Glasgow Council for the Voluntary Sector
Glasgow Council for the Voluntary Sector

Charity registered in Scotland SC006923

GCVS is the lead Third Sector Development Agency in the Glasgow and a key partner in Glasgow’s Third Sector Interface. We have a distinguished track record, providing leadership, co-ordination, advice, information, technical and development support to Glasgow’s Third Sector for over 40 years. Each year we work with over 1,000 voluntary organisations and community groups in Glasgow as well as key public sector partners in the city and at national level. We are a membership organisation, advocating and representing member’s interests on a wide variety of fora in Glasgow.

Current vacancies

Employability Coordinator

  • Full time
  • £32,737
  • Hybrid: Glasgow, GCVS Offices / Home Working
  • Closing 18th February 2025

Are you passionate about enhancing employability and supporting Glasgow’s third sector to create meaningful change? Glasgow Council for the Voluntary Sector (GCVS) is seeking a motivated and experienced Employability Coordinator to join our team. This exciting role will coordinate and deliver GCVS’ programmes around employability, primarily projects focused on creating paid and unpaid opportunities within the third sector for people to develop their employability skills. The postholder will also form part of the wider Workforce Development team and will be required to support other work within the team.

Paid Work Placements is funded by the Scottish Government through Glasgow City Council on behalf of Glasgow Futures Local Employability Partnership. The programme is delivered by GCVS with partners Glasgow Chamber of Commerce, Enable Scotland, CEMVO Scotland, and Move On.

This role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting individuals on their journey to employment and contributing to transformative change in Glasgow. If you are passionate about empowering people, share our values, and are ready to apply your skills to this vital work, we encourage you to apply.

Note: We are also open to filling this position on a secondment basis and warmly encourage applications from Glasgow’s voluntary sector organisations.

What We Offer:

  • A supportive and inclusive work environment.
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth.
  • Flexible working arrangements, including home working.
  • Reduced working week – 32 hours as full time.
  • The chance to make a meaningful impact on employability and support transformative change in Glasgow.

More Information on the Job Description, Person Specification and Main Employment conditions is provided on the document enclosed.

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