Training Projects Officer Jobs in Edinburgh

Step into a transformative journey with Working Options.

We're on a mission to empower young people aged 14-19 across the UK, and you can help make a real difference.

This year we aim to reach over 90,000 young people in-person and over 2.5 million online. 

As a Project Coordinator you'll play a crucial role in connecting volunteers with schools and fostering impactful relationships, all while working within a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.

We believe in inclusivity, trying new things, setting high expectations, and creating real opportunities for young people. With the support of our experienced team and dedicated trustees, you'll have the chance to shape young people's career ambitions.

If you're passionate, self-motivated, and eager to contribute to a great mission, this is your chance to join a team that's helping young people to transform their career and life chances.

Don't just take our word for it, here's what one of our young people had to say:
"My personal experience has been exceptional. There is a collaborative atmosphere, and it is truly empowering to be part of a charity that values student input and involves us in decisions that directly affect our lives." – Working Options Alumnae.

Find out more about the role, and hear from our Chief Executive about our charity's ambitions, via the applicant pack linked below.

Person specification

We are looking for someone who:

* Has a genuine interest in our work.
* Is fully committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
* Is self-motivated.
* Has excellent attention to detail.
* Can juggle multiple priorities, sticking to deadlines and flagging when priorities need reviewing.
* Has a flair for developing great relationships, particularly with schools and colleges.
* Is proactive and tenacious, able to seek out new opportunities and remain resilient.
* Is creative and likes coming up with new ideas.
* Is ambitious for themselves and for the charity.
* Has high computer literacy.

While we don’t specify this in our person specification, we are particularly interested to hear from applicants who have experienced some of the challenges that young people across the England today.

If you're excited about improving services and shaping projects in the social research sector, we want to hear from you! Join us as a Projects Officer in a flexible, remote role.

About Us

The Social Research Association (SRA) is an educational charity and membership  organisation for social researchers, dedicated to advancing excellence in social research across the UK.

We are entering a very exciting period of increased member engagement by expanding our member benefits, researcher community offerings which include mentoring, and the launch of a new digital community platform. To support these initiatives, we are looking for a Projects Officer to help implement new processes and improve engagement with our services.

About the Role

This role focuses on rolling out and embedding new business processes, and ensuring staff and our members (of which there are approximately 1,500) can engage with our developing services. It is not a technical role but involves hands-on working with digital tools to improve how we deliver work and to enhance our members’ experience of us.

The main responsibility will be working on the SRA's digital community project, but the successful candidate will also contribute to an important review of our member benefits packages and a project focussed on group membership recruitment and retention, among other emerging workstreams. This is a new role for us – so we're excited to explore and shape it together.

Key Responsibilities

This is a diverse role that role involves planning and delivering projects to enhance member services, working with teams and suppliers to implement new processes, developing guidance and training materials to support staff and members, analysing data to improve services, and maintaining clear communication and documentation for stakeholders. Additionally, you'll help promote new initiatives through marketing materials and identify efficiencies to improve workflows. 

You can read more detail about the role responsibilties in the downloadable job description.

What We’re Looking For

We know that great candidates don’t always meet 100% of the criteria. If you’re excited about this role, and keen to go on this exciting phase of our development with us, we encourage you to apply. 

The ideal candidate will have experience managing or contributing to projects, supporting digital platforms, creating training materials, and communicating effectively with stakeholders, while also being able to manage workloads independently and develop business processes. Experience in a membership organisation or digital project work is a desireable nice-to-have but not essential..

You can read more detail about what we're looking for in the downloadable job description.

What We Offer

• 28 days of annual leave (pro rata) + bank holidays
• Fully remote working (with occasional travel for meetings, not anticipated to exceed 10 per year)
• Even though we're fully remote, we offer a few days of face-to-face induction to help you connect with the team and organisation right from the start.
• Employer pension contributions
• Personal and professional development including payment for one subscription to a relevant membership/professional body
• Free eye test

Our culture

It is important part of our mission to represent the profession in all its diversity. To do that, we are committed to developing a talented workforce that represents that diversity.  We are an inclusive and welcoming organisation and committed to ensuring our culture and ways of working enable all of our people to thrive at work, and not negatively impact on their private lives.

Interview Process & Accessibility

We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process that gives all candidates the best possible opportunity to show their value.

• We will provide interview questions 2-3 days in advance to help candidates prepare.
• We will reach out to you in advance of the interview to check if there are any needs or requests that will make the process work better for you. We’ll strive to meet any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process.
• Interviews will be held online, but we can arrange an in-person interview if preferred. In-person interviews would need to be held in London.
• We anticipate one interview and it’s likely this will be a mix of questions and a task.

