Challenge Fund Advisor
- Full time
- £24,174
- Edinburgh/Blended working (home & Edinburgh office)
- Closing 21st February 2022
- Advertised from 8th February 2022
- Ref: RG 830
Role
Energy Saving Trust is a leading and trusted organisation, dedicated to promoting energy efficiency, low carbon transport and sustainable energy use. We aim to address the climate emergency and deliver the wider benefits of clean energy as we transition to net zero.
The role
Reporting to the Challenge Fund Service Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day delivery of the Low Carbon Travel and Transport Challenge Fund delivered by Energy Saving Trust on behalf of Transport Scotland. This will include correspondence with grantees to collect reports, evidence for claims, arranging meetings/workshops and other activities to guide projects to completion.
You will be part of the wider Transport team that works with a diverse range of programmes, with opportunities to learn and be involved in some of these projects.
What you’ll do
- Work with Energy Saving Trust colleagues and other key stakeholders (Transport Scotland) to support the successful delivery of the Low Carbon Travel and Transport Challenge Fund
- Work with colleagues to ensure the Challenge Fund is operated in compliance with Energy Saving Trust procedures and all relevant EU legislation such as those relating to recording, reporting and procurement
- Provide accurate evidence from grantees to ensure compliance with the necessary European Regional Development fund (ERDF) legislation.
What you’ll bring
- Excellent numeracy skills and strong attention to detail.
- Ability to understand and apply complex material as well as convey clearly to others
- Strong organisational and project management skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritise multiple tasks seamlessly.
This is a permanent position. We are open to flexible working patterns and blended (home and office-based) working is possible for this role.
Energy Saving Trust offers a range of benefits to all employees such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme and a wellbeing allowance. Please see our careers page for more info.
Application notes
For more information and to apply please visit our website.
Applications close 11.59pm, Monday 21 February 2022.
To address the urgent challenges posed by the climate emergency, we need a diversity of people, experiences and ideas. We strongly encourage applicants from a wide range of backgrounds and with different identities and experiences to apply for roles with Energy Saving Trust.
Find out more about our commitment to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace here.
If you think you may need some additional support or reasonable adjustments made to any part of the application/recruitment process, please get in touch with recruitment@est.org.uk.
Due to current restrictions on office capacity the majority of our staff are working from home. Will we be happy to discuss how we are managing this and the transition to a blended working model at the interview stage with you.
Please note that we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. In order to apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK.
Do you care deeply about nature and its impact on people’s lives? The Loch Lomond & The Trossachs Countryside Trust (LLTCT) is seeking a new Trustee to serve as Treasurer and help guide us through the next exciting stage of our journey.
About Us:
Established in 2012, we’re a Scottish charity dedicated to nature restoration and community wellbeing within Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park. Our projects connect people with nature and build resilient landscapes.
As Treasurer, you’ll provide strategic financial leadership, monitor performance, and ensure compliance. You’ll help the board make sound financial decisions and support our vision for a healthier environment and community. Explore our 2023-2030 Strategy online.
What We’re Looking For:
- Strong financial management experience (charity sector ideal)
- Strategic thinker and team player
- Commitment to our values and mission
Commitment:
Around 6 hybrid board meetings per year plus occasional tasks.
Circular Economy Policy Officer
- Part time
- £33,111 – £35,299 pro-rata
- Hybrid/Remote: Stirling
- Closing 4th January 2026
Circular Communities Scotland is a network membership organisation, dedicated to supporting the establishment of a thriving circular economy in Scotland. We support and represent repair, reuse and recycling charities and social enterprises across the country. Our members prevent valuable products and materials from entering landfill, create local jobs, economic opportunities, and help promote and create social and environmental justice in their communities.
This is a new role for the organisation and the Circular Economy Policy Officer will be responsible for:
- Developing and overseeing Circular Communities Scotland’s core circular economy policy positions.
- Promoting our reuse manifesto in the run up to the Scottish Elections in May 2026 including running a hustings style event.
- Running a post-election campaign targeting Members of Scottish Parliament (MSPs), our membership and wider stakeholder organisations.
- Working with Scottish Government to see key policy asks enacted.
- Working with our membership to involve them in our policy work.
What we are looking for
We are looking for a strong candidate who has a minimum of two years’ experience in a policy formation or campaigning role at a national level. The candidate will be able to quickly get up to speed with our circular economy policy positions and indeed develop these positions further. An ability to network and build relationships with civil servants and elected representatives is also important.
