Would you like to like to join a team committed to community led climate action?

Support communities on their climate action journey within Highlands & Islands?

The Highlands & Islands Climate Hub is fully funded by the Scottish Government and is one of a network of Climate Action Hubs established across Scotland to offer networking, support and encouragement of community led climate action. The vision for the Hub is to support and empower communities to develop local solutions to make the transition to net zero and climate resilient living through empowerment and capacity building in communities throughout the region.

The Hub has been operating since September 2021 and is a membership organisation supporting communities across Highland and the Northern Isles of Orkney and Shetland. The vision of the overall Hub Programme defined by Scottish Government is A network of climate action hubs providing a vehicle for communities to come together and engage in collective climate action, supporting the just transition to net zero and climate resilient living, and driving wider change.

Thanks to organisational growth and membership demand, we’re expanding our team and look forward to welcoming a colleague as a Community Development Officer.

JOB PURPOSE

The role of Community Development Officer will be to contribute towards the delivery of the Highlands & Islands Climate Hub CIC successfully for the Scottish Government. The role will support communities throughout the region to collaborate, network and assist community groups in design, development and delivery of community led climate action projects. Signposting, networking and taking a proactive approach to join people and communities together.

LOCATION

The role will support communities in the Highland Local Authority area. You may be based anywhere in Highland but must reside within the Highland Council local authority ward area. Home/remote working with travel throughout the region required.

The Hub holds regular staff meetups which may be at our Inverness or Thurso office, and there would be a further expectation to attend national Hub Gatherings.

We offer the following benefits:

• Accredited Living Wage Employer
• 36 days annual leave (FTE)
• Optional study leave for accredited further education courses
• Wellbeing support including discounted membership to local leisure facilities
• 5% pension contribution
• Flexible working within business needs
• Committed to Fair Work First

Would you like to like to join a team committed to community led climate action?

Support communities on their climate action journey within Highlands & Islands?

The Highlands & Islands Climate Hub is fully funded by the Scottish Government and is one of a network of Climate Action Hubs established across Scotland to offer networking, support and encouragement of community led climate action. The vision for the Hub is to support and empower communities to develop local solutions to make the transition to net zero and climate resilient living through empowerment and capacity building in communities throughout the region.

The Hub has been operating since September 2021 and is a membership organisation supporting communities across Highland and the Northern Isles of Orkney and Shetland. The vision of the overall Hub Programme defined by Scottish Government is A network of climate action hubs providing a vehicle for communities to come together and engage in collective climate action, supporting the just transition to net zero and climate resilient living, and driving wider change.

Thanks to organisational growth and membership demand, we’re expanding our team and look forward to welcoming a colleague as a Training Officer.

JOB PURPOSE

The Training Officer will design, coordinate, and deliver training that strengthens the capacity of communities and community organisations to engage in climate action. This role will identify learning needs, develop relevant training resources, and facilitate learning opportunities that support community groups at all stages of their climate journey; from initial awareness through to project delivery and evaluation.

As a key member of the Business Development workstream, the Training Officer will also identify opportunities to deliver training, workshops, and resources that can generate earned income. This will contribute to the Hub’s strategic goal of diversifying from core grant income and supporting long-term financial sustainability.

The role will support communities across the Highlands and Northern Isles of Orkney and Shetland. You therefore must reside within the Highland, Shetland or Orkney Local Authority areas. Homeworking is the norm, however, if you do reside within easy travelling distance of either our Inverness or Thurso office, 1/2 days office-based work would be required.

The Hub holds regular staff meetups, which may be at our Inverness or Thurso Office and there would be a further expectation to attend national Hub Gatherings.

We offer the following benefits:

• Accredited Living Wage Employer
• 36 days annual leave (FTE)
• Optional study leave for accredited further education courses
• Wellbeing support including discounted membership to local leisure facilities
• 5% pension contribution
• Flexible working within business needs
• Committed to Fair Work First