The Trust is looking for a talented, thoughtful and proactive policy and communications professional to come and join our small team.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a candidate with the right experience who is looking to use their policy and communication skills to support the development of Scotland’s higher education sector.

Having embarked on a strategic review of our priorities and activities last year, the Trust is now developing a refreshed Strategic Plan for 2026-31, with a renewed focus on enhancing our impact, reach and relevance in today’s landscape to champion and drive equality of opportunity and outcome in Scotland’s higher education system.

This post has been created to support the development and delivery of an emerging portfolio of strategic projects, and to lead on aspects of the Trust’s communications; ensuring outcomes are shared with relevant parties and building relationships and partnerships to grow awareness of the Trust and its work.

If you share our passion for ensuring equitable access to higher education and advancing thinking and debates on the future of post-school education in Scotland, then we’d love to hear from you.

How to apply
You should apply by sending a copy of your CV to admin@carnegie-trust.org accompanied by a supporting statement explaining how your experience meets the essential and desirable criteria for the role, and your motivation for applying for the post.

Your supporting statement can be provided in either of the following formats:

• In writing, on no more than two sides of A4.
• In video format, no more than 3 minutes in length.

Applications should be received by 5pm on 11th April 2025. Interviews will be held in the w/c 28th April.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact the Chief Executive at hannah.garrow@carnegie-trust.org

Download the Job Specification