Advertised from 4 August 2025

Role

Volunteering can be a valuable first step into employment, particularly for young people. Fife Voluntary Action (FVA) is looking for a Volunteer Development Officer to help promote volunteering to young people aged between 16 and 25, as well as the general public. The postholder will support recruitment of volunteers to opportunities across a range of organisations operating in Fife. They will work with and support individuals who may have faced barriers in their lives to support them into volunteering. They will also work with organisations to support them to provide meaningful volunteering opportunities which deliver good outcomes for volunteers and the organisation. 

About You

FVA is looking for someone who has a background in community development and with experience of working with, motivating and supporting volunteers effectively. Experience working with young people aged 16-25 is particularly desirable. 

It’s essential that you have excellent interpersonal skills and are able to engage with young people, professionals and other key stakeholders. You should be organised and efficient, with a personal commitment to equal opportunities.

An understanding of the voluntary or charitable sector is desirable.

Benefits

Benefits of working for FVA include:

• 37 days’ annual leave (inclusive of public holidays) for full-time staff, pro rata for part-time staff
• Free onsite parking in Glenrothes and Kirkcaldy
• Confidential counselling helpline
• Access to unlimited, free GP appointments 24/7 via remote technology

Application notes

Visit Working with FVA where you will find the job description and person specification, as well as the job application form and guidance document.

Please complete the job application form and e-mail it to hr@fva.org

The closing date for applications is 20 August 2025.

Interviews are likely to be held weeks commencing 25 August and 01 September 2025.