We are delighted to share the following current opportunities to work with SCIS.
Communications and Policy Manager
We are looking for an excellent communicator and highly organised professional who can research and communicate complex policies to join our team as Communications and Policy Manager on a fixed term basis until June 2027. This is an important role supporting our organisation’s work with members, stakeholders and policymakers, helping to ensure that our communications are clear, accurate, engaging and influential. The successful candidate will be a confident writer with strong attention to detail, excellent IT skills and a genuine interest in education policy and practice. They will be able to turn complex information into clear, accessible content for a range of audiences, including members, government, partners and the wider public.
About the role
As Communications and Policy Manager, you will play a key role in developing highquality written content and supporting our work with policy officials in Government and Education bodies. You will help maintain and update website content, draft responses to government consultations, research sector trends, prepare member newsletters and contribute to wider communications activity across the organisation. You will work closely with colleagues to identify key policy issues of interest to our sector, help formulate sector responses and communicate important developments to members.
Key responsibilities
- Write, edit and publish clear, engaging and accurate content for the organisation’s website.
- Draft high-quality responses to government consultations and policy papers, drawing on evidence, member insight and organisational priorities.
- Prepare regular newsletters and updates for members, ensuring content is
timely, relevant and accessible. - Monitor developments in education policy and practice, identifying issues of relevance to the organisation and its members.
- Support the preparation of briefings, reports, statements and other communications materials.
- Maintain strong systems for managing information, contacts, mailing lists and digital communications activity.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues and external stakeholders to gather information, shape messages and ensure consistency of tone and style.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of communications processes, digital content and member engagement.
Further information can be found here: Communications & Policy Manager
How to apply
To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to Lorraine Davidson, CEO of the Scottish Council of Independent Schools ( lorraine.davidson@scis.org.uk) by Friday October 31. The role attracts a salary of £30,000 per annum.
Interviews are expected to take place during October 31 – Nov 7 If you would like an informal conversation about the role, please contact Lorraine by email.
Consultancy Brief: Senior Leadership Resources Project (October–December 2026)
SCIS is seeking to appoint an experienced consultant on a short-term basis to support the development of high-quality strategic materials for senior leaders across our member schools. The consultancy will run for approximately three months, beginning in October 2026 and concluding by the end of the calendar year.
The consultant will lead a defined project comprising four interconnected workstreams, each aimed at strengthening leadership development, sector knowledge, and professional induction within Scotland’s independent school sector.
Timescale: The anticipated duration of the consultancy is three months, beginning October 2026 and concluding December 2026. Workstreams may run concurrently, and SCIS will agree milestones and deliverables at project initiation.
Further Information can be found here: Consultancy Project Oct - Dec 2026
To apply or to discuss the project, please contact: Lorraine Davidson, CEO, Scottish Council of Independent Schools (lorraine.davidson@scis.org.uk).