The Hynish Trust is recruiting a Sustainability Development Officerto strengthen organisational resilience and environmental practice as part of Lighting Up the Hynish Shore Station — a two‑year programme celebrating the Skerryvore Lighthouse and its future potential. You’ll work closely with a new Heritage Preservation Officer to deliver integrated sustainability and heritage outcomes for the Hynish estate and wider community.

Role Overview

• Deliver a3‑Year Sustainability Plan
• Lead budgets, policy reviews and governance improvements
• Develop the Trust’s Environmental Plan
• Support income‑generation for the Hynish estate
• Lead and manage funding applications, monitoring and evaluation

You’ll Need

• Experience in project development and income generation
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• A desire to contribute to a rural island community
• A full driving licence

Hybrid working is available, but time on Tiree is essential. On‑site accommodation may be possible.

“Are you looking for a new challenge which will directly improve a community? Do you want a job with responsibility to plan and execute projects with lasting impact? Are you self-motivated? Adept at sourcing funding opportunities? Able to motivate others and focused on driving delivery? We have the opportunity you’ve been looking for!

The Kilmadock Development Trust (KDT) has secured funding for a Project Officer 2 years on a part-time basis for two days a week/ 14 hours a week.

We are looking for someone with relevant qualifications and experience to work with the KDT, involving engagement with the local Community Council, the Community, external stakeholders and funders on community projects. Initially this will involve completing some projects that have been started and are at various stages. Also identifying funding streams to allow major community projects to progress. The suitable candidate should be able to demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication, excellent interpersonal, presentation and IT skills. They will be proactive, able to work on their own initiative, provide reports and plans working strategically. Salary £14,560 per annum, position will be based from the Centre, but homeworking will be considered as appropriate. The position requires someone educated to degree level and/or previous experience in these areas.

Organisational Overview:

Linlithgow Community Development Trust is a charity formed by residents to deliver changes that benefit our community. Our vision is“Empowered, thriving communities where people work together to nurture innovation”which we hope to achieve through our mission of“Fostering creative solutions to provide community benefit and encourage a sustainable and vibrant Linlithgow”.

Our main priorities are;

·Driving Environmental Initiatives

Encouraging waste reduction, resource reuse, and recycling within the community; promoting energy efficiency, encouraging sustainable transportation options, developing friendly green spaces, supporting local food production.

·Improving Community Health and Wellbeing

Building connections, reducing social isolation, improving mental and physical health and well-being, increasing learning and skill-building.

·Facilitating Community Engagement

Empowering residents to develop innovative and sustainable solutions to create community benefit and capacity-building.

Our staff and volunteers are all local people focusing on projects prioritised by local people. By coming together, we want to access the resources needed to help develop strong, inclusive and meaningful projects that give the community a sense of purpose and value and build confidence that they can take into all areas of their lives.Annually, we engage with over 3000 people through our activities, improving the environment, people’s health and wellbeing and strengthening our communities.

Job Purpose:

This role will act as the project lead, to encourage local involvement and behavioural change around sustainable active travel. You will be responsible for staff and volunteer management, stakeholder management, budgets and monitoring and evaluation.

Embedded within Linlithgow Community Development Trust (LCDT), you will be part of the development and delivery of events to promote a culture of Active Travel both within and around the West Lothian Cycle Circuit. You will work with partners and staff to lead on all aspects of the active travel project, coordinating and supporting a facility programme that adds value to other cycling, walking and wheeling related activities within West Lothian.

You will ensure a programme of activities are delivered in the heart of the communities and at the West Lothian Cycle Circuit. The project outcomes are that more people will gain confidence to cycle, walk and wheel more for everyday journeys.

Organisational Overview:

Linlithgow Community Development Trust is a charity formed by residents to deliver changes that benefit our community. Our vision is“Empowered, thriving communities where people work together to nurture innovation”which we hope to achieve through our mission of“Fostering creative solutions to provide community benefit and encourage a sustainable and vibrant Linlithgow”.

Our main priorities are;

·Driving Environmental Initiatives

Encouraging waste reduction, resource reuse, and recycling within the community; promoting energy efficiency, encouraging sustainable transportation options, developing friendly green spaces, supporting local food production.

·Improving Community Health and Wellbeing

Building connections, reducing social isolation, improving mental and physical health and well-being, increasing learning and skill-building

·Facilitating Community Engagement

Empowering residents to develop innovative and sustainable solutions to create community benefit and capacity-building.

Our staff and volunteers are all local people focusing on projects prioritised by local people. By coming together, we want to access the resources needed to help develop strong, inclusive and meaningful projects that give the community a sense of purpose and value and build confidence that they can take into all areas of their lives. Annually, we engage with over 3000 people through our activities, improving the environment, people’s health and wellbeing and strengthening our communities.

Job Purpose:

This role will play a vital part in the growth of the organisation and success of our projects. This new position will be responsible for driving forward several projects linked to community development, volunteering and learning. As an LCDT Project Officer you will work closely with project staff and partners to increase the number of volunteers recruited and support new and existing volunteers to ensure an overall positive experience. You will develop processes and procedures to safely and effectively recruit, induct, train, mentor, retain, and empower volunteers including those experiencing barriers, to build their confidence and to maximise their impact in our local community.

In addition to volunteer development, you will also drive forward some learning events and projects that will predominantly be run by volunteers to achieve outcomes that we have committed to with our funders. This will involve reaching out to community groups across the ward to gain a better understanding of their needs and aspirations.

This role will be heavily focused on engagement with those seldom heard and experiencing barriers so a strong understanding of, and commitment to, equality and diversity is essential.