Jobs in North, West and Central Sutherland, Highland

We’re looking for a creative individual who’s passionate about reducing waste to lead on our Highland Community Waste Partnership programme of workshops, events and communications.

The Highland Community Waste Partnership (HCWP) is a new programme funded by The National Lottery Community Fund and coordinated by environmental charity Keep Scotland Beautiful, in partnership with eight local implementing partners in the Highlands, including Lairg & District Learning Centre.

The project will build collaboration across implementing partners and beyond, aiming to reduce consumption and waste emissions across the Highlands and build a movement towards more sustainable consumption, consistent with a Net Zero future.

As a member of the Delivery Group for the Highland Community Waste Partnership, comprising representatives of the implementing partners, the post-holder will:

• Positively and actively participate in the HCWP Delivery Group, ensuring an effective interface between Lairg & District Learning Centre and the Partnership, collaborating, sharing learning and providing support to other members as needed.

• Ensure an effective contribution to the overall outcomes and activities of the programme, including a Highland-wide programme of workshops, events and communications, and the establishment of a Highland-wide online sustainable consumption community.

• Lead on the implementation of the particular actions and activities relevant to Lairg & District Learning Centre.

Adaptive and Collaborative Communities - Sutherland

These posts will work with the Sutherland Community Planning Partnership (SCP) to support its aims and priorities with a particular focus around addressing inequalities in specific communities and Sutherland wide.

The team will help to increase community resilience, enable and support community empowerment and participation, and ensure communities have a strong voice in local decision making.

• Hybrid working possible, with some travel across Sutherland to be expected.
• The ability to quickly connect and establish a good relationship with community groups and stakeholder organisations
• Have at least twelve months experience of working within community development or a relevant sector
• Strong IT skills, experience in compiling and writing reports, website maintenance and development, competent in the use of online meeting platforms and strong presentation skills
• Full, clean driving licence with access to own vehicle for business use