Advertised from 1 April 2026

Role

Context

Voluntary Action East Renfrewshire SCIO is a dynamic local charity and the Third Sector Interface working to make East Renfrewshire a better place to live, work and do business. From climate action awareness, volunteer programmes, capacity supports and wellbeing activities, we deliver projects that promote inclusion, sustainability and community wellbeing.

Job Role

The purpose of the Digital Inclusion Innovation Lead role is to strengthen digital inclusion activity across East Renfrewshire by leading local development of the Digital Inclusion Alliance (DIA) innovation community. You will work closely with the wider VAER team while staying closely connected to day‑to‑day delivery, helping shape the next stage of our digital participation work across the area.

This is a hands-on and varied role, ideal for someone who enjoys combining strategic thinking with practical, community‑focused collaboration.

Key Tasks

Working alongside the wider VAER team and partners across sectors, you will:

Develop a robust local evidence base:

• Map digital inclusion and exclusion across East Renfrewshire
• Identify key drivers, existing provision and opportunities for innovation
• Produce clear, accessible outputs to inform planning and decision‑making

Build a local Digital Inclusion Innovation Community:

• Convene partners to share learning, build relationships and identify shared priorities
• Facilitate networks, workshops and events that drive collaborative innovation
• Strengthen third sector capacity
• Support organisations to grow skills, confidence and capability in digital inclusion
• Broaden participation and champion community‑led approaches
• Help local groups access funding to develop new ideas and approaches

Support national learning and alignment:

• Contribute local insights to the TSI/DIA Local to National Learning Network
• Share national learning back into the local system
• Help align local innovation activity with wider DIA priorities

Full job description at https://va-er.org.uk/join-our-team/ or call 0141 876 9555.

Application notes

Please email your CV and a one-page cover letter to:

julie.kirkwood@va-er.org.uk

Deadline for applications: 9 pm on Tuesday, 14th April 2026

Shortlisting: Thursday, 16th April 2026

Interviews: w/c Monday, 20th April 2026

Please get in touch with us if you want to talk about the role before applying.