Fife Voluntary Action is seeking a Head of Employability who will be the strategic lead for the co-ordination and collaboration of third sector employability services, and who will represent the sector strategically. You will work collaboratively with statutory and third sector partners to maximise the contribution and impact of the third sector on improving employment outcomes in Fife.
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The Family Support Collaborative Coordinator will be the operational "glue" that helps connect families, Family Wellbeing Hubs, third sector organisations, and Collaborative partners including the Early Intervention team at Clackmannanshire Council. The role is focused on coordination, communication, engagement, relationship-building, and administration, ensuring that Family Hub activity and the Family Support Collaborative, made up of over 50 locally-based third sector organisations operates effectively and that families can access the support they need when they need it in their communities.
About the Role
The Family Support Collaborative Coordinator will play a key role in supporting the effective delivery of family support activity across Clackmannanshire. Working closely with Family Hub partners, Collaborative members, families, and community organisations, the postholder will act as a central point of connection, communication, and coordination.
The role will support the day-to-day operation of the Family Support Collaborative, ensuring that partners remain connected, information is shared effectively, and collaborative activities are delivered successfully. The postholder will also provide administrative support to the Family Support Collaborative and Leads Group, helping coordinate meetings, actions, communications, and engagement activities.
The Coordinator will work directly with families, communities, third sector organisations, and partner agencies to help strengthen local support networks and improve early access to services and opportunities.
For more information about the role, please download the job description below.
We are offering two options for employment of this role;
Note:Potential extension subject to funding
Responsible to:Service Delivery Lead
About EVOC
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.
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.
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.
EVOC is a partner in Edinburgh’s Third Sector Interface alongside Volunteer Edinburgh and Edinburgh Social Enterprise, supported by the Scottish Government and the City of Edinburgh Council.
Context of this role
This Development Worker will have a focus on developing a lived experience panel for New Scots (refugees and people seeking asylum) to ensure the voices of New Scots communities connect and engage with public sector partners and wider third sector partners. Furthermore, they will work with colleagues across the organisation to deliver the objectives laid out in EVOC’s strategic plan.
Location:Edinburgh, with hybrid options (Expected 75% in person attendance in the city, meeting partners, participants and wider EVOC team)
EVOC is a living wage employer. We are committed to equality of opportunity, inclusion and diversity and welcome applications from members of all communities.
A full Job Description and Person Specification is available for download below.
VASLan (Voluntary Action South Lanarkshire) is the Third Sector Interface (TSI) for South Lanarkshire, supporting and representing a diverse local third sector of approximately 1,400 community, voluntary and social enterprise organisations. Through its work in community development, partnership building, sector support and advocacy, VASLan enables local organisations to thrive, strengthens the voice of communities and helps create the conditions for a more resilient, inclusive and connected South Lanarkshire.
The organisation is now seeking a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead VASLan into an exciting new phase of strategic development, partnership working and growth. This is a pivotal leadership role, responsible for shaping and delivering the organisation’s strategic direction, strengthening the sustainability and influence of the local third sector, and ensuring VASLan continues to play a leading role in shaping policy, investment and community outcomes across South Lanarkshire.
Reporting to the Board of Trustees, the CEO will provide strong, visible and values-led leadership across VASLan and the Third Sector, working closely with the Board, staff team, South Lanarkshire Council, Health and Social Care Partnership, NHS Lanarkshire and wider Community Planning Partners. They will ensure VASLan remains an independent, credible and influential voice for the third sector, while fostering a positive and inclusive organisational culture where people are supported, empowered and equipped to deliver meaningful impact.
A major priority for the incoming CEO will be building on VASLan’s evolving strategic partnerships and ensuring the third sector is recognised as an equal and essential partner in local decision-making. This includes progressing the new Third Sector Partnership Agreement with South Lanarkshire Council, supporting the implementation of the Third Sector Grant Policy and strengthening collaboration around key policy priorities and community outcomes.
Funding, investment and long-term sustainability will also be central to the role. VASLan manages significant funding on behalf of its partners, amounting to almost £1.5 million in the current year, while supporting collaborative bids, partnership investment and funding opportunities across the sector. The CEO will provide strategic oversight of these responsibilities, working with public sector partners, funders and philanthropic organisations to secure new investment, promote fair and sustainable funding and strengthen the capacity and resilience of local organisations.
To succeed in this role, you will be an experienced senior leader with a strong track record of strategic and organisational leadership, partnership development, financial management and people development. You will bring a clear understanding of the Scottish third sector and the challenges facing communities, including poverty, inequality and social exclusion. You will be confident operating at Board level, influencing senior stakeholders and building trusted relationships across the public, voluntary and community sectors.
This is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious and purpose-driven leader to shape the future of South Lanarkshire’s third sector. With an established network of local organisations, evolving strategic partnerships and significant opportunities to influence investment and policy, the incoming CEO will have a unique opportunity to strengthen the voice of communities, unlock new opportunities for collaboration and help make South Lanarkshire the best place in Scotland in which to start, run and grow a third sector organisation