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Policy and Engagement Development Officer

  • Full time
  • £29,197 – £30,081
  • Hybrid: Flexible combination of GCVS Offices and home working
  • Closing 16th February 2025


  • Advertised from 24th January 2025
  • 32 hours per week. Permanent subject to funding.

Role

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.

Application notes

To apply for this post, please email your CV with a covering letter to recruitment@gcvs.org.uk by the closing date: Sunday 16th February 2025.

Note that we require a Covering letter as part of your application.

Covering letter: use the person specification and job description provided and tell us about your skills and experience, qualities, and achievements, which you consider, make you the best candidate for the post. Please give relevant examples to illustrate how you meet the criteria. Please try covering all the criteria from the Person Specification when possible as this is very important for the short-listing process.

GCVS strives to be an equal opportunities employer and is a Disability Confident Employer.

GUARANTEED INTERVIEW SCHEME FOR DISABLED PEOPLE

GCVS is committed to enhancing the employment opportunities of disabled people and to removing barriers to employment when possible. All disabled candidates will be interviewed if they meet the essential criteria for appointment to this post. Please indicate any disability or condition of which you would wish us to be aware.


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