Advertised from 11 June 2026

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.

Department: Services and Influence 

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). 

See detail of our salary structure here.

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.

Application notes

For an informal chat about the job, please contact Lucy Johnson, Development Manager, by email on ljohnson@childreninscotland.org.uk 

Closing date: Tuesday 30 June 2026

Interview date: Friday 17 July 2026

Visit our website to find out more and to apply - https://childreninscotland.org.uk/OPOJune26