Development Officer (Employability

Voluntary Sector Gateway West Lothian (VSGWL) is the Third Sector Interface (TSI) operating in West Lothian. Our primary purpose is to promote, develop and support West Lothian`s Third Sector. We work in partnership with the voluntary sector and key statutory and public stakeholders to improve the lives of individuals and communities across West Lothian.

We are seeking maternity cover for an enthusiastic and dedicated Development Officer (Employability) to support individuals in West Lothian in securing their journey into positive destinations such as sustainable employment or volunteering roles.

You will work closely with a range of third sector organisations that provide employability services in the West Lothian Third Sector Employability Forum. You will build and maintain strong relationships with employers and training providers to secure job placements and volunteering opportunities, particularly for individuals with additional challenges, such as long-term unemployment, disability, or lack of confidence.

You will support the CEO in the wider contribution to development of employability strategy via the West Lothian Local Employability Partnership (LEP).

This is a fixed-term maternity cover appointment, expected to be a minimum of six months. The actual end date may be brought forward or extended depending on the substantive postholder’s return date. Any change to the end date will be subject to the notice provisions set out in the contract.