The Conservation Volunteers connects people and green spaces to deliver lasting outcomes for both.

About the role:

The John Muir Way is one of Scotland’s most iconic long-distance walking routes, spanning 134 miles from Helensburgh on the west coast to Dunbar on the east. The John Muir Way Green Skills program, a three-year initiative funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, will focus on improving biodiversity along this route, creating opportunities for trainees to learn new skills, build confidence, and contribute to Scotland’s natural and cultural heritage.

The John Muir Way Greenskills programme is a 3-year initiative, with 72 trainees engaging in practical biodiversity tasks and projects along the route. The programme aims to bridge the skills gap and ageing workforce challenges, increase connectivity and break down the disconnect with nature, working alongside various partners to achieve its goals.

Each Greenskills Leader will lead a team of six Green Skills Trainees per year, located in Edinburgh, Falkirk, North Lanarkshire and East Dunbartonshire. The post holder will have overall responsibility for line managing the trainees, delivery of practical training and the delivery of practical biodiversity enhancement tasks on partners sites. Each Green Skills Leader will liaise with greenspace teams in Local Authorities and Scottish Canals to agree sites and projects. This role will also contribute to the project evaluation, local budget management, and programme promotion. This role will work closely with the People and admin coordinator managing the schedule of external training, trainee attendance, annual leave, onboarding and programme exiting of trainees. These roles will report into the John Muir Way Greenskills Operations Leader.

Experience of leading a small team.

Previous management of a training programme/structured delivery model.

Mentoring and/or coaching young people.

A passion for supporting young people to achieve their goals.

Knowledge and understanding of practical biodiversity projects and events.

Experience in recruiting and managing trainees and/or other stakeholders.

Experience in working in partnership with multiple organisations with potentially differing demands.

We have four positions available: 1 in Edinburgh, 2 in Grangemouth, and 1 in Glasgow. When submitting your application, please indicate your preferred location in the subject line of your email.

We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process, and you will be asked whether you require any during your application. If you would like to discuss your requirements further please contact the People Team via recruitment@tcv.org.uk or by telephone on 01302 388883 . We also offer reasonable adjustments on the job.

* A full driving licence is required yes ‘as the post holder has use of a company vehicle’.

* This post is subject to an enhanced CRC check

We are The Conservation Volunteers.

Our vision is Healthier, Happier Communities for Everyone. We believe that green spaces are an essential part of healthy, happy communities.

Our mission is To Connect People and Green Spaces to Deliver Lasting Outcomes for Both.

The opportunity to connect to nature on your doorstep and contribute to its protection should be available to everyone.

The outcomes of our work:

• Environment: Green spaces are created, protected and improved, for nature and for people.

• Communities: Communities are stronger, working together to improve the places where people live and tackle the issues that matter to them.

• Health & Wellbeing: People improve their physical and mental health & wellbeing, by being outdoors, active and connected with others.

• Learning & Skills: People improve their confidence, skills and prospects, through learning inspired by the outdoors.

Join in, feel good.

The STAR Project (Scottish Charity No. SC028133) is an award winning Community Organisation that delivers long lasting positive social outcomes, building safer, more connected and resilient communities in Renfrewshire. We facilitate creative and skills-based group, individual and community supports, tackling the impact of poverty, deprivation, inequality and stigma.

The successful applicant will be required to ensure effective financial processes that support the team and the continued success of the organisation. They must also have experience of charity finance and using QuickBooks

KPC is a well-established and well-loved community space with a large hall, a number of small office and event spaces, potential hot desking spaces, a kitchen, cafe, and a community garden. The space is a vital community asset with a range of community-based projects and activities including community meals, classes and events.

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic person to be our facilities and front of house assistant, supporting the KPC staff team with maintaining a healthy, safe, clean and well maintained building environment, and being a point of contact for users of the building and tenants. This role will work with the Building and Hires Lead and staff team

to ensure the building is fully fit for purpose and meets the needs of visitors, tenants and community members alike. You will also help set up and take down for events, and help with bookings and enquiries.

The Ripple Project is seeking a chair and board members to help the community of Restalrig, Lochend and Craigentinny to flourish.

We are a company limited by guarantee and charity that both serves and works with its local community to tackle poverty and inequality by responding to local priorities, circumstances and needs in a sustainable way.

The Ripple is looking forward over the next 5 years to build our capacity to respond to the increasing needs within our community. This is an exciting opportunity for board members and an experienced chair to help make a genuine difference in a community that is struggling but strong.

We are seeking both an experienced chair and board members.

We are particularly interested in people who have knowledge and experience in the following areas:

• Role of Chair

• Role of Vice Chair

• Funding and Investment

• HR

• Communications

If you share our ambition and vision for better lives for local people and their communities we would love to hear from you.