Community Engagement Specialist
Community Engagement Specialist
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Job Description
Do you want to shape the delivery of Scotlands Census enabling governments and other public bodies to plan the services we all rely on and telling the story of Scotlands people for generations to come If so this post could be for you.
The future of Scotlands Census is part of the Statistical Services business area of National Records of Scotland (NRS). This post will report to the B3 Senior Community Engagement Specialist.
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Community Engagement Specialist to join our team in supporting the development and delivery of community engagement activities for the future of Scotlands this role you will assist in the execution of outreach initiatives helping to engage diverse communities particularly those who are harder to reach. You will work closely with the team to support awareness campaigns and events ensuring inclusivity and accessibility in our approach. The successful candidate will play a key role in helping raise awareness encourage participation and contribute to building relationships with community groups and local leaders.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the delivery of community outreach activities aimed at encouraging census participation particularly for hard-to-reach groups.
- Support the coordination of events workshops and other engagement activities in partnership with local community organisations and groups.
- Help with the preparation of materials and resources for outreach campaigns ensuring they are accessible and inclusive for all audiences.
- Provide administrative support to the team including data collection reporting and maintaining communication with community stakeholders.
- Undertake stakeholder engagement with public sector external organisations communications representatives and departments ensuring activity is joined up via collaborative working.
- Undertake desk-based research to identify innovative partnership approaches.
- Ensuring partnership activity is delivered inclusively and communications are accessible.
Qualifications
- Participation and Engagement Level 1: Developing
- Multilevel Government Level 1: Developing
- Governance and Project Delivery Level 1: Developing
- Communicating and influencing Level 3
- Working together Level 3
- Delivering at Pace Level 3
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Apply online providing a CV and Supporting Statement (of no more than 1000words) which provides evidence of how you meet the skills experience and behaviours listed in the Success Profile above.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools can be used to support your application but all statements and examples provided must be truthful factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others or generated by artificial intelligence and presented as your own) applications will be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action.
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If invited for further assessment this will consist of an interview and presentation.
Assessments are scheduled for w/c 15 September 2025 however this may be subject to change.
This role is open to internal candidates andCommon Citizenshiporganisations only.
National Records of Scotland (NRS) is Scotlands record keeper. Our purpose is to collect preserve and produce information about Scotlands people and history and make it available to inform current and future generations. We offer rewarding careers and employ people across Scotland in a wide range of professions and roles.
NRS is a Non-Ministerial Department of theScottish Government & and our staff are partUK Civil Service working for Ministers and senior stakeholders to deliver vital public services which improve the lives of the people of Scotland.
Scotlands Census is a time limited project which will run until 2031/32 depending on the role. Please contact the line manager named in this advert if you have any further questions.
For further information about the role please contact Susan Joyce at
Apply before: 21 August 2025 (23:59)
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full Time
