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Poverty and inequality are the greatest challenges Scotland faces. The Poverty Alliance is building our network across Scotland to challenge, and ultimately solve, poverty. With partnership and support from the Robertson Trust we are launching Taking Action on Rural Poverty – to develop new ways of addressing rural poverty in Scotland by reducing the rural poverty premium. 

There are opportunities to join our team to a key role in helping us achieve our objective of tackling rural poverty. 


For any enquiries regarding these posts please contact David Reilly david.reilly@povertyalliance.org

To apply for the post please complete and return the application and equal opportunities form to sinead.howell@povertyalliance.org CVs will not be accepted.


The Poverty Alliance aims to be an equal opportunities employer.  We welcome applications from any person who can demonstrate that they meet the requirements for the post, and we are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements.  Please note that the Poverty Alliance has a legal duty to ensure those employed have the right to work and remain in the UK, the successful candidate will be required to confirm their eligibility prior to appointment.

Post: Development Officer based around Aberdeenshire  

Salary: £33,409 per annum + 6% pension contribution [pro rata] 

Contract: 3 Year fixed term contract. 21 hours per week, with flexible work pattern and location. 

Job Purpose: to lead on local delivery of Taking Action on Rural Poverty - developing new ways of addressing rural poverty in Scotland by reducing the rural poverty premium.  

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 4th July 12 noon 

Interviews:  Wednesday 12 July 2023  

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Post: Development Officer based around Argyll and Bute.  

Salary: £33,409 per annum + 6% pension contribution [pro rata] 

Contract: 3 Year fixed term contract. 21 hours per week, with flexible work pattern and location. 

Job Purpose: to lead on local delivery of Taking Action on Rural Poverty - developing new ways of addressing rural poverty in Scotland by reducing the rural poverty premium.  

Closing date for applications: Monday 3rd July 12 noon 

Interviews: Friday 14th July 2023  

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Equal Opportunities Form

Post: Research Officer 

Salary: £33,409, per annum plus 6% pension (pro-rata) 

Contract: 3 Year fixed term contract. 17.5 hours per week, with flexible work pattern and location. 

Job purpose: deliver a programme of learning and research with partner organisations in rural Scotland as part of the Poverty Alliance’s Taking Action on Rural Poverty project. 

Closing date for applications: Friday 7th July 2023 at 12 noon 

Interviews: Week beginning 10th July 2023  

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Equal Opportunities Form

Post: Policy Officer 

Salary: £33,409, per annum plus 6% pension (pro-rata) 

Contract: 3 Year fixed term contract. 17.5 hours per week, with flexible work pattern and location. 

Job Purpose: To support the development and delivery of the Poverty Alliance’s Taking Action on Rural Poverty project by informing and amplifying the findings of the project in Scotland, ensuring that the findings translate into action. 

Closing date for applications: Friday 7th July 2023 at 12 noon 

Interviews: Week beginning 17th July 2023  

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