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:
More Information on the Job Description, Person Specification and Main Employment conditions is provided on the document enclosed.
Where the role fits in our organisation
Partnerships and Communities
Our Partnerships and Communities Group are responsible for our work with the third sector, partners and communities across Dumfries and Galloway. The group leads on community insights and involvement, Locality Hubs, sector advice, training and development, building sector capacity, encouraging community involvement and representing the third sector. Key partnerships are with Dumfries and Galloway Council, NHS Dumfries and Galloway, Community Planning, Scottish Government and national sector bodies. The team includes Lead Officers, Development Officers, Support Officers, Coordinators and professional advisors.
We are looking for a colleague who is passionate about the best start for all our children, the importance of community-led support around families and who recognises the essential role the third sector plays in achieving positive outcomes for people across Dumfries and Galloway. You will lead our portfolio of work across childhood, family support and wellbeing, working with colleagues in third, public and private sectors, with the Children’s Services Partnership and national stakeholders. The successful candidate will enjoy building new relationships, be keen to address inequity and create opportunities, and be able to effectively lead collaborative working.
Are you passionate about tackling child poverty and supporting Glasgow’s third sector to create meaningful change? Glasgow Council for the Voluntary Sector (GCVS) is seeking a motivated and skilled Development Officer to join our team. This exciting role will support our Partnership Manager in the Policy & Engagement team in addressing one of the city’s most pressing challenges – ensuring that every child and young person in Glasgow can reach their full potential.
This role provides an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting the third sector and contributing to transformative change in Glasgow. If you share our values and are ready to contribute your skills to this important work, we welcome your application.
Note: We are also open to filling this position on a secondment basis and warmly encourage applications from Glasgow’s voluntary sector organisations.
About GCVS:
GCVS plays a pivotal role in supporting Glasgow’s voluntary sector to engage with public sector partners, contribute to policy development, and design and deliver services that benefit the citizens of Glasgow. Our work is rooted in collaboration, and we strive to amplify the voices of third sector organisations to ensure their expertise informs decision-making and service delivery
The Role:
As Development Officer, you will support the Partnership & Engagement Manager by:
• Facilitating strong engagement between third sector organisations and public sector partners to address child poverty and related challenges.
• Supporting the sector’s contribution to Glasgow’s response to key initiatives, including The Promise, GIRFEC (Getting It Right For Every Child), and Whole Family Support, which connects to the work of the Children’s Services Planning Partnership.
• Assisting in identifying and addressing barriers faced by families and children, particularly in areas such as child poverty, child protection, as well as mental and physical health and wellbeing.
• Organising meetings, workshops, and consultations to ensure third sector perspectives are represented in policy discussions.
• Developing resources, briefings, and reports to support knowledge-sharing and capacity building within the sector.
What We’re Looking For:
The ideal candidate will have:
• A strong commitment to tackling child poverty and promoting human rights.
• Excellent facilitation and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• An understanding of the third sector’s role in addressing social issues (experience in the field is desirable but not essential).
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A collaborative and solution-focused approach, demonstrating integrity and alignment with GCVS values.
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 child poverty and support transformative change in Glasgow.
More Information on the Job Description, Person Specification and Main Employment conditions is provided on the document enclosed.
Please notice that we will also consider Secondment if suitable.