Job Description

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Reference number

430152
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Salary

37,718 - 45,492
The post is full time and permanent with a requirement to work in the London Office three days per week. Requests for flexible working may be considered.
A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
GBP
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Job grade

Higher Executive Officer

Senior Executive Officer###

Contract type

Fixed term###

Length of employment

Fixed term contract to 28 February 2027###

Type of role

Communications / Marketing

Social Research###

Working pattern

Full-time###

Number of jobs available

1

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Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information

Location

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London, Westminster

About the job

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Job summary

Do you want to make a tangible different to the lives of children across England? Can you use your skills to be a catalyst for creating meaningful change? Are you ready to join a committed team, dedicated to giving children and young people a voice on the issues affecting them?


Now is the perfect time to join the Children's Commissioner's Office (CCo). Following the publication of 'The Big Ambition', the Children's Commissioner wants to take children's thoughts, opinions and ideas to decision makers, to ensure that the Government reflects children's voices in the decisions that will affect them in years to come.


Joining the team is a chance to be involved in shaping children's policy, making sure children's voices are heard and being part of an exciting environment which puts children's needs at the heart of everything we do.

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Job description

Purpose of the Job

The Children's Commissioner for England sits at the heart of Government, delivering for children, and championing their voices and needs. This includes a particular responsibility towards children who rely on the state for their safety or protection.


As Participation Officer within the Communications team, you will be responsible for managing the Children's Commissioner participation programmes for young people. This will include setting up new programmes and developing relationships with key stakeholders.


As a member of a small team, you will work with colleagues on a range of associated aspects of the work of the OCC and contribute to the overall performance of the team.

Key responsibilities

Run the CCO's participation programmes, in line with their terms of reference. Work with the Senior Participation Officer to prioritise safeguarding of participants Maintain best practice when data handling Organise and manage the administration for CCO's participation work including databases Liaise with key stakeholders as required Help share insights and findings with the wider OCC teams Be aware of legislation relevant to the advisory groups Support and assist with wider CCO work where appropriate ###

Person specification

Successful applicants will:

Have experience of community engagement/participative methods Have experience working with young people Be able to organise events - both in person and online Have good problem-solving skills and able to use judgement to make sound decisions Be able to work to meet deadlines and prioritise competing demands

Essential Criteria

Experience of community engagement/participative methods

(Lead Criteria)

Experience in organising events including good problem-solving skills and using sound judgement to make decisions Experience of contributing to a fast-moving project - working to tight deadlines and prioritising competing demands An eye for emerging issues and trends which might influence or benefit our work Ability to work as part of a team and collaboratively with partners, both internal and external; building rapport with stakeholders Ability to use discretion and to demonstrate sensitivity when handling confidential information

Desirable

Experience in social and/or qualitative research Previous experience having worked with children and young people Public sector experience, either in local or central government A record of working collaboratively with colleagues at every level across an organisation and with external partners Experience of using insight and evaluation to improve communications Experience of writing articles for publication online or in print Existing DBS check Excellent knowledge of Microsoft packages such as Excel and PowerPoint, Teams and Outlook An understanding of political/news landscape, able to advise on risks and reputational issues and demonstrate political awareness

Benefits

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Alongside your salary of 37,718, Office of the Children's Commissioner contributes 10,926 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

Some of our benefits include:

A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 27.97%. Benefits of the pension scheme - Civil Service Pension Scheme An Employee Assistance Programme. A comprehensive reward scheme. Generous holiday allowance starting at 25 days plus bank holidays and one privilege day. Flexible working options including full-time or part-time and hybrid working (amend as per role). A range of family friendly policies. Excellent learning and development opportunities. A culture encouraging inclusivity and diversity.

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Selection process details

To apply please review the job details and and apply on our

Careers Site

by 23:55 on Sunday 19 October 2025.

The job description will not be available online after the closing date.


Your statement of suitability should be

anonymised (name-blind)

and should set out how you meet the essential skills and any relevant experience to the key duties of the role (no more than 500 words).


Applications will be sifted against the key requirements set out in the essential and desirable criteria listed in the job description.

The closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 23:55 on 19 October 2025.

Interviews for short-listed candidates are expected to take place during the week beginning 3 November 2025.



Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.###

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.###

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:


UK nationals nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Further information on nationality requirements
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Working for the Civil Service

Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.###

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy .

Apply and further information

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Contact point for applicants

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Job contact :

Name : OCC Recruitment Team Email : OCC.recruitment@childrenscommissioner.gov.uk
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Recruitment team

Email : OCC.recruitment@childrenscommissioner.gov.uk ###

Further information

https://www.childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/about-us/vacancies/