Join our Team

Would you like to like to join a team committed to community led climate action?

Support communities on their climate action journey within Highlands & Islands?

The Highlands & Islands Climate Hub is fully funded by the Scottish Government and is one of a network of Climate Action Hubs established across Scotland to offer networking, support and encouragement of community led climate action. The vision for the Hub is to support and empower communities to develop local solutions to make the transition to net zero and climate resilient living through empowerment and capacity building in communities throughout the region.  

The Hub has been operating since September 2021 and is a membership organisation supporting communities across Highland and the Northern Isles of Orkney and Shetland. 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. 

Our Team work both remotely and from our two offices, one in Thurso, Caithness, the other in Inverness.

We offer the following benefits:

  • Accredited Living Wage Employer

  • 36 days annual leave (FTE)

  • Optional study leave for accredited further education courses

  • Wellbeing support including discounted membership to local leisure facilities

  • 5% pension contribution

  • Flexible working within business needs

  • Committed to Fair Work First

Please note that at this time we are unable to accept speculative CVs.

Current opportunities

Thanks to organisational growth and membership demand, we’re expanding our team and look forward to welcoming colleagues in the following roles:

  • Community Development Officer - Full Time or Part Time

  • Community Engagement Officer - 2 x Part Time

  • Digital Communications & Membership Officer - Full Time

  • Training Officer - Full Time

These roles cover Highland, Orkney and Shetland so applications are open to people residing in these areas only. More information on role locations can be found in the below job descriptions.

For these roles, we require all applicants to have the legal right to live and work in the UK. Successful candidates will be required to provide proof of their right to work, as per UK immigration laws. We are unable to offer sponsorship opportunities at this time. This is a non-negotiable requirement for this position. 

If you are considering an application but are restricted by the Full or Part Time indications above, please contact us as in some circumstances, we can adjust for the right candidate.

Please also reach out to us if you require the application documents in another format.

Informal enquires and general questions should be directed to recruitment@hiclimatehub.co.uk.

Important dates for candidates:

  • Applications will be welcomed until 5pm on Wednesday 28th May

  • Interviews will take place online on either Thursday 5th or Monday 9th June

  • A start date of Tuesday 1st July is proposed with induction taking place at our Inverness office, in person.

To apply, please read the job descriptions and complete the application form below.