The postholder will work with colleagues across the organisation to deliver the objectives outlined in EVOC’s five-year strategic plan. The Senior Development Worker (Children & Young People) will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering our work to improve outcomes for children, young people and families across Edinburgh.

As a key member of the team, you will lead our Children and Young People workstream, bringing strategic direction, energy and a strong partnership approach to tackling child poverty and driving meaningful change. You will work closely with third sector organisations, public sector partners and communities to ensure their voices influence policy, planning and service delivery.

This is a highly collaborative and outward-facing role, combining strategic leadership with hands-on delivery across advocacy, capacity building and partnership development.

About you

We’re looking for an experienced and motivated professional with a strong track record in working with children, young people and families.

You’ll bring:

• Significant experience of delivering services or programmes that improve outcomes for children and young people
• A strong understanding of relevant policy and practice, including safeguarding and Getting it Right for Every Child (GIRFEC)
• The ability to work strategically while delivering practical impact
• Confidence in building and sustaining partnerships across sectors
• Experience of supporting or supervising colleagues and contributing to high-performing teams

You’ll be a natural collaborator, able to bring people together, listen and influence, and create space for innovation and shared learning. Most importantly, you’ll be passionate about making a difference and committed to the values of the third sector.

About us

EVOC (Edinburgh Voluntary Organisations’ Council) is a charity that was established in 1868. In July 2025, we published a new strategic plan to guide our work for the next five years. Our purpose is to serve the needs of people and communities across Edinburgh by supporting our members and third sector organisations to be effective and drive the change they need.

We work in three areas – advocacy, capacity building and collaboration – underpinned by research and analysis to inform our work to support third sector organisations and the communities they serve.

Joining EVOC means being part of a well-connected, forward-thinking organisation at the heart of Edinburgh’s third sector, with the opportunity to influence systems and create lasting impact for our community.

EVOC is a living wage employer. We are committed to equality of opportunity, inclusion and diversity and welcome applications from members of all communities.

Benefits

• 26 days of annual leave per year
• 10 public holidays (6 fixed and 4 floating) per year
• Pension (6% company contribution)
• Additional annual leave between Christmas and New Year when the EVOC office closes
• A hybrid working approach
• All the equipment you need to work remotely
• Competitive salary
• Continued investment in your development to support you in this role
• The chance to make a real difference to the sector and the city