Senior Consultant

+ 8% employer pension contribution. 35 hours per week.RoleChangeworks has over 35 years’ experience in delivering high impact solutions for low-carbon living. We workcollaboratively with partners, organisations and householders to drive transformation in energy efficiency andto tackle fuel poverty. An opportunity for a Senior Consultant has come up in our busy and growing consultancyteam.This role is based within our Consultancy Team and will report to the Principal Consultant. The team work across thesustainability agenda for internal and external clients. They specialise in energy efficiency, heatdecarbonisation and renewables in the built environment, fuel poverty and pro-environmental behaviour change. AsSenior Consultant you will grow Changeworks involvement in the low carbon energy transition, making a tellingstrategic contribution and developing and delivering related service, project and business opportunities.You will develop and deliver services that build on building data analysis and incorporate best practice in energyefficiency retrofit, low carbon heat and wider energy systems to decarbonise homes. Identifying and developingbusiness opportunities and securing work for Changeworks and the Consultancy team will be a key aspect of thisrole.Using your project management skills you will manage the delivery of high quality services and projects. You willallocate work, lead, oversee, monitor and sign off on the work of the team. You will manage projects, ensuringthey achieve their aims and objectives and are delivered on time and to budget.You will have at least 3 years’ experience delivering in a relevant professional and/or project management role.Experience of working in a relevant environment is also essential (e.g. academic, business, technology orcommunity).You’ll be joining Changeworks at a very exciting time as we continue to drive forward our strategy to help us scaleour work and achieve our ambitious goal of decarbonising homes across Scotland.Changeworks is a great place to work. We hold Investors in People Platinum accreditation (something only a feworganisations in Scotland have), and we were nominated for employer of the year by the Edinburgh Chamber ofCommerce this year. Our staff overwhelmingly would recommend us as an employer too.The Climate Emergency has resulted in ambitious national targets to reduce carbon emissions from the builtenvironment and reduce rates of fuel poverty. This has driven a significant increase in the number of pilot andlarge-scale interventions delivered by Changeworks and external organisations in this area. These includearea-based domestic energy efficiency retrofit and decarbonisation projects and programmes.We are a growing organisation, and this role is crucial to the delivery of our ambitious objectives. We want todecarbonise homes in Scotland on a massive scale, and that needs talented individuals like you to help usdeliver on our objectives. You’ll receive full training plus coaching and mentoring.We offer a wide range of staff benefits including flexible working, bike to work scheme, an excellent pension schemeand 26 days paid holiday plus 9 public holidays per year.At Changeworks, we welcome and encourage applications from everyone.Closing date for applications: 11am, 7 May 2024It’s a very exciting time to join the Ramblers. We have been instrumental in helping Britain experience the greatoutdoors for almost 90 years. But we are looking to the future, not the past.We know not everyone has the same access to the outdoors, so we’re continue to fight for change. We campaign, protectpaths and lead walks so no matter who you are, you can enjoy the benefits of getting out into the fresh air andwide-open spaces.We need your drive, knowledge, skills, and creativity to help us raise awareness of the Ramblers and what we standfor, helping the charity grow its supporter base and meet our brand goals. Ultimately, you will help open up thejoys and wellbeing benefits of walking to many more people.About usYou might know us for our group walks, thousands of which take place every week across England, Scotland andWales.But there’s a lot more to the Ramblers. Since 1935, we’ve been fighting for the public’s right to enjoy Britain’slandscapes. We do it through campaigning for changes in legislation, opening up green routes in cities,maintaining paths and signposts, saving lost paths … and so much more.Purpose of RoleWe are looking for someone to help us shape public policy in Scotland in a way that ensures everyone can enjoy accessto the outdoors. We want your help to make sure that those who currently have the least access are enabled toovercome the barriers they face, because they have the most to gain. You will help us engage with formal policymaking processes, but also with the broader networks through which public policy is informed and shaped. Youwill become a key member of the small team that drives our public campaigning in Scotland.The roleKey Responsibilities:Become the leading expert on access to the outdoors in Scotland and use