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- Advertised from 27th June 2024
- 35 hours per week - we are happy to talk part-time and flexible working. Contract: 1-year fixed term (Maternity Cover)
Role
Join us now to be part of the vital force in protecting and enhancing our National Park. We as a National Park Authority play a crucial role in tackling the twin challenges of the global Climate Emergency and Nature Crisis.
We have an exciting opportunity for a committed project delivery professional to join our dynamic, innovative and ambitious team!
The Role:
In our Nature and Land Use Team we are leading the development and delivery of an ambitious new nature restoration strategy, Future Nature. This sets out a vision and delivery plan to collaborate with partners, work with landowners and charities, engage with and support communities and to develop the policy and funding we need to actively restore nature all across the National Park.
We have a –full time, one year (fixed term) role for a Project Management Advisor that will suit experienced professionals looking to lead larger more complex projects and offers an excellent opportunity to apply your knowledge and skills within a National Park setting. As well as supporting the Nature and Land Use projects, this role will work with our Corporate Project Management Team to help develop and evolve our project and programme management processes across the organisation.
You will be joining the organisation at a key pivotal moment when we are refreshing our strategic direction and identifying the priorities for the National Park to help address the climate emergency and restore nature. Join us in these key roles in supporting delivery for climate and nature and people and you will be helping to shape the future of the Park and secure a wide range of benefits for not just the National Park as a place but also the People who live, work and visit it.
Responsibilities:
- To influence, lead and define the project management approach for specified projects undertaken by the NPA; thereafter to continuously monitor for audit purposes.
- To provide expert advice and information as necessary, including training, on matters relating to project development and delivery.
- Working as part of the corporate project management team, contribute to the review and development of our organisation-wide approach to project and programme management.
- To directly develop and deliver non capital and capital projects.
- Identify improvement opportunities, including efficiencies and deliver innovative solutions to capitalise on these.
- To manage the initiation of projects including the development of an appropriate PID and project plan, in conjunction with relevant stakeholders.
- To report project progress as directed by Project Managers, including attendance at Project Boards.
- To oversee and monitor the budget for projects and report any concerns to Project Managers.
- To manage the closure of projects including the handover and undertaking a lessons learned review.
- To develop contingency plans and manage project risks, reporting any areas of concern to the appropriate Project Board.
- Undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade as required.
Who we are looking for:
Your skills, abilities and experience should include:
- For Future Nature roles you must also have specialist skills and experience to develop, deliver and monitor nature restoration projects
- Proven track record of delivering projects using proven project management methodology
- Experience of Budget management, including reporting, profiling and meeting year end deadlines and targets for spend
- Significant experience of prioritising work and supporting a number of different projects simultaneously.
- Experience of influencing multi-disciplinary project teams and senior managers
- Experience of procurement and contracts management
- Advanced practical knowledge of MS Project
- Advanced practical knowledge of a proven Project Management methodology i.e. PRINCE2 or APM
- High levels of determination and abilities to be a self-starter who is focused on the delivery of outcomes.
- Excellent leadership, strategic thinking, management, organisational, analytical, interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills.
- Demonstrate ability to influence, motivate and lead diverse teams.
- Ability to plan, manage and deliver against agreed outcomes, good attention to detail.
Ideally, but not essential, you’ll also have:
- Experience of public sector led partnership projects
- Experience of capital project development and delivery.
- Sound understanding of the current Scottish Government’s priorities and strategies including in respect of Climate Change, biodiversity and net zero.
- PRINCE2 Qualified/or APMP
- Programme management i.e. MSP accreditation
Application notes
If you are interested in this role, please complete your application by 10th July 2024 @ 9am.
Access our application form on our website
Interview dates are set for: 24th or 25th July 2024 - Interviews will be virtual.
Who we are and our values:
We offer flexible and remote working, with a generous pension scheme and annual leave allowance. Staff have access to wellbeing services and there is a strong focus on wellbeing throughout the organisation.
Being part of Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park Authority means being passionate about what you do, working hard to inspire and lead the way for others. We care about each other and are accessible and friendly treating each other with respect and understanding, we think about our planet with each decision we make. Together, we are the difference.
Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park Authority are proud to celebrate difference. Diversity of experience is vital in our success we want our business to be representative to the communities we work alongside. As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applicants from a wide range of individuals, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, gender identity and expression, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.
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YMCA Climate Action Development Worker (Part-time)
- Part time
- £28,401 pro-rata
- On site: Cupar
- Closing 19th December 2025
YMCA-YWCA Cupar is a local charity in North East Fife working with its communities to offer a broad range of opportunities and experiences to build confidence, encourage learning, and to enhance individuals lives and well-being.
The YMCA-YWCA offers a full weekly programme of activities – youth work, adult learning, family learning and has its own youth café facility. It works closely with locally partners to deliver activity sessions and workshops, and there’s community based one-to-one support and counselling sessions available too.
The YMCA-YWCA is a member of the YMCA international young people’s movement, which has adopted its Vision 2030. This Vision is underpinned by the key pillars of Community Wellbeing, Just Work, Meaningful Work and Sustainable Planet.
