Policy Officer
The purpose of the role is to lead the Association’s policy development work across a number of specific policy areas, supporting the work of the Associations policy networks and working closely with senior leaders in children’s services.
- Job Title: Policy Officer
- Grade: Grade 3; £34,681 – £41,933
- Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week
- Reporting to: Senior Policy Officer
- Location: Flexible working between the main office base in Manchester City Centre and home (typically two days per week in the office)
Application
Application is by application form only which should be submitted to Honorary.Secretary@adcs.org.uk by 5pm on Friday 3 October 2025.
The assessment process will be in two stages, a structured informal virtual discussion w/c 13 October, followed by in person interviews at our office in Manchester w/c 20 October 2025.
Press Officer (part time)
The purpose of the role is to lead on media relations for the Association for three days a week. This spans the full width of children’s services policy, liaising with ADCS members and partner organisations as appropriate.
- Job Title: Press Officer
- Grade: Grade 3; £34,681 – £41,933 (pro-rata)
- Hours: Part time, 21 hours per week over 3 days
- Reporting to: Senior Policy Officer
- Location: Flexible working between the main office base in Manchester City Centre and home (this is usually one day per week in the office for part-time staff)
Application
Application is by application form only which should be submitted to Honorary.Secretary@adcs.org.uk by 5pm on Friday 3 October 2025.
The assessment process will be in two stages, a structured informal virtual discussion w/c 13 October, followed by in person interviews at our office in Manchester w/c 20 October 2025.
