Lead Officer for Youth Engagement
3 weeks ago
Contract Duration: 20 Months
Number of Positions: 1
Location: Flexible
This position is pivotal in ensuring that children and young individuals in Scotland are well-informed and actively involved, empowering them to influence and drive positive transformations in their communities, ensuring they grow up in a loving, safe, and respected environment.
The role focuses on establishing a framework that allows children and young people across Scotland to build a relationship with Police Scotland, viewing the organization as one they can engage with and influence.
The primary objective is to spearhead the design, planning, and execution of the youth engagement and participation strategy within Police Scotland, ensuring that services effectively incorporate the voices of children and young people in decision-making processes to meet their diverse needs.
Key responsibilities include:
- Establishing a sustainable youth engagement framework that addresses the needs of children and young people as well as the expectations of decision-makers and leaders within the organization.
- Implementing an evidence-based approach to inform strategic decisions, transformation initiatives, service improvement planning, and engagement activities.
- Designing the engagement strategy and supporting framework with a focus on children and young people, adhering to best practices in line with the United Nations Conventions on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC).
For comprehensive details regarding the role, responsibilities, and necessary qualifications, please refer to the Police Scotland career site.
BENEFITS:
- Competitive salary with guaranteed allowances
- Annual salary increments
- Participation in the Local Government Pension Scheme
- 28 days of annual leave plus 6 public holidays upon appointment
- A wide array of family-friendly policies
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to various staff associations
- Membership in the Scottish Police Recreation Association
- Scottish Police Credit Union
- Cycle to Work Scheme
INTERVIEW GUARANTEE:
The Scottish Police Authority / Police Scotland is dedicated to promoting diversity in recruitment and selection, particularly for individuals with disabilities. We guarantee an interview to any applicant who meets the essential criteria for the position.
RESIDENCY AND ELIGIBILITY TO WORK IN THE UK:
Applicants must be British citizens, EU members, Commonwealth citizens, or foreign nationals without restrictions. A minimum residency of three years in the UK prior to application is required.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
For application details, please visit the Police Scotland Career Site.
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