James Anderson 2 weeks ago
Apply now for one of the jobs currently available at Forces Children Scotland.
We are looking for three new colleagues to join the team: a Communications & Marketing Officer, a Fundraising & Partnerships Manager, and a Youth Participation Worker for Edinburgh & Fife.
Our Participation Worker will work directly with children and young people in the East to facilitate a broad range of participatory and engagement opportunities. Our Communications & Marketing Officer will help us tell our story as we enhance our support of forces children and young people. Our Fundraising & Partnerships Manager will lead us in building impactful collaborations whilst together strengthening our financial sustainability for the future.
If these vacancies sound interesting and you feel this might be for you, please contact the following people for an informal conversation.
For the Communications & Marketing Officer or Fundraising & Partnerships Manager roles, contact Steven Sweeney, Chief Executive: steven.sweeney@forceschildrenscotland.org.uk
For the Youth Participation Worker | East Scotland role, contact Nina Collins, Children and Young People’s Participation Manager: nina.collins@forceschildrenscotland.org.uk
Download our recruitment packPlease complete and submit our Application Form and Regulated Work Declaration as part of the selection process to admin@forceschildrenscotland.org.uk.
We kindly request that you also send in a child-friendly version of your application setting out your values, skills, and experiences that make you a suitable candidate for these roles.
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.
An Enhanced Disclosure Scotland Check is required as part of our selection process.
Use the links below to start the application process for the following roles.
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