Projects and Participation Assistant Grade 3

We re looking for an enthusiastic and committed colleague for an exciting new role. This role would ideally suit someone who is a detail-focussed organiser who enjoys working with children and young people. The Projects and Participation Assistant is an important point of contact for children and young people engaged with our office. The role cuts across all our rights-based work and includes assisting colleagues in a wide range of tasks to support the delivery of the Commissioner s statutory functions. As a cross-cutting support role, it is pivotal to the coordination and planning of the office s ambitious aims. Role summary The Projects and Participation Assistant helps us deliver our: Participation and engagement work with children and young people Research, litigation, investigations and advice functions Project work with external organisations You ll be joining a dedicated staff team who bring a variety of skills and talents to influence and drive progress within children s human rights. We work to our shared values of bravery, independence, leadership, participation, and respect so that we can be the fierce champions of rights that children and young people need us to be. As part of your package, you ll receive: Generous employer contribution pension. 30 days annual leave plus additional 11.5 observed public holidays. Flexible working policies allowing you to balance your home and work life, including working from home and flexible working hours. Competitive maternity and sick leave policies, always ensuring health and wellbeing., None specified

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The Children and Young People’s Commissioner is Bruce Adamson. He promotes and protects your rights if you’re under 18, or up to 21 if you’re in care or care experienced.