Resource Planning Manager
- Part time
- £49,287 pro-rata
- Hybrid: with the opportunity to work from your nearest Walk Wheel Cycle Trust Hub
- Closing 12th June 2026
- Advertised from 2nd June 2026
- 22.5 hours per week – we are happy to talk flexible working
Role
As the Resource Planning Manager, you are responsible for understanding how work is carried out across the Trust. This includes looking at activities, processes, projects and programmes to make sure the right people and resources are available when needed.
Your main focus at the start will be on the Delivery directorate. In this area, you will design a clear and practical resource management approach that helps managers plan and use resources more effectively.
You will also work with teams across the whole Trust. Your role is to make sure each team receives the support and resources they need in a timely and efficient way, so that work can be completed smoothly and without unnecessary delays.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Develop clear and practical processes and procedures that support teams in sharing resources effectively. This means making sure people, skills and tools can be used across different programmes and teams in a coordinated and efficient way, helping to avoid gaps or duplication.
- Lead on embedding the Access Resource Planner across the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust. You will act as the main point of contact for the system and support others in using it effectively, helping to ensure it becomes a trusted and widely used tool.
- Designing simple and effective processes that reduce waste, improve efficiency, and minimise delays caused by resources not being used well. This will help projects run more smoothly and avoid common challenges that slow progress.
- Track and report on how resources are used. By looking at past decisions and identifying patterns or trends, you will support better planning and forecasting for future projects.
- Design and put into place a clear resource management framework. This framework will guide how resources are planned, allocated and reviewed, helping teams work in a more coordinated and consistent way across the Trust.
This role would be ideal someone who likes bringing structure and clarity to complex work and enjoys understanding how different pieces fit together. It would suit someone who enjoys working collaboratively across teams, and feels motivated by improving how things are organised so that work runs smoothly and efficiently.
ABOUT YOU
We’re looking for someone who has experience and understanding in the areas listed below. You don’t need to meet every requirement — if you feel you’d be a good fit, we encourage you to apply.
- Experience of Reporting on precision and consistency in allocation and utilisation.
- Experience of change management, leading and supporting teams and organisations through change.
- Resource management best practice and project management tools and practices
- Strong Analytical and problem-solving skills to make effective resource decisions ensuring the highest efficiency possible.
- Excellent stakeholder communication skills, enabling efficient and effective communication channels.
- The ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of children, young people and adults at risk.
LIVING OUR VALUES
At the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust, we’re a values driven organisation. We’re looking for people who are:
Always Learning – curious, open minded and committed to continuous improvement.
Championing Equity – inclusive, respectful and focused on ensuring everyone has a voice and fair opportunity to succeed.
Taking Ownership – proactive, responsible and empowered to make things better.
Delivering Together – collaborative, transparent and motivated by shared success.
Through our values we make it possible for more people to walk, wheel and cycle safely, healthily and joyfully.
WHAT WE OFFER
We want you to feel supported, valued, and empowered in your role. That’s why we offer flexible working, a positive team environment, and benefits designed to support your wellbeing, finances, and family life.
Wellbeing Support
- 28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time employees
- Option to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
- Paid volunteer days to support causes you care about
- Free, confidential support service available 24/7
- Access to cycle-to-work schemes through Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme
Financial Benefits
- Up to two extra days of paid leave (pro rata for part time colleagues) when travelling sustainably for holidays.
- Group Personal Pension scheme with a 6% or 7% of basic salary contribution being matched by Walk Wheel Cycle Trust
- Bike, computer and season ticket loans
- Discount benefits
- London Weighting Allowance of £4,530 per annum, pro rata for all those living within a London Borough (32 local authority districts plus the City of London).
- Death in Service benefit – 3 x annual Salary
- Family Friendly Policies
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday)
Application notes
For further information and to apply, please visit our website.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Application deadline: 23:59, 12 June 2026
- Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams during the week of 29 June 2026. To apply, please complete our online application form.
- We are committed to being a truly inclusive employer. We welcome applications from everyone from all parts of the community.
