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Volunteering Development Officer - Fife Voluntary Action
Created: 04/08/2025
News/Events Category: Job VacanciesPost: Volunteering Development OfficerContract: Fixed term for 12 months in the first instanceHours: 28 hours per week, working pattern can be flexible across the working week to meet the needs of the roleSalary: £23,200 (£29,000 FTE) per annum plus Living Pension – 9% Employer, 3% Employee contributionLocation: Glenrothes – covering Glenrothes, Leven and North East FifeVolunteering 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
How to apply
Visit Working with FVA where you will find the job description, person specification, and job application form. Click here for the application guidance document. Please complete the job application form and e-mail it to [email protected]
Interviews will be held weeks commencing 25 August and 01 September 2025.
The closing date for applications is Wednesday 20 August 2025.
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