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Woodlands Community Climate Action is a new project that will have 4 main strands of activity: improving climate literacy, increasing participation in cycling, promoting local and seasonal vegetarian/vegan food and reducing, re-using and recycling.

We are looking for a person with a background in community development and experience of project management to lead on activities on waste, cycling and climate literacy. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in engaging the public on environmental issues, be able to manage a varied workload and have excellent marketing and administration skills. They will be able to communicate well with people from a range of different backgrounds, work flexibly within a small team and support volunteers.

Woodlands Community Climate Action will build and expand on our three main initiatives:

Woodlands Workspace, our transformation of a derelict gap site into an innovative community meeting room and outdoor events space.

Woodlands Community Cafe that tackles social isolation and food poverty through the provision of high quality, free, freshly cooked vegetarian and vegan meals.

Woodlands Community Garden which supports over 50 households a year to grow their own food and is used as an outdoor centre for environmental education

Woodlands Community Climate Action is a new project that will have 4 main strands of activity: improving climate literacy, increasing participation in cycling, promoting local and seasonal vegetarian/vegan food and reducing, re-using and recycling.

We are looking for a person with a background in both cookery and community development to lead on food activities. The successful candidate will be accomplished in cooking vegetarian/vegan food and have detailed knowledge of issues relating to food and climate change. They will be able to communicate well with people from a range of backgrounds and be experienced in running cookery workshops and community learning events.

Woodlands Community Climate Action will build and expand on our three main initiatives:

Woodlands Workspace, our transformation of a derelict gap site into an innovative community meeting room and outdoor events space.

Woodlands Community Cafe that tackles social isolation and food poverty through the provision of high quality, free, freshly cooked vegetarian and vegan meals.

Woodlands Community Garden which supports over 50 households a year to grow their own food and is used as an outdoor centre for environmental education

The One World Shop was established over 30 years ago and has played a lead role in the Fair Trade movement in Scotland, including helping Edinburgh and Glasgow become Fair Trade cities. As well as running a thriving city centre shop, we support schools, community groups and businesses to learn about fair trade and we nurture volunteers to become advocates. We currently employ 6 paid staff and over 20 volunteers. Our aim is to reduce poverty in poor areas of the world through trading fairly.

We are seeking to appoint a number of new voluntary Management Committee members, we are particularly looking at people with skills and experience in any of the following:

- Retail sales and management

- Business management

- Finance, funding, ethical investment

- Property, lease and surveying

Board meetings are held every two months in the evening in central Edinburgh.

We are looking for a leader who loves to play, has a passion for developing potential and who comes with a wealth of skills and experience in play, early years and youth work, project management, people management, operations and logistics.

Work for SCVO and support Scotland’s vibrant and vital voluntary sector.

* Join us on a temporary secondment or fixed term basis*

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced researcher to join our policy

and research team and help increase our knowledge of Scotland’s voluntary

sector. You will have experience of using a variety of quantitative and

qualitative research tools to produce valuable information and insights and have excellent planning and communicating skills.

If you have a passion for research and the ability to produce accessible and relevant research briefings, blogs, infographics and interactive tools, we’d like to hear from you!

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Govanhill Baths Community Trust (GBCT) for an experienced, motivated and passionate Climate Project Manager to join our Rags to Riches new upcycling CCF funded UpHub project.

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual with a passion for sustainability, who understands the opportunities and challenges of climate change and to drive Rags to Riches ambitious new Climate Change focused project. The successful candidate will work with our partners and communities to move towards more sustainable practices. You will have previous experience of working within a climate change related role in the third sector. The successful candidate will be responsible for meeting the Uphub project outcomes and able to motivate and manage R2R Uphub project team, local partners to achieve high performance standards.

The position is varied in nature and there will be the opportunity to work with the local community in order to reduce our impact on the natural environment. A thorough knowledge and detailed understanding of current issues and professional Climate Change/Mitigation/Adaptation practices is essential, combined with excellent communication and team working skills. A community-focused approach is also important, plus the ability to work collaboratively with schools and community organisations.

If you’re looking for a challenge, plus the opportunity to be part of a bold and innovative organisation that has big ambitions both for GBCT and for the wider community this is an excellent opportunity for you.

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Govanhill Baths Community Trust (GBCT) for an experienced, enthusiastic and confident Community Engagement Officer to join Rags to Riches new upcycling UpHub project.

The successful candidate will effectively engage and work with young people, families and the wider community. They will have extensive knowledge of the upcycling sector and extensive knowledge of current Climate Change issues.

Job Role:

The Rags to Riches Co2 Community Engagement Officer will report directly to the Rags to CCF Riches Project Manager and be responsible for delivering the aims and objectives of our new UpHub project; an innovative waste reduction, upcycling, educational and manufacturing hub in the Southside of Glasgow.

The successful candidate will work with our partner schools and local community organisations and the wider community to raise awareness of waste on the environment engage and promote active participation with the community to find creative solutions to domestic waste.

A full Job Description is available for download below.

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Govanhill Baths Community Trust (GBCT) for an experienced, motivated and passionate Climate Project Manager to join our Rags to Riches new upcycling CCF funded UpHub project.

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual with a passion for sustainability, who understands the opportunities and challenges of climate change and to drive Rags to Riches ambitious new Climate Change focused project. The successful candidate will work with our partners and communities to move towards more sustainable practices. You will have previous experience of working within a climate change related role in the third sector. The successful candidate will be responsible for meeting the Uphub project outcomes and able to motivate and manage R2R Uphub project team, local partners to achieve high performance standards.

The position is varied in nature and there will be the opportunity to work with the local community in order to reduce our impact on the natural environment. A thorough knowledge and detailed understanding of current issues and professional Climate Change/Mitigation/Adaptation practices is essential, combined with excellent communication and team working skills. A community-focused approach is also important, plus the ability to work collaboratively with schools and community organisations.

If you’re looking for a challenge, plus the opportunity to be part of a bold and innovative organisation that has big ambitions both for GBCT and for the wider community this is an excellent opportunity for you.

A full Job Description is available for download below.

Background

Selkirk Regeneration Company (SRC) is a community based not-for-profit company with charitable status. This post is funded by the Climate Challenge Fund (CCF) to tackle one of SRC’s prime objectives, bringing benefit to the people of Selkirk and surroundings through sustainable development towards a low-carbon future.

Overall Purpose

To assist the Project Coordinator to meet key project objectives by providing qualified home

energy advice through home visits and workshops, and other relevant activities.

Background

Selkirk Regeneration Company (SRC) is a community based not-for-profit company with charitable status. This post is funded by the Climate Challenge Fund (CCF) to tackle one of SRC’s prime objectives, bringing benefit to the people of Selkirk and surroundings through sustainable development towards a low-carbon future.

Overall Purpose

The Project Coordinator will assist SRC in leading and managing a project which will raise awareness of energy, transport and other climate-related issues, and developing and implementing actions in response to these issues. The Project Coordinator will have responsibility for managing the Energy Advice Centre and its staff and volunteers.2

A full Job Description is available for download below.