Assistant Communications Officer
About the role
We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic person to join the Enquire communications team as an Assistant Communications Officer and contribute to the work to raise awareness of the Service and the information and advice we provide.
Your role will involve providing core communications support across the team for both internal and external communications and across a range of Service outputs including website, social media and information sessions or events. You will also provide administrative support across the wider Service team.
Enquire
This role will be based within Enquire. Enquire is the Scottish advice service for additional support for learning. Enquire provides a range of information and advice for families and professionals on supporting children and young people with additional support needs throughout their learning. Enquire have an accessible website, a helpline and run a series of free events throughout the year.
Enquire is funded by the Scottish Government and managed by Children in Scotland.
More about Enquire can be found here
Details
- Part-time, 21 hours per week
- £27,850,64 pro-rata per annum
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)
Further information and how to apply
For an informal chat about the job, please contact Jennifer Drummond, Senior Communications and Engagement Officer using the contact form.
Closing date: 9am, Tuesday 14 July 2026
Interview date: Wednesday 22 July 2026 (online)
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.
View our Equality, Diversity and Human Rights Policy (PDF)
Adjustment for application and interview
Disabled candidates may face additional challenges or accessibility barriers in the recruitment process that can be alleviated with adjustments.
Our application form is a survey created in the Microsoft Forms platform. Please let us know if you have problems completing your application in this format, or if you require any documents in an alternative format. You can email us at recruitment@childreninscotland.org.uk.
Should you be invited to interview, we wish to ensure that all facilities necessary to enable you to participate fully in the interview and any other assessment exercises are available to you. When inviting you to interview we will ask you if you have any specific requirements. We do not ask for this information in the application process.
If you feel you wish to discuss requirements or share details with us you can let us know at any stage in the recruitment process, by emailing recruitment@childreninscotland.org.uk. Details of any request will only be shared in order to put any adjustment in place and with your consent.
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.