Internal Communications Executive
- Full time
- £26,609 – £29,461
- Edinburgh - Homeworking until restrictions are eased, remote working will be considered
- Closing 22nd November 2021
- Advertised from 29th October 2021
- £26,609-£29,461 per annum + 8% employer pension contribution. 35 hours per week. Full time permanent
Role
Do you have a track record in delivering internal communications across multiple channels driving change and improvement in employee communications, and aligning organisational narrative to business objectives? Then join Changeworks as our Internal Communications Executive and you could soon be making the most of your skills helping to engage, inform and inspire our people to tackle the climate emergency.
About Changeworks
Changeworks’ vision is for a world where everyone is able to live, work and enjoy life with a low carbon impact. We recognise climate change is the most significant threat to the environment and our way of life.
Passion, integrity, innovation, collaboration and empowerment are the values which drive us.
We are Scotland’s leading environmental charity delivering solutions for low carbon living. A trusted expert with over 30 years’ experience. Our current strategy has four goals
· Accelerate the improvement of energy efficiency of buildings
· Effectively deploy renewable and low carbon solutions
· Deliver an integrated community approach to low carbon living
· Reduce fuel poverty
About the team
The Strategy Directorate are here to power the organisation providing support services to our delivery teams. The directorate provides support and services to the whole organisation covering HR, Quality, Data Protection, Reporting and Improvement and Development activities alongside our Communications, Marketing and Digital function
About the role
This brand-new role will lead on the implementation of an internal communications strategy, across several channels including email bulletins and meetings, that embeds our organisational strategy and values in a way that keeps staff and volunteers informed, motivated, and aligned. A focus will be on embedding comprehensive communications channels and storytelling processes to ensure our messages are reaching our internal audiences effectively.
You will adopt a business partnering model develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders to ensure key information flows across the organisation in a timely, transparent, and efficient manner. A key focus will be on empowering our people to use internal communications tools and channels alongside developing managers in particular to enhance their internal communications skills.
About you
You will have substantive demonstrable experience delivering internal communications, preferably in the non-profit sector. Particularly understanding of the role of internal communications in building and nurturing organisational culture and performance.
You will have experience using content and multiple channels strategically to inform and engage employees and volunteers. You will be an excellent communicator, adept at building relationships, influencing, and advising at all levels, including senior management.
You'll take pride in all you do, with an eye for detail and a creative flair. You'll be used to copywriting, editing, and experience of producing a range of content formats including written, photography and film. Ideally you will have previous experience of putting on all staff events.
At Changeworks, we welcome and encourage applications from everyone.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of staff benefits including flexible working, bike to work scheme, an excellent pension scheme and 26 days paid holiday plus 9 public holidays per year.
At Changeworks we remain working at home, where possible, in line with Scottish Government advice. This post would have typically been based at our Edinburgh office (36 Newhaven Road, Edinburgh) however we are currently designing our new ways of working. Over the coming months we will be looking to offer increased flexibility about where we work, in a hybrid of home and office base depending on the needs of each role.
Application notes
To apply: please visit our website to complete an online application - changeworks.org.uk/jobs
Closing date for applications: 10am, Monday 22 November 2021
Interviews: Tuesday 30 November 2021
For further information about this post please contact George Drennan-Lang on 07467 954 119 or gdrennanlang@changeworks.org.uk.
Changeworks ~ delivering positive low carbon living
Top job! Venture Support Manager
- Full time or Part time
- £36,000 – £44,000
- Edinburgh (Hybrid)
- Closing 21st April 2024
We're on the lookout for a Venture Support Manager to join The Ventures Lab team at The Challenges Group.
This role is at Senior Manager level and part of our senior team in Scotland, reporting to the Chief Executive.
Download the full recruitment pack below or from our website:thechallengesgroup.com/jobs
About us:
Challenges Group is an international enterprise development organisation which improves organisational capabilities through learning and leadership development for people and strengthening enterprises and their ecosystems. The Ventures Lab by Challenges Group provides an inclusive, supportive path for aspiring or early-stage entrepreneurs to bring their purpose-led businesses to life.
