Third Sector Partnership Advocate (Flexible Hours)

Edinburgh International; City of Edinburgh; Vor Ort; GBP 34.000 - 41.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

City of Edinburgh Council is seeking a Third Sector Development Officer on a fixed-term basis (until 29 November 2029) to strengthen the voice of the Third Sector in shaping how Neighbourhood Prevention Partnerships work with local communities to prevent poverty and support thriving communities.

The role will build and sustain links between Third Sector organisations, communities and NPPs, ensuring the Third Sector is well represented in governance, delivery and evaluation activities across the

Aufgaben

• 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 into NPP priorities and delivery, avoiding duplication with EVOC and place-based networks.
• Support, rather than lead, community and Third Sector priority-setting, working collaboratively with organisations and communities.
• Contribute to reporting, communications and engagement materials that reflect Third Sector perspectives within NPP governance and reporting.
• Work with 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, improving communication and reducing duplication of effort.

Jobbeschreibung

City of Edinburgh Council is seeking a Third Sector Development Officer on a fixed-term basis (until 29 November 2029) to strengthen the voice of the Third Sector in shaping how Neighbourhood Prevention Partnerships work with local communities to prevent poverty and support thriving communities.

The role will build and sustain links between Third Sector organisations, communities and NPPs, ensuring the Third Sector is well represented in governance, delivery and evaluation activities across the