Job Description

 

Job Title: Training and Development Officer

Location: Home-based, covering the Southwest

Salary: £26,000 (pro-rata), you’d get £15,600 (gross)

Hours: 29.6 hours to be worked flexibly over 4 days

Contract: 36 months fixed-term, Term Time Only

About us:

Learning through Landscapes is the UK’s leading school grounds charity, dedicated to enhancing outdoor learning and play for all. Our vision is a society where the benefits of regular time outdoors are valued and appreciated, and outdoor learning, play and connection with nature is recognised as a fundamental part of education, at every stage, for every child and young person.

We have unrivalled expertise based on three decades of experience, practical action and research. With offices in England and Scotland and staff based across the UK, our team and our accredited network of outdoor learning experts have the capacity to work nationally and internationally. Click HERE for more information.

 

What you’ll be doing:

As a Training and Development Officer, you will be working directly with teachers and other education staff supporting their journeys in taking curriculum learning and play outside and to utilise their school grounds. You will deliver LtL’s training and projects within diverse communities across a significant geographical area. This role is part of our exciting new climate change education initiative. It is essential that you are able and willing to travel the Southwest and throughout the UK, including overnight. For more details of the role see the Key Responsibilities document.

 

What you’ll need:

· Experience of delivering projects with diverse communities

· Experience of training and advising educational staff in primary or secondary schools.

· Experience of delivering outdoor nature-based and curriculum linked learning activities

· A passion for nature

· Experience of producing written materials; educational resources, reports, and similar project related communications

· Competent IT skills (particularly Microsoft Office, Teams and Outlook)

· Excellent planning and organisational skills with the ability to manage and deliver a varied workload

· Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to find creative solutions

· Good interpersonal skills

· An understanding of the role safeguarding plays in education

· Ability to work from home or suitable office-type venue

If you don’t have all of the above but feel it could be the role for you, talk to us!

 

What we offer:

· Flexible working

· Holiday, 28 days + bank holidays + a “birthday gift” day

· Laptop, phone and all travel & subsistence expenses

· Family & carer friendly policies

· Annual training package including: LtL Professional Accreditation in Outdoor Learning and Play, LtL Climate School 180 Network Training package

· Sick pay

· Pension scheme – 5% employer contribution

· Subsidised Christmas meal

· A supportive and welcoming team of colleagues, including our 20+ Delivery Team members.

We’re an equal opportunities employer. All suitable applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

We are actively seeking to increase diversity within our workforce and are committed to recruiting the best people on the objective basis of their skills, ability and experience. We offer a guaranteed interview to eligible applicants who choose to opt-in to the scheme and can demonstrate that they have at least 6 out of the 11 from the “what you need” list. To be eligible to apply via the Guaranteed Interview Scheme, you must be from an ethnic minority. Please state clearly in your covering letter if you are applying under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme.

We are happy to support with any reasonable adjustments that are needed within the recruitment process.

If you would like an informal chat about the role, please contact the HR Manager, Sarah Knott - see website for details.

 

To apply: Please send the following by email to our recruitment team, see our website for details.

· Your CV

· A covering letter explaining in no more than one side of A4, your interest in the role and the skills and knowledge you have that make you an ideal candidate

· Contact details (including email address and phone number) of two referees, one of whom should be your most recent employer.

The recruitment process:

The deadline for applications is 9 am on Monday 17th March 2025.

 

If you have not heard from us by 9 am on Thursday 20th March 2025, you have not been shortlisted.

 

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview (either via TEAMS or at a venue in the Southwest - TBC) on Friday 28th March 2025.

 

Candidates will be informed of the outcome of the interviews by Tuesday 1st April 2025.

 

Training and Development Officer

Key responsibilities:

The postholder will deliver training and consultancy to staff in (mainly) primary, Early Years and secondary school settings. The training and consultancy we offer is often bespoke and so all delivery team members contribute to the development of new courses and resources as required.

The training and consultancy may relate to one of our projects (such as Local School Nature Grants or Climate School 180) or be commercial training requested by a setting or local authority.

Flexibility is important as travel will be required and delivery sessions may take place after normal school hours. It will usually be your responsibility to communicate with settings to agree dates and times for delivering the training. The settings may be local or some distance away, so planning your diary to combine visits to reduce travel may be appropriate. When agreed, overnight accommodation and car hire (within budget) may be required.

What would a typical week look like?

Southwest

There is no ‘typical’ week but for a full-time trainer it could look like this. This would of course be scaled down for the 4-day role. The assumption for example purposes makes the starting place Exeter. 

Monday - Travel to Newquay for pm session.  Travel home afterwards. 

