Climate Change Officer
- Full time
- £33,702 – £37,281
- Edinburgh, Hermiston Quay
- Closing 23rd September 2022
- Advertised from 9th September 2022
- 40 hours per week
Role
The protection of Scotland’s natural and cultural heritage, its flora and fauna, and its landscapes and buildings is a core purpose of the National Trust for Scotland, driving activities across the organisation, and informing its identity as a charity, as well as the identity of Scotland and its people. All of these elements are fundamentally threatened by the impacts of climate change. As such, action in response to climate change is a central concern for the Trust.
This has been recognised for a number of years by the Trust and work has been taken forward including development of a Climate Change Action Plan, an adaptation assessment, renewable energy initiatives, climate risk modelling and energy reduction strategies. Unfortunately, some of this momentum was lost during the pandemic but the Trust has recently published a renewed commitment to mitigating and adapting to climate change within its published 10 Year Strategy which includes a target to be carbon negative by 2031. The Trust has also recently concluded an estate wide natural capital baseline assessment.
The Trust is now well placed to bring a renewed, dedicated focus to the challenges associated with climate change. This new post will act as a focal point for development of policy, standards and guidance to drive changes and support colleagues in finding solutions for adaptation to make our operations and properties more resilient to the negative impacts of climate change.
JOB PURPOSE
This job exists to:
Provide thought leadership and coordinate policy, standards and guidance on climate change issues within the National Trust for Scotland primarily focused on climate change adaptation.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Lead on development of climate change related policy, standards and guidance. The key vehicle for this will be a new long term climate change adaptation plan. The plan will cover the full scope of NTS assets across the built and natural estate, working with the relevant sector and property specialists as well as external agencies and academics.
- Procure specialist advice and research into heritage related climate change adaptation.
- Establish a new NTS forum for sharing climate change issues and for development of policies, projects and plans.
- Provide advice to property staff on request and through production of briefings and contribution to project development
- Act as the lead NTS contact for climate change issues with external bodies including Scottish Government, Historic Environment Scotland, NatureScot, Scottish Land and Estates and Scottish Environment LINK
- Lead on relevant Scottish and UK Government consultations relating to climate change
- Act as the lead NTS contact and actively contribute to the international Heritage Environment Network
- Devise and report on performance measures to track progress with compliance and implementation of targets within plans and strategies
- Act as a key media spokesperson for NTS on climate change heritage impacts and adaptation, contributing material to NTS communications
- Contribute to the wider work of the department and the Trust as required
Application notes
To apply, please visit our website.
Closing date: 23rd September 2022
Empire & Slavery in Scotland’s Museums (ESSM) Events Assistant
- Part time
- £24,210 pro-rata
- Edinburgh (Hybrid)
- Closing 17th April 2024
Museums Galleries Scotland (MGS) is the National Development Body for Scotland’s museums and galleries sector – this includes 440 museums and galleries of all sizes and organisational types. We strive to be an inclusive, agile and forward-looking organisation that seeks to lead and support positive change in the sector.
In January 2024, the Scottish Government accepted the recommendations of the Empire, Slavery & Scotland’s Museums (ESSM) Steering Group, set up to advise on how Scotland’s museums and galleries can better reflect the country’s role in empire, colonialism, and historic slavery. Museums need help to develop skills and confidence in this work. MGS is now looking to appoint an Events Assistant who will support the delivery of training and networking opportunities to assist with implementation of the recommendations. The role will also assist museums to develop resources to embed race equality and anti racism in the curriculum.
You will work collaboratively with the ESSM Manager and support effective relationships with partner organisations, training providers and programme participants. You will bring excellent administrative, organisational and communication skills, a strong customer focus and a can-do approach, with an awareness of anti-oppression.
The successful candidate will manifest MGS’s core values: collaboration, integrity, passion for museums, and courageousness.
We have a hybrid working approach and are happy to talk flexible working.
We believe that our work will be stronger with greater diversity. MGS welcomes applications from all sections of the community and is an equal opportunities employer. We are a Disability Confident Employer and hold Living Wage and Gold Investors in People accreditation. MGS is striving to be an anti-racist organisation and more information on our commitment to this is on our website. Our commitment to climate action can also be found on our website.
Empire, Slavery & Scotland's Museums (ESSM) Manager
- Part time
- £37,744 pro-rata
- Edinburgh/hybrid (Hybrid)
- Closing 15th April 2024
Museums Galleries Scotland (MGS) is the National Development Body for Scotland’s museums and galleries sector – this includes 440 museums and galleries of all sizes and organisational types. We strive to be an inclusive, agile and forward-looking organisation that seeks to lead and support positive change in the sector.
In January 2024, the Scottish Government accepted the recommendations of the Empire, Slavery & Scotland’s Museums (ESSM) Steering Group, set up to advise on how Scotland’s museums and galleries can better reflect the country’s role in empire, colonialism, and historic slavery. MGS is looking for an ESSM Manager to oversee the delivery of actions identified for MGS in supporting museums to implement the recommendations. They will work with colleagues and Scottish museums to centre anti racism and anti-colonial principles in their work. The post holder will be expected to measure and report on progress of the recommendations.
The post holder will bring expertise in anti-racism and anti-colonial practice with strong skills in networking, research and enabling. The successful candidate will manifest MGS’s core values: collaboration, integrity, passion for museums, and courageousness.
We have a hybrid working approach and are happy to talk flexible working.
We believe that our work will be stronger with greater diversity. MGS welcomes applications from all sections of the community and is an equal opportunities employer. We are a Disability Confident Employer and hold Living Wage and Gold Investors in People accreditation. MGS is striving to be an anti-racist organisation and more information on our commitment to this is on our website. Our commitment to climate action can also be found on our website.
Who we are – The Scottish Schools Pipes and Drums Trust is a registered charity that promotes and supports school and youth pipe bands throughout Scotland. We have extensive relationships with autonomous school groups, local authorities and third-party organisations who share our interests in this field.
What we are looking for – an entrepreneurial and driven person holding extensive experience of fundraising and with a genuine interest in making it easier for local volunteer groups to raise funds for their pipe-bands. There is tremendous scope for sponsorships and grants as well as creating opportunities for local people to leave gifts in their will, and helping to boost cost-effective event fundraising.
Have you had extensive experience of fundraising and want to play a part in making this easier for others? Are you interested in innovative landscape design as well as improving garden maintenance — designing local fund raising schemes and templates as well as guiding volunteers into thinking the unthinkable?
Are you a confident, self-starting individual who is able to manage a varied workload? As a key team player, you will be able to contribute and enthusiastically deliver essential office administration requirements.
NYOS is currently seeking an Administration Officer as part of our Finance and Administration Team.
The Administration Officer will work closely with our Head of Finance and Administration to ensure that the wider NYOS team is supported to effectively deliver our work. The role will support the wider organisation to operate efficiently through the development and implementation of key new systems while maintaining and supporting ongoing operations.
It is an exciting time to work for NYOS as we build on an amazing legacy and develop new plans. We are looking for an Administration Officer who shares our ambitions and values and wants to be part of a small, friendly team that takes pride in nurturing and celebrating Scotland’s outstanding young musicians.
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