Job Opportunity: Research Officer

Monday, 12th December, 2011

Scotland's Commissioner for children and Young People

(12 Months Fixed Contract)

Salary Range (£24,141 - £29,346 FTE) (pro rata - 22 hours per week)

Scotland's Commissioner for Children & Young People is seeking to appoint a Research Officer. In this role, you will support the Participation and Education Team in the delivery of Scotland's Commissioner for Children & Young People's Participation strategic and operational work plan.

You must be committed, enthusiastic and energetic. You should be able to operate in a flexible working environment and on a diverse range of tasks. You should be able to demonstrate sound judgement, able to act on your own initiative and prioritise your own workload. You should also be supportive of the work of the Commissioner's office in promoting and safeguarding the rights of children and young people.

Application packs are available at http://www.sccyp.org.uk/Infoforadults/jobvacancies, by calling 0131 558 3733 or by emailing or writing to: Heather Belmonte, Scotland's Commissioner for Children & Young People, 85 Holyrood Road, Edinburgh EH8 8AU. heather.belmonte@sccyp.org.uk

The closing date for receipt of all applications is 12 noon on Friday 16 December 2011 and interviews will be held on Wednesday 18 January and Thursday 19 January 2012. Please note that only those selected for interview will be contacted.

The appointment will be made in accordance with equal opportunities legislation and no applicant will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of race, gender identity, marital/civil partnership status, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age or religion. Candidates with a disability who satisfy the essential basic criteria for the post will be invited for interview. If you wish to declare you have a disability, please tick the appropriate box on the application form.