Responsible to: Participation Manager
Salary: £27,885 FTE, increasing to £29,000 after probation period
Hours: 21 hours per week
Term: 1 August 2026 to 30 June 2027 (Maternity Cover)
Location: Remote-first with regular travel across Edinburgh City and Penicuik—delivery will take place at strategically located sites near Armed Forces bases
Ideally, the successful candidate will live in the Edinburgh area.
Our approach
We are committed to taking a children’s rights-based approach to all aspects of our work from planning to service delivery. This means we strive to ensure our work is grounded in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. Engaging in co-production with children and young people can help ensure their right to participate in matters affecting them is meaningfully upheld and implemented.
Purpose of the role
Children and young people from Armed Forces families face unique experiences and their voices are often unheard.
In this role, you will provide an opportunity for them to share their experiences and inform policy and practices in our work and influence those in the Ministry of Defence, Local Authorities, and the Scottish Government.
You will work directly with children and young people to facilitate a broad range of participatory and engagement opportunities.
How to apply
Deadline for applications: Tuesday 26 May, 5pm
Interview: Wednesday 3 June, in-person in Edinburgh
To apply, please complete an Application Form and submit it alongside a child-friendly application to: admin@forceschildrenscotland.org.uk
Child-friendly application
Children and young people are deeply involved in our recruitment process. We ask all candidates to create a child-friendly version of their application setting out the values, skills and experience that make you suitable for this role. The format could be a written statement, graphic, short film or picture and must be suitable for review by a 14-17 year old.
We hope this recruitment pack has piqued your interest in joining us. We welcome all candidates to arrange a pre-application chat to discuss the role. Please contact Nina Collins, Participation Manager: nina.collins@forceschildrenscotland.org.uk
