At a Glance
- Tasks: Engage with children to influence policy and deliver impactful projects.
- Company: Children’s Parliament, dedicated to championing children's rights.
- Benefits: Flexible working hours, full-time or part-time options available.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team in Edinburgh with opportunities for growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives and advocate for their rights.
- Qualifications: Passion for children's rights, excellent communication, and organisational skills.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
We are recruiting for an enthusiastic, creative, and dynamic Project Officer who loves working with children and is committed to the realisation of children’s human rights. The Project Officer will be engaged in the development, delivery and reporting on a range of projects. Initially the focus of the role will be our Child Power project, which is building child activism to drive systemic changes to children’s involvement in decision making and parliamentary processes on child poverty.
Passionate about children, an excellent communicator and highly organised, the post holder will contribute to our work to support the implementation of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) and deliver human rights for children. The role is offered on a full‑time basis of 35 hours per week. However, we are open to considering part‑time arrangements for the right candidate, subject to mutual agreement on working hours and responsibilities. This is a Scotland wide post with an office base at the Children’s Parliament in Edinburgh. Regular working at our Children’s Parliament office is required. Our office moves to Norton Park in Leith in September 2026. We offer flexible working and we are happy to discuss working patterns.
Overview of the Role: Children’s Parliament demonstrates children’s rights in action, supporting children to influence policy, practice and legislation, and we build the capacity and win the hearts and minds of adults to realise children’s human rights. Following the incorporation of children’s rights into Scots law, Children’s Parliament has a critical role to play to support the implementation of children’s human rights in the everyday.
Key Responsibilities:
- Embed the views, experiences and ideas of children into decision making around policy, practice and legislation in Scotland.
- Support children to engage adult key decision makers on what needs to change.
- Develop, deliver and report on projects, with a focus on the Child Power project, building a Scotland‑wide movement of child activists from low‑income backgrounds campaigning to address the causes and impact of child poverty and meet the 2030 child poverty targets.
Project Context:
The Child Power project started in February 2026 in partnership with Save the Children UK and is supported through the Beyond Pledges fund from the Robertson Trust.
Project Officer employer: Children's Parliament
At Children’s Parliament, we are dedicated to championing children's rights and fostering a vibrant work culture that prioritises creativity, collaboration, and meaningful impact. Our Edinburgh office offers a supportive environment where passionate individuals can thrive, with flexible working arrangements and opportunities for professional growth in the field of child advocacy. Join us in making a difference as we empower children to influence policy and drive systemic change across Scotland.
