Innes Burns

Participation and Communications Officer

Innes joined Children in Scotland in March 2025 as a Participation & Communications Officer for the My Rights, My Say service. He co-ordinates engagement opportunities for our group of Young Advisors and leads on efforts to expand the group’s reach. He also leads on all communications activities for the My Rights, My Say service.

Before this, he worked in digital media and communications, leading on content creation, social media strategy, and audience engagement for various organisations. As a freelance marketing and communications specialist, he supported businesses and organisations in building their digital presence through website development, content strategy, and brand storytelling.

He holds a Master’s degree in Political Communication, specialising in the quality of language surrounding debates in humanitarian interventions. Alongside his communications experience, he has a strong background in youth engagement, having volunteered at the Citadel Youth Centre and supported campaigns focused on children’s rights and inclusion.

Outside of work, you’ll often find him in a podcast studio or at the football.