Senior Community Engagement Specialist
Senior 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 C1 Community Engagement Lead.
We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Senior Community Engagement Specialist for the future of Scotlands this role you will work closely with the rest of your team to encourage diverse community participation particularly from hard-to-reach and underrepresented groups. You will assist in the design and delivery of targeted outreach activities ensuring that all community segments are included. You will contribute to the planning and implementation of initiatives that incorporate behavioural science insights working alongside local authorities third-sector organisations community groups and other local leaders to enhance awareness and participation.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the design and delivery of community and stakeholder engagement activities that encourage full participation in the census with a focus on hard-to-reach groups.
- Support outreach efforts by working closely with local authorities local community groups third-sector organisations and religious institutions to raise awareness and motivate participation.
- Help ensure that all engagement strategies are inclusive addressing the needs of diverse communities and ensuring equality in outreach.
- Collaborate with the team to apply behavioural science principles to enhance participation rates and overcome barriers to completing the census.
- Working closely with the wider census delivery team tocontribute to partnership proposals (that are based on research and audience insight include SMART objectives and evaluation plans to measure effectiveness) as well as managing the direction of the partnership approach and the key stakeholder and partner relationships.
- Ensure partnership activity is delivered inclusively and communications are accessible.
Line management responsibilities for the B2 Community Engagement Specialist.
Qualifications
- Participation and Engagement Level 2: Practitioner
- Multilevel Government Level 1: Developing
- Governance and Project Delivery Level 1: Developing
- Communicating and influencing - Level 3
- Working together - Level 3
- Seeing the Big Picture - Level 3
- Delivering at pace - Level 3
Other Professional Information:
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Apply online providing a CV and Supporting Statement (of no more than 1000 words) 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 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:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full Time
