Principal Advisor
- Full time
- £32,025 – £34,884
- Edinburgh or Inverness (hybrid of home and office working)
- Closing 4th January 2023
- Advertised from 16th December 2022
- 35 hours per week
- 8% employer pension contribution
Role
Do you dream about a career where you make a real difference to people’s lives? We are looking for Principal Advisor to join our Affordable Warmth Service to take a lead role in tackling fuel poverty in Scotland. If you are an experienced people manager who can motivate and inspire a team, then we need you.
As a Principal Advisor, you’ll be supporting our Affordable Warmth Service to provide people with crucial support to get through the growing energy crisis. Our Affordable Warmth Service is on the frontline, providing a range of information and support to the public including signposting, advice, advocacy and support for people, particularly for those in fuel poverty, and awareness-raising and engagement activity at talks and events.
We are seeking to recruit a Principal Advisor to manage, inspire and coach a mixed team of Affordable Warmth and Administrative Advisors. Our advisor team is currently expanding to support more people in need and to drive energy efficiency. Our Principal Advisor will take a lead role in running this team and supporting them to provide high quality services to those in need. The work the team does can be complex, and our customers are often in acute need, meaning the role can be highly rewarding as you can make a real difference to someone’s life. You’ll be key to the delivery of a range of projects across the service that will help make a positive impact.
You’ll have experience of delivering advice, and an understanding of the challenges of working with vulnerable, low-income households. You’ll also be an excellent communicator and be a strong role model for professional behaviour. You’ll be leading by example to inspire and lead your team. Ideally, you’ll have a strong track record as a people manager with a motivational coaching style.
If you already have knowledge of energy advice, billing or a City and Guilds in Energy Awareness that is a bonus, but it isn’t necessary. If needed, we will provide you with in-house training on energy advice as well as the City and Guilds in Energy Awareness qualification. You’ll also receive leadership and management training as part of your ongoing personal development.
Benefits
Changeworks is a great place to work. We hold Investors in People Platinum accreditation (something only a few organisations in Scotland have), and we were nominated for employer of the year by the Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce this year. Our staff overwhelmingly would recommend us as an employer too.
The Climate Emergency has resulted in ambitious national targets to reduce carbon emissions from the built environment and reduce rates of fuel poverty. This has driven a significant increase in the number of pilot and large-scale interventions delivered by Changeworks and external organisations in this area. These include area-based domestic energy efficiency retrofit and decarbonisation projects and programmes.
We are a growing organisation, and this role is crucial to the delivery of our ambitious objectives. We want to decarbonise homes in Scotland on a massive scale, and that needs talented individuals like you to help us deliver on our objectives. You’ll receive full training plus coaching and mentoring.
We offer a wide range of staff benefits including flexible working, bike to work scheme, an excellent pension scheme and 26 days paid holiday plus 9 public holidays per year.
At Changeworks, we welcome and encourage applications from everyone.
Application notes
To apply: please visit our website to complete an online application – Working at Changeworks | Changeworks
Closing date for applications: 11am Wednesday 4 January 2023
1st Interview: Monday 16 January 2023
2nd interview: If required.
For further information about this post please contact Lisa Bygate, Affordable Warmth Services Team Manager on lbygate@changeworks.org.uk or 07717 276639.
Finance Officer
- Part time
- £30,784 pro-rata
- On site: Broomhouse, Edinburgh
- Closing 22nd December 2025
The Finance Officer for the Community One Stop Shop plays a crucial role in ensuring the efficient financial management of the organization. Reporting to the Board Treasurer and CEO the Finance Officer will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, preparing financial reports, and supporting budgeting and forecasting activities. This role is essential in upholding financial transparency, compliance, and accountability within the charity.
We are recruiting a charity finance professional to work as a job share to co-ordinate the financial activities of FHBT. Sound financial control underpins all the great work we do, and this is an opportunity to bring your experience to join a welcoming and high achieving team, and play your part in our work for people and historic places in Fife.
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Outreach Worker and Cycle Trainer
- 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.
- Deliver Doctor Bike services across the Forth Valley when required.
- Assisting other departments where needed.
- Any other reasonable duties consistent with working for a small charitable organisation.
Senior Finance and Funding Officer – Funding & Compliance
- Part time
- £28,137 pro-rata
- Hybrid: Stirling
- Closing 12th January 2026
Organisation Profile
Established in 1984 to eradicate all forms of discrimination under the Race Relations Act 1976, CSREC works across Central Scotland, including but not limited to, Clackmannanshire, Falkirk, and Stirling Council areas.
At CSREC, we aim to reduce the negative effects of inequality and marginalisation experienced by Minority Ethnic individuals, asylum seekers, and refugees across Central Scotland, enabling them to engage with the wider public to enhance community cohesion and prevent discrimination.
This job description and person specification acts as a guide to the various responsibilities in relation to the position of Senior Finance and Fundraising Officer. Due to the on-going changes within the Third Sector these responsibilities may be occasionally amended in negotiation with the post holder. CSREC is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our service users and uses a thorough, rigorous, and fair recruitment and selection process.
Role Overview
To ensure the financial health and sustainability of CSREC by leading on financial planning, securing essential funding, and maintaining robust financial reporting and compliance. The post holder will be responsible for the creation and management of budgets and forecasts, identifying and applying for new funding, and ensuring all financial reporting to funders is accurate and timely.
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