As a Project Co-ordinator in our Active travel team, you will build and manage internal and external relationships, including with key people within local authorities, community organisations, funding and other local, regional and national delivery partners.

Your day-to-day duties will be informed by the Active Travel Development Manager at FEL Scotland. You will be gathering information to identify, develop and support the ongoing delivery of FEL Scotland’s active travel initiatives, focusing on impact reporting for existing funding and future programme development. You will be collaborating closely with internal and external stakeholders to maximise the outcomes within FEL Scotland’s diverse project delivery portfolio.

As our Finance Manager, you will work alongside the Executive Director and Senior Leadership Team to lead on the strategic financial planning and policy development for the organisation. You will also support FEL’s Board in its financial governance role by providing accurate and timely information in an accessible format. Ensuring FEL is compliant with all statutory accounts and charitable regulations is also critical to the role, as well as ensuring our compliance with all grant funding obligations.

You will have experience of working within a dynamic and expanding organisation. A pro-active, flexible and adaptable approach will be essential as you support an organisation with people, communities and the planet at its heart.

You will have exceptional organisational skills, be comfortable line managing a small team and have the ability to proactively respond to changing funding landscapes.

Alongside the Executive Director, you will help deliver and develop a comprehensive corporate support function for the organisation, reflecting the ambitions the Board and Leadership team have for FEL’s continued growth and long-term sustainability.

FEL are now recruiting, interested in joining us? Fantastic!

We’re experts in helping communities live more sustainably – making social and environmental change happen, project by project, so people and our planet can thrive.

We believe powerful change can be simple to make: small steps everyone can take to make their own lives better can help our world towards a healthier, more sustainable future too.

We make that change happen project by project. Each one we run focuses on the things that matter to those they support across our core themes of Climate, Travel, Food, People, Nature and Sharing.

But we never tell anyone what to do. We meet people where they’re at. We show communities what’s possible. We help them figure out what works best for them. And we give them the skills and confidence they need to make good things happen.

That’s how we’re changing our world for the better, project by project. It’s how we help people; communities and our planet thrive.

Funding for these roles comes from Scottish Government.

FEL are now recruiting, interested in joining us? Fantastic!

We’re experts in helping communities live more sustainably – making social and environmental change happen, project by project, so people and our planet can thrive.

We believe powerful change can be simple to make: small steps everyone can take to make their own lives better can help our world towards a healthier, more sustainable future too.

We make that change happen project by project. Each one we run focuses on the things that matter to those they support across our core themes of Climate, Travel, Food, People, Nature and Sharing.

But we never tell anyone what to do. We meet people where they’re at. We show communities what’s possible. We help them figure out what works best for them. And we give them the skills and confidence they need to make good things happen.

That’s how we’re changing our world for the better, project by project. It’s how we help people; communities and our planet thrive.

Funding for these roles comes from Scottish Government.

FEL are now recruiting, interested in joining us? Fantastic!

We’re experts in helping communities live more sustainably – making social and environmental change happen, project by project, so people and our planet can thrive.

We believe powerful change can be simple to make: small steps everyone can take to make their own lives better can help our world towards a healthier, more sustainable future too.

We make that change happen project by project. Each one we run focuses on the things that matter to those they support across our core themes of Climate, Travel, Food, People, Nature and Sharing.

But we never tell anyone what to do. We meet people where they’re at. We show communities what’s possible. We help them figure out what works best for them. And we give them the skills and confidence they need to make good things happen.

That’s how we’re changing our world for the better, project by project. It’s how we help people; communities and our planet thrive.

Funding for these roles comes from Scottish Government.

FEL are now recruiting, interested in joining us? Fantastic!

We’re experts in helping communities live more sustainably – making social and environmental change happen, project by project, so people and our planet can thrive.

We believe powerful change can be simple to make: small steps everyone can take to make their own lives better can help our world towards a healthier, more sustainable future too.

We make that change happen project by project. Each one we run focuses on the things that matter to those they support across our core themes of Climate, Travel, Food, People, Nature and Sharing.

But we never tell anyone what to do. We meet people where they’re at. We show communities what’s possible. We help them figure out what works best for them. And we give them the skills and confidence they need to make good things happen.

That’s how we’re changing our world for the better, project by project. It’s how we help people; communities and our planet thrive.

Funding for these roles comes from Scottish Government.

