Programme Manager (UNCRC implementation/Education)
- Full time
- £32,026
- Scotland wide post with an administrative/office base at the Children’s Parliament HQ in Edinburgh.
- Closing 16th April 2021
- Advertised from 24th March 2021
- 35 hours per week. This post is funded for 3 years.
Role
We are seeking to recruit a highly motivated and dynamic Programme Manager (UNCRC implementation/Education). The post holder will be able to quickly and effectively take up their role and make an immediate contribution to the organisation.
The Programme Manager is a critical role, responsible for the management, development, delivery and reporting on a portfolio of education focused programmes.
Internally, the Programme Manager will take a lead role in the development of processes, activities and resources to ensure the quality and development of our own rights-based practice with children across all areas of our work.
An excellent manager, communicator and networker, you will contribute to our work to support implementation of the UNCRC and deliver human rights for children.
Application notes
Please read and consider the Job Description below before you start your application. We will prioritise applicants for interview who focus on the requirements outlined in the person specification.
Please complete all sections of the application and equal opportunities forms and return as a word documents by email to: info@childrensparliament.org.uk
Closing date for applications: Friday 16 April 2021 at 12 noon.
Interviews for this post will be held by Zoom on Tuesday 27 April 2021.
If you would like any further information about this post, please contact: Rona Blackwood, Head of Programmes, rona@childrensparliament.org.uk
Children’s Parliament is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants are treated equally and fairly throughout the recruitment and selection process.
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