Dundee Changemakers Hub, hosted by Transition Dundee, supports and delivers community-led climate action and social justice activity across Dundee. Led by four partner organisations and one of the Scottish Government's 24 climate hubs, we are a passionate network of dreamers and doers who believe that the people of Dundee deserve a fairer, greener, more connected city.

About the Role

This role is responsible for the programme management of Dundee’s community climate action hub - Dundee Changemakers Hub. The post holder will manage all of the operational responsibilities for the hub, as well as ensuring that objectives are met in service of all stakeholders - Partners, Team, Community, Scottish Government and other local organisations.

The role is both managing the day-to-day running, and facilitating the future direction with stakeholders, developing strategies and frameworks to support the long-term sustainability of the hub.

Responsibilities

Oversee Dundee Changemakers Partnership:

• Prepare for and host monthly meetings with core partners
• Develop and maintain documents such as partner agreements and meeting notes
• Liaise and communicate with partners on an ad hoc basis to progress activities and resolve issues

Oversee the day-to-day running of Changemakers Hub:

• Line manage hub team members including one-to-one support, team meetings, quarterly reviews and development days
• Maintain an overview of activity across people, projects and events
• Operational management of the programme, including HR related tasks, office/desk rental, team logistics and calendar management
• Support Communications and Events planning and delivery
• Ensure the Hub is adequately responding to enquiries via a centralised inbox

Strategy Development and Programme Management:

• Project manage the annual programme of work aligned with funder commitments
• Lead the development of the annual Scottish Government business case
• Coordinate resources across the programme, ensuring appropriate time and budget allocation to activities
• Support Partners with strategy development and implementation, facilitating sessions to reach consensus on governance, delivery and vision
• Manage quarterly and annual reporting for Scottish Government
• Attend monthly national hub meetings, learning and development sessions and annual gatherings, working with other Hubs as opportunities arise
• Gather lessons learned to inform the future of the programme
• Manage Changemakers budget and other financial aspects of programme with Transition Dundee, enabling financial reporting to Scottish Government
• Identify and coordinate opportunities for additional funding
• Oversee and support project development with team members, such as microgrants and membership development
• Act as an ambassador and representative for Dundee Changemakers, promoting the vision and ethos whenever possible
• Play a part in developing the sustainable future of the Dundee Changemakers programme and team

People Development

• Provide clear direction and support for Dundee Changemakers team members
• Support the development of individuals within the context of their role, helping to identify areas for development and growth
• Maintain regular, valuable team connection and working relationships
• Create a safe space for expression, inclusivity and diversity of backgrounds, experiences and thought