FEL are now recruiting, interested in joining us? Fantastic!

We’re experts in helping communities live more sustainably – making social and environmental change happen, project by project, so people and our planet can thrive.

We believe powerful change can be simple to make: small steps everyone can take to make their own lives better can help our world towards a healthier, more sustainable future too.

We make that change happen project by project. Each one we run focuses on the things that matter to those they support across our core themes of Climate, Travel, Food, People, Nature and Sharing.

But we never tell anyone what to do. We meet people where they’re at. We show communities what’s possible. We help them figure out what works best for them. And we give them the skills and confidence they need to make good things happen.

That’s how we’re changing our world for the better, project by project. It’s how we help people; communities and our planet thrive.

Funding for these roles comes from Scottish Government.

FEL are now recruiting, interested in joining us? Fantastic!

We’re experts in helping communities live more sustainably – making social and environmental change happen, project by project, so people and our planet can thrive.

We believe powerful change can be simple to make: small steps everyone can take to make their own lives better can help our world towards a healthier, more sustainable future too.

We make that change happen project by project. Each one we run focuses on the things that matter to those they support across our core themes of Climate, Travel, Food, People, Nature and Sharing.

But we never tell anyone what to do. We meet people where they’re at. We show communities what’s possible. We help them figure out what works best for them. And we give them the skills and confidence they need to make good things happen.

That’s how we’re changing our world for the better, project by project. It’s how we help people; communities and our planet thrive.

Funding for these roles comes from Scottish Government.

About Us:

FEL is changing our world for the better, project by project. We show people how to make everyday changes that help them, their communities and the planet thrive. Our approach is grounded and practical and our projects are built on local knowledge, delivered with our sleeves rolled up. We are a creative and influential bunch, working in a collaborative and connected way, supporting our communities and partners by generating ideas and sharing our knowledge. As an organisation, we make good things happen, and our projects are taken seriously because they deliver what they promise

Our aim is to make the environment meaningful by making it personal. We want people to believe in the power of our projects; to engage and benefit from what we do locally and to share in each project’s success. Put simply; we live here too, so we know what people have and what they need.

Job Purpose:

Working as part of the FEL team, you will work within Larbert High School, Falkirk. This exciting new role will expand FEL’s successful secondary school Active Travel Hub programme. You will work closely with school staff and pupils to develop and deliver a programme of activities with the aim of increasing everyday cycling, walking and wheeling journeys across the school and to support social and environmental change at a community level.

We want to encourage people to live more climate friendly and healthier lifestyles. You will be an ambassador for active travel. You will develop and deliver ‘in school’ educational programmes and community outreach activities which will engage, encourage and support pupils to consider more environmentally friendly and physically active modes of transport, contributing to health, education and attainment outcomes. This will include delivering led rides and walks, events, competitions and bike repair workshops.

You will become part of a highly motivated, committed and enthusiastic team and will enjoy the benefits of joining a flexible, adaptable and ambitious workplace that puts people at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about sustainable travel
• Is passionate about working with people
• Wants to make a difference

About Us:

FEL is changing our world for the better, project by project. We show people how to make everyday changes that help them, their communities and the planet thrive. Our approach is grounded and practical and our projects are built on local knowledge, delivered with our sleeves rolled up. We are a creative and influential bunch, working in a collaborative and connected way, supporting our communities and partners by generating ideas and sharing our knowledge. As an organisation, we make good things happen, and our projects are taken seriously because they deliver what they promise

Our aim is to make the environment meaningful by making it personal. We want people to believe in the power of our projects; to engage and benefit from what we do locally and to share in each project’s success. Put simply; we live here too, so we know what people have and what they need.

Job Purpose:

Working as part of the FEL team, you will work closely with members of the public, local stakeholders, communities, volunteers and people living in the Forth Valley to support social and environmental change. We want to encourage people to live more climate friendly and healthier lifestyles. Your role will be focussed on supporting people to cycle, walk and wheel more for everyday journeys, to deliver our projects to a range of audiences across Forth Valley as well as promoting sustainable travel generally. You will work closely with colleagues and help those new to cycling gain confidence to begin their first cycle journeys.

You will become part of a highly motivated, committed and enthusiastic team and will enjoy the benefits of joining a flexible, adaptable and ambitious workplace that puts people at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about sustainable travel
• Is passionate about working with people
• Wants to make a difference

*Location: Based at Cameron House, Forthside Way, Stirling, FK8 1QZ. It is anticipated there will be some working from home and outreach working across Forth Valley to FEL’s other premises and community hubs.

