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Supporting Scotland’s vibrant voluntary sector

Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations is the membership organisation for Scotland's charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises. Charity registered in Scotland SC003558. Registered office Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG.

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Volunteer Academy Development Officer

Highland Third Sector Interface
Part time
Remote: Home based, with a preference for someone based in either the north or south of the region.
£26,746
18hrs a week or a Job Share arrangement. Permanent, Subject to Funding.
Closing 13 August 2025
Advertised from 30 June 2025

Role

Please be aware we are looking to recruit two individuals, ideally we would like one to be based in the north and one in the south of Highland but this is not as important as getting the right person.

Purpose:

The Development Officers will have a key role in supporting local organisations working with volunteers. Their particular role will focus on one to one support for organisations, volunteer managers and where necessary custom volunteering roles for those requiring support into volunteering. They will also gather intelligence on volunteering, promote and develop the conversation around volunteering in communities.

Application notes

For further information 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 of your application with reference to the person specification (maximum 300 words); 

• An outline of a time you have worked or volunteered in a community setting, what you did and why (maximum 300 words), and; 

• An outline of what you can bring to this role (maximum 150 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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