Sustainable Selkirk is a project initiated and managed by Selkirk Regeneration SCIO, a community-based charitable organisation in the Scottish Borders. This post is funded by The National Lottery Community Led Fund to tackle one of Selkirk Regeneration’s prime objectives, bringing benefit to the people of Selkirk and surroundings through sustainable development towards a low-carbon future.

Sustainable Selkirk supports the community in Selkirk and surrounding area to make sustainable lifestyle changes through home energy savings, sustainable travel, climate awareness, climate action and recycling.

Since it began in June 2020, Sustainable Selkirk has delivered:

• the Selkirk Community Energy Advice Centre
• home energy assessments, advice and visits
• e-bike trials
• talks and workshops on various aspects of practical sustainability
• led walks in and around Selkirk
• fuel-efficient driving training
• bike maintenance classes

The project is funded until March 2024 by The National Lottery’s Community Led Fund and Together For Our Planet Fund, and subject to additional funding, will grow further and continue beyond this point.

THE PROJECT MANAGER:

The Project Manager will assist Selkirk Regeneration in leading and managing Sustainable Selkirk, to raise awareness of energy, transport and other climate-related issues. The Project Manager will have responsibility for developing, implementing and managing actions in response to these issues, including managing the Selkirk Community Energy Advice Centre and its staff and volunteers.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES:

The Project Manger, on behalf of Selkirk Regeneration, will be responsible for developing and implementing detailed action plans within the local community, including the following specific tasks:

• engage with local community groups, including young people, on energy- and climate-related issues
• plan and implement a programme of meetings / information events to raise awareness of energy and climate issues, how to achieve home energy savings and to promote low-carbon and active travel
• encourage and co-ordinate local community participation in measures to reduce Selkirk’s carbon footprint
• evaluate and keep records of all events, visits, meetings and the resultant carbon reduction outcomes
• assist in recruiting and managing staff and volunteers to implement a range of project tasks
• day-to-day management of the Project budget
• provide regular Project progress reports to the Selkirk Regeneration Board of Trustees
• engage with the media to raise the profile of the project
• advise on possible funding to secure sustainable continuation of the project
• support and promote Selkirk Regeneration’s aims and activities within the community

Please download the Job description below to find out more abut the role.

We are looking for a dynamic and confident individual to support the next stage in development of our community Trust. Working closely with the Trust Board this role will lead the delivery of three projects that represent significant benefit to our members and residents. The delivery will be highly visible and recognisable in the regeneration sector.

• Delivering the plan to develop a small-scale roofing slate production enterprise. The first production of Scottish slate this century.

• Alongside the Trust Board, developing and delivering new affordable housing on Luing.

• Working with the Trust members and community delivering new community assets to meet our Net Zero ambitions.

If you are passionate about making transformational change and helping deliver our development plans then this could be for you!

TCV is the UK’s leading practical conservation charity working with people from all sectors of the community in positive action to improve the environment.

Every day TCV works across the UK to create healthier and happier communities for everyone - communities where our activities have a lasting impact on people’s health, prospects and outdoor places.

This role, offered at 35 hours per week, is a fixed term contracted position until 30th June 2023. It is funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and is part of the Cumbernauld Living Landscape (CLL) in which TCV is a key delivery partner.

The requirements of the role will primarily be to deliver and develop CLL’s Creating Natural Connections project in and around Cumbernauld. Creating Natural Connections is a 4 year project which aims to put nature and people at the heart of Cumbernauld’s future. It is led by the Scottish Wildlife Trust, in partnership with TCV, North Lanarkshire Council, The James Hutton Institute and Sanctuary Scotland.

This role will focus on developing new and existing elements of the ‘Unlocking Community Capacity’ workstream of the project and will include:

• Identifying strengths within the community using an asset-based approach to improve greenspaces and reconnect people with the outdoors.
• Delivering training opportunities for community groups to increase their skills and capacity to take forward the improvements they want to see.
• Developing skills of participants through the ‘Nature Ninjas’ volunteer offering.
• Supporting local groups to undertake environmental improvements in their neighbourhoods.
• Working with partner organisations and funders on developing and delivering the project goals.
• Promoting the long-term sustainability of the ‘Creating Natural Connections’ project through advocacy and by contributing to the evaluation process, keeping accurate records, conducting research and producing reports.

Other elements of the role will include, but not be limited to -

• Health and safety management, including producing risk assessments
• Managing and supporting Volunteer Officers and trainees
• Managing TCV and CLL local resources, including the office and tool store
• Assisting with controlling the project budget
• Using online and offline materials to promote TCV’s work to new partners and individuals

A bit more about us:

We recognise that each community and the people living there have different needs. Whether improving wellbeing, conserving a well-loved outdoor space or bringing people together to promote social cohesion and combat loneliness, TCV works together with communities to deliver practical solutions to the real life challenges they face.

For over 50 years we have adapted our work with volunteers to reflect the changing needs of communities in the UK and, by giving people a sense of purpose and belonging, we have empowered them to take control of their lives and outdoor spaces for the benefit of all.

Whilst our activities vary, our inclusive approach has remained consistent; bringing people and places together to create happy, healthy and connected communities for everyone.

After 3 years of steady growth the Ripple Board of Trustees has recently undergone a period of financial, strategic and forward planning.

This has led to our desire to recruit a Service Manager to

• provide effective dynamic and inspirational leadership, guidance and direction to Ripple staff, and to deputise for the Director:
• ensure the achievement of the Ripple’s goals and objectives and
• manage all Ripple projects and services efficiently and effectively on a day-to-day basis

The Ripple

The Ripple is a community anchor organisation led by local people that harnesses the skills and experience of its 100+ volunteers to provide a wide range of well-used services and opportunities. Restalrig, Lochend & Craigentinny is a disadvantaged, vulnerable and fragile community, amongst the most deprived in Scotland, our individuals and families face the challenges that poverty, health, and social inequalities bring on a daily basis.

The Ripple is rooted in the local community, provides a focus and a ‘sense of belonging’ for an area with little other social or economic investment. Our aim is to tackle poverty and inequality by listening to and then taking action with local people to regenerate our community. We respond to local priorities, circumstances and needs in a sustainable way to help the people of Restalrig, Lochend and Craigentinny to help themselves to:

• Reduce poverty
• Improve life chances and opportunities
• Live healthier lives
• Shape their own future
• Strengthen the role and offering of the Ripple
• Achieve shared ambitions through collaborative partnerships
• Contribute to a fair and just transition to a resilient climate and
• Feel valued, connected and influential

We are looking for someone who has the relevant experience, values and commitment to maintain and develop our position in the community, promoting, innovation, community spirit, determination and health & wellbeing that has a positive impact on the local economy, local environment and local employment.