## Development Worker (Lived Experience Advisors)* Edinburgh Voluntary Organisations' Council* Part time* £32,000 pro-rata* Hybrid: Edinburgh* Closing 18th November 2026* Advertised from 19th October 2026* 14 hours per week/602 hours per annum.#### RoleWe 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 EVOC**EVOC (Edinburgh Voluntary Organisations’ Council) is a charity that was established in 1868. In July 2025, wepublished 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 toinform 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 thirdsector 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 SocialEnterprise, 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 peopleseeking asylum) to ensure the voices of New Scots communities connect and engage with public sector partners andwider third sector partners. Furthermore, they will work with colleagues across the organisation to deliver theobjectives 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 welcomeapplications from members of all communities.A full Job Description and Person Specification is available for download below.#### Application notesTo apply, send your CV (max 4 sides of A4) and covering letter (max 2 sides A4) setting out why your skills,experience and motivation, make you an ideal person for this role.Send them to: recruitment@evoc.org.uk by deadline of 18th November 2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr
