Community Development Officer (Engagement)

Fife Communities Climate 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 three exciting opportunities to join our Fife Climate Hub team, funded by the Scottish Government.

The Fife Climate Hub is part of a new network of regional community climate action hubs, created by the Scottish Government. The Hub empowers community-led action on the climate crisis. Our vision is for a growing Fife-wide network of groups taking climate action to meet the needs of their communities. We build capacity of existing community groups working on climate, encourage collaboration and reach beyond the climate engaged to grow a diverse network across Fife. We also provide a voice for our members to influence local and national policy. Together we are driving change and strengthening climate resilience in Fife. 

The Hub offers training, advice, inspiration, networking, funding and signposting to places of support. We provide opportunities for networking and shared learning to create a strong climate movement across Fife and drive change across all sectors.

We’re looking for passionate, enthusiastic people to further develop the project. This is an exciting opportunity to shape community climate action within Scotland through a model of localised ‘grassroots’ collaborative support.

We’re recruiting for the following roles:

Community Development Officer (Engagement)

The Community Development Officer (Engagement) will contribute to the delivery of Fife Climate Hub’s vision to create a growing, diverse and inclusive network. The post holder will reach out to new and diverse audiences. They will support groups to initiate, develop and run climate action projects and inspire climate action through events, talks and workshops.

Community Development Officer (Funding)

The Community Development Officer (Funding) will support existing community groups to access funding to deliver their climate projects. The post holder will signpost groups to relevant funding opportunities, support them through the application process and act as a liaison between community groups, local authority and funders. They will also administer Fife Climate Hub’s Community Climate Grants scheme.

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 and application form here:

Job Description – Community Development Officer (Engagement) (PDF)

Job Description – Community Development Officer (Funding) (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@fccan.org.uk by 5pm on Monday 29^th April. Late applications will not be accepted.

Interviews will be held online on:

Tuesday 14^th May – Community Development Officer (Engagement)

Thursday 16^th May – Project Administrator

Thursday 23^rd May – Community Development Officer (Funding)

For informal enquiries about this post please contact Craig Leitch, Project Manager by emailing craig.leitch@fccan.org.uk

Equal opportunities

We want Fife Communities Climate Action Network to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where everyone feels supported, valued and able to be themselves.

We encourage applications from people of any background. We know that in our sector we particularly lack staff and volunteers with Minority Ethnic backgrounds and disabled people.

If you identify as Minority Ethnic and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application.

Please contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application or take part in the recruitment process.