Community Energy Scotland is looking to recruit an energetic individual who shares CES’ values to be part of a team delivering and providing support on the technical elements of projects.

Personal development opportunities, and support will be provided by Community Energy Scotland.

Working as part of a technical team in CES to provide practical & technical support for community energy project development across a portfolio of innovative projects and research activities on areas including renewable electricity generation, low carbon heat, sustainable transport, smart energy systems and building fabric improvements.

Full job description is available in the application pack below.

We are seeking a collaborative and experienced person to join our team as Administrator & Front of House, supporting our small team of staff with responding to enquiries, administering bookings and events, and being a point of contact for users of the building and tenants. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of a community-owned and led organisation.

Kinning Park Complex is committed to the promotion of an inclusive and diverse working environment and we therefore encourage applications from all suitably-qualified individuals, irrespective of age, gender, transgender status, disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental status or caring responsibilities, ethnic or racial origin, or class background.

The Trust and The Scottish Co-operative Discovery Centre

West Calder & Harburn Community Development Trust is a community owned charitable company founded in 2013 and based in West Lothian. We deliver a range of local initiatives and projects identified and led by our community itself which include a Community Woods & Garden, a community café and shop, local events and a wellbeing support project.

We are currently a team of 10 staff who with volunteers, strive to improve the community around us via strategically designed services and initiatives which are effective in providing jobs, activities and local amenities to help improve and drive growth in the local area.

The Trust has been successful in raising the funding to develop a local landmark building to become a national class heritage attraction – The Scottish Co-operative Discovery Centre - that also helps deliver a range of local development priorities. The main capital works element of the project is one of several interlinked strands that include the exhibition, a shop, café and bistro, event and catering and an education and training programme.

The project will redevelop a derelict Victorian/Edwardian brick building of about 1200 square metres in a sympathetic manner to house the discovery centre. The building design has been developed by a design team led by Collective Architecture Ltd, has secured planning permission and is in the process of submitting for Building Warrant and commencing a two-stage traditional tender process for a main contractor with works hoped to commence later in 2024.

The project is funded by a range of funders that include The National Lottery Heritage Fund, The Scottish Government Regeneration Capital Grant Fund, Historic Environment Scotland and The UK Government Community Ownership and we are looking for a project manager to manage the capital works aspect of this project.

Job Purpose

We are seeking a highly motivated, dedicated and experienced individual to fill the role of Project Manager during the Delivery Phase of our new Scottish Co-operative Discovery Centre. The ideal candidate will be highly organised with proven experience in capital projects and in the not-for-profit sector. They will work collaboratively within a small, dedicated team led by our Project Director and be proficient in delivering multiple tasks on budget and within deadline and exhibit the drive to ensure project success and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Do you want to help alleviate poverty and improve the lives of people affected by addiction.

Within the UK there is over £19bn a year in unclaimed welfare benefits, and in Edinburgh an estimated 80,000 are living in relative poverty, and during 2023 there were 1197 drug related deaths in Scotland.

Are you:

• Passionate and committed to making a meaningful difference for individuals affected by addiction.
• Able to assist the Welfare Right & Housing Adviser in supporting people.
• Able to grow trusting relationships in a formal setting.
• Understanding of people’s journeys and the challenges they have had in their lives, and how poverty and addiction can have an impact on them.

As a Case Support Worker in CHAI You will :

• Provide high quality practical support focused on welfare rights and housing to people with addictions.
• Provide support within a range of setting from Recovery Hubs and local community venues.
• Conduct meetings with clients either in person, on the telephone or virtually.
• Facilitate better outcomes for people which will help improve their financial situation and their mental and physical health.

We offer the following:

• Extensive training programme
• Flexible working
• Access to Simply Health benefit plan
• 32 days annual leave (inclusive of public holidays)
• Enrolment to NOW Pension Scheme
• Supportive work environment
• Opportunities to improve services and make a difference