We are currently recruiting for a one year fixed term maternity cover for the role of Communications Manager. This role offers an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Communications Manager to work as part of a team of changemakers within a knowledgeable, supportive, and collaborative organisation.

The role

This role offers an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Communications Manager to work as part of a team of changemakers within a knowledgeable, supportive, and collaborative organisation.

You will support Sniffer’s strategy by leading and developing our approach to communications at an organisational level and across a portfolio of projects and programmes that address climate justice, vulnerability and inequality. Our medium-term focus is on climate resilience, and longer term we are pursuing a broader agenda of transformational change in response to a range of environmental and social challenges.

About Sniffer

Sniffer is a catalyst, helping communities, organisations and places, and collaborating across sectors to support transformation towards a flourishing and fairer future for all in a changing climate.

Working at Sniffer involves being part of a collaborative and social team, with a strong focus on employee wellbeing, opportunity to develop and explore your own innovative ideas, and with great shared office space at the Edinburgh Climate Change Institute, and Civic House in central Glasgow. At an exciting time in Sniffer’s development as an organisation, with a rebrand nearing completion, and a growing portfolio of projects, we are seeking to recruit a Communications Manager who will create compelling communications plans and content to increase the visibility of Sniffer’s impact and its programmes.

Sniffer Benefits

· Annual Leave – 35 days annual leave (including public holidays)

· Flexible Working – we will consider flexible working hours and hybrid working

· Company Sick Pay

· Pension scheme with Sniffer matching employee contributions up to 6% of salary

The Ecology Centre is looking for a Chair to lead our community and environmental charity in collaboration with the Board of Trustees. We are looking for an individual to join our dedicated and expanding Board of Trustees to ensure effective strategic oversight and governance of the charity in line with our mission, vision and values. If you might be the right fit for our charity, we’d love to hear from you.

About Us:

The Ecology Centre’s vision is to connect people and nature for the sustainable wellbeing of both. We aim to provide a welcoming, safe and green space for communities to connect with each other and celebrate the joy of nature. We foster connections between people and the environment through environmental education for all and provide benefit to community, health and wellbeing.

What we are looking for:

We are looking for an individual who shares our values and who brings suitable commercial acumen and leadership skills to drive strategic growth and effective governance. As Chair of the Board of Trustees, you will play a critical role in designing and overseeing the strategic direction of our charity in collaboration with the Board of Trustees and General Manager. You will act as Chair to a close-knit, committed Board of Trustees, ensuring robust financial oversight, governance and innovation. We are looking for an individual who can help to bring our mission and vision to life and who can oversee the effective commercial management of the charity. Proven leadership experience within the charity sector is preferred but we are open to hearing from any individuals who can bring a proven track-record and understanding of leadership and financial management and who fits our values. Key responsibilities will include:

Providing strategic leadership to the charity in collaboration with the Board of Trustees

Guiding the short and long-term strategic development of the charity

Assuring and strengthening effective governance, including effective controls and monitoring of financial health, risk management and legal compliance

Building strong relationships with key stakeholders (in the community and beyond) to establish best practice sharing and an effective fundraising strategy

Managing a collaborative and inclusive culture at all levels of the charity and working closely with the Board of Trustees, General Manager and management team to ensure a thriving charity in line with our values.

The One World Shop was established over 40 years ago and has played a lead role in the Fair Trade movement in Scotland, including helping Edinburgh and Glasgow become Fairtrade cities. As well as running a thriving city centre shop, we have an online shop and we support schools, faith groups and local businesses to learn about and sell fair trade products. We currently employ 7 paid staff and over 20 volunteers. Our aim is to reduce poverty in deprived areas of the world through trading fairly and we are committed to reducing our carbon footprint and promoting low-carbon living.

We are seeking to appoint several new voluntary Management Committee members; we are particularly looking at people with skills and experience in any of the following:

• Human Resources
• Property, leases, surveying
• Retail sales and management
• Business management
• Finance, funding, ethical investment

Board meetings are held every two months by Zoom

The Edinburgh International Book Festival is looking for several new members to join the Book Festival’s Board of Trustees. We are seeking to appoint trustees with specific skills, experience, and interest in any of the following areas:

• Writing and/or illustration (based in Scotland)

• Publishing/media (wider UK)

• Finance and risk

• Law

• Community engagement/creative learning

• Sustainability/climate emergency

Key Information

• Board meetings take place four times per year in March, June, October, and December. Meetings are held in central Edinburgh and take place during the day. There is the option to join remotely.

• Trustees are appointed for a term of 5 years initially, with the option to stand for re-election for an additional 3-year period.

• This is a voluntary position, but reasonable expenses incurred in attending meetings (including costs of childcare) and other Festival related activities will be paid.

• The Edinburgh International Book Festival’s work is framed by a commitment to equality, diversity, care, and inclusion.

• We want to create a working environment where everyone is treated fairly and our differences are celebrated as strengths. We actively encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply. We also welcome applications from younger people in the early stages of their careers (aged 21-35) who are keen to build their board and strategic leadership experience.

• For any questions, please contact our Executive Assistant, Danielle McCann danielle.mccann@edbookfest.co.uk in the first instance to arrange a call