The Hynish Trust is recruiting a Sustainability Development Officerto strengthen organisational resilience and environmental practice as part of Lighting Up the Hynish Shore Station — a two‑year programme celebrating the Skerryvore Lighthouse and its future potential. You’ll work closely with a new Heritage Preservation Officer to deliver integrated sustainability and heritage outcomes for the Hynish estate and wider community.

Role Overview

• Deliver a3‑Year Sustainability Plan
• Lead budgets, policy reviews and governance improvements
• Develop the Trust’s Environmental Plan
• Support income‑generation for the Hynish estate
• Lead and manage funding applications, monitoring and evaluation

You’ll Need

• Experience in project development and income generation
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• A desire to contribute to a rural island community
• A full driving licence

Hybrid working is available, but time on Tiree is essential. On‑site accommodation may be possible.

We’re building a passionate, community rooted team to help deliver Lighting Up the Hynish Shore Station — a major heritage and sustainability project celebrating the legacy of the Skerryvore Lighthouse, supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund.

The Hynish Trust is recruiting a Heritage Preservation Officer to help deliver Lighting Up the Hynish Shore Station — a two‑year programme celebrating the remarkable legacy of the Skerryvore Lighthouse. You’ll work closely with a new Sustainability Development Officer to create joined‑up heritage and sustainability outcomes for the site, the community, and visitors

Role Overview

• Develop a 3‑Year Heritage Plan and Conservation Plan
• Refresh exhibitions and deliver engaging tours
• Lead community engagement and volunteer activity
• Support collections digitisation and archaeology work
• Lead heritage‑related funding applications

You’ll Need

• Experience in the heritage sector
• Confidence engaging diverse audiences
• Strong project‑management and communication skills
• A desire to contribute to a rural island community
• A full driving licence

Hybrid working is available, but time on Tiree is essential. On‑site accommodation may be

Could you be part of something different? We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to use their gifts, skills and experience to make a difference to the lives of the people in our parishes and communities.

We are looking for someone to work alongside the parish minister in a range of pastoral, congregational and community-related activities. This post is also suitable for that of parish deacon (please see additional information under Main Duties, Person Specification and Terms and Conditions for candidates wishing to apply for this post as a deacon).

The successful candidate will be a committed Christian with an active Church connection (Genuine Occupational Requirement in terms of the Equality Act 2010).

It is essential you have the right to work in the UK before applying to work with us. You will be asked to provide proof of your eligibility to work and remain in the UK if you are invited to attend for an interview.