National Development Coordinator - Scotland

Part time 25 to 28 hours per week. Open to flexible working.

£29,700 per annum pro rata (£21,214 to £23,760 actual depending on hours). 

Thisrole is fixed term until 31st March 2027

ABOUT US 

Somebody goes missing in the UK every 90 seconds. Missing People exists to ease the heartache experienced by those missing someone, and to help people who are away from home find their way back to safety. Our vision is for every missing child, adult and family left behind to find help, hope and a safe way to reconnect. We are a non-judgemental, highly skilled team of staff and volunteers working for everyone who needs us.  We provide free, confidential support, help and advice by phone, email, text and live chat.  We coordinate a UK-wide network of people, businesses and media to join the search for the estimated 170,000 people who go missing each year.  Missing People aims to put people with lived experience at the heart of our work, amplifying their voices to achieve change.  Working for Missing People means living our values.  It’s a place where people are encouraged to ‘let fly’ so you can ‘make things happen’.  We know you’re more than just a job title, and ‘be human’ is an important value here.  

THE ROLE

We need a committed person to support the following strategicaims:

• Lead the development of new and continued partnerships with key organisations including Police, statutory and voluntary sector organisations across Scotland
• Support the Projects, Development & Policy Manager in the consultancy, training and good practice sharing,  to support the implementation of The National Missing Person’s Framework across Scotland. 
• Develop guidance and toolkits for professionals and disseminate best practice through these, and through the coordination of a conference 
• Support the development of other key projects as needed, which contribute to safeguarding children and adults

THE IMPACT YOU WILL HAVE

Partnership development

• Represent the charity at various events and meetings and always looking for ways to enhance relationships with partners.

• Provide quality updates to, and ask smart questions of, the Scottish Advisory Group who support this project;

• Work together  with partners on projects which promote better safeguarding of children at risk of exploitation and of vulnerable adults;
• Source and liaise with potential partners, explaining the charity and the benefits of their engagement with our services;

Training and consultancy

• Consult on developing policies and protocols in areas such as return discussions and information sharing; 
• Consult on tackling barriers to implementing the Framework; and 
• Train local professionals and presenting at conferences in implementing the local approach to missing persons, in line with the National Framework.

Audits of current policy, guidance and practice on missing persons against good practice

• Audit current policy, guidance and practice on missing persons against good practice; 
• Audit work on the local approach to missing persons with partnerships and agencies across Scotland.
• Review local responses to missing or returned people that may include reviewing individual case studies and/ or shadowing professionals from different agencies

ABOUT YOU

As a natural influencer, you will work with a variety of professionals from diverse backgrounds with innovation and professionalism to consult with external partners. As well as the right to work in the UK, you will have:

• Experience of effective partnership working with stakeholders including statutory sector partners such as police and social services;
• Experience of proving advice and consultancy to statutory partners such as police and social services;
• Experience of developing and delivering engaging training;
• Knowledge of relevant Scottish policy landscape – e.g. National Missing Persons Framework for Scotland; Getting it Right for Every Child (GiRFEC), National Guidance for Child Protection in Scotland;  Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007;
• Knowledge of issues relating to the safeguarding of vulnerable adults or children;
• Excellent communication skills, both formal and informal, in writing and with presentations.

For more detailed information please see the attached job description/person specification, and a letter from the line manager.

Dates:

Closing date: 18th October 2026 23:59

Interviews: 27th or 28th October 2026 to be confirmed

Start date: As soon as possible             

Please ensure you include your CV as well as a brief covering letter which describes how you are a good fit for this role.