Third Sector Development Officer - Waverley Court - 17143_1793792854
| Company: | The City of Edinburgh Council |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £34,452 to £40,501 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Edinburgh, EH8 8BG |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Posting date: | 4 Nov 2026 |
| Closing date: | 18 Nov 2026 |
Summary
Third Sector Development Officer - Fixed term until 29/11/2029
Waverley Court
Salary: £34,452 - £40,501
Hours: 36 per week, 52 weeks
Working alongside the NPP Development Officers, this is a distinct and complementary role focused specifically on Third Sector voice, relationships and participation, making sure the Third Sector has an equal voice in shaping how NPPs work with local people to prevent poverty and support communities to thrive.
You'll build and strengthen the connection between Third Sector organisations, communities and the Neighbourhood Prevention Partnerships (NPPs), recognising and championing the strength and importance of the Third Sector in frontline service delivery within communities.
Build and maintain strong working relationships between Third Sector organisations, communities and the NPP Development Officer teams across the five NPP areas.
Act as a link and 'sense-maker' between the Third Sector and the NPP central team, joining up local place-based networks with NPP priorities and activity.
Support and contribute to evaluation activity, providing Third Sector perspective.
Support a coherent, co-ordinated Third Sector voice within each NPP, helping put Third Sector participation on an equal footing with statutory partners.
Identify and support increased participation from communities and groups currently underrepresented in NPP activity, capacity allowing.
Support the integration of Third Sector funded activity (for example, Community Choices/RFF-funded work) into NPP priorities and delivery, avoiding duplication of the remit of Third Sector Interface organisations (such as EVOC) and existing place-based networks.
Support, rather than lead, community and Third Sector priority-setting, working collaboratively with organisations and communities rather than directing them.
Contribute to reporting, communications and engagement materials that reflect Third Sector perspectives within NPP governance and reporting.
Work with NPP Development Officers, the Strategy and Partnership Manager and NHS Lothian Public Health colleagues to embed feedback loops and continuous improvement drawing on Third Sector and community insight.
Build trust and understanding between communities, Third Sector organisations and statutory partners (Council and NHS), improving communication and reducing duplication of effort.
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and able to be their best. We particularly encourage applications from women for senior roles, as well as people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care experienced people, carers and LGBT+ people across all levels of the organisation, all of whom are currently underrepresented. All applicants will be considered fairly based on skills and experience. Disabled and care-experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
Find out more about our commitment to equalities
https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/work-us/inclusive-edinburgh/4
As part of our goal to improve organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure we're recruiting the best people. We're interested not only in your skills and experience but also in your approach to work. Therefore, part of our interview process will be an assessment of how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working.
You can find out more on Our Behaviours web page
Our Behaviours - The City of Edinburgh Council
Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range.
Happy to talk flexible working.
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