent opportunity to take a leading role in AROS’s policy and research work as well asoverseeing the data and accountability work of the organisation. The post-holder will support the strategicdevelopment of the policy and research plans of AROS, and ensure it is proactively liaising with publicinstitutions across Scotland. This role will have opportunities to develop, conduct and coordinate primary andsecondary research that supports the delivery of the AROS repository.The role will involve being actively involved in research tasks and projects, as well as managing and supervisingothers to undertake research tasks and projects. They will be responsible for building relationships withinternational stakeholders and related projects to build knowledge within AROS and on good practice withinanti-racism delivery.Hosted by the University of Strathclyde in partnership with the Coalition for Racial Equality and Rights (CRER), andfunded by the Scottish Government, AROS is in a critical two-year transition toward full independence.We are looking for a Policy and Research Manager to oversee the policy, research, data and accountability roleswithin the organisation.#### Application notesFormal interviews are provisionally scheduled for Thursday, 23 October 2025.Informal enquiries about the post can be directed to Manish Joshi / Tanja Bueltmann, AROS Project Lead(aros-info@strath.ac.uk)..To apply, .### University Of StrathclydePolicy and Research Manager – Anti-Racism Observatory for Scotland

Postcode: G1 1XQSalary: £37,694 - £46,049FTE: 1 (35 hours/week)Term: Open ContractClosing Date: 14 September 2025We have an exciting opportunity to join the Communications and Engagement team working at the heart of CELCIS, theCentre for Excellence for Children’s Care and Protection. We’re looking for a communications all-rounder with arecord of achievement, who values storytelling and thrives on working in multidisciplinary teams and projects.Suitable candidates will need the skills, knowledge and experience required to help CELCIS continue to deliverhigh-quality, impactful outputs which help people to understand the needs of children, young people, theirfamilies and carers, so that people working to support them can make improvements to support, services andexperiences in Scotland and further afield.This Communications Manager role in CELCIS’s Communications and Engagement team works across a number of subjectareas, including child protection, and different tasks, projects and responsibilities at any one time. The workcovers real depth and breadth across our work. Examples of this include advising colleagues of what’s beingreported about key issues affecting policy and services; helping to reframe the language of care experience;producing, designing and promoting reports; developing communications plans and materials for long-termprojects; facilitating background briefings for journalists; and supporting guest authors to write posts for theCELCIS blog.The role requires the ability to be flexible and adapt to changing contexts and needs, and to exercise attention todetail. Candidates need to have an interest in and respect for the voices and experiences of people withpersonal and practice experience of children’s care and protection, and to be open and curious, working withsensitivity in a trauma-informed environment.The Communications Manager reports into CELCIS’s Communications and Engagement Lead, has line managementresponsibility for two Learning and Engagement Officers, and candidates will be required to have goodorganisational skills, including experience of managing capacity and resourcing.This post is being recruited as an Open Contract and is subject to continued grant funding.Please apply using the application form. CVs will not be accepted in applications for this role.About CELCIS, the Centre for Excellence for Children’s Care and ProtectionAs a leading improvement, innovation and research centre in Scotland, at CELCIS we work to improve the lives ofchildren and young people in need of care and protection, and their families and carers. We do this bysupporting people and organisations responsible for their care to make changes in services and in the practicesand skills they use, all based on the needs and experiences of children and young people.CELCIS is part of Strathclyde University, and staff are university employees with access to rewards and benefits,including annual salary increments and membership of the Universities Superannuation Scheme. We are alsocommitted to promoting a healthy work-life balance and offer a number of benefits, including flexible working,paid maternity and paternity leave, an on-campus nursery and access to the Strathclyde Sport leisurecentre.Help us to tell the story of what services, work, and investment is needed to support children and young people inneed of care and protection, their families, and carers, to inform and equip the workforces who support them,and share what it takes to change policy and practice.Change is happening. Be part of it. Together we can make things better for children, young people and theirfamilies.The Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) is an independent marine research organisation, founded in 1884,and one of the world’s oldest oceanographic institutions. Based on the west coast of Scotland, near Oban, SAMSis a registered charity and Company Limited by Guarantee.The Scottish Association for Marine Science has a positive attitude towards diversity. We are committed to equalityof opportunity and inclusivity amongst our staff and students: we aim to achieve balanced gender representationin our Board membership.We are committed to:* The creation of new knowledge about the marine environment through undertaking world leading and innovative

research;* The dissemination of that knowledge, not only through inspirational formal educational

programmes, with our principal partner, the University of the Highlands and Islands, but also the enhancement of

societal awareness through our public engagement activities;* Using our knowledge to provide solutions

for the ethical and sustainable use of marine resources, both in our local environment and

internationally.SAMS research spans the breadth of marine science, tackling the Grand Challenges facing the World today. We work ondiverse interdisciplinary research questions, focusing on three major challenges:* To discover the physical and biological processes that drive the marine environment.* To describe and

quantify how coastal environments respond to ever-increasing pressures.* To develop a sustainable blue

economy.**We are seeking new TRUSTEES to join the SAMS Board, commencing in late Autumn 2025.**In general, individuals are sought who can demonstrate one or more of the following:* An ability to operate strategically and collaboratively towards common goals.* Background in marine /

environmental science research* Experience of higher education* Background in finance,

risk/compliance and/or law.* Background in media and communication, and/or public

engagement* Senior operational role in a university, research or third sector

organisation.* Experience of building effective philanthropic / fundraising relationships and

networks.* Demonstration of a strong commitment to equality and diversity.On this occasion we are seeking ..... full job details .....