Application notes: To apply for this role, please read the application guidance and send a completed application form by email to recruitment@syp.org.uk.
Job Title: Membership Development Officer
Reports to: Participation and Programmes Manager
Salary Scale: £28,691 – £33,262 (applicants would generally start at the beginning of the scale)
Hours of work: 35 hours per week (with flexibility for evening and weekend work)
Contract: Fixed term (to end of April 2027)
Applications close at 9am on Thursday, 7th May 2026
Interviews will be held on Wednesday, 20th May 2026, in person at our Edinburgh offices.
Working within SYP’s youth-led structure, our Membership Development Officer will work with the Participation and Programmes team to support the delivery of the SYP Elections and deliver our membership and candidate development programmes, in line with the organisation’s strategic objectives.
| What you’ll be doing day to day | Working with the Participation and Programmes Team to support the delivery of SYP’s Participation Framework, National Voluntary Organisation Framework, and Youth Voice Framework. Working closely with colleagues across the organisation and external partners to support delivery of SYP’s 2026 national elections. Leading on developing, delivering, and evaluating SYP’s training and development offers for young people. Working closely with colleagues to develop and support participation activities across the organisation. Other relevant duties to support the organisation as required. |
For more information, please read the job description linked below.
If you are passionate about amplifying young people’s voices and have the skills to support young people’s meaningful participation in decision-making, we would love to hear from you.
Participation and Programmes Officer Role Description – June 2025 PDF61 kB