Fidra is an environmental charity based in Scotland. Our mission is to achieve pragmatic and proportionate solutions to environmental issues using best available science working in collaboration with the public, industry and government. Fidra fulfils its mission through discrete demonstrator projects that seek to address environmental threats from pollution and habitat degradation. We are recruiting a Project Officer to support the delivery of existing initiatives, with the potential to support the development of new projects.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly motivated and effective organisation to support the scope, design, delivery and monitoring of effective science driven environmental projects. As a Project Officer you will be keen to deliver results. You will be expected to be driven by the science, delve into the detail and context and seek to grasp the complexity of the issues you are working on. You will need to be able to analyse and distil information in a simplified manner appropriate for different audiences. You will work closely with the Project Managers to influence a range of stakeholders from government and industry to civil society. This will require polite persistence as well as drive, creativity and resilience to ensure change happens. In this role you will be expected to be flexible and agile and willing to move between different projects as required. You will be joining a small, dynamic and supportive team. Fidra offers generous terms and conditions including employer pension contribution, generous holiday allowance and life insurance. You must be eligible to work legally in the UK.

Are you looking for a role where you can really make a difference every day? Changeworks, Scotland's leading environmental charity is looking for a Senior Data Protection Advisor to help ensure that we safeguard data through excellent governance and practice, remaining compliant as we tackle the climate emergency.

Changeworks works with a range of government organisations, local authorities, housing associations, funders, partners, and suppliers to help deliver energy advice, reduce fuel poverty and to decarbonise homes in Scotland. We recognise and value the importance of effective governance and advocate a ‘data protection by design and default’ approach which builds good practice into the services and projects we deliver.

As Changeworks’ Senior Data Protection Advisor you will be a trusted source of knowledge, guidance and information on data protection matters. You will support and work with our customer-facing advice, consultancy and project delivery services, as well as internal teams including Finance, HR, ICT and Marketing & Communications.

You will use your excellent knowledge of UK General Data Protection Regulations, Data Protection Act (2018) and privacy legislation to prioritise and respond to Data Protection Helpdesk requests in a timely, accurate and professional manner. The role involves advising on Data Processing Impact Assessments, retention schedules, Data Sharing Agreements, privacy notices and other relevant documents. You will coordinate responses to Subject Access Request and Deletion Requests, and assist managers and colleagues with the processes for assessing and reporting breaches and near misses. The role requires you to act as a point of contact with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) as necessary.

You will utilise your Microsoft SharePoint knowledge to maintain and further develop our Data Protection Hub, providing a range of helpful templates, guides, general and team-specific resources to build confidence and competence across Changeworks. This involves supporting teams and individuals with the centralisation of data protection contracts and key documents on the ‘Hub’.

Working with the Training Team, you will use your effective communication skills to ensure that impactful and appropriate data protection learning and development opportunities, guidance and resources are in place to support colleagues, teams and services.

Data Protection Practitioner Certificate training will be provided for this role.

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.

The Community Links Worker programme, funded by EVOC & Edinburgh Health & Social Care Partnership, is delivered in partnership with GP Practices and the 3rd sector to support people to live well through strengthening connections between community resources and primary care.

The Community Link Worker (Maternity Cover) will be employed by Edinburgh & Lothians Greenspace Trust and will work as part of three practice teams (Gracemount, Liberton and Inch Park) in the South East locality of Edinburgh to provide 1:1 person-centred and practical support to people in contact with the GP practice team.

Taking a person-centred approach, you will work with individuals to enable them to identify personal outcomes and priorities for their health and well-being and link them to local, city and national activities and support services.

The postholder must have experience of working with people who are facing complex social and emotional circumstances, a strong understanding of the challenges affecting people living in areas of disadvantage in relation to living well, extensive effective interpersonal skills in working with people on a 1:1 basis as well as experience in networking and relationship building with other professionals and organisations.

PVG: This post requires membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. Application will be processed for the successful candidate.

About Us:

The Edinburgh & Lothians Greenspace Trust is a successful and widely respected independent charity that undertakes community-based environmental projects, working with partners to improve the quality and accessibility of greenspaces in and around Scotland’s capital city. We believe that quality local greenspaces can have a positive impact on the health and well-being of individuals, particularly those living in disadvantaged areas.

Additional Requirements:The post holder will be subject to a Disclosure Scotland check.

Location:Hybrid home and office working. Minimum 2 days per week in the office. ECCAN’s offices are at 14 Forth Street, Edinburgh EH1 3LH, approximately 10mins walk from Waverley rail station.

