Community Engagement

6 days ago

Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, United Kingdom ACVO TSI Full time

Vacancy Details

Do you have a passion for building strong relationships and community connections? If so, we have an exciting opportunity to join Dates-n-Mates as a Community Engagement & Event Lead. You will be based in our North East Team covering Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.
Introduction to Dates-n-Mates
Dates-n-Mates Scotland is an organisation run by and for adults who have a learning disability. We are Scotland's first friendship and dating agency connecting people in Renfrewshire, Glasgow, Falkirk, Aberdeen, Stirling, and Clackmannanshire.

Formerly a project of C-Change Scotland for 15 years, Dates-n-Mates became an independent charity in 2023. Our work is underpinned by a human rights-based approach, and we believe it is people's right to live life free of discrimination and to develop relationships of their choosing, to love and be loved. We are award-winning and received a Scottish Charity Award for Pioneering Project in 2017 and were finalists in the category of Scottish Charity of the Year in 2024.

Role Requirements
This role requires the postholder to deliver high-quality, safe, fun, and empowering events and workshops in the local community for people with learning disabilities. You will be part of a small team working remotely and must have the ability to be proactive in managing your workload and meeting funders targets. The postholder should have the confidence and ability to engage in a variety of activities including delivering skills development workshops to members and delivering quality presentation to stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities Include

  • Coordinating and delivering events and workshops across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.
  • Recording, monitoring, and evaluating your work effectively.
  • Building and maintaining positive relationships with Dates-n-Mates members, colleagues, volunteers, stakeholders, and partner organisations.
  • Upholding and promoting the values of Dates-n-Mates.

Please refer to the detailed job description and essential criteria included in this advert.

You can learn more about Dates-n-Mates by visiting our website:

Application notes
Please send a current CV and covering letter to Operations Lead Louise McEwan at Louise.-n-

The closing date for this position is Friday 16th January at midday.

Interviews have been provisionally scheduled for Monday 26th January and will be held online.

The successful applicant will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks, including joining the PVG Scheme.

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