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Job Description
Starting salary:
Contract type:12 month fixed term
Grade: 1
Location:Longmore House Edinburgh
Working Hours:Monday - Friday 35 hours per week
Interviews:To be held in person at Longmore House Edinburgh on Week Commencing 28th July or 4th August 2025
You will work as part of the Net Zero Team supporting the delivery of climate action at HES and helping with the development of the next HES Climate Action Strategy 2026 which will be the successor to theHES Climate Action Plan 2020-25 gaining skills in measuring and monitoring carbon emissions and using this data to support carbon reduction initiatives across HES.
For more information about the post and information about the team please access the full job description herefor this post.
Benefits of joining us at Historic Environment Scotland
- Enrolment onto a Civil Service Pension scheme 28% employer contribution
- 25 days annual leave pro-rata (increasing to 30 days after 3 years) 11.5 public holidays
- Reimbursement for relevant professional subscriptions
- Support for further education and personal development
- Study leave for work related courses
- Flexible working hours (where appropriate)
- Free entry to all of our properties (with up to three guests)
- Free entry to English Heritage Manx and Cadw properties
Key Responsibilities of this role
Your day-to-day duties will include:
Working with the Net Zero team to support with the gathering measuring and analysing carbon data from a variety of sources which contributes to our statutory reporting requirements.
Working with the Net Zero team on delivering the final year of the HES Climate Action Plan and developing the new Climate Action Strategy and Carbon Management Plan gaining experience in the range of HESs Climate Change work and learning how to develop climate action projects and activities.
Learning how crucial sustainability and climate action are to heritage and culture and how heritage and culture can contribute to sustainability and climate action.
Preparing case studies blog posts and articles for the Historic Scotland Members Magazine Intranet and other publications on HESs responsible tourism climate change and sustainability work gaining practical experience in writing for our key audiences.
Collaborating with members of the broader Climate Change Team on various projects such as biodiversity sustainable travel and circular economy.
Contributing to the Climate Change Team outreach events (including corporate induction days seasonal meets and conferences) learning skills in sustainable event organisation and delivery of both in-person and virtual events.
Your role will be based at Longmore House in Edinburgh but there will be opportunity for site visits and to work with other teams in HES at other sites in Scotland.
All travel expenses will be covered for additional travel from your base location (Longmore House) and all necessary equipment will be provided.Please note your standard commute will be at your own expense.
Key requirements of the role:
In order for you to be successful in this post we will be looking for you to complete acover letterwhich addresses:
1.Why you are interested in the post with Historic Environment Scotland
2.How you can meet each of the essential and desirable criteria (in up to 800 words) using examples of where you have used these skills in the past.
Please ensure that you provide real life examples for each of the criteria to be considered for this post. You can use examples of how you have met this criteria from your work life home life education or volunteer experience. Please read our CV and Cover Letter Guidancefirst before completing.
Essential Criteria:
Strong understanding of issues related to climate change sustainability and biodiversity.
Familiarity with the concept of net zero.
Basic knowledge and understanding of carbon data management and analysis.
Excellent written and verbal communication as well as good interpersonal skills. You will be able to adjust your communication style to suit the audience and media.
Good organisational skills. You will be able to work on various projects at the same time prioritising your workload accordingly.
Ability to identify source and analyse information to produce concise well-structured and accurate written and numerical work.
- Proficiency in using MS Office applications such as Word Excel Outlook and Teams
Find out more aboutdesirableskills and experience in ourfull job description here.
We are dedicated to building a workforce which is reflective of diversity within Scotland. We warmly welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds regardless of age race gender or gender identity religious beliefs marital status sexual orientation disability or neurodiversity. In support of our Gaelic Language Plan we welcome applications from Gaelic speakers.
We want every candidate to have the best chance to succeed during the recruitment process. If you require your application in an alternative format please reach out to us via email ator call our Head Office at 0 and speak to a member of our People Team.
Please note that at this time we are unfortunately unable to provide sponsorship as part of the recruitment process therefore you must have current right to work in the UK to be considered for a post.
To submit your application online please read our How to Apply section followed by Apply Now button to begin your application
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Full-Time
