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Energy Officer
- Part time
- £27,000 pro-rata
- On site: Glasgow
- Closing 31st January 2025
- Advertised from 9th January 2025
- 4 days a week, £21,600 per annum
Role
South Seeds is looking for someone who knows the Southside of Glasgow well and is good with people. Our team will train the successful candidate to become an experienced energy officer.
Within the first month the successful candidate will have completed their city and guilds energy awareness training and will be mentored to work with clients to reduce their electricity and gas bills. We want someone who can start straight away, is ready to learn and is up for fitting into an existing team.
Application notes
Visit our website to find out more and apply
Closing date: noon on Friday 31 January
Interviews will be held on Friday 7 February
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Top job! Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland Director
- Full time
- £79,054
- Hybrid: Scotland, with travel across the three nations.
- Closing 27th January 2025
This role is responsible for managing and growing Sustrans’ impact across the three nations through influencing key stakeholders, predominantly devolved governments, and leading the delivery of our behaviour change work. You will be accountable for our relationships with Scottish Government, Welsh Government and the Northern Ireland Executive, and their relevant government departments. Critically, this will include leading negotiations for grant funding from Transport Scotland and core grant from Welsh Government, for which they are accountable. The Director will also lead non-infrastructure delivery work in the Republic of Ireland.
You will direct our locally based behaviour change/active journeys projects, to include schools work and ‘’Integrated Active & Public Transport’’ (such as Community Rail Partnerships). In addition, you will be accountable for grant funding targets from Scottish and Welsh governments. Leading national and regional ‘’Partnership & Growth’’ teams. You will be responsible for meeting delegated income generation targets and ensuring an impactful and financially sustainable allocation of resources.
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Low Carbon Communities Officer
- Part time
- £27,594 – £30,280 pro-rata
- Hybrid: Edinburgh or Inverness (hybrid of home and office working)
- Closing 20th January 2025
About The Role
The Low Carbon Communities Team is a small, dynamic team that has a new focus to its work, exploring how community engagement can support householders to become more energy efficient and actively supporting people to move towards action. The team delivers a number of projects with the support of partners and funders across Scotland and is currently testing different approaches to community engagement to understand where the greatest impacts can be achieved.
We’re looking for a new Low Carbon Communities Officer to join us, to help smoothly and successfully deliver our projects. The ideal candidate will be very organised and enjoy working in a team that encourages creativity and peer support. They will always know where they are against project plans and be thinking ahead to the next step. This is a role that is people-oriented so they will also be a strong communicator, a confident public speaker and enjoy working with project stakeholders and community groups.
While this vacancy is advertised at 0.8 FTE there is potential for the post to be extended to full-time and offered on a permanent basis in the future. This can be discussed in advance or at interview.
About Us
Changeworks is a great place to work. We hold Investors in People Platinum accreditation (something only a few organisations in Scotland have), and we were nominated for employer of the year by the Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce this year. Our staff overwhelmingly would recommend us as an employer too.
The Climate Emergency has resulted in ambitious national targets to reduce carbon emissions from the built environment and reduce rates of fuel poverty. This has driven a significant increase in the number of pilot and large-scale interventions delivered by Changeworks and external organisations in this area. These include area-based domestic energy efficiency retrofit and decarbonisation projects and programmes.
We are a growing organisation, and this role is crucial to the delivery of our ambitious objectives. We want to decarbonise homes in Scotland on a massive scale, and that needs talented individuals like you to help us deliver on our objectives. You’ll receive full training plus coaching and mentoring.
We offer a wide range of staff benefits including flexible working, bike to work scheme, an excellent pension scheme and 26 days paid holiday plus 9 public holidays per year.
At Changeworks, we welcome and encourage applications from everyone.
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Are you passionate about community and environmental projects? We are seeking new and dynamic Board members to join our team and help lead a bold vision for a sustainable future.
As a Board member for Transition Stirling you will:
- Collaborate with passionate individuals from diverse backgrounds who share your commitment to sustainability.
- Shape the strategic direction of our charity, ensuring we have a lasting positive impact on the local ecosystem and community.
We're looking for individuals with fresh perspectives, leadership skills, and a genuine dedication to environmental advocacy. No prior board experience is necessary—just a passion for making a difference.
Why Join Us?
- Be at the heart of innovative environmental projects that create real, measurable change.
- Expand your network by working alongside community leaders and like-minded advocates.
- Develop your leadership skills while contributing to a cause that truly matters.
If you are ready to champion a greener future for Stirling, we want to hear from you!
Top job! Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
- Full time
- £52,500
- Hybrid: Perthshire, Scotland (part home-based working, office in Perth)
- Closing 3rd February 2025
About Perth and Kinross Countryside Trust (PKCT)
The Perth and Kinross Countryside Trust (PKCT) is a well-established, dynamic charity dedicated to conserving, enhancing, and promoting opportunities for enjoyment in the natural environment of Perth and Kinross. Our mission is to connect people to nature, inspire stewardship of our stunning countryside, and ensure its sustainability for future generations.
The Opportunity
With the retirement of the existing Director in late summer 2025, the Trustees are seeking an inspiring and strategic leader to serve as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Reporting to the Board of Trustees, you will lead the organisation into its next chapter of growth, ensuring the Trust delivers its ambitious goals to improve and promote access to the countryside throughout Perth and Kinross, making it one of the most accessible and appealing destinations in Scotland. This exciting opportunity will suit a driven, self-motivated, innovative and inspiring leader to manage this small charity in the heart of Scotland.
Key Responsibilities
• Strategic Leadership: Work with the Trustees and staff to develop and deliver the Trust’s vision, mission, and strategic plan, ensuring alignment with environmental, community, and stakeholder priorities.
• Operational Management: Oversee all operations, ensuring efficient use of resources and delivering high-quality projects and programmes.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with partners, funders, local authorities, and community groups to promote collaboration and secure funding.
• Financial Oversight: Ensure robust financial management, sustainability, and reporting, maximising income streams and diversifying funding opportunities.
• Team Leadership: Inspire, motivate, and support a dedicated team, fostering a positive and inclusive organisational culture.
• Advocacy: Act as an ambassador for PKCT, representing the Trust locally and nationally, to elevate its profile and impact.
About You
We are looking for an accomplished leader with:
• A proven track record in senior leadership roles, ideally in the environmental, charity, or public sectors.
• Exceptional strategic and operational management skills.
• Demonstrated success in securing and managing funding streams.
• Strong communication, networking, and advocacy skills.
• A passion for the natural environment and community engagement.
• Experience in managing teams and fostering a positive organizational culture.
• Knowledge of Scotland’s environmental landscape and rural challenges (desirable).
What We Offer
• A unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the environment and communities of Perth and Kinross.
• A supportive, collaborative team and board environment.
• The chance to lead a well-regarded organisation with ambitious goals.
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