your expertise to help make access moreequitable.Create Ramblers Scotland policy and engage with formal opportunities to shape publicpolicy.Develop and maintain high level professional relationships on behalf of the organisation toinfluence key stakeholders.Help Ramblers position itself in the Scottish public policy space and shapeour campaign priorities.Develop and support a network of campaign volunteers and build theircapacity.The personKnowledge and ExperienceGood knowledge of policy issues relating to walking and the walking environment in Scotland or related policyareas.Proven ability to use your knowledge of Scottish political systems and structures to conducteffective advocacy.Line management of staff and/or volunteers or leading project teams.Abilityto develop strong, collaborative relationships with stakeholderAbility to travel throughout Scotland and occasionally across Britain, full driver’s license and access to acarAn active and demonstrable interest in walking and engaging people with the outdoorsThe Ramblers promote diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.Values and BehavioursOur values are the core principles that guide us daily in our work and our membership of the Ramblers. We all sharethe passion that walking is for everyone and by living our shared values we can ensure the Ramblers is anorganisation to be proud of. Our values will earn trust for the Ramblers brand which will allow us to open up aworld of walking opportunities for even more people.Inclusive– We make everyone feel welcome and part of the Ramblers community. We make sure we allfeel respected and accepted and know our contributions make a difference in achieving our mission.Inspiring– We strive to inspire people through the way we act and the things we say. We channel ourpassion and ambition so others are moved to help us achieve our mission.Empowering– We empower and encourage each other to make a positive contribution to our teams and theRamblers. We do all we can to make sure everyone has the ability, and feels confident, to take action.Responsible– We take responsibility for ourselves and those around us seriously, by always acting ina safe and supportive way. We care about the environment and make sure we do what we say we will do.The role of ECCAN’s Members Support and Events Lead is dynamic and multifaceted, serving as an important bridgebetween the members and the organisation. Operating within Edinburgh's four localities, this person willfrequently travel and be the primary point of contact for the network’s members, offering project developmentsupport and enabling groups to take forward their ideas.This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is passionate about community engagement to support thedevelopment of community climate action plans, climate resilience plans, or local place planning for groups,organisations, and neighbourhoods in Edinburgh.You will be a hands-on, adaptable and approachable coordinator who can diligently curate and distribute resources,ensuring their relevance and accessibility for ECCAN’s membership while also designing and administeringfeedback mechanisms to sustain member participation.This will include planning and delivering in ECCAN’s in person and virtual events of different scales throughout theyear and building capacity of member organisations to deliver compelling climate and social justice activitiesof their own.This will involve conducting outreach talks and workshops for groups, managing and collaborating effectively withvolunteers, liaising with speakers and trainers, and delivering sessions on carbon literacy and other pertinenttopics across Edinburgh's localities.Hours of Work: 28 hours a week flexible with some evening / weekend work (for which time off in lieu is provided).Potential for job share or compressed hours.Additional Requirements: The post holder will be subject to a Disclosure Scotland check.Location: You will be based in member premises in the heart of the city, working closely with other agencies andcolleagues across Edinburgh. Flexible hot desking is possible in various community locations as well as homeworking.The Director of Operations reports to the CEO, and attends all Board meetings.Overall PurposeThe Director of Operations is responsible for governance and operations for Edinburgh City Mission. With specificoversight of finance, fundraising, IT, HR, communications, building management and governance; including DataProtection; Safeguarding and Health & Safety. As such, they lead & line manage the Operations team andwill regularly report to the Board on all aspects of their role.Hours of Employment35 hours a week, worked flexibly with at least 4 days a week in the office. Hours will vary due to occasional staffmeetings, training, events, etc.Occupational requirementEdinburgh City Mission is committed to sharing the Christian gospel with the people of Edinburgh. It is essentialthat every member of the team personally own, communicate and implement the aims and objectives of the Mission,sharing the Mission’s core beliefs