This is a really exciting time to join Girlguiding Scotland. With nearly 40,000 young members we are the largest charity for girls and young women in Scotland. We’ve been around for over 100 years and have much to be proud of in that rich and vibrant history, but we know that to remain exciting and relevant to young people we must continually evolve.

The overall purpose of the role is:

In this role you will help to ensure that guiding counties are enabled to embed good practice and comply with relevant policies and legislation, across a number of compliance areas. You will also provide professional secretariat support to Girlguiding Scotland’s governance committees.

Join our operations team leading on the delivery of our youth-led advocacy and co-ordinating support for young members who represent us externally.

This is a really exciting time to join Girlguiding Scotland. With nearly 40,000 young members we are the largest charity for girls and young women in Scotland. We’ve been around for over 100 years and have much to be proud of in that rich and vibrant history, but we know that to remain exciting and relevant to young people we must continually evolve.

The overall purpose of the role is:

• To lead on the delivery of our youth-led advocacy and campaign priorities
• To co-ordinate support for young members who represent us externally
• To help deliver a comprehensive ongoing plan for membership engagement

Are you looking to make a positive change in society through communications work? At Samaritans Scotland we are seeking a Communications Officer to join our friendly team in Edinburgh.

As Communications Officer, you’ll ensure the smooth delivery of internal and external communications in Scotland, including media and PR. Working across new and existing Samaritans’ campaigns, representing Samaritans to external stakeholders, reacting to the day-to-day news and supporting the development and delivery of a variety of projects.

You’ll be a key driver of our marketing and brand in Scotland. Working with our volunteers, story tellers and partners to support engagement and understanding of our work.

We are a flexible and inclusive organisation. We are moving from strength to strength and this role will make a real and lasting difference to ensure fewer lives are lost to suicide.

Samaritans Scotland

Join a friendly, supportive, and ambitious staff team in Scotland. Our established Policy and Communications team is working with a range of external stakeholders including the Scottish Government, MSPs and local partners to achieve change and have an impact on suicide risk. There are around 1000 Samaritans volunteers across Scotland working in our 19 branches. These volunteers respond to calls for help every day of the week via telephone, e-mail, text and in person at our branches or at events across Scotland. Our staff team works to support and promote our services and ensure that people know we’re here when they need us.

We also work with the public and the media to inform them about Samaritans and explain how we can help people find their own way forward, as well as supporting the delivery of media guidelines training in Scotland.

What’s in it for you – our benefits

So, you want to work for us? Good choice. We like it here too. We offer competitive salaries, flexible and hybrid working to suit your needs, family-friendly policies, 28 days annual leave inclusive of wellbeing days and a matched pension contribution up to 5%. You’ll have a structured induction and ongoing projects, secondments & learning opportunities. We also have colleague-led affinity groups made up of people with shared identities.

Your health and wellbeing is our priority. We have a staff community of Mental Health First Aiders, a Health Cash Plan and an Employee Assistance Programme. You’ll have free subscriptions to Headspace (your personal guide to mindfulness, sleep, focus, movement, and more) & Perkbox (an employee benefits platform with online exercise classes). That’s not all. We listen to your ideas and have staff forum and social committee networks.

Hybrid and flexible working

We are a flexible organisation, and we embrace hybrid working – a mix of connecting in person and remotely. We’re aware that the world is changing, and we all want and need different things from our work and home lives. So, if you need to walk the dog, go to the gym, or have commitments outside of work, we’re open to talking through flexible working options that work for you and us.

Being Inclusive

We recognise the enormous benefits and the social justice imperatives of ensuring diversity at every level of our organisation. Samaritans is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are. To ensure Samaritans is representative of those we support and who support us, we particularly welcome applications from Disabled, BAME and LGBTQ+ candidates, as these people are under-represented at Samaritans.

Additional Requirements:The post holder will be subject to a Disclosure Scotland check.

Location:Hybrid home and office working. Minimum 2 days per week in the office. ECCAN’s offices are at 14 Forth Street, Edinburgh EH1 3LH, approximately 10mins walk from Waverley rail station.

