This Assistant Project Manager role is a fantastic opportunity to join our team in Scotland. You will be a key player working with Energy Saving Trust colleagues and stakeholders, providing project management and operational support for the delivery of the Green Heat Installer Engagement programme being delivered on behalf of the Scottish Government.

Who we are

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.

At Energy Saving Trust we don’t just offer jobs – we offer careers. For our people, being part of the effort to address the climate emergency makes working for us truly meaningful and rewarding.

Here are some of the benefits we offer:

• We offer an outstanding pension scheme including employer contributions of up to 9%, 11% or 13% (age-linked).
• Enhanced parental leave.
• Private BUPA insurance.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with service-linked increases as well as three goodwill days over the Christmas period.
• Staff wellbeing allowance of up to £25 per month / £300 per year.

Please see our careers page for the full list of benefits we have to offer and why Energy Saving Trust is a great place to work.

The team

The Green Heat Installer Engagement team is part of the Home Energy Scotland team at Energy Saving Trust. Home Energy Scotland (HES) is an advice service funded by the Scottish Government and managed by Energy Saving Trust that provides expert advice on energy efficiency and renewable technologies to thousands of householders each year.

The Green Heat Installer Engagement team provides support to installers working in the energy efficiency and heating sectors so householders can find qualified installers across Scotland.

What you’ll do

Reporting to the programme manager, you will project manage the planning, delivery and finances of specific projects or key elements within projects as part of the team’s overall programme of work, including procurement and contractor management.

Project managing the delivery of a series of webinars and events with programme partners and in accordance with the Scottish Government work plan. The purpose of these events and webinars are to raise awareness of the programme, and the opportunities available to Scottish installer/suppliers.

What you’ll bring

We are looking for someone with previous project management experience, who has excellent communication, interpersonal and relationship management skills.

You will have the ability to develop and maintain strong, productive relationships with stakeholders. You need to be resilient, and able to work under pressure and to motivate the team to meet challenging targets.

Are you passionate about the environment and making sustainability accessible for all? Are you looking for a new opportunity to use your skills and experience to help make a difference?

If so - we have the role for you!

We are looking for a projects administrator - you will be based at The Eco Hub in St Andrews. The Eco Hub hosts projects such as the refill shop, community garden, StAndReuse & many more!

Do you have experience of third sector fundraising?

An exciting opportunity has arisen within COAST for a part-time Funding Officer. We are looking for someone who can take on our fundraising strategy and secure funds to ensure ongoing financial sustainability of the charity. The post is available now as a part-time job (22.5 hrs per week) and can be a remote home working post within the UK or based in our offices on the Isle of Arran.

Community of Arran Seabed Trust (COAST)

COAST is a multi-award winning, community-led, marine conservation and restoration group established in 1995 by two local divers in response to the collapse of fish stocks and the degradation of seabed habitats in the Clyde. Described by George Monbiot as 'pathfinders', COAST established Scotland's first and only community-driven No Take Zone in 2008 following a 13-year campaign. We proposed the South Arran Marine Protected Area (MPA) in 2012, which came into full effect in 2016.

COAST is a small organisation with an enthusiastic staff and large volunteer team committed to the full realisation of the environmental, social and economic potential of our MPA and the progressive development of Clyde and Scotland’s marine management. To help deliver this, in December 2016, we purchased a shore-side site and pavilion in Lamlash which we have renovated. In September 2018, we proudly opened Scotland's first community-led Marine Protected Area Visitor Centre, the Discovery Centre, which provides a unique opportunity for the public to connect to our seas and discover how they can make a difference to marine conservation.

The job

The Funding Officer will lead our fundraising strategy and report directly to our Executive Director, while also communicating with other staff members and volunteers as required. Diversification and development of income streams, the oversight of core, capital and project grant applications, and reporting to our funders, are central components of the role. In addition, managing and developing our existing grant-making body and donor relationships, as well as identifying new sources of funding are important components of the job. If the successful candidate chooses to work remotely from home then there will be a requirement for an initial five-day induction period at our offices; thereafter weekly internet conferencing and regular face to face meetings to ensure team cohesion.

The person

The successful candidate will have a track record in fundraising, with either a degree-level qualification or demonstrable experience in a relevant field. They will have excellent IT and communication skills, be highly organised and systematic. The successful candidate will have the ability to work flexibly, that is, independently but also as part of a small team. They will be friendly, confident and approachable and preferably have an interest in marine conservation.

We’re looking to appoint new members to our Board of Trustees, to help develop our long-term plans and oversee their delivery. If you’re passionate about the environment and community climate action, have good independent judgement and are a strong strategic thinker, this could be a great role for you.

If you’ve got experience in any of the following, fantastic – fundraising; equality, diversity and inclusion; research and evaluation; digital leadership; project management; youth engagement; and including lived experience of food or transport poverty are all priority areas for us. If yours is a different background, still come and talk to us too. Everyone brings something unique, and we could well be looking for yours.

We particularly want to add more diversity to our Board in its make-up, knowledge, age and experience. So we’re really keen to meet younger people, candidates from an ethnic minority background and/ or anyone who has taken part in an FEL project or used any of our services. Don’t worry if you don’t have any previous Board experience – we’ll give you the training and support you need to play your part.