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voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
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Capacity Building Officer (Social Enterprise) - Fife Voluntary Action
Created: 04/08/2025
News/Events Category: Job VacanciesPost: Capacity Building Officer (Social Enterprise)Contract: Funded to March 2027 in first instanceHours: 35 hours per week, but part-time hours may be considered. Working pattern can be flexible across the working week to meet the needs of the roleSalary: £32,000 per annum plus Living Pension – 9% Employer, 3% Employee contributionLocation: Glenrothes – with options to work regularly from other FVA locationsWorking within Fife Voluntary Action’s Capacity Building Team, you will drive the development of social enterprise organisations across Fife to help them become sustainable, grow and deliver impact.
You will play a lead role in developing and delivering dedicated, tailored support to socially enterprising organisations to successfully navigate social business sustainability, asset management and procurement processes.
The role will be instrumental in supporting Community Wealth Building in Fife; ensuring social enterprise activity plays a central role in economic regeneration, procurement and community-led development. This is a jointly funded post between Fife Voluntary Action and Fife Council Economic Development.
About you
FVA is looking for someone who has a background in supporting organisations and individuals to develop capacity, particularly in relation to business and financial planning. You will have an excellent understanding of the voluntary sector, and of the legal and policy landscape affecting the third sector.
It’s essential that you have excellent interpersonal skills and are able to build and sustain positive relationships with a variety of stakeholders. You should be organised and efficient, with a personal commitment to equal opportunities.
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
How to apply
Visit Working with FVA where you will find the job description, person specification, and the job application form. Click here for the application guidance document. Please complete the job application form and e-mail it to [email protected]
Interviews are likely to be held weeks commencing 25 August and 01 September 2025.
The closing date for applications is Wednesday 20 August 2025.
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