We require a dynamic and proactive individual who will be capable of planning, launching and sustaining a policy campaign to support our Reuse Manifesto. We are expecting candidates to have strong communication and interpersonal skills along with a proven track record in managing multiple delivery workstreams.
For more information about this role please refer to the Circular Economy Policy Officer Job Description. Please note, candidates must have an existing right to work in the UK.
About Intercultural Youth Scotland (IYS)
Intercultural Youth Scotland (IYS) is Scotland’s leading youth charity for Black and People of Colour (BPoC) children and young people. We work to empower, support and advocate for young people of colour across Scotland through a range of programmes designed to meet their diverse and intersectional needs.
As a national voice for equity, inclusion and social change, we are committed to building a fairer Scotland where young people of colour are valued, heard and supported to lead positive change.
About the Role
We’re looking for an experienced Fundraising Coordinator to help us secure sustainable funding from grants, trusts, foundations and corporate partnerships.
This role is central to ensuring IYS has the resources needed to deepen our impact, grow our work and strengthen youth-led change across Scotland.
Working collaboratively with internal teams, you will lead applications, manage our funding pipeline, build relationships with funders and support fundraising campaigns, ensuring all activity aligns with IYS’s mission, vision and values.
What You’ll Do
As the Fundraising Coordinator, your key responsibilities will include:
Developing and delivering fundraising strategies that support long-term sustainability.
Identifying and pursuing funding opportunities across Trusts, Foundations, Commissions and Tenders.
Leading the preparation of high-quality, persuasive and values-led funding applications.
Managing the funding pipeline, stewardship activity and reporting deadlines.
Building and sustaining meaningful relationships with funders and partners.
Supporting income forecasting alongside the Finance and Operations Manager.
Researching trends in grant-making, ethical fundraising and racial equity.
Supporting digital and community fundraising campaigns.
Coordinating fundraising events as required.
Working collaboratively with programme teams to gather stories, evidence and outcomes for proposals and reports.
Ensuring fundraising activity strengthens IYS’s mission and builds power with BPoC communities.
About You
We’d love to hear from you if you can demonstrate:
Essential Criteria
- Proven experience in fundraising, particularly grant writing and/or corporate partnerships.
- Excellent writing and storytelling skills, with the ability to craft compelling, values-led proposals.
- Ability to build strong and trusting relationships with funders and stakeholders.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines independently.
- Understanding of equity, anti-racism and justice in the context of fundraising.
- Experience using CRM systems (e.g. Salesforce, Raiser’s Edge).
- High attention to detail and a proactive working style.
- Passion for youth empowerment and community-led change.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Desirable Criteria
- Knowledge of the Scottish funding landscape.
- Understanding of the social, political and human rights issues affecting BPoC young people.
- Experience supporting fundraising events or digital campaigns.
Working with Children and Young People
Employment is conditional upon a successful PVG and safeguarding check.
Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and experiences.
We are proud of our diverse and passionate team, and we warmly welcome applications from all backgrounds who share our values and our commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of young people.
What We Offer
- The opportunity to make a real difference to young people’s lives
- 7 weeks’ paid leave per year (inclusive of public holidays)
- Employee Assistance provision
- Flexible, hybrid working model
Refugee Sanctuary Scotland (RSS) exists to relieve destitution and promote wellbeing for refugees and people within the asylum system in Scotland. Our vision is a welcoming, inclusive, safe Scotland for refugees and asylum seekers, where all live free of destitution and have the means and opportunities to realise their full potential. Our mission is to provide refugees and people seeking asylum with practical support when it is most needed, build connections between people and use what we learn to campaign for change.
Role Purpose:
We are looking for a dynamic individual to join our small committed and vibrant team of staff who deliver incredible impact for their size. Your role will be focused on our strategic objective to ensure the charity’s sustainability by maximising and diversifying income and maintaining/developing the charity’s profile among the public, policy makers and other migrant justice organisations. You will be delivering strategic fundraising and communications, building partnerships, raising unrestricted and restricted funds from diverse income sources to support the sustainability of the charity.
To thrive in this role, you will need to be driven, organised, tenacious, creative, flexible, have good communication skills and be confident in inspiring existing and new funders and donors to donate to raise money. You will build strong relationships and partnerships both internally and externally, managing a varied portfolio of work that touches all aspects of the charity, write compelling funding applications, create campaigns and come up with new and innovative ideas to capture the minds and hearts of potential philanthropists. Our ideal candidate will be an individual who fits with the values of Refugee Sanctuary Scotland
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