Carbon Neutral Islands Off-Grid Island Officer
- Full time
- £28,500
- Location is flexible across Scotland
- Closing 27th June 2023
- Advertised from 13th June 2023
- 35 hours per week with potential for flexible working/job share. • Fixed-Term Post to 31st March 2024.
Role
Our organisation
Incorporated in 2007, CES’ charitable objects are community development, environmental protection and the prevention and relief of poverty. CES has been at the forefront of community energy development since then, supporting communities to take control of and benefit from their local renewable energy resources and help lower carbon emissions.
CES is a membership based organisation with over 400 Members across Scotland and is open to non-profit-distributing community groups to join. The Board of Community Energy Scotland is made up of up of elected and co-opted Directors. Elected Directors are nominated and voted in by Community Energy Scotland’s Members at its Annual General Meeting. Co-opted Directors are then invited by the elected Directors to join the Board to bring in additional skills and experience. Each Director brings to the Board a wide range of experience and expertise, from community development, banking and financial expertise, grid and technical knowledge, international work, social enterprise, academia and many other skills, all directly relevant to the work of Community Energy Scotland.
The Carbon Neutral Islands Project Summary
The Carbon Neutral Islands project is a programme aimed at supporting islands to become carbon neutral by 2040. In May 2022 the Scottish Government announced that Hoy, Islay, Great Cumbrae, Raasay, Barra & Vatersay and Yell are to be part of its Carbon Neutral Islands project. These Islands will demonstrate the low carbon energy potential of Scotland’s islands as hubs of innovation in renewable energy and climate change resilience, whilst positively impacting on island economies and population retention and growth.
The Carbon Neutral Islands project will help to deliver key commitments in the National Islands Plan and will create jobs, protect Scottish island environments from climate change, and contribute to the Scottish Government’s 2045 net zero commitment.
Job Purpose
Community Energy Scotland is looking to recruit an energetic, well-organised and self-motivated individual to be part of a team tasked with delivering the next phase of the Carbon Neutral Islands project.
Working as part of a team in CES, and in partnership with other island communities, to provide resource & support for off-grid islands to develop an understanding of their unique challenges, support them in their journey to net zero and use the learnings to inform the development of a Community Action Handbook.
Location
Location is flexible across Scotland, the successful candidate will need to travel to the off-grid islands on the West Coast of Scotland. Homeworking is an option. We currently have office provision in Benbecula and Lewis and expect to resume offices in Orkney in the near future. We have staff in Glasgow, Edinburgh and around Inverness area and are used to working as a remote team. Some travel to other areas in Scotland is likely to be required, while keeping our carbon footprint down following CES’ environmental policy.
Application notes
An application pack is available for download below.
12.30 Tuesday 27th June 2023: Deadline for receipt of application by email to jobs@communityenergyscotland.org.uk
Friday 30th June: Applicants informed whether they have been short-listed for interview and about the interview format
Week of Monday 3rd July: Interviews conducted via MS Teams
Friday 7th July: Interviewees informed of the outcome
July 2023 or as soon as possible thereafter:We aim for the successful candidate to start as soon as possible
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As the Registered Manager you will:
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- Oversee the financial aspects of the service, managing significant budgets, ensuring efficient use of resources and making financial decisions.
- Where a need or an opportunity is identified, lead on the development of new services, support business growth and maintain reputational excellence.
- Comply with governance, law and legislation including local authority compliance, Care Inspectorate (at level 5 and above), SSSC and safeguarding procedures.
- Support the senior management team in the streamlining, promotion and monitoring of quality assurance systems which meets the needs of individual services as well as the overall service delivery in the region.
- Develop, monitor and implement supervision and appraisal systems for staff.
About You
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You should also have:
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- The ability to negotiate with a wide range of internal and external partners and build positive relationships including local authorities and housing associations.
- Excellent planning and organisational skills with the ability to effectively prioritise your own time and workload to meet a number of different and competing tasks in sometimes pressurised environment.
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Fundraising Officer
- Part time
- £24,785 pro-rata
- On site: Edinburgh or Highlands
- Closing 19th January 2026
We are recruiting a Fundraising Officer to join Held In Our Hearts, where you will play a vital role in helping to raise funds
that directly support families impacted by pregnancy, baby and infant loss.
This is a meaningful and varied role focused on building strong relationships with local communities, individuals, volunteers, and grassroots groups across Scotland. You will support colleagues to develop creative, accessible, and engaging fundraising activities that empower supporters and ensure sustainable income for our services.
We are seeking someone with warmth, empathy, initiative, and energy – someone who thrives on connecting with people, meeting targets, and inspiring communities to make a difference. This is a unique opportunity to be the local face of our work, fostering support and compassion in every interaction.
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- Full time
- £24,897
- On site: Recyke-a-bike, Causewayhead, Stirling
- Closing 31st January 2026
About Us
Recyke-a-bike (part of Fallin Community Enterprises) has been in operation since 2005. We began as a small recycling social enterprise that quickly grew into a job club, using bike recycling as work experience for our members. Over the years we’ve seen a lot of growth and now offer training services and cycling outreach work, in addition to our bike recycling and sales through our well stocked and modestly priced shop.
Purpose
To support the delivery of the Bikeability programme in partnership with Cycling Scotland and Stirling and Clackmannanshire local authorities. The Outreach Worker and Cycle Trainer will also support the delivery of all cycling-based activities delivered by Recyke-a-bike.
Responsibilities
Main:
- Delivery of Bikeability Training to Children.
- Delivery of Adult Cycle Training.
- Maintenance of bikes and equipment for each of the following fleets: Stirling, Clackmannanshire, EBike, Practical Cycle Awareness Training (PCAT) and Adult Cycle Training Fleets.
- Managing health and safety within area of responsibility.
- Carrying out risk assessments for Bikeability sessions.
- Planning, risk assessing and delivering other cycle related sessions, events and activities.
- External liason with third parties including schools, local councils, community groups and organisations, as well as charities and businesses.
- Attending team meetings.
- Attending continuous professional development (CPD) training.
Additional:
- Building bikes for the shop when not busy.
- Collecting bike donations for the shop.
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- Assisting other departments where needed.
- Any other reasonable duties consistent with working for a small charitable organisation.
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- Part time
- £31,012 pro-rata
- On site: Gorbals
- Closing 19th January 2026
Are you passionate about bridging the digital divide in our communities?
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At its heart, the main purpose of this role is to address both the cause and impact of digital inequality within the Gorbals by supporting individuals and communities to gain the skills, confidence and access required. This role will help bridge the digital divide by working collaboratively with third sector partners.
Crossroads Youth and Community Association’s work and values are built on the central belief that “everyone had the right to live gloriously: whatever in society prevents this, should be challenged and whatever in the individual helps should be nurtured”
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