Updated : October 3, 2025
Updated : October 3, 2025
Salary: £27,880 to £29,000 pro rata
Part-time (21 hours per week)
Permanent contract
36 days annual leave (pro rata), 4% pension contribution
Location: Home-based working in either Edinburgh OR Angus and Fife (at strategically located sites near an Armed Forces base)
Line Manager: Participation Manager
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 while also influencing 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.
A full driving licence and access to a car are essential for this role.
To arrange an informal chat before making an application, please contact Nina Collins, Participation Manager: nina.collins@forceschildrenscotland.org.uk
Additional information
For a full description and Person Specification for the role, see the Job Description.
Participation work takes place in key schools located near armed forces bases. While regular travel to these schools is required, you will not be expected to cover the entire region.
The post will cover either Edinburgh OR Angus and Fife, depending on the successful candidate’s home location. You will deliver face-to-face sessions in the allocated area each week, so the role involves a significant amount of travel.
This is a home-based position, and travel expenses will be paid from your home address within the delivery area. Occasionally, you may be required to work outside of this area.
The post holder will need to be prepared to work flexibly, including evening, weekend and occasional overnight stays.
About us
Forces Children Scotland supports babies, children and young people from Regular, Reservist and Veteran families to realise their potential and thrive. We work with children and young people to co-produce services and projects to overcome their unique challenges to mental health and wellbeing, education and learning and important transitions.
Our approach to working with children and young people
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.
Please complete our Application Form and submit a Regulated Work Declaration.
Application Form Regulated Work Declaration
We also request that you also send in a child-friendly version of your application setting out the values, skills, and experiences that make you a suitable candidate for this role. The format could be written, a graphic, a short film, or a picture, and should be suitable for review by a 14-17 year old.
Interviews are anticipated to be held week commencing 27 October.
If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact admin@forceschildrenscotland.org.uk.