Tuesday - Travel to Bath for am session.  Travel to Bristol for twilight session.  Travel to Weston-Super-Mare postcode for overnight stay. 

Wednesday - Travel to Taunton for pm session.  Travel home.   

Thursday - Travel to Kingsbridge for twilight session. 

Friday - Admin day.

About Malaria No More UK
Malaria is one of the oldest killer diseases in history; even now, despite recent progress, it claims the life of a child every minute. Malaria No More UK is part of a global movement that is determined to make this the generation that beats this killer. To realise this vision, we need to mobilise governments, influencers, businesses and the public, inspiring them to commit funds, energy and resources to ending deaths from malaria and wiping out the disease for good.

Role description
Malaria No More UK is looking for a highly motivated Advocacy Officer to join our team and help implement our advocacy strategies. Working to support our UK advocacy team, you will help to cultivate a new generation of malaria champions and push malaria up the political agenda. This role will work on increasing our visibility and the resonance of our case with key stakeholders in the UK, including UK parliamentarians. Securing sustained UK support will be vital to global efforts to accelerate progress towards ending malaria for good within a generation. We are looking for a confident communicator with strong project management skills and a good understanding of the workings of the UK parliament.

Key responsibilities

· Providing project management support for a range of projects relating to our UK advocacy.

· Strategic stakeholder mapping, building and maintaining relationships with UK parliamentarians and keeping contact records in our database updated on a regular basis. 

· Supporting the delivery of high-quality events for policy and political audiences, including at party conferences.

· Daily monitoring of UK parliamentary, political and development sector wide activities and keeping the team informed of relevant developments and engagement opportunities.

· Drafting of political briefings on key policy areas within malaria and global health.

· Providing administrative support relating to our UK advocacy, including the coordination of stakeholder mailings, scheduling meetings, and taking minutes.

· Identifying opportunities to engage parliamentarians and new malaria champions in the UK. 

 Person specification

Essential

· Experience working in a parliamentary, advocacy or campaigning role.

· A degree, or equivalent experience. Strong verbal and written communication skills, with high attention to detail.

· Experience of managing events and providing logistical support.

· Excellent project management skills.

· Knowledge of UK parliamentary procedures and strong interest in politics and international development.

· High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.  

· Excellent organisational skills with the ability to multitask, manage workload independently and work to tight deadlines.

· Ability to work well within a team and willingness to take on a range of tasks as necessary.

· Ability to exhibit diplomacy, tact, and discretion.  

Desirable

· Knowledge of malaria and/or global health policy.

· Experience of working in a fast-paced NGO environment.

· Experience of contact management and working with databases.

 MNMUK is committed to recruiting and developing diverse talent as well as nurturing an inclusive workplace where people bring a diversity of ideas, skills, backgrounds, and experiences to fully contribute to our mission to end malaria in our lifetime. We encourage candidates from underrepresented backgrounds to apply, and welcome applications from all candidates regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation and age.

 Staff benefits include:

· 10% employer pension contributions.

· 28 days’ annual leave plus public holiday days in the postholders country of residence.

· Private medical insurance may be available for non-UK residents depending on the postholders country of residence.

· Subsidised gym membership

· Fully flexible working opportunities

· Interest-free staff season ticket loan and bicycle loan schemes.

· Continuing personal development opportunities.

· Professional training & qualifications subsidy.

Reporting to the Director of Training and Quality, the Head of Quality will have responsibility for maintaining high quality standards across all operations relating to the delivery of Bikeability, the government’s national cycle training programme.

The post-holder will be familiar with the vocational qualification landscape and will hold (at least) Level 4 qualification in quality assurance.

They will ensure that quality is at the heart of Bikeability by development and delivery of the quality assurance system. 

The Bikeability Trust 

The Bikeability Trust’s purpose is to ensure that all cycle training is delivered to a gold standard, inspiring everyone to cycle with competence and confidence.   

We are:  

• Expert: The Trust has successfully administered the Bikeability programme on behalf of government since 2018, delivering high-quality delivery guides and instructor training, and our workforce has thousands of years combined experience teaching people to cycle.  

• Inspiring: Every rider completes our training feeling able, confident and motivated to cycle safely on the roads for short journeys. Transforming the traditional image of cycling to an everyday, everyone activity.    

• Quality focussed: Our instructors deliver high-quality, consistent and standardised cycle training. We aim to ensure that every rider achieves the same outcomes to the same standard, taking into account their individual capabilities, including special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).  

• Inclusive: We take action to reduce barriers to participation, support underrepresented groups and ensure that anyone who wishes to access Bikeability cycle training is able to do so, and cycling is seen as an activity for all.   

