Rural jobs round-up

Our round-up of some of the latest jobs in rural Scotland:

The Cairngorms National Park - Rural Development & Communities Manager, Grantown-on-Spey

Plan and manage community engagement and development, supporting communities to have an active role in the decision-making processes about how the National Park is managed; promote community capacity building and support community-led project delivery; manage sustainable economic development and community wealth building in the Cairngorms and oversee the approach to sustainable tourism.

Closing date: 13 December. Full details and to apply. 

Scottish Communities Climate Action Network – 2 posts, WFH, anywhere in Scotland

Thanks to support from the Scottish Government, SCCAN is excited to be recruiting for two new posts to support community-led action to address the climate emergency. 

• Programme Manager – Regional Community Climate Action Networks

The Programme Manager will oversee and support local Network Coordinators who will be recruited initially for up to ten regions across Scotland; oversee the launch and development of this programme and will provide coordination and support for the regional Network Coordinators.

• Climate for Change (C4C) Coordinator (Part-time)

The Climate for Change (C4C) Coordinator will be responsible for the detailed design, development and roll out of a Climate for Change programme in Scotland. Following a successful approach pioneered in Australia the approach works by engaging friends and neighbours in conversations about, and taking action on, the climate crisis – with people they trust. 

Closing date for both roles: 10 December. Full details and how to apply. 

Open Seas Trust – Public Affairs Manager, WFH

Marine conservation and seafood sustainability charity looking for a change-driver to be responsible for refining and delivering policy strategy, delivering the organisations asks and enhancing the parliamentary profile.

Closing date: 20 December. Full details and how to apply. 

DD8 Music – 2 PT posts, Kirriemuir

DD8 Music charity carries out a variety of music and media-based youth and community work and runs the “Bonfest” music festival.

• Volunteer Coordinator

To support the creation of a new and exciting Volunteer Programme; to create high quality, well supported and accessible volunteering opportunities by developing a person-centered approach to volunteering.

• Youth Development Worker

To support the provision of DD8 Music activities, to develop new opportunities and to respond to the needs and desires of the young people involved.

Closing date for both roles: 8 December. Full details and how to apply. 

Project Trust - Country Coordinator, Isle of Coll

Educational/international volunteering charity seeking a co-ordinator to take responsibility for the day-to-day running of a number of designated country programmes; provide guidance and support to volunteers in the run-up to and during their long term overseas placement; liaise with overseas representatives and act as the first point of contact for volunteers and their families.

Closing date: 12 December. Full details and to apply.