- Adjustments are available throughout the application process.
Fife Coast and Countryside Trust (FCCT) are seeking a Senior Access Officer to join our dynamic and effective Conservation and Engagement team.
About the role:
Reporting to the Head of Conservation & Engagement, the Senior Access Officer (SAO) will lead on local authority statutory access functions across Fife. Acting in a technical advisory role, providing advice and guidance to FC departments (e.g. communities, planning and legal). Working with colleagues to ensure that FCCT’s statutory duties in relation to the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003 and service level agreement commitments are met in relation to outdoor access on all FCCT sites.
About you:
We are looking for a driven and proactive individual who has excellent collaboration, negotiation and communication skills, and knowledge/experience of outdoor access legislation. You will bring with you the following skills and experience:
- Educated to SCQF level 8, which includes an HND or Advanced Highers or equivalent in a relevant subject eg Law
- Working knowledge/experience and understanding of the legislation regarding outdoor access, especially the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003, Scottish Outdoor Access Code and how these affect access rights.
- Experience in conflict management / mediation
- Experience working with legislation and case law
- Able to work to a higher intent, work independently to achieve objectives, and be fully accountable for actions.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to negotiate, persuade and be diplomatic, but also assertive.
- Experience of working closely with local authorities
- Good track record of collaborative working, developing and maintaining effective relationships.
- High standard of communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Experience of report writing and briefing stakeholders.
- Decisive and organised.
- Diligent and conscientious work ethic.
- Proactive and shows initiative, with ability to identify new opportunities.
- Excellent team player, able to put shared goals before self.
- Knowledge of GIS mapping or a desire to learn
About FCCT:
Fife Coast & Countryside Trust are an organisation driven by a passion for Fife and are committed to developing and delivering high quality, impact led projects for the benefit of people and nature. We believe that our people are our greatest asset and look to employ individuals who bring a positive, energetic, constructive, and committed attitude to the workplace.
Benefits
You will enjoy a range of benefits at FCCT, including:
- Annual leave pro rata entitlement of 25 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays
- Defined benefit Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- A values-driven organisation with commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
- Employee benefits and discounts including the Cycle to Work Scheme, tech purchase schemes and a range of retail, leisure and lifestyle discounts
- Flexible working options
- Supportive work environment with access to wellbeing resources
- If required for your role, all essential PPE, outdoor clothing and tools will be supplied
Are you experienced in supporting organisations to build infrastructure through undertaking administration tasks?
Are you passionate about raising voices of communities who are most affected by climate but who are least often heard? If so we’d love to hear from you!
We are particularly keen to hear from people who experience marginalisation and minoritisation or who are often excluded from decision-making processes. For example, people of colour; people from working-class backgrounds; people from LGBTQ and migrant communities; care-experienced young people and people with disabilities.
About us
Parents for Future Scotland became a charity 2 years ago as a result of grassroots parent organising and are now a small staff team with a growing network of activists. We are seeking to make climate action the norm among all parents in Scotland. We are in the midst of a big step change, increasing our influence and reach across the country, and we need you to help us in doing that. This post will be the first of its kind within the organisation.
Main tasks
- Supporting the set up of infrastructure for the organisation (a domain name, ensuring everyone can access key packages such as canva etc)
- Ensuring all self-employed staff have equipment that they need and putting processes into place to support the management of this
- Researching office spaces available for the team with a good understanding of what the team needs and booking the office space. Supporting the move to a new office space.
- Ensuring all self-employed staff are paid monthly and that finance systems are updated. Inducting staff in our finance system (Quick Books)
- Checking spend against projected spend across multiple funds regularly and updating the CEO/programme staff where required.
- Ensuring key documents are saved in relevant places for funding, publicity and governance.
- Researching and supporting a move to paid and permanent staff through working with the programme manager
- Undertaking the GDPR audit for the organisation and ensuring that we are compliant at all times.
