Edinburgh Voluntary Organisations’ Council (EVOC) exists to support the strengthening of Edinburgh’s communities for
all its citizens and a leader for the voluntary sector to support organisations to develop and thrive.
Following a strategic review in 2024, we require an experienced Chief Executive who will manage EVOC through a
significant period of change as we develop a new strategic approach in response to the needs of the sector in
Edinburgh and to create a more resilient, sustainable organisation.
The Chief Executive of EVOC will lead and manage the organisation's operations, ensuring financial sustainability
while building strong relationships with our local members, stakeholders, funders and communities. The Chief
Executive will work alongside a new Senior Management Team to oversee staff, develop a long-term financial and
fundraising strategy and effective project management and delivery.
The Chief Executive will lead a whole-team approach to our work that all EVOC staff are skilled and supported to
deliver across a range of issues and themes in a team culture aligned to our values: creative, collaborative,
enabling, excellence, fair, inclusive and supportive
The person
We are looking for someone with significant experience in managing and motivating staff – preferably with experience
as a Chief Executive or senior role.
The candidate must have a deep knowledge of Edinburgh’s voluntary sector and experience public, private, and
voluntary sectors. They should have a proven track record in service development and delivery with an ability to
deliver on contract outcomes and key deliverables. Excellent communication skills are required alongside the
ability to build effective professional cross-sector relationships.
Financial and project management skills are essential. Experience in developing funding strategies is required, along
with a demonstrable ability to develop and implement income generating and fundraising activities.
If you're a passionate leader who would like to take EVOC forward and be a committed and effective champion of
Edinburgh’s third sector then we’d love to hear from you.
By joining the EVOC team you will:
Receive 26 days annual leave and 10 public holidays Be enrolled in a company pension plan Benefit from access to an
Employee Assistance Programme designed to support your health and wellbeing Be able to adopt a hybrid working
plan and be provided with all the equipment you need to work from home.