VAO provides vital advice, guidance, training and resources to support the development and sustainability of our local third sector. We have an exciting opportunity to join Voluntary Action Orkney (VAO) as a Community Development Co-ordinator, which is at the heart of this activity.
The Community Development Co-ordinator role involves working proactively with communities, voluntary organisations, charities and social enterprises across the whole of Orkney, to promote excellence in organisational development through providing advice and guidance, information, support services and training.
Key aspects of the role include:
- building capacity, growth and resilience
- encouraging sustainability
- understanding third sector needs
- facilitating communication
- co-operation and collaboration
- engaging with key agencies
The post holder will be required to work in a flexible manner as part of the wider Development Team which also supports volunteer and youth development. Relevant experience and knowledge of community development, alongside a high level of PC literacy are required for the role.
Benefits:
- 8% Employer Pension Contribution
- Time off in lieu allowed for any hours worked in excess of contracted hours
- 25 Days Annual Leave (rising to 28 after 5 years)
- 10 Public Holidays
- 4 Gifted Days to close the office during Christmas and New Year
- Friendly Team
- Flexible Working
- Varied role working with many different organisations
For more information, please contact Clare Gee, Development Senior Manger at hr@vaorkney.org.uk or call 01856 872897 ext 308.
Application packs (Job Description, Application Form and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form) for this post are available below (CVs not accepted).
- Interviews will be held on Friday 19 December 2025
