Assistant Policy Officer, Supporting The Third - Edinburgh, United Kingdom - Children in Scotland

Children in Scotland

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

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 year.

Hours:
Full time (35 hour working week).

Salary:
£20,361-£23,697 per annum

Contract:
Fixed term to 31 March 2024

About the role
This role provides a fantastic opportunity to work for a national children's organisation improving children's lives.

The Supporting the Third Sector project(STTS) supports the third sector to be a strong partner in Children's Services Planning.

As STTS Assistant Policy Officer, you will contribute to the work of the STTS Project,ensuring that the third sector can be meaningfully involved in children's services planning processes and influence and inform the development of national policy relating to children, young people and families.

You will assist our policy and research activity, and provide administrative, information and organisational support.

We are seeking a values-driven individual, who has great organisational and communication skills.

With a commitment to children's rights you will be able to build positive relationships with a wide range of our partners, members and other stakeholders through relevant networks and forums.

In return we will provide you with an excellent opportunity to develop your career in children's policy and services, within a supportive, enthusiastic and committed team and organisation.

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:9am, Tuesday 21 March 2023

Interview date:
Wednesday 29 March 2023

Job Types:
Full-time, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 12 months

Salary:
£20,361.00-£23,697.00 per year

Benefits: