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 four exciting opportunities to join a team delivering a new project, the Fife Climate Hub, funded by the Scottish Government.
The Scottish Government is building a network of regional community climate action hubs. These will provide a strategic regional approach to climate change action. The network of regional hubs will support communities to take action and will drive wider behaviour change.
Fife Communities Climate Action Network has been funded to develop and run a climate action hub for Fife. Our vision is for a regional hub supporting Fife communities to take practical local action on the climate emergency. The hub will provide advice and support, promote collaboration across communities and sectors and enable learning.
Climate action needs to be everyone’s business. We will reach beyond the people and communities who are already engaged in climate action and engage with people and groups at all stages of their journey. We will raise awareness of climate change, highlight positive examples and inspire action. We will work with a wide range of people and groups to reach different audiences including youth groups, sports clubs, faith groups, equalities groups, community halls, arts groups and community councils.
We have been awarded funding for a 12-month pilot project to map current community climate action taking place across the region, assess current and future support needs and develop an active supportive network, with a view to creating the necessary resources and services to support existing community climate action and help develop further action. As part of this process, the Fife Hub will build collaborative relationships with existing local, regional and national organisations and networks.
We’re looking for a team of passionate, enthusiastic people to lead the project. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the support given to community climate action within Scotland by developing a model of localised ‘grassroots’ collaborative support.
We’re recruiting for the following roles:
Project Manager
The Project Manager will ensure the Hub and its aim, objectives and outcomes are delivered on time, within scope and budget. This includes producing an action plan, guiding principles and a process for monitoring and reviewing the success of the pilot after its launch. The Project Manager will oversee the organisation of promotional events aimed at encouraging collaboration and engagement with stakeholders and partner organisations. The role also involves overseeing the development and delivery of the Hub’s communication and PR strategy and supervising staff responsible for PR and Communications.
Senior Project Officer
The Senior Project Officer will support the Project Manager to ensure the Hub and its aim, objectives and outcomes are delivered on time, within scope and budget. This includes helping to develop an action plan, guiding principles and a process for monitoring and reviewing the success of the pilot after its launch. The role also involves organising engagement and promotional events and encouraging collaboration and engagement with stakeholders and partner organisations.
Communications and PR Officer
The Communications and PR Officer will contribute to the delivery of the Hub its aim, objectives and outcomes by planning and delivering its communication and PR strategy. This includes developing a communication plan, creating and managing website and social media channels, writing and disseminating publicity material and engaging with the public and the media. The role also involves organising engagement and promotional events and encouraging collaboration and engagement with stakeholders and partner organisations.
Project Administrator
The Project Administrator will support the delivery of the Fife Climate Hub, its aim, objectives and outcomes. They will be responsible for the day-to-day administration of the organisation including day to day financial responsibilities, office management and IT support.
Download the full job descriptions, person specifications and application form here:
Job Description – Project Manager (PDF)
Job Description – Senior Project Officer (PDF)
Job Description – Communications and PR Officer (PDF)
Job Description – Project Administrator (PDF)
Application Form (Word)
Applications must be submitted using the application form – we will not accept CVs.
Application forms should be submitted to jobs@greenerkirkcaldy.org.uk by 5pm on Monday 24th April 2023. Late applications will not be accepted. Interviews will be held online between Wednesday 3rd and Monday 8th May 2023.
For informal enquiries about this post please contact Alistair McLeod by emailing am296@st-andrews.ac.uk
Equal opportunities
Fife Communities Climate Action Network values diversity and is committed to providing equal opportunities for all staff and applicants regardless of race, gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy and maternity. Fife Communities Climate Action Network makes hiring decisions based solely on experience, skills and the needs of the charity at the time. Please tell us if you have access needs for the recruitment process and we will try and meet your needs.
