Community Energy Scotland
Community Energy Scotland

Charity registered in Scotland SC039673

Community Energy Scotland is a registered charity that provides practical help for communities in green energy development and decarbonisation.

Current vacancies

CARES Community Energy Launchpad Officer/Assistant

  • Full time or Part time
  • £28,330 – £32,300
  • Remote: Regular travel to visit communities within your area will be required.
  • Closing 13th October 2026

Community Energy Scotland is recruiting three Assistant Project Officers or Project Officers (post assigned dependent on skills and experience, with responsibilities allocated accordingly to the successful candidates) for the post of CARES Community LaunchPad Officer/Assistant Officer. The new officer needs to be able to work and travel near to the following host Climate Hubs CES is working with:

• Highlands and Islands, ideally based in or around Inverness.

• Perth and Kinross, ideally based near Perth.

• Dumbartonshire

We are looking to recruit energetic, well-organised and self-motivated individuals to support communities to build their capacity, develop new community energy project ideas and work alongside them to apply for funding and deliver projects. Training as required, personal development opportunities, and support will be provided by Community Energy Scotland.

We are offering either part-time or full-time hours (0.8FTE – 1FTE). We are happy to consider secondments.

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