About Us:

FEL is changing our world for the better, project by project. We show people how to make everyday changes that help them, their communities and the planet thrive. Our approach is grounded and practical and our projects are built on local knowledge, delivered with our sleeves rolled up. We are a creative and influential bunch, working in a collaborative and connected way, supporting our communities and partners by generating ideas and sharing our knowledge. As an organisation, we make good things happen, and our projects are taken seriously because they deliver what they promise

Our aim is to make the environment meaningful by making it personal. We want people to believe in the power of our projects; to engage and benefit from what we do locally and to share in each project’s success. Put simply; we live here too, so we know what people have and what they need.

Job Purpose:

Working as part of the FEL team, you will support the maintenance and servicing of FEL’s fleet of electric and push bikes as well as supporting FEL’s external bike servicing contracts. You will be a key member of staff, working closely with colleagues, ensuring excellent customer service as well as ensuring all e-bikes are maintained to a high standard. You will also support our outreach such as pop up bike repair stations and upskilling of local communities. You will have strong practical and communication skills ensuring FEL’s reputation for delivering exemplar projects is retained, leading the way in encouraging behaviour change in relation to active travel and climate action. You will work closely with members of the public, local stakeholders, communities, volunteers and people living in the Forth Valley to support social and environmental change. We want to encourage people to live more climate friendly and healthier lifestyles.

You will become part of a highly motivated, committed and enthusiastic team and will enjoy the benefits of joining a flexible, adaptable and ambitious workplace that puts people at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about sustainable travel
• Is passionate about bike maintenance and repairs
• Wants to make a difference

*Location: Based at 1 Cunningham Road, Stirling, FK7 7SW. It is anticipated there will be some outreach working across Forth Valley to FEL’s other premises and community hubs. Our offices are based at Cameron House, Forthside Way, Stirling, FK8 1QZ and at times there may be some working from home.

About us:

FEL is changing our world for the better, project by project. We show people how to make everyday changes that help them, their communities and the planet thrive. Our approach is grounded and practical and our projects are built on local knowledge, delivered with our sleeves rolled up. We are a creative and influential bunch, working in a collaborative and connected way, supporting our communities and partners by generating ideas and sharing our knowledge. As an organisation, we make good things happen, and our projects are taken seriously because they deliver what they promise

Our aim is to make the environment meaningful by making it personal. We want people to believe

in the power of our projects; to engage and benefit from what we do locally and to share in each

project’s success. Put simply; we live here too, so we know what people have and what they need.

Job Purpose:

Working as part of the FEL team, you will work closely with local stakeholders, communities and people living in the Forth Valley to support social and environmental change. We want to encourage people to live more climate friendly and healthier lifestyles, but we understand that climate change can be complicated, so we need to ensure the way we talk about it isn’t. Your role will be focussed on community engagement activity in the Falkirk area, as part of delivering the Falkirk Food Futures programme & climate action engagement. This role will support both community organisations and volunteers to help more people grow their own food in Falkirk. This role will also help communities to get more actively involved in climate action.

FEL is leading on the development of a Sustainable Food Places partnership for Falkirk and Climate Action, this role will also contribute towards this work.

You will become part of a highly motivated, committed and enthusiastic team and will enjoy the

benefits of joining a flexible, adaptable and ambitious workplace that puts people at the heart of

everything we do.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about food systems change

• Is passionate about people and planet

• Wants to make a difference

Organisational Overview:

FEL is changing our world for the better, project by project. We show people how to make everyday changes that help them, their communities and the planet thrive. Our approach is

grounded and practical and our projects are built on local knowledge, delivered with our sleeves rolled up. We are a creative and influential bunch, working in a collaborative and connected way, supporting our communities and partners by generating ideas and sharing our knowledge. As an organisation, we make good things happen, and our projects are taken seriously because they deliver what they promise

Our aim is to make the environment meaningful by making it personal. We want people to believe in the power of our projects; to engage and benefit from what we do locally and to share in each project’s success. Put simply; we live here too, so we know what people have and what they need.