This post focuses on the development of local initiatives under the ‘Sustainable Planet’ theme. The post holder will be part of a Scotland wide project, where 8 local YMCAs will employ staff to deliver community-based climate action initiatives with children, young people, adults and families. The project is funded by the National Lottery Community Fund and commences in early 2026.
As the Development Worker, you will be employed by the YMCA-YWCA Cupar and based at their headquarters at Marathon House, Bonnygate, Cupar. This is a part-time post of 20 hours per week, with flexible working hours during daytime, evenings and some weekends. The post will end 30th June 2028.
You will work within a small team of staff and volunteers. Whilst there will be a real community focus for this post, you will have opportunities to develop young people and community led activities at the YMCA-YWCA and at its outreach project, at Cupar Youth Café at Castlehill.
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.
Charity Manager – Community Hub, Gym, Bunkhouse & Social Housing
- Full time
- £30,000
- Hybrid: Whithorn, Dumfries & Galloway
- Closing 4th January 2026
All Roads Lead to Whithorn SCIO is seeking an experienced, motivated Charity Manager to lead the next stage of growth for our newly refurbished community hall, gym, luxury bunkhouse and small portfolio of social housing. This is a rare opportunity to shape a high-quality rural community hub and asset that creates new opportunities for Whithorn and the wider Machars.
The trustees are determined to appoint the right person and can offer flexibility in how the role is structured for a candidate with the skills and track record we need. We will also consider an interim Charity Manager arrangement for the right person. Hybrid working (part hall-based, part home-based) is possible, and for candidates from further afield we can offer overnight accommodation in our on-site bunkhouse as part of the package.
About the role
The Charity Manager will have overall responsibility for strategic, financial and operational management across:
- Whithorn’s community hall and activity space
- The on-site gym
- The luxury bunkhouse
- A small number of social housing properties
- Wider community projects and development activity
Key responsibilities include:
- Strategic leadership – Working with trustees to develop, implement and review the charity’s strategy, turning ideas into deliverable plans and projects.
- Funding and opportunity sourcing – Identifying opportunities, leading high-quality grant applications, developing relationships with funders and partners, and building new income streams linked to the hall, gym, bunkhouse and housing. Proven experience in grant and opportunity sourcing is essential.
- Financial oversight – Working with our external bookkeeper to review reports, approve payments, monitor budgets and cashflow, lead annual budgeting and provide clear financial updates to the Board. Oversight of VAT, HMRC and payroll through external providers.
- Governance and compliance – Ensuring policies and procedures (health & safety, safeguarding, GDPR, insurance, housing compliance) are up to date and followed.
- People and operations – Line-managing the Facilities, Gym & Bunkhouse Coordinator and a casual Community & Hospitality Support Worker, supporting volunteers and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations across all sites.
- External relations – Acting as an ambassador for the charity with community members, partners, funders and visitors; promoting the facilities and the Whithorn area as a destination.
About you
You will bring:
- Proven experience in charity, community or social enterprise management.
- A strong track record of successful grant and opportunity sourcing (must-have).
- Confidence with budgets and financial information, and experience working with finance/admin support.
- Good understanding of governance, health & safety, safeguarding and GDPR.
- Experience line-managing staff and/or volunteers.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with a hands-on, problem-solving approach.
Experience in housing management, community facilities, tourism, accommodation or rural regeneration would be an advantage but is not essential.
Working arrangements
We are committed to getting the right person in post and can offer:
- Hybrid working (hall-based and home-based) by agreement.
- Consideration of an interim Charity Manager arrangement for suitably skilled candidates.
- Overnight bunkhouse accommodation for candidates travelling from further afield where needed.
Whithorn is a beautiful rural area with rich heritage, stunning landscapes and a growing reputation for cycling, walking and cultural tourism. This role is ideal for someone who wants to make a tangible difference by turning a high-quality physical resource into a vibrant, sustainable hub of community life and opportunity.
Development Workers Amplify
- Full time
- £32,204 – £37,327
- Remote: Home based in region with occasional travel to Edinburgh office
- Closing 5th January 2026
Youth Scotland, Scotland’s national charity for the support and delivery of community-based youth work, would love you to come and join our dynamic team.
We are looking for two new workers to help us deliver our brand new Amplify Project.
Amplify is a 3-year, Scotland-wide, large-scale Youth Participation programme funded by The National Lottery Community Fund (UK Fund). It builds on Youth Scotland’s experience of supporting youth voice and aims to increase young people’s involvement in decisions that affect their lives, communities and services. The project will support young people, youth workers and wider community stakeholders to embed youth voice into decision-making and community life.
If you have experience of youth and community work and a passion for supporting young people’s participation, leadership and youth voice, then this role is for you.
Location
Post 1: Ref: YS-DWAMP25W
West Region – This post will be home-based in Glasgow or one of the named West Region areas: East Dunbartonshire, East Renfrewshire, Inverclyde, Renfrewshire, West Dunbartonshire, Argyll & Bute, with regular travel across the West Region and occasional travel to Youth Scotland’s Office in Edinburgh.
Post 2: Ref: YS-DWAMP25NE
North East Region – This post will be home-based in one of the named North East Region areas: Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Angus, Dundee, Moray with regular travel across the North East Region and occasional travel to Youth Scotland’s Office in Edinburgh.
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