Senior Project Officer
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Job Description
Grade UE07:per annum
College of Science and Engineering / School of GeoSciences
Full-time: 35 hours per week
Fixed-Term: 31/12/2025 (extension subject to funding)
The Opportunity:
The Senior Project Officer to the Climate Springboard programme at the Edinburgh Climate Change Institute will contribute to the delivery of programmes of work that support the private sector net zero transition. This role supports Scottish businesses particularly SMEs in measuring and reducing their carbon emissions to mitigate climate risks and access opportunities of the net zero economy. The post holder will develop and update educational resources to inspire climate action deliver online and in-person workshops provide 1:1 support to businesses review and enhance businesses carbon reduction strategies research barriers to climate action and collaborate with stakeholders to co-design effective interventions.
Your skills and attributes for success:
- A relevant undergraduate degree and relevant work experience.
- Relevant experience of teaching or facilitation for behaviour change to adults.
- Knowledge of key climate challenges and a solid understanding of the net zero economy in Scotland and how this impacts SMEs.
- Strong facilitation and presentation skills
- Existing connections and relationships with key business support stakeholders in Scotland
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Application Information
Please ensure you include the following documents in your application:
- CV
- Cover letter
As a valued member of our team you can expect:
- A competitive salary
- An exciting positive creative challenging and rewarding place to work.
- To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
- Comprehensive Staff Benefits such as a generous holiday entitlement competitive pension schemes staff discounts and family-friendly initiatives. Check out the full list on ourstaff benefits page(opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits
Championing equality diversity and inclusion
The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions actively promoting LGBT equality.
Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on ourright to work webpages(opens new browser tab)
On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK
Key dates to note
The closing date for applications is 16th July 2025.
Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone.
Interviews will be held weeks commencing 28th July and 4th of August.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
