Are you passionate about the voluntary sector? Do you believe that by working collectively as a city we can tackle some of the issues contributing to poverty and inequality? Enthusiastic, tenacious, a great communicator, you must enjoy dealing with sector leaders and people with passion. Are you up for a challenge? If you like the sound of the above, then Edinburgh Voluntary Organisations’ Council (EVOC) is looking to recruit skilled individuals to four varied and exciting posts:
Communications & Marketing Officer Full-time
Grade 3 – SJC Point 27 £26,272pa
Fixed term to 30 September 2021
This is a dynamic job that gives you the opportunity to help shape and deliver the messages and services of EVOC across the voluntary sector in Edinburgh and beyond. We anticipate appointing a highly disciplined, productive individual with excellent work management and planning skills, and a keen attention to detail who will flourish in this opportunity. Maintenance and development of EVOC’s comms platforms, promoting areas of EVOC’s work and delivering internal comms are key functions of this role.
- Comms & Marketing Officer Application Form
- Comms & Marketing Officer G3 Job Description
- EVOC Competency Framework G3 Posts
Development Worker (Community Investment) 4 Days 0.8FTE
Grade 4 – SJC Point 28 £27,103pa pro rata (£21,682 actual)
Fixed term one year from start date
The Development Worker shall contribute to the development and delivery of the first phase of a multi-disciplinary, mixed model of preventative health, early intervention, social support and reablement which will integrate elements of the Community Led Support and Asset Based Community Development models to identify and deliver a number of test sites across Edinburgh. These sites will provide the opportunity for volutnary, independent and statutory sector services to come together to deliver the aspirations of the incoming Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership Strategic Plan.
- Development Worker (Community Investment) Application Form
- Development Worker (Community Investment) G4 Job Description
- EVOC Competency Framework G4 Posts
Development Worker (Walking & Active Travel) 3 Days 0.6FTE
Grade 4 – SJC Point 28 £27,103pa pro rata (£16,262 actual)
Fixed term one year from start date
This interesting new programme has two related aims: firstly, to support an Edinburgh-wide “Health Walk Coordinator” post to strategically join-up and further develop a local network of Health Walks, delivered by a diverse range of voluntary and community organisations. Secondly, the work will deliver in-depth research to inform the trialling of ideas and incentives to change travel behaviour toward active travel options and bring people from across Edinburgh’s voluntary sector together to share findings.
- Development Worker (Walking & Active Travel) Application Form
- Development Worker (Walking & Active Travel) Job Description
- EVOC Competency Framework G4 Posts
Senior Development Officer (Recovery Community) 3 Days 0.6FTE
Grade 5 SJC Points 33 – 37 (£31,673 – £35,003) pro rata (£19,003 – £21,002 actual)
Fixed-term contract until 31 March 2021
We are recruiting for this senior post to lead the further development and delivery of the Edinburgh Recovery Activities (ERA) programme – supporting and collaborating with the addictions recovery community in Edinburgh. Working closely with Edinburgh Alcohol & Drug Partnership (EADP), the postholder will also develop the necessary structures to provide a basis for the commissioning of this service in the longer term with an external voluntary sector provider. A good understanding of community development and the addictions recovery community is essential.
- EVOC Competency Framework G5 Posts
- Senior Development Officer (Recovery Community) Application Form
- Senior Development Officer (Recovery Community) G5 Job Description
Closing Date for all posts: 10am Wednesday 12 February 2020
Interviews will be held during the two following weeks. Further details to be given to selected candidates.