SCOREscotland is based in South West Edinburgh. Our mission and purpose for existence is to work in partnership with others to address the causes and effects of racism and to promote race equality and break down barriers to the full participation of local black and minority ethnic communities in all aspects of civic life. As a small organisation we offer the benefits of working in a team that is committed to making a difference to the people that we work with.
We are looking for skilled and experienced youth project worker who is passionate about engaging with young people (11 – 18 years) old and about supporting them to make progress on our outcomes.
Are you passionate about working with young people?
Are you interested in working with the black and minority ethnic (BME) communities?
Are you professional and positive?
Are you a creative team player?
Do you have skills that you would like to share with young people?
We are based at WHALE Arts Centre, Wester Hailes but we take our young people throughout the city and beyond.
Please see attached job description for more details.
Community Development Officer (Funding)
- Full time or Part time
- up to £31,146
- Lochgelly (Hybrid)
- Closing 29th April 2024
Fife Communities Action Network (FCCAN) is a network of community groups in Fife that are taking action on climate change. Our aim is to empower and enable communities to create a low carbon future and promote local resilience and well-being.
We have three exciting opportunities to join our Fife Climate Hub team, funded by the Scottish Government.
The Fife Climate Hub is part of a new network of regional community climate action hubs, created by the Scottish Government. The Hub empowers community-led action on the climate crisis. Our vision is for a growing Fife-wide network of groups taking climate action to meet the needs of their communities. We build capacity of existing community groups working on climate, encourage collaboration and reach beyond the climate engaged to grow a diverse network across Fife. We also provide a voice for our members to influence local and national policy. Together we are driving change and strengthening climate resilience in Fife.
The Hub offers training, advice, inspiration, networking, funding and signposting to places of support. We provide opportunities for networking and shared learning to create a strong climate movement across Fife and drive change across all sectors.
We’re looking for passionate, enthusiastic people to further develop the project. This is an exciting opportunity to shape community climate action within Scotland through a model of localised ‘grassroots’ collaborative support.
The Community Development Officer (Funding) will support existing community groups to access funding to deliver their climate projects. The post holder will signpost groups to relevant funding opportunities, support them through the application process and act as a liaison between community groups, local authority and funders. They will also administer Fife Climate Hub’s Community Climate Grants scheme.
Community Development Officer (Engagement)
- Full time or Part time
- up to £31,146
- Lochgelly (Hybrid)
- Closing 29th April 2024
Fife Communities Action Network (FCCAN) is a network of community groups in Fife that are taking action on climate change. Our aim is to empower and enable communities to create a low carbon future and promote local resilience and well-being.
We have three exciting opportunities to join our Fife Climate Hub team, funded by the Scottish Government.
The Fife Climate Hub is part of a new network of regional community climate action hubs, created by the Scottish Government. The Hub empowers community-led action on the climate crisis. Our vision is for a growing Fife-wide network of groups taking climate action to meet the needs of their communities. We build capacity of existing community groups working on climate, encourage collaboration and reach beyond the climate engaged to grow a diverse network across Fife. We also provide a voice for our members to influence local and national policy. Together we are driving change and strengthening climate resilience in Fife.
The Hub offers training, advice, inspiration, networking, funding and signposting to places of support. We provide opportunities for networking and shared learning to create a strong climate movement across Fife and drive change across all sectors.
We’re looking for passionate, enthusiastic people to further develop the project. This is an exciting opportunity to shape community climate action within Scotland through a model of localised ‘grassroots’ collaborative support.
The Community Development Officer (Engagement) will contribute to the delivery of Fife Climate Hub’s vision to create a growing, diverse and inclusive network. The post holder will reach out to new and diverse audiences. They will support groups to initiate, develop and run climate action projects and inspire climate action through events, talks and workshops.
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