Fairer Futures Partnerships and Dundee Third Sector Interface Opportunity
Fairer Future Partnerships are Scotland’s opportunity to deliver lasting change on child poverty; through collaboration, innovation and a key element in the Scottish Governments national mission to eradicate child poverty.
The Fairer Futures Partnerships (FFP) programme aims to bring local and national partners together, to build more integrated and responsive services at a local level that can better support families in or at risk of poverty.
Dundee Volunteer & Voluntary Action (DVVA) are working with the Scottish Government, Glasgow Council for the Voluntary Sector and Children in Scotland to understand how we can further strengthen the role of Third Sector Interfaces (TSIs) in participating in Fairer Future Partnerships.
Through this collaborative initiative, we looking for someone to lead on a programme of engagement and consultation to help us learn how to further strengthen the role of Third Sector Interfaces (TSIs) in tackling poverty and inequality, and embed the third sector more deeply in local Dundee FFP work.
DVVA are looking to commission an experienced individual or organisation to lead this programme of consultation and engagement.
We are looking for,
· A strong understanding of child poverty and interventions
· A proven ability to work collaboratively with third and public sector partners
· Experience delivering engagement work with key stakeholders
· Project management experience and an ability to work to tight deadlines
Objectives
· Facilitate meaningful engagement with third sector organisations across the area.
· Engagement with statutory and third sector partners involved in current child poverty FFP work in Dundee.
· Identify barriers and opportunities for third sector involvement in FFPs.
· Gather insights to inform the development programme and future investment.
· Ensure diverse voices are represented, including smaller community-led groups.
Scope of Work
· Design and deliver a programme of engagement (e.g. workshops, interviews, focus groups).
· Analyse findings and produce a summary report with recommendations.
· Collaborate with Children in Scotland to align with national objectives.
· Ensure engagement is inclusive and accessible.
Required Experience
· Strong understanding of child poverty and interventions to tackle this in Dundee.
· Proven ability to work collaboratively with third and public sector partners.
· Experience delivering engagement work with key stakeholders.
· Project management experience and ability to work to tight deadlines.
Deliverables
· Engagement plan and timeline.
· Summary report of findings and recommendations.
· Presentation of findings to stakeholders (optional).
Timeline (may vary)
· Commission awarded: Week of 6th October 2025
· Engagement activities: October 2025 – January 2026
· Final report due: End of March 2026
Budget
To be determined based on scope and scale of engagement activities.
Reporting & Oversight
· Regular updates to Dundee Volunteer and Voluntary Action.
· Liaison with Children in Scotland for alignment with national programme.
How to Apply
Please submit an expression of interest including:
· A brief proposal outlining your approach
· Relevant experience and examples of similar work
· Estimated budget and timeline
Deadline for submissions is 1st October 2025.
Contact 📧 recruitment@dvva.scot