Job Purpose:

Working as part of the FEL team, you will work closely with local stakeholders, communities and people living in the Forth Valley to support social and environmental change. We want to encourage people to live more climate friendly and healthier lifestyles, but we understand that climate change can be complicated, so we need to ensure the way we talk about it isn’t. Your role will be focussed on community engagement in the Clackmannanshire area, to help inform the development of a new partnership project with Scotland’s International Environment Centre, Clackmannanshire Council, FEL and University of Stirling. This partnership project is called “Growing a new Future”, it’s a research and development project which aims to develop a vertical food growing hub, powered by renewable energy. Exploring the scalability and opportunities for a technological solution to growing food, and contributing to a better food system, and more climate friendly food.

FEL is leading on the development of a Sustainable Food Places partnership for Clackmannanshire and this role will also contribute towards this work.

You will become part of a highly motivated, committed and enthusiastic team and will enjoy the

benefits of joining a flexible, adaptable and ambitious workplace that puts people at the heart of

everything we do.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about food systems change

• Is passionate about people and planet

• Wants to make a difference

About Us

At Forth Environment Link (FEL), we make change possible. Delivering projects on the ground that make it easy for people to take practical steps towards living well locally, now and into the future.

Through our work, we support more day-to-day journeys on foot, by bike or wheeling; we encourage more local food to be grown and eaten in our communities; and we help promote the principles of sharing and reuse. We have an open mind with a sleeves rolled up approach and work to help everyone live in a way that is good for them and for the planet.

Changing our world for the better, project by project.

About the Role

The Project Coordinator will help to deliver our Active Travel programme across Forth Valley, focussing on our Employer Engagement programme. The successful candidate will oversee our work with employers and employees to promote active travel for commuting and wellbeing. The role will specifically work with NHS Forth Valley, not only to promote active travel with staff but also develop new patient health projects. The Coordinator will also oversee the logistics and co-ordination of our growing electric bike fleet, based in our Falkirk premises.

The Project Coordinator will manage a team of staff and demonstrate excellent working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders. They will be responsible for managing budgets from multiple funders, be competent at collating and writing reports whilst representing FEL regionally and nationally with our partners. They will be creative around how we engage with new audiences and encourage behaviour change in the workplace. The candidate should be proactive and seek out new partnerships whilst also helping with FEL’s wider activity, including co-development of our climate work, and participating in developing new services and ideas.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about active travel

• Has excellent communication skills

• Is self-motivated and proactive

• Is committed to helping people live well locally

You will become part of a highly motivated, committed and enthusiastic team and will enjoy the

benefits of joining a flexible, adaptable and ambitious workplace that puts people at the heart of

everything we do.

Forth Environment Link (FEL) is a Scottish environmental charity, based in the Forth Valley. We work in partnership with others in the public and third sector to enable citizens to live more climate-friendly lives, while also making our communities better places to live.

Through our work, we support more day-to-day journeys on foot or by bike, we encourage more local food to be grown and eaten in our communities, and we help increase the lifespan of our everyday items. We create opportunities to test new ideas, learn from them and share that learning with others. FEL is an organisation anchored in our communities. Our team are passionate about practical climate action and work in a way that supports collaboration and partnership working. We focus on inclusivity in everything we do, reflecting the needs of the people and communities we work with.

We are a flexible, welcoming and friendly organisation with a reputation nationally for delivering great projects. Make a difference to where you live by joining the FEL team and help us put climate action top of the agenda. We welcome applications for job share or secondment.

About the Role

Working as part of FEL’s Food and Reuse Team, you will work closely with local stakeholders, communities and people living in the Forth Valley to encourage behaviour change that mean people live more climate friendly and healthier lifestyles. Your role will be focussed on community engagement in the Falkirk area, to develop plans and activities that help them to “Live Well Locally”, utilising the 20-minute neighbourhood framework. FEL is leading on the development of a Sustainable Food Places partnership for Falkirk and this role will feed into this work.

You will be part of a flexible and dynamic team helping to create more climate friendly communities. Together, you will plan and deliver outreach activities, shaping the future of communities in the Forth Valley. Working alongside your colleagues, you will play a key role by ensuring FEL continues to innovate as a climate action organisation, leading the way on demonstrating the practical steps we can all take to tackle climate change.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about climate action
• Has excellent communication skills
• Excellent engagement skills with partners and stakeholders
• Is self-motivated and proactive

About Us

Forth Environment Link (FEL) is a Scottish environmental charity, based in the Forth Valley. We work in partnership with others in the public and third sector to enable citizens to live more climate-friendly lives, while also making our communities better places to live.