• Efficient: Our delivery programme offers value for money and is delivered in an economic, proportional and efficient way.  

• Influential: We share our evidence of the impact of cycle training across a variety of sectors (transport, education, environment, health, leisure, etc) and work collaboratively with stakeholders, partners and commercial organisations to achieve our vision and influence behaviour change.  

Responsibilities  

Quality Assurance Management  

• Develop with Director of Training and Quality the annual plan of quality improvement and training standardisation for the Bikeability Industry. This may include but not limited to: 

• Writing and continually improving IQA guidance for training providers. This may include written guidance, video, webinar and other resources 

• Developing and leading CPD for instructors and training providers 

• Developing procurement guidance for grant recipients to assess quality 

• Assimilating learning from complaints and serious incidents into quality improvement and training standardisation plan 

• Keeping informed around any legislation or guidance changes that require amends to the Bikeability Delivery Guide. Ensure the guide is updated and communicated effectively 

• Leading guidance, training and support to Quality Consultants to ensure standardisation and consistency of visits and reports 

• Introducing and leading on training for training providers’ IQA leads 

• Running the quarterly meeting for training providers’ IQA leads 

• Produce an annual thematic report on quality

• Develop initiatives to support and improve instructor recruitment and retainment. 

• Work with communications team to effectively communicate the quality assurance system to Bikeability Industry

• Offer subject matter expertise, expert insight and support to the Bikeability Effectiveness Advisory Group and Regional Networks 

• Manage the quality team for the Bikeability programme: 

• Safeguarding, complaints and serious incidents monitoring, reporting and learnings 

• Training Provider External Quality Assurance visits and standardisation of delivery to identify industry needs 

• Acting on whistleblowing concerning misuse of public funds or the Bikeability brand 

• Annual system of registrations and renewals for instructors, training providers and grant recipients

• Responding to enquiries from members of the public and professionals through contactus

• Awards materials delivery and monitoring 

• Supporting digitisation enquiries from the Bikeability Industry 

• Overseeing the Bikeability conference 

• Collating, analysing, reporting and acting on data/feedback collected through digitisation 

• Monthly and quarterly reports on delivery of core services for Department for Transport and Board of Trustees 

• Lead the Bikeability annual conference planning (working with a cross departmental project team) 

Digitisation 

• Ensure that grant recipients, training providers and instructors receive timely support on digitisation and technical help where required working across the quality team 

• Work with the operations team to report on the impact of quality 

Get Cycling in Schools (GCiS) 

• Provide leadership to the project team to fulfil objectives and outcomes of the programme 

• Ensure financial processes are followed and budgets are reconciled on GCIS spend 

• Ensure GCiS outcomes reporting as part of the quality team monthly and quality reporting

General  

• Recognise the need to be flexible when working for a small organisation and carry out other duties that may be required 

• Commitment to personal continuing professional development

• Take on another other task as agreed with line manager 

Person specification 

The successful applicant will have: 

• A first or higher degree 

• L2 Award in Instructing Cycle Training qualification status and enhanced DBS 

• Level 4 Quality Assurance

• Excellent organisational and customer care skills 

• Strong written and oral communication skills 

• Have a growth and continuous improvement mindset 

• Ability to use Microsoft 365 packages including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams 

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently 

• It is also essential that the post holder has experience of one or more of the following:

• Experience of managing Bikeability programmes

• Customer service and complaints

• Safeguarding

Skills 

• Excellent communicator (both orally and in writing) with effective listening, influencing and negotiation skills 

• Highly effective decision-making skills with excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities 

• Excellent administrative, organisational and IT skills 

• Intellectual rigour, financial acumen and the ability to accurately analyse and explain complex issues 

We value staff and a range of experience at the Bikeability Trust, so the person specification is a guide to the skills. We encourage diverse applicants and transferable skills.

CEO

We’re looking for a new Chief Executive Officer to lead our vital work, bringing their expertise in data and technology and their passion for nature to drive the NBN Trust forwards.

Position: CEO

Salary: £65,575 – £68,854 depending on experience. 

Location: Fully remote, working from home, with some travel. 

Contract: Permanent. 

Hours: 35 hours per week.  Flexibility regarding working pattern. 

Closing date: 9am, Friday 11 April 2025 

Interviews: 1st round, week commencing w/c 28 April. 2nd round, week commencing 5 May. 

The NBN Trust is a nature charity with a difference. Our mission is making data work for nature. The UK is one of the most nature-depleted countries on Earth and, if we’re to stand any hope of fixing it, we’re going to need data. Lots of data. “What gets measured gets done”, as the saying goes. We need to understand what we’ve lost and what remains. We need to set targets for nature’s recovery. And we need to measure success as nature turns the corner and starts to make a comeback.

