The Green Action Trust is a trusted delivery partner for the Scottish Government and a wide range of stakeholders including local authorities, regional partnerships, landowners, environmental groups, and local communities. We are passionate about delivering positive environmental and social change in Scotland and are seeking candidates who have a similar passion to help us deliver and grow our activities.

To meet our objectives, the expectations of our partners, and to play our part in responding to the twin crises of climate change and biodiversity loss, we are pleased to be recruiting for a Head of Programme Management. This role will be critical in driving the implementation and impact of ambitious programmes and pilots that regenerate and create sustainable places to deliver environmental and social benefits.

The Head of Programme Management will work closely with the Senior Management Team to ensure work is managed, monitored and impact is reported on time and effectively. You will seek opportunities to grow the organisation, working with the Operations Directorate to scale programmes of work.

We’re Hiring: Product‑Focused Woodworker (2‑Year Post)

Help Us Shape the Future of Glasgow Wood

Glasgow Wood is on a mission to strengthen our organisation, boost our trading income, and build a more sustainable future — and we’re looking for a skilled, creative woodworker to help make it happen.

About the Role

We face a clear challenge: seasonal dips in income during autumn and winter. Your job will be to help us turn that challenge into opportunity.

As our dedicated Product Development Woodworker, you will:

• Design and develop new products that appeal to customers during our quieter trading periods

• Work closely with our Volunteer Development Worker to involve a diverse range of volunteers

• Support volunteers to build confidence, skills, and hands‑on experience

• Collaborate with staff and volunteers to identify product ideas that strengthen our income year‑round

• Contribute to a more resilient, sustainable organisation

This is a two‑year role giving you the time and space to make a real impact.

Role Details

We are offering an annual salary of £21,850 for a 28-hour week. The role reports to the Managing Director and is based at our South Street Workshop.

Why Join Us?

You’ll be part of a community‑driven organisation with a strong social purpose. Your creativity and craftsmanship will directly support our long‑term sustainability, while helping people develop skills and feel more connected.

Our board will regularly review progress — from sales and profitability to volunteer impact — ensuring we stay on track and continue to grow stronger together.

Glengarry Community Development Trust is a community-led charity that manages land for the benefit of local people and visitors. In 2023 we began constructing six off-grid forest cabins to create sustainable income to support the Development Trust’s community and environmental objectives. We have now reached the exciting stage of opening the business and recruiting for this key role, which will be central to its success. Glengarry Forest Cabins is scheduled to open in spring 2026.

Glengarry Community Development Trust is looking for an experienced person with knowledge of basic building maintenance and operations, and basic timber construction methods who is able to work as part of a new team. We are looking for a practical, organised and skilled person to help run our forest cabins, amenity building and general site.

Purpose of the Post

Our new Builder and Facilities Manager will work with the staff team, including the Accommodation Manager, Development Manager, Administrator, and Finance Manager to ensure that a guest centred approach is taken to operating the business. The role will be responsible for overarching facilities management, overseeing maintenance of six off-grid wooden cabins, associated out-buildings, the amenity building, and the wider site. The role will also be responsible for ongoing development of the site, including construction of new woodsheds, a bin store, and other infrastructure required to operate Glengarry Forest Cabins. The post holder will develop maintenance manuals, and ensure accurate records are kept. They will take responsibility for key areas of operations such as the heating and will need a good understanding of statutory and legal requirements in relation to facilities management of this nature. The business is operational seven days per week through most of the year, and the post holder will be required to ensure the buildings remain operational throughout.

Glengarry Community Development Trust is a community-led charity that manages land for the benefit of local people and visitors. The organisation works on a range of projects that are all designed to address local needs and which deliver the Glengarry Community Action Plan (2025-30).

In 2023 we began constructing six off-grid forest cabins to create sustainable income to support the Development Trust’s community and environmental objectives. We have now reached the exciting stage of opening the business, scheduled for spring 2026.

We are looking for an experienced Finance Manager who will have responsibility for overseeing day to day financial operations across all aspects of the organisation. This will include, but is not limited to: developing budgets, forecasting and projections, bookkeeping, day to day finance tasks, and maintaining management accounts. The post holder will report to the Development Manager.

Purpose of the Post

Glengarry Community Development Trust is a growing organisation and is playing an increasingly key role in the development of Glengarry. The successful post holder will join us at a critical time as we prepare to open our cabin business, and implement the community action plan. The post holder will work alongside the Development Manager across all existing and new projects to ensure that financial systems and processes are fit for purpose and reviewed as required. Additionally, the post holder will be expected to support with any activity which is finance related ranging from management accounts to day to day finance related queries from the staff team. The role is crucial for providing accurate financial information to support strategic decisions and for ensuring the organisation's financial health and integrity.