Through our work, we support more day-to-day journeys on foot, by bike or wheeling, we encourage more local food to be grown and eaten in our communities, and we help promote the principles of reuse. We create opportunities to test new ideas, learn from them and share that learning with others. FEL is an organisation anchored in our communities. Our team are passionate about practical climate action and work in a way that supports collaboration and partnership working. We focus on inclusivity in everything we do, reflecting the needs of the people and communities we work with.

We are a flexible, welcoming and friendly organisation with a reputation nationally for delivering great projects. Make a difference to where you live by joining the FEL team and help us put cycling, walking and wheeling at the top of the climate action agenda.

About the Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic person to drive forward our work with employers on a range of sustainable travel projects. Help us transform our everyday travel landscape and increase walking, cycling and wheeling across Forth Valley and beyond. The role will collaborate with local, regional and national partners.

As Senior Project Officer, you will be helping workplaces take practical steps to becoming more resilient to the effects of climate change. The successful candidate will work with private and public sector employers and their employees to promote active travel for everyday journeys, commuting and wellbeing. NHS Forth Valley, one of the region’s largest employers, will be a primary focus for your role and your work will involve supporting and promoting active and sustainable travel choices for staff, visitors whilst also leading on patient health projects.

You will manage a small, flexible and dynamic team helping to create a positive active travel environment and shape our employer services. Together, you will plan and deliver outreach activities and support behaviour change with existing and new employers. Working alongside the Active Travel Co-ordinator, you will play a key role by ensuring FEL continues to innovate as an active travel hub exemplar, leading the way on demonstrating the practical steps we can all take to tackle climate change.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about active travel

• Has excellent communication skills

• Excellent engagement skills with partners and stakeholders

• Is self-motivated and proactive

• Is committed to helping people live well locally.

You will become part of a highly motivated, committed and enthusiastic team and will enjoy the benefits of joining a flexible, adaptable and ambitious workplace that puts people at the heart of everything we do.

About Us

Forth Environment Link (FEL) is a Scottish environmental charity, based in the Forth Valley. We work in partnership with others in the public and third sector to enable citizens to live more climate-friendly lives, while also making our communities better places to live.

Through our work, we support more day-to-day journeys on foot or by bike, we encourage more local food to be grown and eaten in our communities, and we help increase the lifespan of our everyday items. We create opportunities to test new ideas, learn from them and share that learning with others. FEL is an organisation anchored in our communities. Our team are passionate about practical climate action and work in a way that supports collaboration and partnership working. We focus on inclusivity in everything we do, reflecting the needs of the people and communities we work with.

We are a flexible, welcoming and friendly organisation with a reputation nationally for delivering great projects. Make a difference to where you live by joining the FEL team and help us put cycling, walking and wheeling at the top of the climate action agenda.

About the Role

Working within Alloa Academy, this exciting role will expand FEL’s successful secondary school Hub programme. You will work closely with school staff and pupils to develop and deliver a programme of activities with the aim of increasing everyday cycling, walking and wheeling journeys across the school community.

You will be an ambassador for active travel in the community, working closely with key local stakeholders. You will have a good standard of education and a keen interest in sustainable travel.

You will develop and deliver ‘in-school’ educational programmes and community outreach activities which will engage, encourage and support pupils to consider more environmentally friendly and physically active modes of transport, contributing to health, education and attainment outcomes. This will include delivering led rides and walks, events, competitions and bike repair workshops.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about active travel

• Has excellent communication skills

• Is self-motivated and proactive

• Is committed to helping people live well locally.

About Us

Forth Environment Link (FEL) is a Scottish environmental charity leading the way on connecting people and place. FEL supports more day to day journeys on foot or by bike; encourages more local food to be grown and eaten in our communities; and helps increase the lifespan of our everyday items.

The following values underpin our activity as an organisation:

· People first - Investing in our team to ensure we can provide tailored support where it is needed most.

· Enabling – Delivering activity in a way that is practical, easy to understand and accessible to everyone.

· Collaborative - Ensuring we work in partnership to add value where we can.

· Innovative - Testing and developing new ideas and being a catalyst for change.

· Passionate – Demonstrating a love for the environment and our place within it in everything we do.

