Shape the Future of Communities in East Lothian

Join Volunteer Centre East Lothian (VCEL)

Are you passionate about creating stronger, more connected communities?

Do you want to influence real change and ensure community voices are heard where it matters most?

Volunteer Centre East Lothian (VCEL) is recruiting for high-impact roles at the heart of the third sector in East Lothian.

As the area’s Third Sector Interface (TSI), we play a vital role in supporting community organisations, developing volunteering, and ensuring that lived experience shapes local decision-making.

This is your opportunity to join a forward-thinking, values-driven organisation making a tangible difference every day.

Make a direct difference in communities.

This is a hands-on, people-focused role where you will work alongside community groups, volunteers and partners to build capacity, strengthen organisations and support thriving local networks.

You’ll be at the frontline of community development — enabling ideas, supporting growth, and helping communities to flourish.

In this role, you will:

• Empower community organisations with practical support on governance, funding and development
• Champion and grow volunteering opportunities across East Lothian
• Build strong, trusted relationships and local networks
• Deliver training and support that strengthens community resilience

We’re looking for someone who:

• Brings experience in community development or the third sector
• Builds credibility and trust quickly with a wide range of people
• Takes initiative and finds solutions in complex situations
• Is motivated by seeing communities succeed

Why Join VCEL?

At VCEL, you’ll be part of a collaborative, supportive and ambitious team working to create lasting change.

We offer:

• The chance to make a real impact in communities every day
• A role with visibility, influence and purpose
• Opportunities to build partnerships and shape local systems
• A commitment to supporting your development and wellbeing

Shape the Future of Communities in East Lothian

Join Volunteer Centre East Lothian (VCEL)

Are you passionate about creating stronger, more connected communities?

Do you want to influence real change and ensure community voices are heard where it matters most?

Volunteer Centre East Lothian (VCEL) is recruiting for high-impact roles at the heart of the third sector in East Lothian.

As the area’s Third Sector Interface (TSI), we play a vital role in supporting community organisations, developing volunteering, and ensuring that lived experience shapes local decision-making.

This is your opportunity to join a forward-thinking, values-driven organisation making a tangible difference every day.

Influence, connect and amplify community voice.

This is a strategic and influential role where you will shape how the third sector is connected, represented and heard across East Lothian.

You will lead VCEL’s communications and engagement approach, ensuring that insight from communities informs decision-making at a local level.

In this role, you will:

• Lead and develop impactful communications and engagement
• Turn insight into compelling reports, briefings and messages
• Strengthen networks across the third and public sectors
• Ensure community voice is central to policy, planning and partnerships

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is an exceptional communicator with strong influencing skills
• Has experience working across sectors or in partnership environments
• Can translate complex issues into clear, engaging messages
• Is driven to improve outcomes for communities

Why Join VCEL?

At VCEL, you’ll be part of a collaborative, supportive and ambitious team working to create lasting change.

We offer:

• The chance to make a real impact in communities every day
• A role with visibility, influence and purpose
• Opportunities to build partnerships and shape local systems
• A commitment to supporting your development and wellbeing

About you

We’re looking for someone to join our team who can support third sector organisations in Edinburgh with guidance and advice on a range of issues including good governance and organisational development.

You will be able to identify patterns and common issues arising within the sector that indicate individual and organisational development and capacity needs and developing a suitable response to address the need. You’ll also support the development and delivery of strategic fundraising initiatives, researching funding opportunities, preparing grant applications, and contributing to long‑term income‑generation plans that strengthen EVOC’s sustainability.

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: (pro rata)

• 26 days of annual leave per year
• 10 public holidays (6 fixed and 4 floating) per year
• Pension (6% company contribution)
• A hybrid working approach
• The equipment you need to work remotely

Partners in Advocacy has been delivering independent advocacy services since 1998 and is recognised as an established provider across Scotland.

We are pleased to offer an opportunity to join our East Lothian service as an Independent Advocacy Worker. In this role, you will provide one-to-one independent advocacy to individuals aged 16 and over with learning disabilities and/or autism. You will also contribute to existing collective advocacy projects within East Lothian and support the development of new groups where need is identified.

As an Independent Advocacy Worker, you will support individuals to express their views, understand their rights, explore options and participate in decisions that affect their lives. The role includes working closely with the Service Coordinator to maintain accurate quarterly statistics and contribute to the production of service reports.

We strongly encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply. If you believe your skills, experience, and expertise align with the criteria outlined in the person specification, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please complete the application form, ensuring that you provide examples of how your knowledge and experience fulfil each aspect of the person specification.

Partners in Advocacy takes pride in being a Disability Confident Employer, fully committed to creating an inclusive and accessible work environment.