Where the role fits in our organisation

Community Health and Wellbeing Our Community Health and Wellbeing team leads TSDG’s work to strengthen the third sector’s contribution to improved health, wellbeing and social care across Dumfries and Galloway. We convene and support networks (including the Community Health and Wellbeing Forum, Mental Health Forum and Carers Forum), build organisational capacity, and turn local insight into practical system change. The team works alongside partners and people with lived experience to support access, quality, integration and outcomes. Our approach is evidence-led, collaborative and impact-focused, making TSDG a high-performing, effective partner and a great place to work.

Where you’ll work

Hybrid – with a base at our Dumfries office

Contract type and hours

25 - 28 hours, flexible

Full-time equivalent salary (FTE is 35 hours)

£27,192

What You'll Do

We are looking for a colleague who is passionate about improving community health and wellbeing through the strength of our third sector. You will thrive on building relationships, supporting collaboration, and helping organisations grow their capacity to make a real difference in people’s lives. With a good understanding of the third sector, you will support and connect organisations working in health, social care, and wellbeing, helping to coordinate forums and events, develop partnerships, and share good practice.

What You’ll Do

• Build strong, positive relationships with third sector organisations and partners across Dumfries and Galloway to support improved community health and wellbeing.
• Provide advice, connections, and resources to help organisations strengthen their leadership, sustainability, and collaborative working.
• Coordinate, facilitate, and develop forums and events that bring together third sector, statutory, and community voices to share learning and influence planning.
• Capture and share insights, trends, and good practice to inform local priorities and improve access to support.
• Develop and maintain high-quality tools, guidance, and case studies that celebrate and demonstrate the impact of the third sector in health and wellbeing.
• Work with colleagues to deliver training sessions and workshops in response to sector needs and priorities.
• Represent TSDG and the third sector at relevant partnership and community meetings.

More about you

• You are able to demonstrate experience of working within, or closely with, the third sector—particularly in health, social care, or community wellbeing.
• You have strong relationship-building skills and experience of working collaboratively with partners from different sectors.
• You can show examples of how you have supported capacity building, delivered advice, or facilitated knowledge sharing.
• You are skilled at organising, planning, and problem solving, and you can adapt to varied and changing priorities.
• You are able to analyse information, capture learning, and communicate it clearly through reports, presentations, or other formats.
• You are able to confidently facilitate group discussions, workshops, or events that bring together different perspectives.
• You are self-motivated, a team player, and committed to continuous improvement.

Closing date

14th September 2025

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