Advertised from 7 August 2025

Role

About ACOSVO

Established in 2000, ACOSVO is a membership organisation for voluntary sector leaders in Scotland. With a growing membership of over 700 individuals, its leaders range from smaller, community-based organisations to those leading the largest charities in Scotland. Its unique position as the leading organisation of its kind in Scotland attracts key decision and change makers in the sector, and creative and passionate cross-sector partners.

ACOSVO offers a wide range of events, services, networks, personal and professional development opportunities, and relevant member benefits, carefully curated for sector leaders at every stage of their leadership journey.

Through engagement with members and partners ACOSVO has created a new Strategy for 2024-2029 with a new vision, aims, objectives and importantly a new suite of values that will underpin delivery.

We are dynamic and committed to strive every day to do better for our membership. We do this by supporting and challenging each other, engaging with our members, and prioritising learning. We have a culture that enables us to deliver at our best and our values are very important to us. ACOSVO is committed to using its collective power and innovative spirit to drive meaningful change to shape a brighter future for Scotland.

About the role

ACOSVO is a small team with big aspirations, looking for an eager and excited new member. We are seeking a Communications and Events Officer to support the Communications and Events team to deliver our events programme and social media, as well as communicate marketing and informational materials to our members and relevant stakeholders. 

Exemplary customer service skills is essential, as you will often be the first point of contact for our members and key stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have experience with social media management, online events, a strong grasp of written communication, and is comfortable writing creative copy and generating ideas. This is the perfect role for someone who is well organised, has an eye for detail, and a degree of self-management using initiative, discretion and judgement. 

ACOSVO encourages staff to maintain a healthy work-life balance, and as such we are happy to talk about flexible working such as location, hours, etc. to maximise job satisfaction and productivity. Hours must however be worked within our core hours of 8am-6pm Monday to Friday. Ideally, we would like the post-holder to work Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, however we will consider other options. 

The location for this role is hybrid, with a purpose-driven approach, working from home or our workspace at Greyfriars Charteris Centre at Pleasance Edinburgh. There may be occasions when you will work at other locations within Edinburgh and across Scotland (these times will be arranged in advance). 

Please note that this role is not suitable for less than 18 hours or as a job share.

Application notes

Please apply with your CV and covering letter telling us why you are the right match for this role. Please DO NOT use AI generated software to compose your covering letter. IT optimisation is important to us, and whilst we don’t prohibit its use, we caution against the generic impact it has on your work. Please use this as your opportunity to really stand out and show us who you are!

Applications should be sent to Ashleigh.hamlyn@acosvo.org.uk and applications without a covering letter will not be considered.

The closing date for applications is noon on Thursday, August 28th , 2025. All applicants will receive a response.

Interviews will be available in Edinburgh on either Thursday Sept. 4th or 11th, 2025 based on candidates' availability.

If you would like more information about the role, for enquiries about the recruitment process or for a copy of the job description in word format please contact Ashleigh.hamlyn@acosvo.org.uk

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