and values to the public. Therefore there is a requirement for thepost-holder to be an evangelical Christian.Way of working: you are expected to:Actively participate in the life of the Edinburgh City Mission team.Act in a professional manner at alltimes.Work in accordance with the Aims and Values of Edinburgh City Mission.Operations, IT and Communications:Line manage the Operations team (currently 4 FTE)Responsible for assessing Edinburgh City Mission’s ITand other technology needs and sourcing these as required.Provide ongoing management of technologyneeds.Provide strategic direction of communications channels (content to be shaped by CEO)Health & safety and building management:Manage the office facilities at Washington LaneResponsible for negotiating and managing businesscontracts, services and leases of equipment.As Health and Safety Officer, develop, maintain and reporton health and safety policies and procedures for both the office and the outreach teams.Manage andreport any health and safety incidents appropriately.Oversee investment propertyOversee the day to day finance operation of the charity.In liaison with the Finance Trustee, draft andmanage the budget and accounts for auditing.Oversee the payment of bills, invoices, expense claims,payroll processing etc.Oversee the reconciliation of the accounts and tracking of income &expenditure of funds (using Xero)Oversee the implementation of the fundraising strategy & managethe fundraising teamOversee organisation wide event managementGovernance:As safeguarding officer, you are responsible for developing, implementing and reviewing the organisation’ssafeguarding policies and procedures to ensure they reflect the most recent laws andregulations.Respond to safeguarding issues, providing advice and support to staff and liaising whereappropriate with the Local Authority and other relevant agencies.Named contact for the VSDS DisclosureScotland scheme, overseeing the PVG scheme for all relevant staff and volunteers involved in regulatedwork.As data protection officer you will ensure all personal data within Edinburgh City Mission isgathered, stored and processed in line with current legislation.Manage and report on key risks withinthe organisation.Keep up to date with charitable governance requirements, informing the Board of anychanges before they are implemented.HROversee the HR functionEnsure strategic alignment between overall vision, finance and peopleplansChanges to the above may be made by the Board, with prior notice, in discussion with the post-holder.PERSON SPECIFICATIONThe successful post holder will have evidence of these characteristics:Knowledge of Scottish charitable governanceExperience of working in the charitable sectorAble to develop and implement strategic plans but also respond to rapidly changingsituationsAble to work collaboratively, understanding the complex needs of a range ofstakeholdersExperience of reporting to a Board of TrusteesEvangelical Christian and activelyinvolved in a churchEnthusiastic about the aims of Edinburgh City MissionPreferred:Professional level qualification in one of Finance, IT, HR or other operational areaMuseums Galleries Scotland (MGS) is the National Development Body for Scotland’s museums and galleries. We support asector of 449 museums and galleries, through strategic investment, workforce development, advice and advocacy.We are a forward facing and inclusive organisation, committed to the ongoing development of a positive culturefor our team.We are seeking an experienced professional to lead our work to clearly communicate the positive value and impact ofthe museums and galleries sector. You will do this by developing and leading advocacy campaigns and activitythat make a strong case for Scotland’s museums and galleries sector to influence a range of audiences andstakeholders including Government Officials, Government Ministers, MSPs, relevant Committees, relevant fundersand other key organisations and influencers.Politically astute, the Senior Advocacy and Public Affairs Manager possesses strong communication and influencingskills, using information, research and data to build a political and public case for the sector and informevidence-based advocacy messaging and activity.Being able to navigate and effectively communicate complex issues that implicate the wider culture and heritagesector in Scotland will be essential. This is especially vital as parts of our sector face profound budgetchallenges, many navigating rising operational costs and workforce pressures while also striving to adapt toensure relevance to communities and users. As national development body, MGS needs to advocate clearly andeffectively on their behalf.This role offers an enriching opportunity to be creative and proactive in developing our organisational voice tohighlight pressures on, and make a strong case for, Scotland’s museums and galleries.The successful candidate will manifest MGS’s core values: collaboration, integrity, passion for museums, andcourageousness.
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