Head of Influence and Campaigns

Children First is Scotlands national childrens charity. We stand up for every child because all children should have a safe childhood. We protect children from harm and support them to recover from trauma and abuse through our national and local services.

In this role youll:

• Lead the development and delivery of high-impact influence and campaigning activity that drives policy and practice change for children and families.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across communications policy services and fundraising to deliver bold integrated campaigns.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders partners influencers and decision-makers.
• Ensure campaigns are informed by evidence data and the lived experience of children and families.
• Provide leadership and direction across policy and participation creating a culture of connection accountability and impact.

Wed love to hear from you if you have:

• Significant experience leading influence campaigning policy or public affairs work at a senior level.
• A proven track record of delivering campaigns that achieve meaningful change.
• Experience of leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong communication and influencing skills with confidence engaging senior stakeholders and partners.
• A collaborative values-led approach and commitment to childrens rights and inclusion.

What we offer:

• A workplace with values of with love with purpose and with strength
• 40 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Pension scheme and wellbeing support
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Access to Westfield Health giving colleagues and their families confidential counselling support wellbeing resources and access to health and lifestyle benefits to support physical and mental wellbeing.
• Blue Light card discount
• A Fair Work accredited workplace

Children First is Scotlands national childrens charity. We stand up for every child because all children should have a safe childhood. We protect children from harm and support them to recover from trauma and abuse through our national and local services. We help children their families and the people that care for them by offering emotional practical and financial support. We give children hope and a safer brighter future. Our core values guide how each one of us works in our individual day to day job:

With love we put children first.
With purpose we transform childrens lives together.
With strength we do whatever it takes to protect Scotlands children.

These values are reflected in everything we do. If you share our vision and values and would like to join our team then we would love to hear from you.