That’s where the NBN Trust comes in. We support the entire UK conservation movement by providing public access to the wildlife data that’s needed to make good decisions for nature. We’re a conservation charity, tech charity and people charity rolled into one – a unique combination!

You’ll be responsible for: 

· Driving the delivery of our strategy and vision of making data work for nature.

· Developing and maintaining excellent relationships with our partners, funders and stakeholders.

· Overseeing the day-to-day management of the NBN Trust, ensuring financial sustainability, staff performance and wellbeing, and good governance.

We’re looking for someone with a data or digital background, with a track record of overseeing the delivery a high-quality user experience through digital products and commercialising data or digital services. Passion for nature conservation is essential, as well as a desire to engage with the many natural history specialists who contribute data to the NBN Atlas. We’re looking for an ambitious individual with an agile, entrepreneurial mind-set, who can drive income generation and growth.

The ideal candidate understands what an excellent data platform looks like and how to continually evolve this to keep up with trends and developments. Attention to detail and ability to horizon-scan is key in overseeing the Trust’s projects and key work streams and ensuring good governance. The NBN Trust is a small team, with a big responsibility, undergoing a period of change, and your role will be to steer the staff through this change and deliver the NBN Trust’s strategy.

We’re a 100% remote-working charity, so you’ll need to be comfortable and effective working from home. The whole team meets up four times a year for in-person team meetings (in London and other locations around the UK).  The post holder may be required to work occasional weekends and evenings. 

Applicants must reside in the UK and be eligible to work in the UK. 

We’re an equal opportunities and Living Wage employer. We welcome all applicants, and we’re striving to create an inclusive and diverse team. If you’re interested in joining us, please read the Job Pack – and get in touch if there’s anything you’d like to ask.   

When applying, if possible, please also complete and return the EDI Recruitment Questionnaire.  This is not mandatory but will ensure we can gather information across a range of questions such as ethnicity, religion, working background, etc. to monitor the diversity of applicants.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Community Engagement Officer - Riverwoods 

Salary: £25,500 - 27,500 

Location: Edinburgh, Leith (Harbourside House) with the opportunity for hybrid working 

Full time, fixed term until June 2028 

Closing date: Sunday 30 March 2025 

Interviews will be held on: We will be conducting interviews on a rolling basis. Please note that the application period may close early if we find the right candidate. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered 

About us: 

For 60 years, the Scottish Wildlife Trust has worked with its members, partners and supporters in pursuit of its vision of healthy, resilient ecosystems across Scotland’s land and seas. The Trust successfully champions the cause of wildlife through policy and campaigning work, demonstrates best practice through practical conservation and innovative partnerships, and inspires people to take positive action through its education and engagement activities. It also manages a network of over 100 wildlife reserves across Scotland and is a member of the UK-wide Wildlife Trusts movement. 

The Riverwoods Initiative has a vision of: Creating a network of thriving riverbank woodlands and healthy river systems across Scotland. ‘Riverwoods: A Blueprint for River Woodland Recovery’ (the Blueprint Project) is a partnership project within the Initiative that will support the realisation of the vision. The Blueprint Project is made possible by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and National Lottery players. 

The Role: 

As a member of our Riverwoods Blueprint Project team, you will.... 

- Oversee the implementation of the Riverwoods Community Engagement Strategy and work with staff and partners to engage diverse communities and audiences in riparian activity. 

- Coordinate and support a programme of engagement and skills-building activities for target communities, including citizen science training programmes, tree planting events, and other events with partners across Scotland 

- Develop four River Trails to encourage people to experience and enjoy river woodlands 

- Develop a Riverwoods educational pack for use by schools and youth groups 

- Support a programme of participatory workshops with communities to co-design a Riverwoods Blueprint for community engagement 

The candidate will ideally have...: 

- Ability to engage with and enthuse community leaders 

- Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills 

- Previous success engaging with communities and individuals of diverse backgrounds, including disadvantaged and/or minority audiences 

- Experience leading a strategic programme of community outreach events and activities 

- Experience of engaging communities with nature, especially riparian and river systems 

- Experience of partnership working with key stakeholders 

What we offer: 

· Salary sacrifice schemes including Cycle to Work & Pension schemes. 

· We have always been hugely flexible in our approach to how you wish to work and continue to offer a flexible approach. 

· One Wellness Hour per week 

· Enhanced Pension rate upon completion of probation 

· Sick Pay Allowance 

· Enhanced Maternity/ Paternity Leave 

· Training and Development 

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The Trust is a passionate employer, proactive about creating a culture of diversity and inclusive workplace that promotes and values equal opportunities for all. We welcome individuals from all networks of life, backgrounds, and experiences. 

