Edinburgh’s Third Sector Reference group is looking for new members to shape decisions, amplify community voices and create positive change.
The Third Sector Reference Group is a place for sharing ideas and insights from our sector to help city leaders make better policy and investment decisions. The group aims to harness the power, knowledge and impact of our sector and to take that directly to the heart of decision-making to help influence policy, strategy and service design that affects communities across the city.
TSRG Terms of Reference 2026 (pdf)
Can you help us do that?
As a Reference Group member, you will:
- Share your experience and help shape better policy and services
- Work collaboratively with peers, public sector partners and decision-makers
- Influence decisions that impact communities and the third sector
- Strengthen the collective voice of the third sector in the city’s decision-making
You will:
- Act as an advocate for the third sector and the communities we serve
- Contribute to meetings, workshops and consultations
- Share insight, lived experience, challenge and constructively support advocacy and influencing activity that benefits the sector
- Work collaboratively, in partnership and uphold high standards of integrity and accountability
Who We’re Looking For
We welcome applications from people who:
- Are involved in the third sector and understand organisational sustainability
- Bring lived or professional experience of working with communities
- Are effective communicators and collaborative team players
- Care deeply about equality, inclusion and social justice
- Can commit time to attend meetings and contribute to written feedback on public policy, reports and design of future provision and support for the third sector
Time Commitment
- Monthly Reference Group meetings, typically 60- 90 minutes.
- Occasional events
- Contribute to consultations/policies/reports
We value diversity and strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, communities and experiences and are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment.
How to Apply
Please submit a short expression of interest (no more than one side of A4) outlining:
- Your background and connection to the third sector
- What you feel you would bring to the Reference Group
- Why you are interested in the role
Please email it to: tsrg@evoc.org.uk
Deadline: Mon 16 Mar 2026
