Senior Project Manager
- Full time
- £38,000 – £42,000
- The Fidra office in North Berwick (homeworking allowed in line with homeworking policy).
- Closing 21st March 2022
- Advertised from 25th February 2022
- Hours of Work: Monday to Friday from 9.00am to 5.00pm. This is a full-time position, but flexible and/or part-time working will be considered.
- 30 working days or pro rata equivalent plus 5 days annual leave over Christmas in lieu of public/bank holidays. Plus 8% pension contribution.
Role
Fidra is an environmental charity based in Scotland. Our mission is to achieve pragmatic and proportionate solutions to discrete environmental issues using best available science working in collaboration with the public, industry and government. Fidra fulfils its mission through discrete demonstrator projects that seek to address environmental threats from pollution and habitat degradation. We are recruiting a Senior Project Manager to develop and lead new initiatives or take on existing initiatives in the area of chemical pollution, plastic pollution and biodiversity.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly motivated and effective organisation to scope, design, deliver and monitor effective science driven environmental projects. As a Senior Project Manager you will have demonstrable experience of delivering results. You will be expected to take forward new ideas, be driven by the science, delve into the detail and context and grasp the complexity of the issues you are working on. You will need to be able to analyse and distil information in a simplified manner appropriate for different audiences. To have an impact you will need to have a good understanding of policy, influence a range of stakeholders from government, industry to civil society. This will require polite persistence as well as drive, creativity and resilience to ensure change happens. In this role you will be expected to be flexible and agile and willing to move between different projects as required. You will be joining a small, dynamic and supportive team. You must be eligible to work legally in the UK.
Application notes
Interested? Further details including a full job description and how to apply can be found on our website at fidra.org.uk
Closing date for applications: 1600 hours 21 March 2022 Provisional date for interviews: 06 April 2022
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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.
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Top job! Head of Walking Programmes
- Full time
- £46,135 – £51,266
- Hybrid: Stirling
- Closing 19th December 2025
Walking Scotland is Scotland’s walking and wheeling charity. Walking and wheeling are the most affordable and practical ways to help solve some of Scotland’s biggest challenges, from health inequalities to the climate-nature emergencies.
We promote the benefits of walking and wheeling on our physical, social, and mental health. Our programmes connect communities and inspire positive behaviour change. We also improve places and spaces to walk and wheel.
A key element of this work involves the delivery of our walking programmes, and we are seeking a senior leader who can inspire and develop our approach to this work. Our programme settings are based on national and international evidence of what works best to support people to become more active with walking and wheeling being one of the best ways to achieve this
So, as a potential candidate for this new post:
- Are you able to take a leading role by managing our walking programme teams to deliver on our commitments?
- Are you able to build, manage and nurture highly effective relationships, influencing key stakeholders, partner organisations and funders to increase walking opportunities in Scotland?
- Can you demonstrate competency as a senior leader and contribute meaningfully to a Senior Leadership Team?.
- Are you adaptable and resilient and able to anticipate challenges and developing plans to solve them?
You will work closely with the Chief Executive Officer and Senior Leadership Team to champion and deliver Walking Scotland’s Mission, Strategy, and Plans. You will also lead a multidisciplinary team to drive forward Walking Scotland’s key objectives within the programme settings.
We offer the opportunity to be part of an organisation that recognises staff as our most valued asset. Attractive employment conditions include a contributory pension scheme and flexi-time policy.
Team Leader Midlothian Recovery & Justice Service
- Full time
- £31,690
- On site: Scottish Borders and Midlothian
- Closing 9th January 2026
We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join our Midlothian Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Team. This post is funded by Midlothian Health and Social Care Partnership.
We have an exciting leadership opportunity to join our South Services team as the Team Leader for the Scottish Borders Community Mental Health Team and the Midlothian Recovery and Justice Team. Within this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the day-to-day delivery of our community mental health and wellbeing services.
You should have experience in; leading and managing services, staff leadership and development, supporting people with their mental health and wellbeing, working as part of a team, meeting funding targets, data analysis and reporting.
If you have experience in these areas and are passionate about supporting people to fulfil their potential, we’d love to hear from you!
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