Head of Influence and Campaigns

Children First is Scotland’s national children’s charity. We stand up for every child because all children should have a safe childhood. We protect children from harm and support them to recover from trauma and abuse through our national and local services.

In this role, you’ll:

• Lead the development and delivery of high-impact influence and campaigning activity that drives policy and practice change for children and families.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across communications, policy, services and fundraising to deliver bold, integrated campaigns.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, partners, influencers and decision-makers.
• Ensure campaigns are informed by evidence, data and the lived experience of children and families.
• Provide leadership and direction across policy and participation, creating a culture of connection, accountability and impact.

We’d love to hear from you if you have:

• Significant experience leading influence, campaigning, policy or public affairs work at a senior level.
• A proven track record of delivering campaigns that achieve meaningful change.
• Experience of leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong communication and influencing skills, with confidence engaging senior stakeholders and partners.
• A collaborative, values-led approach and commitment to children’s rights and inclusion.

What we offer:

• A workplace with values of with love, with purpose and with strength
• 40 days annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
• Pension scheme and wellbeing support
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Access to Westfield Health, giving colleagues and their families confidential counselling support, wellbeing resources, and access to health and lifestyle benefits to support physical and mental wellbeing.
• Blue Light card discount
• A Fair Work accredited workplace

Our Values

Living our values, you will help create a workplace where our people can thrive, ensuring we deliver the best possible support to children and families.

With love, we put children first.

With purpose, we transform lives together.

With strength, we do whatever it takes to protect Scotland’s children.

How to Apply

If you share our values and are passionate about creating change for children and families, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please click here

Closing date:  Friday 9 January 2026

Contact: For more information, email peopleandculture@children1st.org.uk