Where the role fits in our organisation

Community Transport is one of several thematic areas for Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway. The role requires work across many of the other thematic areas including: Local Economies and Enterprise, Communities and Sector Support, and Employability, Skills and Learning.

Where you’ll work

Hybrid – with a base at our Dumfries or Stranraer 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 transport 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 across all sectors, not just transport. Community transport is more than just moving people from A to B. It can be a mechanism for social inclusion, poverty reduction and improved wellbeing.

What You’ll Do

• Build strong, positive relationships with third sector organisations and partners across Dumfries and Galloway to support improved community transport.
• Work with partners to develop volunteering and employability opportunities within the community transport sector.
• Coordinate, facilitate, and develop collaboration between the third sector, statutory, and community voices to share learning and influence planning.
• Capture and share insights, case studies, and good practice to inform local priorities and improve access to support, including funding.
• Demonstrate and communicate the impact of community transport to a range of audiences, including raising public awareness.
• 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 in a field, such as economic development, social enterprise, community infrastructure or transport
• You have strong relationship-building skills and experience of working collaboratively with partners from different sectors.
• You are able to analyse information, capture learning, and communicate it clearly through reports, presentations, or other formats.
• You are able to facilitate group discussions, workshops, or events that bring together different perspectives.
• You are skilled at organising, planning, and problem solving, and you can adapt to varied and changing priorities.
• You are self-motivated, a team player, and committed to continuous improvement.

Closing date

5th October 2025

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