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EXTENDED DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS 2 NEW JOBS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE AGED 18 - 24, FUNDED BY SCOTTISH GOVERNMENTS YOUNG PERSON'S GUARANTEE SCHEME

Forth Environment Link (FEL) is partnering with Clackmannanshire Council and the Young person’s Guarantee Scheme from Scottish Government. We are delighted to be able to host two new project support officer roles, within two exciting projects.

The two roles are the same entrant job level and pay the living wage, one will be positioned within our Active Travel team the other in our Reuse and Food team. The roles will support our project delivery team to help deliver funded projects which aim to take action on Climate change, through helping people to cycle & walk more, reuse and upcycle mainly second-hand wood into things like beds and outdoor furniture, supporting people to grow more of their food and get better access to local food.

This post is funded through the Scottish Government’s Young Person’s Guarantee.  To apply for this post, you must be aged 18 – 24, live in Clackmannanshire and not be currently participating in employment or education such as college or university. 

Position 1:

Role: Project Support Officer - Active Travel 

Salary:  Scale: £17,290.00

Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week * Given Covid restrictions will accommodate flexible working patterns, we understand that people have different home responsibilities presently.

Contract type: Fixed term initially until 31^st March 2023, extension to contract subject to the confirmation of additional funding

Location: Locations for outreach will include Lornshill Academy and other locations across Clackmannanshire. Our main offices are Cameron House, Forth Side Way, Stirling, FK8 1QZ and Falkirk Active Travel Hub, 203 High St, Falkirk, FK1 1DU, the role will also require travel across the Forth Valley area. Some home working may also be required.

About the role

To assist the Active Travel Schools officer in the delivery of our Active Travel programme, including delivery of core aspects of the organisations’ programme with particular regard to the Active Travel Hub at Lornshill academy and Bike Medic, including learning how to fix and maintain e-bikes. The Project Support Officer will also be expected to help with wider FEL activity, including co-development of our work with Young People, an exciting new pilot project with businesses that will test out delivery of food products by e-cargo bike, participating in developing new services and ideas as well as supporting our emerging youth board.

This role will provide experience and personal development within the following themes,

• Climate Change
• Youth Work
• Reuse and Repair E-Bikes
• Active Travel
• Community engagement
• E-Cargo bike delivery pilot scheme – proof of concept

Position 2:

Role: Project Support Officer - Reuse and Food

Salary:  Scale: £17,290.00

Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week * Given Covid restrictions will accommodate flexible working patterns, we understand that people have different home responsibilities presently.

Contract type: Fixed term initially until 31st March 2023, extension to contract subject to the confirmation of additional funding

Location: Locations for outreach will include communities across Clackmannanshire. Our main offices are Cameron House, Forth Side Way, Stirling, FK8 1QZ and Falkirk Active Travel Hub, 203 High St, Falkirk, FK1 1DU. It is anticipated that some of the work time will be spent at the Falkirk Active Travel Hub Wood Workshop, with some travel across the Forth Valley area. Some working from home may also be required.

About the role

To assist the Reuse officer in the delivery of our Revive Skills programme, including delivery of core aspects of the organisations’ programme with particular regard to the Wood Reuse Project and Food Growing programme. The Project Support Officer will also be expected to help with wider FEL activity, including co-development of our work with Young People, participating in developing new services and ideas as well as supporting our emerging youth board.

This role will provide experience and personal development within the following themes,

• Climate Change
• Youth Work
• Reuse and Repair
• Local Food
• Community engagement

About Us

Forth Environment Link (FEL) is a Scottish environmental charity leading the way in connecting people and places. FEL supports more day to day journeys on foot or by bike; encourages more local food to be grown and eaten in our communities; and helps increase the lifespan of our everyday items.

The following values underpin our activity as an organisation:

• People first - Investing in our team to ensure we can provide tailored support where it is needed most.
• Enabling – Delivering activity in a way that is practical, easy to understand and accessible to everyone.
• Collaborative - Ensuring we work in partnership to add value where we can.
• Innovative - Testing and developing new ideas and being a catalyst for change.
• Passionate – Demonstrating a love for the environment and our place within it in everything we do.
• Fair – Working in a way that is inclusive and reflects the needs of the people and communities we work with.

Our strategic approach reflects our ambition as an organisation and recognises the role third sector will perform in delivering national outcomes at a local and regional level.

To apply please click here 

Application Deadline: Monday 21st February, Midnight

Please note CVs will not be accepted as a means of application. Applications received after the deadline may not be considered.

Interviews dates are to be confirmed: likely week commencing 7th March, via video call.

On the Interview panel there will be a Development Manager and project officer supporting the role. Interviews last about 40 minutes, there will be set questions and we ask that each candidate create a 1-minute video detailing what excites them about this role. There will be time at the end to ask the panel any questions you may have.

Job Descriptions

Project Support Officer Active Travel - Job Description

Project Support Officer Reuse and Food - Job Description

Want to know more about what it's like to work for FEL?

Check out these videos from 2 of our current team members who are part of the Young Person's Guarantee Scheme.

         Megan – What it's like to work for FEL                      Rhona – What it's like to work for FEL

If you require support with the application process please email info@forthenvironmentlink.org.

If you have any questions about the role or reliability criteria, please contact Emily Harvey on Emily@forthenvironmentlink.org.