We Are Recruiting: Community Development & Networks Officer
Full Time
£32,000 pro‑rata
On‑site: East Lothian
Shape the Future of Communities in East Lothian
Volunteer Centre East Lothian (VCEL) is excited to announce a new opportunity to join our team as a Community Development & Networks Officer — a role at the heart of supporting and strengthening East Lothian’s third sector.
Are you passionate about building stronger, more connected communities?
Do you want to influence real change and ensure that local voices are heard where it matters most?
If so, this role could be perfect for you.
About VCEL
As East Lothian’s Third Sector Interface (TSI), we:
Support and develop community organisations
Promote and strengthen volunteering across the county
Ensure lived experience shapes local planning and decision‑making
Build meaningful networks that help communities thrive
Joining us means becoming part of a forward‑thinking, values‑driven organisation making a real impact every day.
About the Role
The Community Development & Networks Officer will:
Build and support strong community networks
Foster collaboration across the third sector
Ensure community voices influence key local decisions
Support organisations to grow, develop and deliver effectively
This is a fantastic opportunity to help strengthen East Lothian’s community landscape and support the sector to flourish.
Interested?
Click the link below for full details and to apply:
Join us, and help shape a stronger, more connected East Lothian.