· Fair– Working in a way that is inclusive and reflects the needs of the people and communities we work with.

Our strategic approach reflects our ambition as an organisation and recognises the role third sector will perform in delivering national outcomes at a local and regional level.

The Opportunity

Forth Environment Link is looking for new Trustees to join the organisation and help shape our future direction as we emerge from the last 12 months of working within a global pandemic.

We are looking for applicants who are passionate about the environment and climate action, possess good independent judgement, will appreciate the collective responsibilities of the Trustee Board and who think strategically. Our Trustees are appointed for a three-year term and can be re-appointed for two further terms of up to three years each.

We wish to increase the diversity, knowledge, age and experience on our Board so hope to attract applications from a wide range of talented individuals. We would particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented on our Board including people from BAME backgrounds, younger people and people who have engaged with our organisation and/or services.

Applications from people with a commitment to community climate action would be welcomed. We are keen to attract people with experience or knowledge in the following areas but these are desirable, not exclusive:

• Equality, diversity and inclusion
• Fundraising
• Digital Leadership
• Youth Engagement
• Lived experience of food or transport poverty

The Board is currently made up of 8 members and meets every 2 months. This is an unpaid position, but reasonable travel expenses will be reimbursed.

General Trustee Duties:

To enable the organisation to meet its aims, trustees will contribute towards:

• Setting and maintaining the vision, mission and values
• Developing the strategic direction
• Ensuring the organisation has the structure and resources it needs for delivery.
• Establishing policies and procedures to govern organisational activity, including guidance for the board, volunteers and staff.
• Establishing appropriate systems for reporting and monitoring.
• Managing risk and ensure compliance and accountability with the governing document, external regulators and the law.
• Ensuring the financial affairs of the organisation are well managed and reported on accurately.

Other duties

In addition to the statutory duties, each trustee should use any specific skills, knowledge or experience they have to help the board of trustees reach sound decisions. This involves:

• Scrutinising board papers
• Leading discussions
• Focusing on strategic priorities
• Providing guidance on new initiatives

Equal Opportunities

FEL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We would welcome applications from all suitable candidates regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

We would love to hear what you can bring to the organisation. Training and support is available for anyone who doesn’t have previous board experience.

About Us

Forth Environment Link (FEL) is a Scottish environmental charity leading the way on connecting people and place. FEL supports more day to day journeys on foot or by bike; encourages more local food to be grown and eaten in our communities; and helps increase the lifespan of our everyday items.

The following values underpin our activity as an organisation:

·People first- Investing in our team to ensure we can provide tailored support where it is needed most.

·Enabling– Delivering activity in a way that is practical, easy to understand and accessible to everyone.

·Collaborative- Ensuring we work in partnership to add value where we can.

·Innovative- Testing and developing new ideas and being a catalyst for change.

·Passionate– Demonstrating a love for the environment and our place within it in everything we do.

·Fair– Working in a way that is inclusive and reflects the needs of the people and communities we work with.

Our strategic approach reflects our ambition as an organisation and recognises the role third sector will perform in delivering national outcomes at a local and regional level.

About the Role

The Project Officer will help to deliver our Active Travel programme across Forth Valley. The successful candidate will lead on our digital presence and take responsibility for our external communications. The role will co-ordinate digital content on social media, websites, newsletters and other platforms with a focus on active travel. The candidate should actively encourage new audiences and partnerships through our media. The Project Officer will support cycle training, led rides/walks, bike maintenance classes, ebike and ecargo bike demonstrations whilst also delivering national active travel campaigns on behalf of our partners. The Project Officer will help with FEL’s wider activity, including co-development of our climate work, and participating in developing new services and ideas.

We are looking for someone who:

·Is passionate about active travel

·Has excellent communication skills

·Has knowledge and expertise in digital content

·Is self-motivated and proactive

About Us

Forth Environment Link (FEL) is a Scottish environmental charity leading the way on connecting people and place. FEL supports more day to day journeys on foot or by bike; encourages more local food to be grown and eaten in our communities; and helps increase the lifespan of our everyday items.

The following values underpin our activity as an organisation:

·People first- Investing in our team to ensure we can provide tailored support where it is needed most.

·Enabling– Delivering activity in a way that is practical, easy to understand and accessible to everyone.

·Collaborative- Ensuring we work in partnership to add value where we can.

