ACVO Opportunities

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The latest job opportunities from Aberdeen’s third sector

Communications Officer (Content & Campaigns)

ACVO TSI

£32,000 (0.8 FTE pro-rata)

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Part Time

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Hours per week: 28 hours p/w

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Permanent

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Aberdeen

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The Communications Officer (Content & Campaigns) will play a key role in telling the stories of Aberdeen's third sector. Working as part of a two-person Communications Team, you'll create engaging content across web, social media, video, audio and digital platforms while supporting the delivery of ACVO's Communications and Digital Media Strategy. This is a varied, creative and hands-on role, working with organisations and communities across Aberdeen to showcase the positive impact of the third sector.

Applications Close: 18/08/2026

Youth Development Coach (Cashback for Communities)

Aberdeen Foyer

£25,912 - £29,454 per annum

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Full Time

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Hours per week: 36.25 hours (will include some evening and weekend work and unsociable hours)

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Permanent

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Fraserburgh and Peterhead

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We are looking for a passionate and committed Youth Development Coach to join a new service supporting young people aged 14–25. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a service in its early stages, helping shape how it develops while making a real difference to young people’s lives. You will work alongside young people facing challenges that may affect their wellbeing, future opportunities, housing stability or safety, including family conflict, disengagement from education, social isolation, poor mental wellbeing, homelessness risk and involvement in antisocial behaviour.

Applications Close: 17/08/2026

Volunteer Co-ordinator

Instant Neighbour

£13.45 p/h

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Part Time

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Hours per week: 18 per week

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Permanent

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Aberdeen

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This rewarding role involves recruiting, supporting and inspiring volunteers who help make a real difference in the local community. Previous volunteer management experience isn't essential – if you have excellent people skills, are organised and passionate about helping others, we'd love to hear from you.

Applications Close: 24/08/2026

Head of Fundraising and Marketing

Befriend a Child

£40,000 - £45,000

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Full Time

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Hours per week: 35 hours

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Permanent

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Aberdeen

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Befriend a Child is looking to recruit an experienced Head of Fundraising and Marketing to lead and develop our fundraising, marketing and communications activity. As a member of the Senior Management team, you will play a key role in shaping the future of the charity by developing and delivering an ambitious fundraising and marketing strategy, driving sustainable growth and raising the profile of Befriend a Child. You will have a particular focus on developing our corporate and major donor partnerships, while identifying new opportunities to diversify and grow income.

Applications Close: 16/08/2026

Substance Use Worker (Recovery Services)

Alcohol and Drugs Action

£28,423 - £31,461 a year

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Full Time, Part Time

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Hours per week: 17 - 37 hours per week

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Permanent

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Aberdeen

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Working closely with the Supervisor, Team Leader and Service Manager, the post holder will be responsible in providing advice, information and motivational support to enable people to make informed decisions regarding their alcohol and/or drug use. They will be skilled in using evidence-based techniques delivered on a 1:1 or group work basis to improve health, well-being and promote engagement both with ADA and other services to meet needs. They will also provide asset-based assessments, and develop and regularly review holistic recovery plans in partnership with service users and other professionals to reduce harm, encourage wellbeing and ensure client’s needs are met.

Applications Close: 05/08/2026