Are you ready to lead transformative partnerships and shape the future of the Third Sector in East Renfrewshire?
VAER is seeking a Partnership and Policy Manager to support our work across Community Planning, partnership development, and strategic policy engagement. This is an exciting and influential role, at the heart of our work as the Third Sector Interface for East Renfrewshire.
You will:
We’re looking for someone keen to develop:
As part of VAER’s senior team, you’ll work alongside passionate colleagues and play a key role in building a stronger, more connected, and empowered Third Sector.
Apply now and be part of a movement for positive change.
JOB Role:
Join Our Team as Partnership and Policy Manager – Drive Change, Shape Policy that Empowers Communities.
VAER is offering an incredible opportunity for a passionate and driven individual to step into key new role of Partnership and Policy Manager. Join our dynamic team and lead the way in strengthening partnerships, shaping local policy, and ensuring the Third Sector has a powerful voice at the heart of Community Planning in East Renfrewshire.
As a vital member of our team, you will take the lead in delivering VAER’s Third Sector Interface role—bringing together organisations, fostering collaboration, and championing the sector’s role in planning and decision-making across East Renfrewshire’s strategic forums.
We’re looking for someone with strong facilitative leadership, who can inspire and enable Third Sector organisations to work together, build capacity, and lead transformational change in their communities. You’ll develop a deep understanding of Scotland’s public policy and reform landscape, alongside an appreciation of the challenges and opportunities facing the Third Sector today.
You’ll work alongside our confident, diplomatic, and strategic leadership team—capable of representing a range of sector voices, building consensus, and driving progress in complex planning environments.
Joining VAER’s senior management team, you’ll work closely with our skilled teams in Third Sector capacity building, volunteer development, and community engagement. Together, you’ll help develop a strong and influential Third Sector Forum, playing a leading role in policy development and service design across the region.
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This is more than a job—it’s a chance to be a catalyst for real, lasting change in East Renfrewshire.
Download application pack at va-er.org.uk/join-our-team or call 0141 876 9555
Application Deadline: 20/10/2025