Advertised from 4 May 2026

Role

About the role

As a Children in Scotland Participation and Policy Officer you will have an important role supporting the work of the Participation and Policy Team.

Your role will involve delivering a diverse range of project work, in particular our direct work with children and young people. You will deliver this in line with Children in Scotland’s Principles and Guidelines for Meaningful Participation of Children and Young People. 

You will also be responsible for supporting the wider work of the Participation and Policy Team, ensuring the views of the children and young people you work with inform our work as an organisation. 

About Children in Scotland

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

By bringing together a network of people working with and for children, alongside children and young people themselves, we offer a broad, balanced and independent voice. We create solutions, provide support and develop positive change across all areas affecting children in Scotland. We do this by listening, gathering evidence, and applying and sharing our learning, while always working to uphold children’s rights. 

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 

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.

Further information

For an informal chat about the job, please contact Roisín Laing, Participation and Policy Manager by email on rlaing@childreninscotland.org.uk

Application notes

Please visit our website to apply.

Closing date: Noon, Monday 25 May 2026

Interview date: Monday 8 June 2026