Development Officer
- Part time
- £26,746 – £30,125 pro-rata
- On site: Dingwall
- Closing 21st May 2026
- Advertised from 9th April 2026
- 22.5 hours a week (HTSI FTE is 30 hrs)
Role
The post will be one of a team of development officer posts specifically intended to work closely with Third Sector Organisations (TSOs) throughout the Inner Moray Firth. This role will be focused on capacity building role that will support organisations around their governance, board development, or strategic planning as well as health checks. This role will work with organisations who are starting out, going through difficulty, changing their governance or closing down.
The post holder will be responsible for guiding groups around these topics, ensuring that they are informed of the regulatory and legal information necessary.
Application notes
For an Recruitment Pack please visit our website or download below.
Applications should be sent to recruitment@highlandtsi.org.uk with the subject line ‘Application for employment’ and include an indication of any support or adjustments you would need to attend the interview along with the following:
1. A CV, not more than three sides of A4 and including two referees
2. A Personal statement to include
• A general statement in support (maximum 300 words);
• An outline of a time you have supported or been involved in a community group, what your role was, what were some of the challenges and successes, and what you learned from this experience (maximum 300 words), and;
• An example of your communication skills, what you were communicating, to who, how you did that and a reflection on your own learning from that (Maximum 300 words)
3. Your personal statement must also include, in addition to the above word count, a signed statement which is available in the application pack.
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Lived Experience Development Officer
- Part time
- £28,328 pro-rata
- Remote: Home-based, but frequent travel in P&K is required.
- Closing 12th April 2026
Help ensure families, especially those experiencing poverty have a real voice in shaping local services.
We’re looking for someone who can build trust, listen deeply, and support people with lived experience to influence decisions across Perth & Kinross.
You’ll run local engagement activities, gather insights, and work with partners to turn community ideas into practical improvements.
What You’ll Do
- Build relationships with families facing financial barriers
- Deliver engagement sessions across local communities
- Support people to participate confidently in decision making
- Work with Council, NHS, and third sector partners
- Test small service changes and share learning
What You Bring
A positive, people focused approach, strong relationship building skills, empathy, and a passion for inclusion. Full training provided.
For the full job description, please visit: PKAVS Employment Opportunities
Business Operations and Communications Manager
- Full time
- £36,000
- Hybrid: Edinburgh
- Closing 20th April 2026
The role
The postholder will work with colleagues across the organisation to deliver the objectives outlined in EVOC’s five-year strategic plan. Reporting to the EVOC Chief Executive, the role of the Business Operations Manager is to work as part of the Senior Management Team (SMT) to provide leadership and management to the organisation. Leads the admin and operations team, with three direct reports.
This role combines aspects of business operations, communications and marketing along with membership services, training and administration across the whole organisation.
About you
We’re looking for an experienced Business Operations and Communications Manager to provide leadership and management to the organisation. You will work with the CEO to oversee aspects of EVOC’s business operations and communications, along with membership services, training and administration across the whole organisation. You will also line manage three members of staff.
About us
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.
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.
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.
EVOC is a living wage employer. We are committed to equality of opportunity, inclusion and diversity and welcome applications from members of all communities.
Benefits:
- 26 days of annual leave per year
- 10 public holidays (6 fixed and 4 floating) per year
- Pension (6% company contribution)
- Additional annual leave between Christmas and New Year when the EVOC office closes
- A hybrid working approach
- All the equipment you need to work remotely
- Competitive salary
- Continued investment in your development to support you in this role
- The chance to make a real difference to the sector and the city
Digital Inclusion Co-ordinator
- Part time
- £30,000 pro-rata
- Hybrid: Kirkcaldy, with options to work regularly from other FVA locations*
- Closing 15th April 2026
We are seeking a Digital Inclusion Co-ordinator to start as soon as possible to support local delivery of the Digital Inclusion Alliance (DIA) programme.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in strengthening digital inclusion and participation in Fife. You will build a strong local evidence base on digital inclusion and exclusion, work with partners to embed digital inclusion into local strategies and services, and help develop a vibrant local innovation community.
Working closely with community organisations, public sector partners, and national networks, you will:
• Map digital inclusion and exclusion locally, identifying gaps, opportunities and strengths
• Convene partners across sectors to support collaboration and innovation
• Embed digital inclusion into strategic planning and service delivery
• Build local capacity and support community-led approaches
• Act as a link between local activity and the national DIA learning network
• Support and manage a local digital inclusion challenge fund.
You will bring experience of partnership working and a strong understanding of digital inclusion and exclusion. You’ll be comfortable working with evidence and insight, facilitating conversations across organisations, and turning ideas into practical actions. This role suits someone who enjoys working independently, building relationships and supporting system level change at a local level.
You’ll be part of a national programme with strong local impact, helping to shape how digital inclusion is understood and delivered across communities. This is a chance to influence local systems, support innovation, and ensure that digital participation is treated as fundamental to wellbeing, opportunity and equality.
Why join us?
- Be part of a team improving the lives of people in Fife.
- Flexible working arrangements and a supportive environment.
Apply now and help shape a stronger, fairer Fife!
Benefits
Benefits of working for FVA include:
· 37 days’ annual leave (inclusive of public holidays) for full-time staff, pro rata for part-time staff
· Free onsite parking in Glenrothes and Kirkcaldy
· Confidential counselling helpline
· Access to unlimited, free GP appointments 24/7 via remote technology
Climate Hub Lead
- Full time
- £27,288
- On site: Wellbeing & Enterprise Hub at Rouken Glen (with some travel to meetings as required)
- Closing 21st April 2026
Context
Voluntary Action East Renfrewshire SCIO is a dynamic local charity and the Third Sector Interface working to make East Renfrewshire a better place to live, work and do business. From climate action awareness, volunteer programmes, capacity supports and wellbeing activities, we deliver projects that promote inclusion, sustainability and community wellbeing.
Job Role
The purpose of the Climate Hub Lead role is to lead our small, dedicated team while staying closely connected to day-to-day operations, helping shape the next stage of VAER’s growth at our exciting new development at Rouken Glen, including the development of the East Renfrewshire Climate Action Hub at the site.
This is a hands-on and varied role, ideal for someone who enjoys combining big-picture thinking with practical, community-focused delivery.
Key Tasks
Working alongside the wider Voluntary Action staff team, Climate Action team and in collaboration with our 3rd, public and independent sector partners you will:
- Develop the East Renfrewshire Climate Action Hub at Rouken Glen with a focus on community growing and as a demonstration site
- Line manage the Climate Hub team to deliver the Climate Action Hub business plan and agreed activities
- Oversight of the Climate Action Hub team’s work programme, guiding staff on priorities and timescales
- Support the Climate Contact Worker by working with other managers to ensure a constructive approach to the recruitment and management of volunteers
- Maintain good connections at a strategic level across East Renfrewshire with ERC Net Zero team
- Oversight of improved access for East Renfrewshire residents to participate in Climate Action activity locally and/or nationally
- Oversight of the wider Rouken Glen site for community, wellbeing and enterprise activity development
- Oversight of site usage
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive risk register for all aspects of the site
- Develop processes to ensure both regular and seasonal maintenance are carried out
Full job description and person specification at va-er.org.uk/join-our-team or call 0141 876 9555.
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