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.

Youth Vision is a children and young people's charity that provides a range of nature-based projects that aim to develop the skills and self-esteem necessary to support a healthy transition to adulthood. Our unique range of integrated services enable vulnerable young people to experience nature and personal growth in a safe and supported environment.

The Role:

Working alongside the Field Manager you will oversee all our various programmes and work in the office to support the running of the Charity.

You will have experience of project management and lead facilitation with vulnerable young people, staff, and volunteers in the outdoor environment. You will be involved in practical outdoor project delivery at Threipmuir Farm Steading and in the community. The role will also require good knowledge of relevant policies and procedures relating to working with vulnerable young people, communicating with clients and partner organisations, and updating social media.

Practical rural and horticulture skills would be an asset, as would previous experience of charity funding and grant applications.

You can have a mix of hybrid working from our office base in Balerno and from your home. As Balerno and our steading base are located rurally, you will need a full UK driving licence and access to a car.

SBP has a compelling story to tell about the transformational recovery of Scotland’s nature. It’s called rewilding.

As an organisation with an exciting portfolio of projects to deliver across Scotland, we are looking for a dynamic and highly-skilled digital media specialist, who will be at the heart of our creative communications activity and work to optimise the reach and influence of SBP’s work via multiple digital channels.

See the job description, available for download below, for the duties and responsibilities associated with the role, as well as the experience, skills and attributes we are seeking.

Organisation profile

SCOTLAND: The Big Picture (SBP) is a charity that works to drive the recovery of nature across Scotland through rewilding, in response to the growing climate and biodiversity crises. Our vision is of a vast network of rewilded land and water, where wildlife flourishes and people thrive.

We are a small, friendly, agile and progressive team that works in collaboration with many different interest groups to:

• Drive support for rewilding
• Commit more land and water to rewilding
• Return missing species
• Develop rewilding business

Please see our website for more information on our work: scotlandbigpicture.com