Community Engagement Lead (Census 2031)

Job Description

Do you want to shape the delivery of Scotlands Censusenabling governments and other public bodies to plan the services we all rely on and telling the story of Scotlands people for generations to comeIf so this post could be for you.

Census is a major program delivered by the National Records of Scotland (NRS).Planning for the next census in 2031 has begun and will build on the successes of the census in 2022.

We are seeking a skilled and motivated C1 Community Engagement Lead to join the Scotlands Census team on a 12-month temporary promotion or temporary level transfer.The successful candidate will oversee the development and delivery of our community engagement strategy.

This role requires strong leadership management and influencing skills to ensure broad participation particularly from hard-to-count groups. As the Community Engagement Lead you will design inclusive outreach initiatives that address diverse community needs leveraging the latest behavioural science research. You will collaborate with the Scottish Government public bodies local authorities third-sector organisations community groups and other key stakeholders to promote awareness of the census and encourage census participation while addressing individual equality and cultural needs. Collaboration with the other census taking offices in the rest of the United Kingdom will also be an important part of the role. .

• Lead the creation and execution of an engagement strategy that raises awareness and encourages census participation.
• Develop targeted outreach initiatives that address the needs of hard-to-count populations and ensure inclusivity considering equality issues and diverse community backgrounds.
• Develop and deliver a strategic approach to engaging with public bodies local authorities third-sector organisations religious and community groups to drive engagement and awareness.
• Utilise the latest behavioural science research to optimise engagement efforts and overcome barriers to participation.

Technical / Professional Skills:

1. Participation and Engagement - Practitioner
2. Multilevel Government - Practitioner
3. Governance and Project Delivery - Practitioner

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Please submit a statement outlining your suitability for the role relevant skills and experience and what you would bring to the team (maximum 500 words).

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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Please note that the post is only open to individuals who have satisfactorily completed their probationary period. Applicants must discuss their intention to apply with their current line manager to help ensure early release and balance with current duties.

About us

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.

We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment along with a wide range of employee benefits. Find out more aboutwhat we offer.

As part of the UK Civil Service we uphold theCivil Service Nationality Rules.

Equality Statement

We are committed to equality and inclusion and we aim to recruit a diverse workforce that reflects the population of our nation.

Find out more about our commitment todiversity and how we offer and supportrecruitment adjustments for anyone who needs them.
Further Information

If you have specific questions about the role please contactClaire Lumsdaine at