Looking for a new role where you can really make a difference? The Low Carbon Communities Team at Changeworks is a small, dynamic team that focuses on exploring how community engagement can support householders to become more energy efficient and actively supporting people to move towards action. The team delivers energy advice projects across Scotland, with the support of local partners and national funders, and tests different approaches to community engagement to understand where the greatest impacts can be achieved.

We’re looking for a Low Carbon Communities Officer to help smoothly and successfully deliver community-based energy advice projects across Scotland. In this role, you’ll work with local partners and directly with communities to make energy advice more accessible, with a particular focus on supporting people in rural areas and minoritised ethnic communities. You’ll help manage projects, engage local stakeholders and help develop new approaches to community engagement that support households to tackle fuel poverty and decarbonise their homes.

The ideal candidate will be highly organised, comfortable working across multiple projects and have a keen interest in designing new approaches to community engagement. 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 and enjoy working with project stakeholders and the public.

We’re particularly keen to receive applications from people with experience of working with minoritised ethnic communities and tailoring support to meet their needs.

We are recruiting for one or two roles, through either full-time or part-time working patterns, based in the Central Belt or Highlands.

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.

Join Changeworks and be part of a team that’s making a real difference - helping people live in warm, healthy and energy-efficient homes while supporting households experiencing fuel poverty and fuel debt.

At Changeworks, we provide energy advice, manage home energy efficiency improvement projects, and deliver practical solutions to make homes warmer and more comfortable to live in. We also work with organisations to drive positive change through our consultancy services.

About the role

As a Central Support Administrator, you’ll be part of our friendly Facilities team, helping keep our organisation running smoothly day-to-day. This is a varied role where no two days are the same - perfect if you enjoy being busy and learning new things. You’ll often be the first point of contact for visitors and enquiries, so being approachable and helpful is key. Your day-to-day tasks will include:

• Welcoming visitors and managing reception
• Handling phone and online enquiries
• Monitoring stock levels and keeping the kitchen, office, equipment, meeting rooms and storage facility organised and tidy
• Assisting with our fleet vehicles.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is motivated and ready to learn
• Has good organisation and communication skills
• Is confident using IT (e.g. Microsoft 365 / Office)
• Takes pride in being helpful and reliable.

You don’t need lots of experience as we’ll provide the training you need. This role is a fantastic opportunity to build skills and gain recognised qualifications, including:

• Full on-the-job training and support from experienced colleagues
• Electrical Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)
• First Aid training to enable the postholder to assist with accidents.
• Fire Warden training to provide assistance with fire evacuations.

This role will require occasional driving of fleet vehicles to support operational activities. We recognise that obtaining a full UK driving license can present a financial barrier. Where the successful candidate does not already hold a full UK driving license, we will offer financial support towards lessons and the driving test, subject to terms and conditions.

Once a license has been obtained, there may be opportunities to use a vehicle as part of the role (e.g. supporting our electric and hybrid fleet), providing valuable practical experience.

Why join us?

• Gain real work experience in a supportive team
• Develop practical, transferable skills
• Be part of an organisation making a positive impact.

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.

About the role

This is a key support role sitting at the heart of everything we do, keeping our projects well resourced, organised, and running smoothly. Day-to-day tasks include:

• Monthly payroll preparation
• Processing income and charges using SAGE
• Invoice preparation and credit control
• Purchasing and procurement support
• Expenses processing and travel bookings
• Financial information for grant claims
• Supporting project budget preparation and maintenance
• Bank reconciliation
• General operational support (annual leave, timesheets, etc.)

About you

We're looking for someone with good attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and a flexible, positive approach. You don't need to tick every box, and training can be provided, but ideally you'll bring some of the following:

• Experience managing a purchasing cycle (invoicing, cost estimates, managing creditors)
• Experience with SAGE accounting software
• Payroll experience
• Experience working with grant-funded projects and financial reporting
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
• An understanding of, and enthusiasm for, ACT's work

As a Play worker, you’ll be at the heart of creating a safe, welcoming, and imaginative space where children can explore, take risks, and lead their own play. You’ll work as part of a dedicated team to deliver outdoor play sessions that are inclusive, child-led, and rooted in freedom and fun!

Key Responsibilities

• Be a trusted and playful adult role model for children and young people.

• Support children to lead their own play, take safe risks, and explore freely.

• Deliver year-round play opportunities.

• Help manage and maintain a safe, fun, and inclusive outdoor play space.

• Promote positive behaviour and ensure all children feel safe and supported.

• Carry out dynamic risk assessments and uphold safety policies daily.

• Liaise with parents, carers, and partner organisations within our community.

• Support youth volunteering and leadership opportunities.

• Keep attendance records, complete daily evaluations, and help capture impact through observations, photos, and feedback.

• Assist with planning, setting up, and tidying away play sessions and activities.

• Specialist Areas of Play (Interests and experience)

• Free Play: Let children take the lead and shape their own play experiences.

• Food & Cookery: Plan menus with children, cook meals on-site, and deliver online cooking sessions for our daily snack.

• Building & Woodworking: Support safe, creative building projects and teach proper tool care.

• Creative & Imaginative Play: Encourage role play, storytelling, and performance to bring the play space to life.

• Bushcraft: Support children in exploring risky challenges such as bushcraft skills.

• Building: Den Building and Shelter building is a useful and practical skill to share within an outdoor setting.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Playful, kind, and reliable

• Confident working with children of all backgrounds and abilities

• Comfortable working outdoors

• Organised, proactive, and a great communicator

• Committed to equality, inclusion, and child safeguarding

• Experience in play work, youth work, childcare, education, or community work is a plus, but not essential. We first and foremost look for enthusiasm and commitment to children's right to play. Successful applicants must however be willing to work toward essential training and qualifications for the role.