Post: Outreach and Participation Officer
Department: Services, Participation and Policy
Location: Children in Scotland’s office is in Edinburgh and this will be your official contracted place of work. We have introduced hybrid working based on trust and flexibility. As long as business needs are met, individuals have flexibility in terms of where they work (home / office).
Hours: Part time, 28 hours of a 35 hour working week
Salary: £32,231.88 pro rata per annum.
Contract: Fixed term for 12 months
About the role
We’re recruiting for an Outreach and Participation Officer to join our Participation, Outreach and Policy Team. Your role will involve delivering a diverse range of project work - including direct engagement with children and young people with complex additional support needs - and supporting activity to make improvements in children and young people’s lives.
In this role, you’ll be responsible for participation and engagement activity in line with our Principles and Guidelines for Meaningful Participation, while also coordinating outreach programmes and information sessions for parents, carers and professionals around additional support needs. We’re looking for someone with experience of inclusive engagement, and the ability to work collaboratively to deliver high-quality projects, training and partnerships that ensure children’s voices shape our work.
For further information and to apply, please visit the Children in Scotland website: https://childreninscotland.org.uk/about-us/work-with-us/. Applications will only be accepted via our application form.
Closing date: 9am, Tuesday 30 June 2026
Interview date: Friday 17 July 2026
About Children in Scotland
Children in Scotland is a welcoming and dynamic charity that amplifies the voices, views and experiences of our members and children, families and professionals across Scotland. We achieve this through direct services, meaningful participation, policy work, inspiring communications and sector-leading events and learning opportunities.
We are a vibrant and inclusive community of dedicated individuals and organisations who use our skills and passion to bring evidence-based and fresh thinking together, with one shared aim of giving all children in Scotland an equal chance to flourish.
We are stronger together in driving lasting impact for Scotland’s children.
Diversity
Children in Scotland values the contribution of all our staff, whatever their background. Our recruitment decisions are based on fair, open processes, with appointment on merit. We welcome applications from everyone.
Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Pay: £32,231.88 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Flexitime
- Paid volunteer time
- Sick pay
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Edinburgh EH2 2PR
