Tiree Community Development Trust (known as “Urras Thiriodh”) are seeking a suitably experienced and skilled candidate to play a key role in development of commercial trading activity and income generation, in the beautiful and vibrant Inner Hebridean island of Tiree.

The newly created role is based within our Projects and Services Team, and will take on a lead oversight of existing commercial trading activity within our company group, as well as playing a key role in delivery of work to develop new income streams via trading activity, to support the future funding of the Trust, it’s development work and community services. The role has a dual focus around operational delivery and improvement, and project development and delivery to fund and deliver new assets and activities. Existing trading activities include a community filling station, leased premises for local businesses and delivery of useful assessment services and certifications such as EPCs. There is also an expectation that this role will support the current development of community housing, and the eventual administration of that housing for affordable let to local residents.

The role will play a key part in the ongoing delivery of our Community Development Plan – tireetrust.org.uk/the-development-plan

An opportunity to work within our innovative & busy city-wide Prevention of Homelessness Team providing dedicated energy advice services as part of our Routes from Poverty Project, which includes members of the Community Food Larders and Food Pantry’s in Glasgow We have initial funding for two years for this post but hope to secure future funding. Candidates must hold or be willing to attain the City & Guilds Energy Awareness Level 3 Award. Costs of training will be covered.

The Energy Advisor, reporting to the Service Manager, will provide a full Energy advice service in terms of providing the following;

Energy Advice & Efficiency: Offering tailored advice on energy efficiency, heating, and insulation to reduce household bills.

Fuel Debt & Tariff Support: Advising on fuel tariffs, payment options, and assisting residents in managing fuel debt or maximizing income.

Outreach & Education: Delivering community workshops and presentations on energy-saving.

Home Surveys: Conducting home visits energy assessments and advise on installing small measures like radiator panels or LED bulbs.

Energy Grants: Assisting residents with applications for funding and financial support schemes for energy efficiency improvements.

Casework Management: Maintaining accurate records of interactions, tracking progress, and delivering against targets. Ability to manage a full and comprehensive caseload in a busy environment is essential

The post involves blended working; with a combination of working remotely from home and office-based casework and outreach work with our partners, so some travel is required.

Based in Govan Law Centre with outreach throughout Glasgow. Job share considered.

The One World Shop was established over 40 years ago and has played a lead role in the Fair Trade movement in Scotland, including helping Edinburgh and Glasgow become Fairtrade cities and Scotland to become a Fair Trade Nation.

As well as running a thriving city centre shop, we have an online shop and we support schools, faith groups and local businesses to learn about and sell fair trade products. We currently employ 7 paid staff and over 20 volunteers. Our aim is to reduce poverty in deprived areas of the world through trading fairly and we are committed to reducing our carbon footprint and promoting low-carbon living.

We are seeking to appoint several new voluntary Management Committee members; we are particularly looking at people with skills and experience in any of the following:

• Human Resources
• Property, leases, surveying
• Retail sales and management
• Business management
• Finance, funding, ethical investment

Board meetings are held every two months by Zoom or occasionally in the shop.