Reporting to the Head of Promotion and Comms, this role will take a lead on all media and PR activities. With a strong news sense, you’ll help develop and execute forward-thinking PR plans and strategies for the organisation, manage our external profile and raise awareness of the work we do, aligned to our vision. 

Responsibilities  

Promotion of Bikeability  

• Implement and manage a comprehensive and proactive PR activity schedule for the Trust, including project managing the production of the annual impact report and delivery statistics 

• Act as the main point of contract for all media and press activity to builds our reputation with the media. Liaising with colleagues, the industry and general public to create stories and case studies to share good practice with the Industry and work with social media and internal communications 

• Develop and foster strong relationships with key media outlets in the sector and journalists, broadcasters and editors to secure coverage that helps to influence key decision makers and engage our audiences in our work 

• Scan effectively for breaking news stories relevant to our areas of work and work with the social media officer to use our channels for comment 

• Working with colleagues in public affairs agency and our research team, support public affairs activity 

• Scan for areas of reputational risk and support the CEO with preparing for and handling reputational risk 

• Lead on crisis media enquiries and messaging, implementing the necessary checks and actions to protect the Trust’s reputation and brand. 

• Brief and train key spokespeople, developing key messaging and Q&A 

• Analyse and report on media activity for internal teams, external partners and our board, including leading on relevant reports to committees. 

• Supporting the wider team with project and department communications  

• Using monitoring tools to provide insight and measurement of communication activities  

Comms Support  

• Respond to enquiries from the hello@ Bikeability email

• Support briefings for Bikeability staff and trustees for visits, events and media interviews 

• Secure opportunities for Bikeability Trust staff to speak at conferences and events

• Assist with organising annual Bikeability Conference

• Provide editorial advice to maintain high-quality communication standards 

General  

• Recognise the need to be flexible when working for a small organisation and carry out other duties that may be required 

• Commitment to personal continuing professional development

• Take on another other task as agreed with line manager 

Person specification 

The successful applicant will have: 

• Expertise in media and PR. 

• A strategic thinker with excellent project management and communication skills. 

• Experience of working with journalists and media outlets, generating and securing strong relevant media coverage. 

• Excellent news sense with extensive experience of producing effective and quick reactive news lines for breaking stories. 

• The ability to develop excellent long-term media and PR strategies to deliver organisational objectives aligned to our vision. 

• Strong judgement and experience of crisis communications. 

• Excellent copy-writing skills and ability to influence. 

Skills 

• Exceptional writing and editing skills with the ability to create accessible content 

• Strong project management and organisational skills 

• The ability to build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders 

The package 

The Bikeability Trust offers the successful candidates a competitive salary and: 

• Bikeability cycle training

• Generous contributory pension scheme 

• 38 days annual leave for full time members of staff (including public holidays) 

• Employee Assistance Programme

We value staff and a range of experience at the Bikeability Trust, so the person specification is a guide to the skills. We encourage diverse applicants and transferable skills.

We’re looking for creative and skilled Communications and Design Officer to join our dynamic and friendly team. 

Our mission is to raise an empathy-educated generation, inspired to build a better world for everyone.  Research shows that reading builds real-life empathy, and we specialise in harnessing that power. By 2026 we aim to be benefitting one million children a year.

Our four programmes are an annual Read for Empathy book collection; the Empathy Day Festival every June, a Schools’ Programme and innovative work with publishers, authors and illustrators.

Key Responsibilities 

• Work with the EmpathyLab team to plan, design, market, and deliver our national programmes

• Design resources, training materials and assets, using copy provided by the EmpathyLab team

• Lead on social media, planning campaigns, creating and scheduling content 

• Lead on newsletter creation and planning, using Mailchimp

• Design and edit video content for EmpathyLab’s social channels, website and national campaigns 

• Keep the website updated and in good working order 

• Providing tech support for online events, including webinars and training 

The successful individual will bring:

Strong digital design and content creation skills, understanding of digital marketing and communications planning and delivery, knowledge of key communications tools and software, and the ability to adapt content to different audiences.

Whilst experience of digital marketing campaign planning is welcomed, we will prioritise key design skills and seek to support the right candidate to develop their knowledge and experience of campaign management over time.

The role will suit someone strongly aligned to our mission, with a love of children’s literature, and keen skills in digital design and video content.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation or religion, or any other category protected by law. 

