Circular Communities Scotland (previously CRNS) is a membership network with a vision for a thriving circular economy in Scotland with local communities benefiting from the social, environmental, and economic outcomes. With a growing membership of over 250 charities and social enterprises we are always looking for new ways to support the circular community’s sector and see our vision become a reality.

In 2022 we began an exciting project funded by the Scottish Government and Zero Waste Scotland, which has the ambitious goals to grow fourfold the number of Sharing Libraries and Repair Cafés in Scotland over the next three years by establishing the Share and Repair Network. The project has made excellent progress during the first 15 months, but we are now seeking a strong candidate to provide maternity cover for our coordinator.

If you are the successful candidate, you will be responsible for running this network. Working with experts within the sector, you will prepare a wide variety of deliverables agreed with our funders including delivering training courses, networking events and an annual in person Gathering, and arranging research projects. This is a real opportunity to significantly increase the amount of sharing and repairing happening in Scotland thereby combatting climate change.

We are also determined to get the right person to join our strong team which is why we are open to exploring different options regarding place of work from office based to remote working.

We are looking for a strong self-starter with a proven track record of delivery so you can hit the ground running. You need to be a strong communicator, self-organised and able to manage a complex range of deliverables over a fairly short period of time. You need to be passionate about the circular economy and sustainability in general and some experience of our sector would be positive.

The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is a world leading botanical institute and international visitor attraction taking positive action for plants and people; from local communities across Scotland, to more than 40 countries around the world. Our priority is to tackle the biodiversity crisis and the climate emergency and support the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity. Our work builds on over 350 years of history as a scientific botanic garden, a centre of education, the internationally important botanical collections in our care, and our extensive international partnerships.

Our four Scottish gardens – Benmore, Dawyck, Logan and ‘The Botanics’ in Edinburgh – attract over a million visitors every year. Together, these gardens comprise one of the richest plant collections on earth. As a registered Scottish charity, the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE) is funded principally by the Scottish Government – but as an organisation, we are very much global with a mission to explore, conserve and explain the world of plants for a better future. Our current work involves collaborative science and conservation projects in more than 35 countries around the world.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Science Manager to join our team to deliver management support for research grants, consultancy contracts and partnerships, and to facilitate the development and implementation of efficient operational working practices. We’re looking for someone who can help us deliver effective and efficient operations, maximise our research quality and bid success, and ensure we have financially astute contractual arrangements in place at all times as we look to expand out externally funded work.

This is a wide-ranging job, acting as the key liaison for funding initiatives, operating across our Science and commercial divisions. This will involve tracking funding opportunities and co-ordinating responses, working with potential grant submitters on their timelines and supporting their needs for applications to funding calls, and managing the preparation, coordination and completion of research and consultancy contracts. Another key aspect of the role is to support key operations to underpin the smooth running of the science team at RBGE. This will involve facilitating improved working practices across the remit of science, including optimising logistics to support data production and data management, quality control, and the practical ways in which teams work and interact together.

The post is suited to individuals who are highly organised effective communicators. You will have excellent attention to detail, clarity of thought and an aptitude for problem solving. You should be comfortable and effective in facilitating and managing different aspects of research and consultancy funding, and the enthusiasm and ability to support the implementation of wider logistical and operational processes in our science team. Experience and understanding of funding and consultancy opportunities is desirable, as is experience of contracts and partnership agreements, and an understanding of the general process which underpin the function and operations of science research programmes.

While the post is well suited to applicants with established experience of grants/contract management, science logistics and project management, we also welcome applicants from a biodiversity science background, who wish to make the transition into science operations management.

Although we see this as a full-time role, applications will also be considered from exceptional candidates looking to work on a part-time basis.

Energy Saving Trust is a leading and trusted organisation, dedicated to promoting energy efficiency, low carbon transport and sustainable energy use. We aim to address the climate emergency and deliver the wider benefits of clean energy as we transition to net zero.

At Energy Saving Trust we don’t just offer jobs – we offer careers. For our people, being part of the effort to address the climate emergency makes working for us truly meaningful and rewarding.

As well as investing in our mission, we invest in our people and culture. We’re committed to creating an engaging, supportive, and inclusive workplace for all and providing opportunities for development, training, and growth. We also provide a range of benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, and a wellbeing allowance. Please see our careers page for more information on why Energy Saving Trust is a great place to work.

Please see attached job description below.

Organisational Overview:

FEL is changing our world for the better, project by project. We show people how to make everyday changes that help them, their communities and the planet thrive. Our approach is

grounded and practical and our projects are built on local knowledge, delivered with our sleeves rolled up. We are a creative and influential bunch, working in a collaborative and connected way, supporting our communities and partners by generating ideas and sharing our knowledge. As an organisation, we make good things happen, and our projects are taken seriously because they deliver what they promise

Our aim is to make the environment meaningful by making it personal. We want people to believe in the power of our projects; to engage and benefit from what we do locally and to share in each project’s success. Put simply; we live here too, so we know what people have and what they need.

Job Purpose:

Working as part of the FEL team, you will work closely with local stakeholders, communities and people living in the Forth Valley to support social and environmental change. We want to encourage people to live more climate friendly and healthier lifestyles, but we understand that climate change can be complicated, so we need to ensure the way we talk about it isn’t. Your role will be focussed on community engagement in the Clackmannanshire area, to help inform the development of a new partnership project with Scotland’s International Environment Centre, Clackmannanshire Council, FEL and University of Stirling. This partnership project is called “Growing a new Future”, it’s a research and development project which aims to develop a vertical food growing hub, powered by renewable energy. Exploring the scalability and opportunities for a technological solution to growing food, and contributing to a better food system, and more climate friendly food.

FEL is leading on the development of a Sustainable Food Places partnership for Clackmannanshire and this role will also contribute towards this work.

You will become part of a highly motivated, committed and enthusiastic team and will enjoy the

benefits of joining a flexible, adaptable and ambitious workplace that puts people at the heart of

everything we do.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about food systems change

• Is passionate about people and planet

• Wants to make a difference