Policy, Projects and Participation Officer

2 months ago


Edinburgh, United Kingdom Children in Scotland Full time

**Location**: Children in Scotland is Edinburgh based but, until further notice, this role will be remote/home-based, with some travel to Edinburgh required for meetings and the option of use of office space in Edinburgh and/or Glasgow. Arrangements will be reviewed, with staff involvement, throughout the 2023-24 year.

**Hours**:Full time (35 hours per week)

**Salary**:Scale points 27 - 34at the time of writing being £23,697 - £29,445 per annum. Subject to change following a salary review, due for completion early May 2023

**About the role**

You will be involved in project delivery, participation work with children and young people, and influencing national policy and legislation to improve children’s lives. You will also lead the development and delivery of Children in Scotland’s UNCRC training programme, working closely colleagues in our Learning and Events team.

We are looking for someone who has strong knowledge of children’s rights and the Scottish policy landscape, experience of delivering or developing training, and experience of working with children and young people.

**About Children in Scotland**

Giving all children in Scotland an equal chance to flourish is at the heart of everything we do.

Our range of knowledge and expertise means we can provide trusted support on issues as diverse as the people we work with and the varied lives of children and families in Scotland.

**Diversity**

**Closing date**:noon, Monday 8 May 2023

**Interview date**: Wednesday 17 May 2023

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £23,697.00-£29,445.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Sick pay
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Edinburgh, EH2 2PR

Application deadline: 08/05/2023



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