Events Officer - Scottish Environment LINK

CONTRACT TYPE:  Fixed term 4 months initially, with possibility of extension
SALARY: £30,102 pro rata
HOURS: 21 hours per week; occasional evening and weekend work may be required, for which time off in lieu is given.
LOCATION: LINK Edinburgh Office with flexible home working
CLOSING DATE: 22nd October 2026
INTERVIEW DATE: 6th November 2026

 

Are you passionate about the environment? Will you put your events expertise and passion into helping to tackle nature and climate emergencies? Join a dynamic network of eNGOs, all working together to restore and protect Scotland’s environment. 

 We are seeking an Events Officer on a short-term contract to help deliver a major new conference for the nature sector in Scotland. We are looking for a self-motivated, proactive candidate with excellent organisational skills, experience of coordinating events and a genuine commitment to inclusion. You do not need to have experience in the environmental sector, and we particularly welcome applications from people whose backgrounds and perspectives are currently under-represented in our sector.

LINK is a disability confident employer and we promote equality, diversity and inclusion in all our activities. 

 

Job purpose

To lead the planning and delivery of inclusive, accessible LINK’s events, and specifically the first Scotland’s Nature Summit in March 2027. The post-holder will sit within our campaigns and communications team, line managed by the Campaigns and Communications Manager.
The successful applicant must be available to work on-site on the 2nd March 2027, and must be available to work in the weeks immediately preceding this event. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments or flexible arrangements to support this.

 

Key responsibilities

•  Manage the planning and delivery of LINK events, building in equality, diversity and inclusion from the earliest stages of planning through to evaluation.
• Communicate effectively with all relevant partners, including event speakers, sponsors, attendees, event hosts, and other stakeholders using clear, accessible language and formats.
• Bring a high level of attention to detail to all aspects of event delivery, including all accessiblilty and inclusion requirements and needs.

 

General responsibilities

• Ensure effective communication with LINK staff and members.
• Contribute to the preparation of reports including annual report and quarterly reporting.
• Promote respectful, inclusive working culture within the team and wider LINK network.