Responsible to ECCAN Network Lead

JOB PURPOSE

The role of Edinburgh Communities Climate Action Network (ECCAN) Community Climate Co-ordinator will be to contribute towards the delivery of ECCAN’s key outcomes and outputs as listed below (Main Objectives of the Hub 2024-25). The post-holder will support community groups throughout Edinburgh to collaborate, network, and assist community groups in the design, development, and delivery of community-led climate action projects.

• ECCAN is in the process of launching themed sub-networks in Edinburgh and the role of the CCC will be to establish, enhance, and manage these networks in Year 1 of the post.
• ECCAN will deliver the Climate Ready South-East Scotland climate risk assessment for SNIFFER in 2024 -25 with the CCC role delivering the community-facing element of this delivery until January 2025.

In line with ECCAN's objectives and values, we are interested in hearing from candidates from under-represented backgrounds and identities and encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

The post is fixed term until March 2025 with ambition to continue in year 2025-2026, subject to funding confirmation.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support communities and community-based organisations in Edinburgh to deliver sustainable community-led climate action projects.
• Support the development of the sub-networks through attendance at events, hosting networking events both online and in person, and working within existing climate action network structures.
• Connect with a range of stakeholders and community-based networks on the benefits of community climate action, in conjunction with the Members & Events Lead.
• Assist groups throughout Edinburgh on the design, development, and delivery of projects by offering advice and support including funding applications to project planning.
• Support organisations to build their knowledge, skills, and capacity to address the climate emergency.
• Support the Members & Events Lead on a range of community climate action events.
• Support groups and communities to access a range of funding for climate action projects.
• Prepare literature and online content on the work of the Hub.
• Under the guidance of the Members & Events Lead, undertake Comms and PR work as outlined in the ECCAN Communication Strategy - including online content such as social media.
• Any other task as needed to fulfil the core aims of the Hub.

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

Edinburgh Communities Climate Action Network is Edinburgh’s Climate Hub, The Hub is fully funded by the Scottish Government and one of a network of twentytwo Climate Action Hubs established across Scotland to offer networking,

support, and encouragement of co-ordinated community-led climate action.

The Hub has been operating since March 2024 and is a membership organisation supporting diverse communities, community groups and individuals throughout Edinburgh.

The vision of the overall Hub Programme defined by Scottish Government is -

‘a network of climate action hubs providing a vehicle for communities to come together and engage in collective

climate action, supporting the just transition to net zero and climate resilient living, and driving wider change.’

Main Objectives of the Hub 2024-25

• Local communities have the confidence and capacity to respond to the climate emergency. Local communities have the knowledge to respond to the climate emergency.
• Local communities have the skills to respond to the climate emergency.
• Local communities are making use of relevant climate emergency information and data.
• Broad collaboration and networking, ensuring the engagement is representative of the local community.
• Additional/strengthened partnerships, networks and collaborations are facilitated.
• Diverse and representative local communities are engaged in climate action, facilitated by the Hub including the targeting of previously unengaged communities.
• Increased community-level mitigation or adaptation/climate resilient actions.
• Local communities are supported by the Hub to implement climate mitigation, adaptation, or biodiversity actions.
• Additional funding is brought in for climate mitigation or adaptation purposes.
• Local communities are empowered to be involved in and influence policy and decision-making.
• Climate emergency is mainstreamed in local and regional plans and policies.
• Driving innovations or opportunities that have potential to benefit the wider community at a local or national level.
• Potential innovative climate actions or policies identified.
• Support for scoping or testing of innovative climate action or policy opportunities

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• Knowledge of climate change and the challenges that this poses to communities throughout Scotland.
• Experience in a community development role.
• Experience and knowledge of the structures that exist at community level across the third sector and the local authority.
• Extensive experience working with third sector and community groups.
• Strong digital communication skills including Office 365, Canva, WordPress, etc.

Qualities

• A strong team player with a pro-active attitude.
• Good organisational skills.
• Good attention to detail and accurate record keeping.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills .
• Passionate about climate change, biodiversity, climate justice and the empowerment and the power of communities.

Qualifications

A degree in a related subject relevant to climate would be desirable however evidence of work experience in the community sector will be given equal weighting.

Equal Opportunities

ECCAN values diversity and is committed to providing equal opportunities for all staff and applicants regardless of race, gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy and maternity. ECCAN makes

hiring decisions based solely on experience, skills, and the needs of the charity at the time. Please tell us if you have access needs for the recruitment process.