Looking for an opportunity to work for a flexible and family friendly organisation doing amazing work to support Scotland’s voluntary sector?

Do you have a background in research, great people skills and a spark of creativity?

If so, we have an exciting opportunity to join the team behind the Scottish Third Sector Tracker, Scotland’s largest source of data on the issues impacting the voluntary sector. The Research Dissemination Assistant will work with stakeholders to understand their needs, develop new ways of disseminating information, and lead our evaluation of the Tracker’s usage and impact.

We’re looking for someone with

- A background in research

- Experience of disseminating research findings, from writing research reports to more creative approaches

- Great people skills, that will enable you to get to know our stakeholders, and understand their needs

- Superb organisational skills, to manage your own workload and keep track of where Tracker data is used

Part time hours and other flexible working options, including working from home for part of the week, will be fully considered. We encourage you to apply if you believe you meet most of the criteria in the person specification. We share our interview questions in advance. If you want to have a chat about the job or our flexible working approach, get in touch with us at recruitment@scvo.scot

SCVO is the membership organisation for the voluntary sector in Scotland and our mission is to champion the role of voluntary sector organisations in building a flourishing society and support them to do work that has a positive impact.

Looking for an opportunity to work for a flexible and family friendly organisation doing amazing work to support Scotland’s voluntary sector?

We’re launching a brand-new Bookkeeping Service, and we’re looking for a skilled and motivated Bookkeeper to help us build it from the ground up.

This is a unique opportunity to shape a service that will support voluntary organisations across Scotland with their financial management and compliance.

Part time hours and other flexible working options, including hybrid working, will be fully considered. We encourage you to apply if you believe you meet most of the criteria in the person specification. We share our interview questions in advance. If you want to have a chat about the job or our flexible working approach, get in touch with us at recruitment@scvo.scot

SCVO is the membership organisation for the voluntary sector in Scotland, and our mission is to champion the role of voluntary sector organisations in building a flourishing society and support them to do work that has a positive impact.

SCVO is inviting board of trustee nominations from our membership community

At SCVO we're passionate about what the voluntary sector can achieve. Along with our 3,700+ members, we believe that charities, social enterprises and voluntary groups make Scotland a better place.

SCVO is a trusted organisation, with a critical role to play in supporting the voluntary sector. As a member of the board, you can be part of something special.

Six of our trustees are elected from our membership. This year we have five vacancies for trustees elected from SCVO's membership. We're now inviting nominations from our membership so we can hold a members' vote. We'll announce the outcome of elections at our AGM on 9th December 2025.

Trustee responsibilities:

Trustees make sure the governance of the organisation is maintained to a high standard. The role is both rewarding and challenging, as we operate in an ever-changing environment with precarious funding – just like most other voluntary organisations.

Our trustees play a key role in making sure that SCVO stays true to our mission and values, serving the interests of our members and the wider voluntary sector.

As a trustee, your responsibilities include:

• Being responsible for the strategic direction of SCVO
• Upholding SCVO’s values
• Promoting the role of the voluntary sector wherever appropriate
• Receiving reports from the Chief Executive and other staff on SCVO’s operations and finances, making recommendations as required
• Making sure that all statutory requirements for SCVO are met
• Agreeing on co-opting Board members to the Board of Trustees.

We want our board to be inclusive, and to reflect the diversity of the voluntary sector and Scottish society. That means striving for our board to be a mix of people with different characteristics, knowledge and experience, from different organisations and places, and with different perspectives.

Time commitment:

Being a trustee is hugely rewarding and there is a time commitment involved. We ask trustees to be available for:

• Quarterly meetings of the Board of Trustees
• The board’s annual away day – which normally includes an overnight stay
• Ad hoc meetings of the board and working groups which progress SCVO’s strategic objectives
• Key internal and external events such as our AGM, the Gathering and the Scottish Charity Awards

Our draft calendar of events for board members will give you more details about what to expect.

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:

• Facilitate effective Third Sector participation in local planning and decision-making.
• Strengthen networks and partnerships across communities and sectors.
• Provide high-quality policy insight and briefings to support our leadership team.
• Empower Third Sector organisations to engage confidently in service design and reform.
• Collaborate across a National Network of 32 Third Sector Interfaces, influencing National, Regional and local Policy developments.

We’re looking for someone keen to develop:

• A strong grasp of the Scottish public policy landscape.
• Develop experience in strategic partnership working and Community Planning.
• Excellent facilitative leadership and diplomacy skills.

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.

Key Objectives:

• Provide clear, concise, and timely policy briefings, insights, and local intelligence to the Chief Officer and Deputy Chief Officer.
• Strengthen VAER’s role as a leading Third Sector Interface and strategic Community Planning Partner.
• Support the sector to engage confidently and effectively in policy and planning processes that impact local communities.

This is more than a job—it’s a chance to be a catalyst for real, lasting change in East Renfrewshire.