Foundation Scotland puts people at the heart of its work. We rely on the expertise, trust and experience we’ve gained
in the last 25 years working with communities, philanthropists and companies all over Scotland.
Our people are passionate experts in bringing lasting, positive change to Scotland’s communities. We take great pride
in supporting local projects by taking a personal approach to every meeting and decision. We’re in a unique
position to fully understand communities’ needs and fund solutions that will make a difference.
Our work is nationwide. We’re working with different industries, funding various projects from renewables to digital,
through to arts and heritage. Our people are always challenged and have an opportunity to learn and grow. In
short - no two days are the same. Ultimately, our work is highly rewarding, and the best part is seeing the real
impact we can make within Scottish communities. If you share our passion for shaping Scotland’s communities'
future, think about joining our team.
Our Communities Team specialise in supporting renewable energy businesses and communities with the set-up and
on-going activities of community benefit arrangements. Our developmental approach and in-depth knowledge of the
charitable and community sectors help ensure community benefit opportunities from renewables projects make a
real difference.
Foundation Scotland is delighted to have been chosen to host the Local Place Coordinator role, which is the first of
its kind in Scotland, moving beyond the core work we have been doing to date.
About this role
East Lammermuir is a rural Community Council area within the Dunbar and East Linton Ward of East Lothian and includes
the villages of Innerwick, Oldhamstocks, Spott and Stenton. East Lammermuir looks set to host numerous renewable
energy projects over the next 10 years. Multiple energy developers are active in the area and the need for
effective coordination between the local community, developers, transmission owners, and East Lothian Council
has become critical.
This new role will facilitate collaboration between developers, transmission owners, East Lothian Council, and the
East Lammermuir communities. The primary aim of the role is to balance these multiple perspectives, in
particular ensuring that community views are appropriately considered at all stages of the development process
for energy-related infrastructure proposed or in operation in the area, from the very earliest stages of any
planned development proposal.
The role is being funded by SPEN and SSE Renewables for a three-year period in the first instance and is expected to
provide learning relevant to other locations where multiple renewables projects and technologies are
planned.