Volunteer Learning & Development Officer
Location: Fully remote (UK-based)
Salary: £18.15 per hour
Hours: 21 hours per week
Contract: Temporary (ASAP start – August 2025)
Are you passionate about delivering high-quality learning and development solutions? We’re looking for a Volunteer L&D Officer to design, deliver, and evaluate training to support volunteer managers and branch volunteer hubs. A key focus will be creating training to accompany the rollout of a new Volunteer Management System, Assemble.
Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and update engaging learning solutions, including e-learning, for volunteer managers and hubs.
• Provide tailored training and support during the launch of Assemble.
• Review and adapt training materials based on feedback from staff and volunteers.
• Offer expert advice on volunteer learning and development.
• Manage and maintain e-learning tools and resources.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience in volunteer management and best practice.
• Skilled in developing e-learning and virtual training, with knowledge of learning management systems.
• Excellent facilitation and communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex information.
• Committed to inclusive learning that values diversity.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.
• Experience with Assemble or similar volunteer management systems is a bonus.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

We are looking for an experienced Communications Officer, with a strategic mindset and passion for crafting compelling campaigns and content which inspires action to join our team and play a pivotal role in shaping and sharing the story of the Award’s international impact.

In this role, you’ll bring to life the experiences of young people undertaking the Award, showcasing its global influence and the transformative power of non-formal education and learning. You’ll design and execute creative campaigns, produce dynamic multimedia content, and develop narratives that connect to wider themes across society.

You’ll work closely with teams across the Foundation as well as our international network of Operators, equipping them with the tools and confidence to maximise their communications efforts. Whether crafting engaging social media content, producing impactful video stories, or coordinating high-profile marketing initiatives, your work will drive awareness, engagement, and participation in the Award.

Key Responsibilities

• Content creation and storytelling: develop a diverse range of multimedia content including video, visual templates and assets, marketing materials, infographics, and written case studies that highlight the Award’s impact and align with broader strategic objectives.
• Creative campaign development: plan and execute innovative communications campaigns that resonate with global audiences, ensuring messages are compelling and strategically aligned with the Award’s mission.
• Digital and social media management: lead the day-to-day management of our digital platforms (website, social media channels), optimising content for engagement and reach while analysing performance data to refine strategies.
• Capacity building and support: empower Operators by collaborating with them to champion communications best practices and deliver effective storytelling.
• Brand and messaging coordination: maintain a cohesive brand voice and visual identity across all communications channels, ensuring consistency and impact.
• Internal coordination: work alongside Fundraising, Events, and Operations teams to develop materials that support their objectives while reinforcing the overarching narrative of the Award.
• Strategic planning: developing campaigns nd messaging that are backed up by a clear Theory of Change, and underpinned with a communications calendar, internal coordination and forward-planning.

he role of the Operations Officer (Licensing and Compliance) is to support the coordination, development and delivery of licensing and compliance processes and procedures across the Award Association.

The Operations Officer (Licensing and Compliance) will assist the Senior Licensing and Compliance Manager and other members of the Operations Team to ensure that, through the consistent and proactive use of standards, policies and quality assurance processes, backed up by effective licensing, the intellectual property and good reputation of the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award is effectively protected.

The role will work closely with Operations Directors and Operations Managers to assist predominantly with compliance management for all Award Operators, including National Award Operators (NAOs), Operating Partners (OPs) and Independent Award Centres (IACs).

Key Responsibilities

• Assist Operations Managers and the Senior Licensing and Compliance Manager with NAO, IAC and OP licence reviews/compliance checks including but not limited to providing administration support, drafting content where required and reviewing reports.
• Assist the Senior Licensing and Compliance Manager with issuing of and drafting correspondence in relation to all licence documentation (terminations, licence extensions, agreements, and certificates etc).
• Assist the Senior Licensing and Compliance Manager and Operations Managers with the ongoing compliance management process for NAOs and OPs.
• Review policies and operational procedures submitted by Operators to ensure they are compliant with the International Award Foundation (IAF) standards and provide feedback/guidance where necessary.
• Assist the Licensing and Compliance Manager to disseminate information regarding licensing and quality assurance processes to Foundation colleagues, and to the wider Association when appropriate.
• Fulfil the role of lead reviewer on licence reviews for all Operators as required.
• Assist, where necessary, the development and maintenance of key Award Foundation and Association policies, including periodic reviews and updates where necessary.
• Assist with ad hoc projects as required.

The Society of Antiquaries of Scotland are looking to hire a new member of staff to help co-ordinate and deliver the Finding Futures for Scotland’s Churches Project.

Working closely with Scotland’s Churches Trust, this role will collate country-wide information on both heritage and community value of Scotland’s churches. This will include collating existing information and where knowledge gaps are identified, co-ordinating heritage surveys, and engaging community-representative groups to undertake community value assessment applying the University of Stirling’s Social Value Toolkit. It will also involve setting up and supporting a network of key stakeholders. 