- Checking on policies/procedures and ensuring that all are up-to-date
- Supporting with the sign-up of new members to PfFS, sending welcome messages and arranging times for programme staff to speak to them
- Being an active participant in our WhatsApp channel where we manage members to help share information and ensure that members are communicating appropriately
- Supporting and co-ordinating posts on socials so that teams are taking it in turns.
- Supporting volunteers to access resources and setting up infrastructure to ensure it’s easy to volunteer within the organisation. Take notes at team meetings and lead sessions / present at team meetings on key topics where information needs to be exchanged or the team requires training.
- Compile a monthly or quarterly newsletter by co-ordinating team contributions and creating something on canva.
- Support the CEO with any tasks needed
Are you right for the role?
We want to create a world which is climate-safe for all children, everywhere. Forever. This is not just a job but an outlook, a vision and a way of being which inspires change through hope, love and connection….and work!
Personal Attributes
Our key values are here. If these resonate with you then you’re in the right place!
Experience
- At least five years experience in a similar role, possibly in a start-up or in an organisation which has gone through considerable change
- Experience with finance and an ability to report on finances (basic accountancy skills)
- Experience of working with a team to build their capacities to run efficiently
- Excellent IT skills
- Experience of researching and implementing new infrastructure/processes within an organisation
Ideal experience
- Experience in working with grassroots movements at local, national level
- Knowledge on climate issues and the need for systemic change
- Experience of working with people from different organisations, functions, and cultures
- Experience working with volunteers
- Experience of QuickBooks
Logistics
- The base for this role will be Glasgow. Initially the role will work from home but we plan to move to an office near the city centre, where the role would be based.
- The staff team are all in on a Tuesday, therefore some availability on Tuesdays is essential
What we offer
- Three days per week on a self-employed basis at £150 per day for 46 weeks for one year from the starting date of the contract.
- We offer a flexible working environment, ideal for juggling the pressures of being a working parent.
- We are a fledgling organisation so your skills/expertise will help shape our direction.
- You will work closely with the CEO who will support you throughout
- There is a high likelihood that we can continue the work undertaken in this role past the current funding period.
Communications and Engagement Officer
- Full time
- £28,000 – £32,000
- Hybrid: Perthshire (average one day a week in Perth)
- Closing 5th June 2026
Perth and Kinross Countryside Trust (PKCT) is looking for a creative and strategic Communications and Engagement Officer to help raise awareness of our work connecting people and nature across Perthshire. This is a hands-on and purposeful role for someone who can turn ideas and impact into inspiring stories that attract support, strengthen partnerships, and grow our reach.
Working closely with the CEO and wider team, you’ll shape PKCT’s communication strategy and lead activity across digital, media and community channels. You’ll bring strong writing and organisational skills, a flair for storytelling, and a belief in the power of clear communication to deliver real change for people, wildlife and the environment.
Come and help us get people into the heart of the countryside and the countryside into the hearts of people.
About St Andrews Environmental Network
St Andrews Environmental Network (StAndEN) is an award-winning environmental charity delivering practical climate action, fuel-poverty support, reuse initiatives, community well-being projects, and environmental engagement across Fife.
We believe sustainability should be practical, accessible, and genuinely useful to local people. Our work focuses on improving lives, reducing environmental harm, and strengthening communities through pragmatic, community-led solutions.
StAndEN delivers a diverse portfolio of environmental, anti-poverty, and community wellbeing projects across Fife in partnership with local authorities, NHS services, universities, businesses, and national funders.
The Role
We are seeking an organised, proactive, and community-minded Operations Coordinator to help support and develop our growing work across North East Fife and beyond.
This is an exciting entry-level management opportunity within a well-established and highly respected charity. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting day-to-day operations, coordinating projects and volunteers, and helping shape the future direction of community climate action within StAndEN.
The role combines operational coordination, project support, community engagement, and team leadership within a fast-paced and varied working environment.
The successful candidate will line manage our Projects Administrator and help coordinate volunteers, projects, partnerships, and community activities across the organisation.
Occasional evening or weekend work may be required.
A full job description can be downloaded below.
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