·Innovative- Testing and developing new ideas and being a catalyst for change.

·Passionate– Demonstrating a love for the environment and our place within it in everything we do.

·Fair– Working in a way that is inclusive and reflects the needs of the people and communities we work with.

Our strategic approach reflects our ambition as an organisation and recognises the role third sector will perform in delivering national outcomes at a local and regional level.

About the Role

The Project Officer will help to deliver our Active Travel programme across Forth Valley. The successful candidate will work with schools, employers and the general public in supporting cycle training, led rides/walks, bike maintenance classes, ebike and ecargo bike demonstrations whilst also delivering national active travel campaigns on behalf of our partners. The Project Officer should be proactive and seek out new partnerships whilst also helping with FEL’s wider activity, including co-development of our climate work, and participating in developing new services and ideas.

We are looking for someone who:

·Is passionate about active travel

·Has excellent communication skills

·Is self-motivated and proactive

About Us

Forth Environment Link (FEL) is a Scottish environmental charity leading the way on connecting people and place. FEL supports more day to day journeys on foot or by bike; encourages more local food to be grown and eaten in our communities; and helps increase the lifespan of our everyday items.

The following values underpin our activity as an organisation:

• People first - Investing in our team to ensure we can provide tailored support where it is needed most.

• Enabling – Delivering activity in a way that is practical, easy to understand and accessible to everyone.

• Collaborative - Ensuring we work in partnership to add value where we can.

• Innovative - Testing and developing new ideas and being a catalyst for change.

• Passionate – Demonstrating a love for the environment and our place within it in everything we do.

• Fair – Working in a way that is inclusive and reflects the needs of the people and communities we work with.

Our strategic approach reflects our ambition as an organisation and recognises the role third sector will perform in delivering national outcomes at a local and regional level.

About the Role

Forth Environment Link is looking for and experiences administrator to effectively support the delivery of the Falkirk Food Futures Project. Working as part of the wider Falkirk Food Futures team, you will be responsible for supporting the administration and delivery of the grant elements of the project, which is in the Falkirk local authority area. The purpose of the project is to work closely with communities and organisations to address food insecurity in Falkirk and build a fairer more sustainable food future.

We will do this by providing grant funding to local organisations who can reach the populations within Falkirk facing the greatest challenges, in relation to access to sustainable and dignified food. We want to help create more resilient communities with a focus on net zero outcomes around food and reuse.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is experienced in accounting, financial management, and/or administration

• Has strong planning and organisational skills

• Has excellent communication skills

• Is self-motivated and proactive

Location: As a result of the ongoing Covid pandemic, FEL currently offers a blended model of home working, office-based work and outreach activity – working patter to be agreed with line manager. Locations for outreach will include communities across Falkirk. Our main offices are Cameron House, Forthside Way, Stirling and Falkirk High Street Hub, 201A-203 High Street, Falkirk. The majority of outreach work will happen in Falkirk.

Forth Environment Link (FEL) is a Scottish environmental charity leading the way on connecting people and place. FEL supports more day to day journeys on foot or by bike; encourages more local food to be grown and eaten in our communities; and helps increase the lifespan of our everyday items.

The following values underpin our activity as an organisation:

• People first - Investing in our team to ensure we can provide tailored support where it is needed most.
• Enabling – Delivering activity in a way that is practical, easy to understand and accessible to everyone.
• Collaborative- Ensuring we work in partnership to add value where we can.
• Innovative - Testing and developing new ideas and being a catalyst for change.
• Passionate – Demonstrating a love for the environment and our place within it in everything we do.
• Fair – Working in a way that is inclusive and reflects the needs of the people and communities we work with.

Our strategic approach reflects our ambition as an organisation and recognises the role third sector will perform in delivering national outcomes at a local and regional level.

About the Role

FEL is looking for two qualified Bike Mechanics to work as part of our Bike Medic Project, based out of our Falkirk Hub. You will effectively support the maintenance and servicing of FEL’s fleet of electric bikes as well as supporting FEL’s external bike servicing contracts. You will be a key member of staff ensuring excellent customer service as well as ensuring all e-bikes and pedal bikes are maintained to a high standard. You will support with the development and maintenance of excellent working relationships internally and with external partners, as well as with members of the public.

You will also have a supporting role in running the Bike Medic rescue and roadside recovery for cyclists, which may include out of hours call out service, principally supporting FEL’s eBike fleet.

