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 office 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
Community Development Officer
Nature, Land Use & Biodiversity
Part Time - 25 hours weekly
Salary - £31, 827 per annum (pro rata)
We are currently seeking a Community Development Officer to join our team. The role will support communities to collaborate and network, and assist community groups in the design, development and delivery of community-led climate action projects. The post will have a particular focus on nature, biodiversity and land use, helping communities explore how these themes connect with climate action. The postholder does not need to be an expert in these areas but must be interested in them and prepared to develop their knowledge through learning, research and partnership working. The role will also provide area oversight for Skye, Lochalsh and Lochaber, taking a proactive approach to connecting people, communities and opportunities across the area.
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, 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 information for candidates:
Applications will be welcomed until 5pm on Friday 28th August
Interviews will take place online
To apply, please read the job description and complete the application form below.