Development Worker (Lived Experience Advisors)

Edinburgh Voluntary Organisations' Council; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living wage employer

Job summary

EVOC (Edinburgh Voluntary Organisations’ Council) is seeking a Development Worker to support a lived experience panel for New Scots and strengthen engagement with public sector partners and third sector colleagues. The role involves working across EVOC to deliver the objectives in our strategic plan and to promote inclusive participation in Edinburgh.

Two employment options are available: PAYE at £32,000 pro-rata for 12 months (14 hours per week) or freelance at £25/hour for 602 hours (£15,050).

Responsibilities

• Develop a lived experience panel for New Scots and ensure voices connect with public sector partners and wider third sector partners.
• Collaborate with colleagues across EVOC to deliver objectives in the strategic plan.

Job description

We are offering two options for employment of this role; PAYE (employed by EVOC) - £32,000 (Pro-Rata) for 12 months contract, 14 hours per week. Freelance (self-employed) – £15,050 – 12 months contract, £25 per/hour for 602 hours. Note: Potential extension subject to funding. Responsible to: Service Delivery Lead.

About EVOCEVOC (Edinburgh Voluntary Organisations’ Council)

is a charity that was established in 1868. In July 2025, we published a new strategic plan to guide our work for the next five years. We work in three areas - advocacy, capacity building and collaboration - underpinned by research and analysis to inform our work to support third sector organisations and the communities they serve. Our purpose is: To serve the needs of people and communities across Edinburgh by supporting our members and third sector organisations to be effective and drive the change they need. EVOC is a partner in Edinburgh’s Third Sector Interface alongside Volunteer Edinburgh and Edinburgh Social Enterprise, supported by the Scottish Government and the City of Edinburgh Council.

Context of this role

This Development Worker will have a focus on developing a lived experience panel for New Scots (refugees and people seeking asylum) to ensure the voices of New Scots communities connect and engage with public sector partners and wider third sector partners. Furthermore, they will work with colleagues across the organisation to deliver the objectives laid out in EVOC’s strategic plan.

Location

Edinburgh, with hybrid options (Expected 75% in person attendance in the city, meeting partners, participants and wider EVOC team)

EVOC is a living wage employer. We are committed to equality of opportunity, inclusion and diversity and welcome applications from members of all communities.

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