Role: Research Officer– full-time, fixed term for two years.

Salary: £29,200 per annum, with an additional 10% pension contribution.

Contract: 24 months (2 years)

Hours: 37.5 hours (five days) per week with flexible daytime working hours on Monday–Friday, and an occasional requirement to assist at evening or weekend events with time of in lieu (TOIL) given for overtime provided.

Location: Hybrid working – all staff are expected to work from our office at the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh at least twice per week (pro rata). Employees starting in a new role will be required to work from the office more regularly in the first instance. Please note that there are several flights of stairs up to the Society offices, although we are happy to explore different ways of working.

Main Responsibilities

•  Support the Head of Research and respective Directors of Scotland’s Churches Trust and the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland in project delivery 
• Undertake a rapid needs assessment of Scotland’s church buildings, including both desk-based and proactive survey 
• Create and maintain a database to store and share information
• Commission the creation of and maintain the project microsite, including adding regular work updates and project database 
• Work with at least five community groups to undertake heritage survey using the Recording Churches Project 
• Commission at least five community-representative organisations to undertake community value survey using the University of Stirling’s Social Value Toolkit methodology 
• Support the work of the Finding Futures Action Group as secretariat 
• Organise a symposium, workshops, and other project events as required 
• Provide updated information to any relevant stakeholder (for example, to create updates to the Canmore database or Local Authority Historic Environment Record)
• Provide written reports and updates as required, and contribute to final project reporting 

Job details

A full job description and more information about the project is available on our website.

How to apply

Submit a CV and a cover letter outlining how your experience, skills and knowledge meets the requirements (cover letter to be no more than two sides of A4) by the closing date to the Head of Research, Dr Helen Spencer FSAScot

Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed in person in Edinburgh or online via Zoom on Wednesday 2 April 2025. Reasonable travel expenses can be claimed.

Closing date: 11:59 PM, Wednesday 26 March 2025 

Radix Big Tent is the think tank of radical centre.We are a non-aligned, non-partisan registered charity, working to promote system renewal.New Capital Consensus is one of three current projects which we are running, focussed on reform of the investment system.Our other projects deal with housing and political reform but the successful candidate should expect the bulk of their time to be spent on Capital Consensus.

 New Capital Consensus is a recently established coalition of independent, non-aligned, not-for-profit, academic and research organisations working to create a better investment system, to deliver sustainable UK economic growth.Our mission is to create a system of purposeful investment by connecting capital to social goals to give savers better individual and collective outcomes over the long-term.

Through research, stakeholder engagement and collaborative projects, we aim to identify and drive innovative solutions that will release private capital to drive UK business growth, tackle inequality and support a just transition.

New Capital Consensus (NCC)’s partner organisations are Radix Big Tent think tank, Finstic and Leeds University.We are incubated by the Chatham House Sustainability Accelerator.

Job Purpose:

We are seeking a proactive and creative Media Officer to enhance the visibility, reach, and impact of New Capital Consensus and Radix Big Tent. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing media relations, crafting compelling content, and executing strategic communication campaigns to engage diverse audiences, including policymakers, business leaders, and the wider public.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement media and communications strategies to promote the work of New Capital Consensus and, through it, Radix Big Tent.
• Write and distribute news releases, opinion pieces, blog posts, and social media content.
• Build and maintain relationships with journalists, broadcasters, and media outlets.
• Monitor media coverage and provide analysis on engagement and impact.
• Manage and grow digital platforms, ensuring a strong and consistent brand presence.
• Coordinate media activities around events, including press briefings, interviews, and live coverage.
• Support other staff, partners and consultants to ensure consistent messaging, taylor content for media use, and provide media training where necessary.
• Stay informed of key developments in politics, economics and policy debates relevant to the organisations’ work.

Person Specification:

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• A self-starter, with demostratable experience and expertise in a media, communications, or public relations role.
• Strong writing and editorial skills with the ability to create engaging and persuasive content.
• Established media contacts and the ability to secure high-quality coverage.
• Experience managing social media accounts and digital communications.
• Ability to analyse and communicate complex policy and economic issues effectively.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with diverse stakeholders.

Desirable Skills & Attributes:

• Experience working in a think tank, policy organisation, or media outlet.
• Understanding of economic and political issues, particularly around sustainable investment and policy innovation.
• Knowledge of digital marketing and analytics tools.
• Experience producing multimedia content such as videos or podcasts.
• Creativity and adaptability in developing new communication strategies.

Location: Remote with meetings in London and York
Contract Type: Full time
Reporting To: Ben Rich, Radix Big Tent CEO