The Bike Medic Officer will have strong practical and communication skills ensuring FEL’s reputation for delivering exemplar projects is retained, leading the way in encouraging behaviour change in relation to active travel and climate action.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is a qualified Bike Mechanic, preferably with E-bike Mechanic certification
• Is passionate about active travel, sustainability and the environment
• Is motivated and proactive
• Has excellent organisational skills
• With customer service experience

Forth Environment Link (FEL) is a Scottish environmental charity leading the way on connecting people and place. FEL supports more day to day journeys on foot or by bike; encourages more local food to be grown and eaten in our communities; and helps increase the lifespan of our everyday items.

The following values underpin our activity as an organisation:

• People first - Investing in our team to ensure we can provide tailored support where it is needed most.
• Enabling– Delivering activity in a way that is practical, easy to understand and accessible to everyone.
• Collaborative - Ensuring we work in partnership to add value where we can.
• Innovative - Testing and developing new ideas and being a catalyst for change.
• Passionate– Demonstrating a love for the environment and our place within it in everything we do.
• Fair – Working in a way that is inclusive and reflects the needs of the people and communities we work with.

Our strategic approach reflects our ambition as an organisation and recognises the role third sector will perform in delivering national outcomes at a local and regional level.

About the Role

Working as part of the Active Travel team, you will support the Senior Project Officer for NHS in shaping the services offered by the Active Travel Team, with particular emphasis on NHS engagement activity as well as supporting general Active Travel outreach activities. Working alongside the Senior Project Officer for NHS and the wider Active Travel Team you will help to identify new cycling and walking demonstration projects which will ensure FEL’s Active Travel activity remains at the forefront of Active Travel development in Scotland.

You will be responsible for developing and maintaining excellent working relationships both internally and with external partners and crucially members of the public. You will have strong practical and communication skills ensuring FEL’s reputation as an exemplar project is retained, leading the way in encouraging behaviour change in relation to Active Travel.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about active travel, sustainability and the environment
• Is motivated and proactive
• Has excellent organisational skills
• With customer service experience
• Is experiences in working with Active Travel initiatives

Forth Environment Link (FEL) is a Scottish environmental charity leading the way on connecting people and place. FEL supports more day to day journeys on foot or by bike; encourages more local food to be grown and eaten in our communities; and helps increase the lifespan of our everyday items. The following values underpin our activity as an organisation:

· People first - Investing in our team to ensure we can provide tailored support where it is needed most.

· Enabling – Delivering activity in a way that is practical, easy to understand and accessible to everyone.

· Collaborative - Ensuring we work in partnership to add value where we can.

· Innovative - Testing and developing new ideas and being a catalyst for change.

· Passionate – In everything we do, we demonstrate a love for the environment and our place within it.

· Fair – Working in a way that is inclusive and reflects the needs of the people and communities we work with.

Our strategic approach reflects our ambition as an organisation and recognises the role third sector will perform in delivering national outcomes at a local and regional level.

Forth Environment Link are recruiting new Trustees to join the organisation and help shape our future direction as we emerge from the last 12 months of working within a global pandemic.

We are looking for applicants who are passionate about the environment and climate action, possess good independent judgement, will appreciate the collective responsibilities of the Trustee Board and who think strategically. Our Trustees are appointed for a three-year term and can be re-appointed for two further terms of up to three years each.

We wish to increase the diversity, knowledge, age and experience on our Board so hope to attract applications from a wide range of talented individuals. We would particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented on our Board including people from BAME backgrounds, younger people and people who have engaged with our organisation and/or services.

Applications from people with a commitment to community climate action would be welcomed. We are keen to attract people with experience or knowledge in the following areas but these are desirable, not exclusive:

· Digital Leadership

· Training Development

· Youth Engagement

· Energy Systems

· Working with Marginalised Groups

· Diversification of income

· Health & Safety

· Marketing

In addition to general Trustee roles, FEL is also looking for a Treasurer to support the financial aspect of the organisation as well as to expand the current knowledge-base and diversity of the existing Board.

Some key responsibilities of the treasurer are:

• to oversee all financial aspects of the charity, on behalf of the board of trustees, to ensure its short and long-term viability
• to assist the chair, other honorary officers and the chief executive in ensuring that the board of trustees fulfils its duties and responsibilities for the proper financial governance of the charity.