Work with Children in Scotland

Diversity

Children in Scotland values the contribution made by all members of staff, whatever their background. Our recruitment decisions are based on fair, open processes, with appointment on merit. We welcome applications from everyone.

Current opportunities

Services, Participation and Policy: Information Development Officer

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).
Part time, 28 hours of a 35 hour working week
£30,381.64 pro rata per annum

Enquire is the Scottish advice service for additional support for learning. We are looking for someone to develop and write information and advice content for parents, carers and professionals. The right candidate will have excellent writing skills and the ability to explain complex information to different audiences in a clear and concise way.

Closing date: 09/06/25 at 9am

Services, Participation and Policy: Children's Views Project Officer

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).
Part time, 3 to 4 days / 21-28 hours of a 35 hour week
£30,381.64 pro rata per annum

An exciting opportunity has come up for two driven professionals to join our team as a part of a new, collaborative project specifically aimed at delivering training and developing resources for education professionals supporting children with complex additional support needs.

Closing date: 02/06/2025 at 9am

Services, Participation and Policy: Advice and Information Officer

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).
Part time, 28 hours of a 35 hour working week
£30,381.64 pro rata per annum

Enquire is the Scottish advice service for additional support for learning. We are looking for an experienced and caring adviser whose primary responsibility will be responding to helpline enquiries. The right candidate will have excellent listening skills and be able to explain complex information in a clear and concise way, both over the telephone and in writing.

Closing date: 03/06/2025 at 9am

Services, Participation and Policy: Senior Advice and Information Officer

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).
Part time, 28 hours of a 35 hour working week
£35,161.03 pro rata per annum

Enquire is the Scottish advice service for additional support for learning. We are looking for a Senior Officer to oversee our written information and advice resources and lead on their maintenance and development. You will ensure all our information and advice remains accurate and up to date, collaborating with colleagues across the service and working in partnership with relevant stakeholders.

Closing date: 05/06/2025 at 11am

Services, Participation and Policy: Early Years Officer

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).
Part time, 21 to 28 hours of a 35 hour working week
£30,381.64 pro rata per annum

Enquire is the Scottish advice service for additional support for learning. We are looking for someone to help us expand our offer for parents and carers of children young than school age, and early years professionals. This will include working in partnership with key stakeholders to identify gaps in our advice and information provision, and developing new resources and information sessions.

Closing date: 12/06/2025 at 10am

Development and Engagement: Senior Business Development Officer

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).
Part time, 21 hours of a 35 hour working week
£35,161.03 pro-rata per annum

This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to make a difference to lives of children in Scotland using their knowledge and experience in income generation and fundraising across different sectors.

Closing date: 13/06/2025 at 12 noon

Services, Participation and Policy: Services Administrative Assistant

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).
Part time, 21 hours of a 35 hour working week
£22,932.00 pro rata per annum

Children in Scotland is recruiting for an Administrative Assistant to support the work of our national services. The candidate will play an important part in these services by providing efficient administration support including dealing appropriately with enquiries received, co-ordinating internal and external meetings and events, supporting evaluation activity and supporting Service Managers in the fulfilment of their duties.

Closing date: 19/06/2025 at 12 noon

Trainers

We are always looking for new trainers. Please send your CV with details of your experience, and information about the course/s you can offer alongside our trainer application form (click to download) to events@childreninscotland.org.uk.