Authentic Voices Project Manager

28 hours per week, fixed term for 18 monthsRoleDVVA and the Protecting People Strategic Support Team based within Dundee Health and Social Care Partnership areseeking a passionate and dedicated Authentic Voices Project Manager to play a pivotal role in amplifying thevoices and experiences of individuals with lived experience within strategic planning and decision-makingforums. This will include an initial focus on the protecting people partnerships and committees. This positionis instrumental in supporting a whole system culture shift in strategic spaces and ensuring that the needs,perspectives, and insights of the individuals we serve are authentically represented and integrated into thedevelopment and improvement of our programs and initiatives.The post holder will be employed by Dundee Volunteer Voluntary Action and co-located to work as a member of theProtecting People Strategic Support Team (based within Dundee Health and Social Care Partnership).Ideally you’ll have experience of supporting the engagement of people with lived experience as well as networkingwith a variety of partners and stakeholders. You’ll be able to balance the differing needs and expectations ofthose you are working with to facilitate successful working relationships and outcomes. Qualified to degreelevel in a relevant subject, and with significant working experience, you’ll have experience of projectmanagement and delivering change programmes.If you have any queries regarding this role, please contact Melanie Hyatt, Lead Officer Protecting People on07810507316 or email ##### Subject to a satisfactory Disclosure Scotland check and references.Dundee Volunteer and Voluntary Action strives to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and we welcome applications fromall sections of the community.The deadline for submitting applications is Monday 29th April at 9amInterviews will be held on Thursday 16th MayDVVA are seeking a passionate and dedicated individual to work alongside us and in collaboration with a range ofagencies and organisations in Dundee. The postholder will be responsible for leading and coordinatinginitiatives and activities related to the “Year of Kindness” programme in alignment with the findings andrecommendations outlined in the Dundee Drugs Commission’s report, “Time for Kindness, Compassion, and Hope: TheNeed for Action Two Years On.” This role will play a crucial part in fostering a culture of kindness,compassion, and hope within the community and addressing the challenges associated with substance use and stigmain Dundee, working within the wider context of Protecting People, and taking a trauma-informed perspective toall work undertaken.Ideally you’ll have experience of networking with a variety of partners and stakeholders as well as supporting theengagement of people with lived experience. You’ll be able to balance the differing needs and expectations ofthose you are working with to facilitate successful working relationships and outcomes. Qualified to degreelevel in a relevant subject, and with significant working experience, you’ll have experience of projectmanagement and co-productionDVVA and the Dundee Alliance are seeking an experienced volunteer manager to lead on the delivery of the DundeeAlliance Volunteer Strategy, collaborating closely with a wide array of partners and stakeholders to evaluate,refine and enact the Strategy.The post holder will be employed by DVVA and work on behalf of the Dundee Alliance. The Dundee Alliance is acollaborative, cross-sector partnership deeply committed to fostering creativity, innovation and collaborativepractices while actively pursuing the realisation of The Promise and Whole Family Support Principles.Ideally you’ll have experience of supporting volunteers as well as networking with a variety of partners andstakeholders. You’ll be able develop strategic partnerships and links between services and organisations to meetthe needs of communities. You’ll support organisations interested in corporate volunteering to developsustainable models which meet the needs of third sector organisations. Qualified to degree level in a relevantsubject, and with significant working experience, you’ll have experience of project management and workingcollaboratively.DVVA and the Dundee Alliance are seeking an enthusiastic person to work alongside the volunteer manager on thedelivery of the Dundee Alliance Volunteer Strategy, collaborating closely with a wide array of partners andstakeholders to evaluate, refine and enact the Strategy.The post holder will be employed by DVVA and work on behalf of the Dundee Alliance. The Dundee Alliance is acollaborative, cross-sector partnership deeply committed to fostering creativity, innovation and collaborativepractices while actively pursuing the realisation of The Promise and Whole Family Support Principles.Ideally you’ll have experience of engaging with and supporting volunteers as well as networking with a variety ofpartners and stakeholders. You’ll be able to design, deliver and evaluate information sessions and workshops,working with individuals to empower them. Ideally, you’ll have a relevant qualification in an area such asSocial Services or Community Learning and Development, or equivalent professional or volunteer experience.Dumfries or Stranraer with travel (Hybrid)Closing28th April 2024We are the Third Sector Interface for Dumfries and Galloway. We work alongside the sector, partners and communitiesto address key local priorities, build capacity and maximise investment in our region. As part of the nationalnetwork of Third Sector Interfaces across Scotland, our joint manifesto sets out commitments to enhancing anddeveloping the role of the third sector as a key partner; a focus on place, community and locality; volunteeringand the strengths of local people and communities; a fairer and wellbeing-focussed economy.We’re now looking for an experienced programme/project leader to join us as we shape a new regional approach tocommunity transport.As the Lead for Community Transport, you will design and deliver a partnership programme focused on the future ofcommunity transport across Dumfries and Galloway and its integration with regional transport, community andeconomic priorities.You will join the Community Transport Strategic Development Group and work with partners in Dumfries and GallowayCouncil, NHS Dumfries and Galloway, South of Scotland Enterprise, transport providers and other stakeholderswith a view to developing a sustainable operating/business and funding model over a 30-month programme.As a member of our Lead Officer Group, there will also be active participation in wider organisational planning anddelivery to ensure progress towards our medium-term outcomes.To be successful, you’ll join us with experience of managing a strategic programme or project, working withstakeholders and with excellent planning and relationship building skills. Although there is not a requirementto be an expert in community transport or transport infrastructure, the skills to engage subject matter expertsand stakeholders is essential and an understanding of wider community engagement and infrastructure could bebeneficial.You will be a compassionate and supportive leader with a commitment to excellence and improvement, someone who valuesthe capacity of people to make change. You will have interest in community working and will bring a focus onevidence, insights and learning to influence change and build confidence in us.
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