The Opportunity

With the increased awareness of businesses and the public in the importance of looking after nature and mitigating against climate change, ELGT is seeking to appoint a dynamic and enthusiastic Greenspace & Corporates Officer to develop and deliver environmental projects as part of the ELGT programme of activities.

The Greenspace & Corporates Officer will develop a programme of conservation activities that will enable businesses to participate in and will also promote and support the ELGT Tree Time initiative across the region. The role will include the delivery of activities and encourage people and organisations to support ELGT through financial contributions.

We are looking for a suitably experienced and enthusiastic initiative-taker, with an excellent track record of delivering initiatives using a person-to-person approach and experienced in delivering environmental activities.

About Us:

The Edinburgh & Lothians Greenspace Trust is a successful, award winning 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.

ELGT generates over £2.0M annually to fund and manage projects that include the creation and improvement of parks and gardens, woodlands, vacant and derelict land, and cycleways, in addition to delivering programmes of community activities to support healthy living and active travel.

We are seeking a forward-thinking Human Resources professional with a strong background in process improvement and change management. You will play a critical role in transforming HR operations, enhancing employee experiences. This role is ideally suited for an HR advisor who thrives on driving efficiency and facilitating sustainable change across the business.

Responsibilities:

• Drive the identification, evaluation, and redesign of HR processes to enhance efficiency, consistency, and employee satisfaction by leading Lean, Six Sigma, or similar initiatives, while collaborating with HR teams and business leaders to ensure alignment with strategic goals.
• Develop and execute change management strategies for key HR and organisational initiatives by partnering with leadership to drive communication, training, and engagement plans, while supporting cultural transformation through the integration of change management principles into HR projects and policies.
• Analyse HR metrics to evaluate process effectiveness and identify improvement opportunities, ensure the HR toolkit remains up to date and efficient, and monitor change impact and readiness through surveys, feedback, and performance indicators.
• Provide guidance and support on HR policies, organisational design, and workforce planning, while serving as a trusted advisor to leaders.

Who we are looking for:

Your skills, abilities and experience should include:

• Proven experience in HR with a strong focus on employee relations, process improvement and change management
• Demonstrated ability to lead or support cross-functional transformation projects
• Experience facilitating change adoption, including stakeholder engagement, communications, and training
• Strong knowledge of HR policies, organisational design, and workforce planning
• Ability to analyse HR metrics and translate data into actionable insights
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence and build trust at all levels
• Strong project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities
• Chartered Membership of CIPD

Ideally, but not essential, you’ll also have:

• Experience in public sector or large, complex organisations
• Knowledge of HR systems implementation or optimisation (e.g., HRIS, performance/talent platforms)
• Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Kaizen)
• Understanding of UK employment law and best practice in policy development
• Certification in Change Management (e.g., PROSCI, ACMP) or Process Improvement (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma)

Operating alongside the HR Manager, you will be the key link between HR and the business, delivering people strategies that support organisational goals. You’ll partner with leaders at all levels to drive employee engagement, talent development and organisational effectiveness.

Responsibilities:

• Provide proactive advice to the Executive team and managers in all matters relating to HR such as performance management, recruitment and retention, change management, employee relations; ensuring all appropriate policies, procedures, audit and legal requirements are adhered to.
• Design, develop and implement new HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance with current and emerging employment legislation, and other national directives for good practice in line with the current consultation practices and implementation guidelines.
• Actively promote diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the employee lifecycle.
• Build effective relationships with managers at all levels in order to encourage the integration of Human Resources best practice into business planning. Undertaking coaching and advise all levels of managers on people management issues in line with National Park Authority policies and procedures.
• Deliver an end-to-end recruitment service including designing job adverts, developing sample questions, organising and participating in interviews/assessment centres, issuing contracts, ensuring all pre-employment checks are completed such as verification of right to work in UK, health checks, and references.
• Manage all personal records both computerised and hardcopy in accordance with the Data Protection Act. Drive forward the use of the HR system to ensure it is fully integrated into the business and utilised to maximum effect.
• Provide HR statistical information both internally and externally, in accordance with business requirements.
• Act as a primary contact for internal and external customers on all HR related matters through to resolution.
• Provide cover for the HR Manager and other members of the HR team in their absence.
• Undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade as required.

Who we are looking for:

Your skills, abilities and experience should include:

• Experience of providing a comprehensive HR Advisory service.
• Experience of building strong management relationships with the ability to challenge and influence across all business areas.
• Sound understanding of employment legislation.
• Experience of formulating HR policies and procedures.
• Experience in supporting and promoting good industrial relations with staff and unions.
• Degree in HR Management or equivalent experience.
• Chartered membership of CIPD

Ideally, but not essentially, you’ll also have:

• Experience of working within the Public Sector

Friends of the Earth Scotland is seeking a Digital Content and Engagement Officer to develop and deliver compelling digital communications across our social media and digital platforms. This role has been created to increase the capacity and skills of the Communications and Engagement team, of which you will be an integral part.

You will play a key role in increasing support and driving engagement, for a wide range of campaigns, national and local, by providing engaging digital content and opportunities for action. This will include creating compelling video, static content and oversee social media channels to raise awareness of the organisation's ongoing work and campaigns, including our work to stop a new fossil fuel power station in Peterhead, Aberdeenshire.

You will also work closely with the Movement Building team and campaigners to develop our supporters’ engagement, from coordinating email communications, developing the use of online platforms, engagement and recruitment purposes, and promoting events.

The postholder will provide ad hoc digital communications training, guidance and support for Friends of the Earth Scotland’s staff, members and volunteers and occasionally support the work of allies and related coalitions.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has experience working in a digital communications role. If you think you fit the role and have the skills, please apply!