Senior Youth Engagement Officer

Contract Duration - 20 Months (31st March 2026)

Number of Posts - 1

Location - Flexible

This role will help ensure that children and young people growing up in Scotland are informed and actively engaged, can shape, influence and drive positive change so that they grow up loved, safe and respected.

This role will develop a proposition that means wherever they live, children and young people growing up in Scotland can develop a relationship with Police Scotland and see us as an organisation they can influence or be part of.

The purpose is to lead the design, planning and delivery of the youth engagement and participation approach within Police Scotland, ensuring that the service meaningfully involves children and young people in decision-making so that we deliver effective services which meet their diverse needs.

Ensure that an appropriate and sustainable youth engagement structure and approach is in place, meeting the needs of children and young people as well as decision-makers and leaders throughout the service.

Ensure that an evidence-led approach is taken to inform decision-making, transformation, strategy, service improvement planning and engagement activities for Police Scotland.

The approach and supporting framework will be designed with children and young people at the heart and follow best practice, in accordance with the United Nations Conventions on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), including the UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act 2024 and best practice in the area of youth engagement and participation.

For full information on the role, responsibilities and criteria required please visit the Police Scotland career site.

BENEFITS

- Competitive salary and guaranteed allowances

- Annual salary increments

- Local Government Pension Scheme

- 28 days annual leave and 6 public holidays on appointment

- Wide range of family friendly policies

- Employee Assistance Programme

- Access to range of staff associations

- Scottish Police Recreation Association

- Scottish Police Credit Union

- Cycle to Work Scheme

INTERVIEW GUARANTEE

The Scottish Police Authority / Police Scotland is committed to positive action in the recruitment and selection of people with disabilities. We guarantee an interview to any applicant who has a disability, as defined under the Equality Act 2010, and who meets the essential criteria for the post. Please regard this as an opportunity to let us help you. Tell us of any aspects which could present difficulties and any suggestions for overcoming these.

RESIDENCY AND ELIGIBILITY TO WORK IN THE UK

Applicants must be a British citizen, a member of the EU or other states in the EEA, a Commonwealth citizen or a foreign national free of restrictions. You should also have been resident in the UK for a minimum of three years immediately prior to application.

TO APPLY

Please visit the Police Scotland Career Site - Job Reference Number – 2815

Applications close at 12pm on the 26th August 2024