Project Manager, Common Ground Forum

Wanted! An experienced freelance project manager to support the work of the award-winning Common Ground Forum, a growing network of individuals and organisations who have committed to work in the spirit of respectful dialogue and collaboration to find solutions to sustainable and integrated deer management in upland Scotland.

The role is for 2 – 3 days a week starting in early June 2025, for an initial period of around a year, to be extended as funding becomes available.

Please see this brief for further details.

Deadline for applications: 09:00, Monday 19 May 2025 to be sent to Julie Stoneman, Chair of the Common Ground Forum, who will also be happy to answer any questions you have.

Chief Executive Officer, NatureScot

This is an exciting and rare opportunity to lead an organisation that is integral to Scotland’s future – both environmentally and economically. NatureScot are looking for someone who is not only a leader but a passionate advocate for the environment, who believes in the work they do and the significant contribution it makes to Scotland’s economy, our natural heritage and the people of Scotland. If you are driven to make a real impact and are ready to take on the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead, NatureScot would be delighted to hear from you.

Deadline: midnight on Sunday 25th May

Friends of the Earth Scotland - Digital Content and Engagement Officer

Do you want to join the Friends of the Earth Scotland team?  
 
🧑‍💻We are looking for a Digital Content and Engagement Officer to help us win campaigns and grow a movement for positive change.  

This new role will include creating compelling video & static content, overseeing social media channels to raise awareness of our work, including our priority campaign to stop a new fossil fuel power station in Peterhead, Aberdeenshire.  

💷This is a 4 days/ week role, hybrid with our office in Edinburgh – £35,000 per year FTE. 

👉Closing date: Sun 25 May. Read the full job description and how to apply below.

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Mass Lobby Coordinator, Stop Climate Chaos Scotland

Stop Climate Chaos Scotland is seeking a highly organised and effective coordinator to oversee the planning and delivery of a mass climate lobby of MSPs in September 2025. This high-profile mobilisation aims to bring hundreds of people across Scotland to engage with their MSPs at Holyrood and in constituencies, demonstrating the strong public demand for greater action to tackle the climate crisis and raising this issue up the political agenda at this critical time in the lead up to the Holyrood elections in 2026.

The Mass Lobby Coordinator will play a central role in organising meetings, managing timelines, ensuring smooth communication across coalition members, and overseeing the delivery of key milestones. The role requires well developed organisation and logistics skills, clear communication and effective stakeholder engagement to ensure the success of this event.

• 4 month fixed-term contract, from June – September 2025  
• £30,000 pro rata. Freelance and secondment arrangements welcome.
• Two days per week, with flexible working hours
• Mainly remote working, with some travel to Edinburgh required
• Closing date: Friday 23rd May

Read the full job description and how to apply here.

Paid Internship Opportunity - Young Sea Changers Scotland

Young Sea Changers Scotland is offering a unique paid internship designed to help a young person from a Black, Asian or other minority ethnic background build valuable skills and experience in the sector, while supporting us to amplify youth voices in marine policy. 

You will:

• Assist in the development of the Youth Manifesto for Scotland’s Seas, including analysing and collating data received as part of our online survey & workshops
• Contribute to the organisation and delivery of our Community Gathering on 6th September in Glasgow, including helping with programme planning, event promotion & logistics on the day. 
• Stay updated on marine policy developments and regularly share relevant updates with the team.

Deadline to apply is 23 June.

Please visit the website for the full job description and details of how to apply.