Established in 1986, Scottish Drugs Forum (SDF) is the national, membership-based charity committed to improving
Scotland's approach to drug-related issues.
We influence this through our work by striving for compassionate, inclusive, evidence-informed policy and
practice.
We are pleased to be recruiting for the position of Co-ordination and Development Officer to support the delivery of
our National Traineeship.
This post will work to ensure that people with lived and living experience of drug and alcohol problems are
sufficiently represented in drug and alcohol service delivery through co-ordination of all aspects of a
work-based training programme for Trainees.
This involves liaising with a range of delivery partners such as placement providers, employability partners,
education providers, and workplace literacy partners, while providing direct support and line management to a
group of trainee participants. The role will also support the growth and development of this multi-award-winning
traineeship programme.
With support from the Senior Development Officer, the role will also seek to establish multiple entry and employment
pathways, in and out of the traineeship, and maintain excellent employment outcomes for participants.
This post is a key part of our Employability Support Team in SDF, with a remit for multiple geographies across
Scotland.
Benefits of working at SDF:
As an SDF employee you will benefit from generous annual leave entitlement, a range of learning and development
opportunities, competitive pension contribution, and an employee support and counselling service. SDF encourage
a healthy work life balance and offer a flexible working scheme and a range of wellbeing initiatives.
Candidates should be willing and able to work effectively from home, however, will be expected to attend our Glasgow
office as required, as well as for team meetings, one to ones and staff meetings. Frequent travel across
Scotland to support trainees is also anticipated.
Our ambition is to work together to promote a more inclusive environment, which attracts all candidates and signals
our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity. We welcome applications from people with experience of
substance use.