Responsible to ECCAN Network Lead

JOB PURPOSE

The role of Edinburgh Communities Climate Action Network (ECCAN) Community Climate Co-ordinator will be to contribute towards the delivery of ECCAN’s key outcomes and outputs as listed below (Main Objectives of the Hub 2024-25). The post-holder will support community groups throughout Edinburgh to collaborate, network, and assist community groups in the design, development, and delivery of community-led climate action projects.

• ECCAN is in the process of launching themed sub-networks in Edinburgh and the role of the CCC will be to establish, enhance, and manage these networks in Year 1 of the post.
• ECCAN will deliver the Climate Ready South-East Scotland climate risk assessment for SNIFFER in 2024 -25 with the CCC role delivering the community-facing element of this delivery until January 2025.

In line with ECCAN's objectives and values, we are interested in hearing from candidates from under-represented backgrounds and identities and encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

The post is fixed term until March 2025 with ambition to continue in year 2025-2026, subject to funding confirmation.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support communities and community-based organisations in Edinburgh to deliver sustainable community-led climate action projects.
• Support the development of the sub-networks through attendance at events, hosting networking events both online and in person, and working within existing climate action network structures.
• Connect with a range of stakeholders and community-based networks on the benefits of community climate action, in conjunction with the Members & Events Lead.
• Assist groups throughout Edinburgh on the design, development, and delivery of projects by offering advice and support including funding applications to project planning.
• Support organisations to build their knowledge, skills, and capacity to address the climate emergency.
• Support the Members & Events Lead on a range of community climate action events.
• Support groups and communities to access a range of funding for climate action projects.
• Prepare literature and online content on the work of the Hub.
• Under the guidance of the Members & Events Lead, undertake Comms and PR work as outlined in the ECCAN Communication Strategy - including online content such as social media.
• Any other task as needed to fulfil the core aims of the Hub.

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

Edinburgh Communities Climate Action Network is Edinburgh’s Climate Hub, The Hub is fully funded by the Scottish Government and one of a network of twentytwo Climate Action Hubs established across Scotland to offer networking,

support, and encouragement of co-ordinated community-led climate action.

The Hub has been operating since March 2024 and is a membership organisation supporting diverse communities, community groups and individuals throughout Edinburgh.

The vision of the overall Hub Programme defined by Scottish Government is -

‘a network of climate action hubs providing a vehicle for communities to come together and engage in collective

climate action, supporting the just transition to net zero and climate resilient living, and driving wider change.’

Main Objectives of the Hub 2024-25

• Local communities have the confidence and capacity to respond to the climate emergency. Local communities have the knowledge to respond to the climate emergency.
• Local communities have the skills to respond to the climate emergency.
• Local communities are making use of relevant climate emergency information and data.
• Broad collaboration and networking, ensuring the engagement is representative of the local community.
• Additional/strengthened partnerships, networks and collaborations are facilitated.
• Diverse and representative local communities are engaged in climate action, facilitated by the Hub including the targeting of previously unengaged communities.
• Increased community-level mitigation or adaptation/climate resilient actions.
• Local communities are supported by the Hub to implement climate mitigation, adaptation, or biodiversity actions.
• Additional funding is brought in for climate mitigation or adaptation purposes.
• Local communities are empowered to be involved in and influence policy and decision-making.
• Climate emergency is mainstreamed in local and regional plans and policies.
• Driving innovations or opportunities that have potential to benefit the wider community at a local or national level.
• Potential innovative climate actions or policies identified.
• Support for scoping or testing of innovative climate action or policy opportunities

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• Knowledge of climate change and the challenges that this poses to communities throughout Scotland.
• Experience in a community development role.
• Experience and knowledge of the structures that exist at community level across the third sector and the local authority.
• Extensive experience working with third sector and community groups.
• Strong digital communication skills including Office 365, Canva, WordPress, etc.

Qualities

• A strong team player with a pro-active attitude.
• Good organisational skills.
• Good attention to detail and accurate record keeping.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills .
• Passionate about climate change, biodiversity, climate justice and the empowerment and the power of communities.

Qualifications

A degree in a related subject relevant to climate would be desirable however evidence of work experience in the community sector will be given equal weighting.

Equal Opportunities

ECCAN values diversity and is committed to providing equal opportunities for all staff and applicants regardless of race, gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy and maternity. ECCAN makes

hiring decisions based solely on experience, skills, and the needs of the charity at the time. Please tell us if you have access needs for the recruitment process.