Administrator and Office Manager

Association for the Protection of Rural Scotland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

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• This is a permanent, three day a week (21 hours) role. There is a six month probationary period for the role before it is confirmed as permanent. This post will require very occasional work out of hours, including at weekends, for which time off in lieu will be granted.

Role

We are seeking a well organised, committed and proactive person, who is interested in people, to join our small and supportive team. If you enjoy variety, but are always aware of making sure things get done, and want to make a real difference in a small environmental charity, we would love to hear from you.

This role leads on the administrative and office functions of APRS, Scotland’s countryside charity, which employs three people. As a small charity, making a big impact, this role will allow you to grow and take on responsibility. Our small size means that we can be fleet of foot and take opportunities so there is always variety and challenge. But, above all, this role needs a steady hand and an eye for detail, ensuring that we deliver our reporting, governance and finance requirements, and manage our relationship with supporters, so that we can effectively deliver on our mission.

We are seeking a person who enjoys being part of a team but can also work independently, and with a focus on what matters for the smooth running of the organisation.

It’s our centenary next year and so this is a really exciting time to be joining APRS. We have ambitions for the future, and this post plays an absolutely central role. So if you are looking for rewarding work, with good colleagues, in an environmental charity; and you want to make a difference to Scotland’s landscapes and countryside – please get in touch.

Application notes

Send your CV along with a covering letter (max. 600 words) outlining clearly how your experience and skills meet the essential and desirable criteria and what it is that draws you to this role.

Save your CV and covering letter in one document, name it [your surname] [your first name] APRS Application and send to Nina Sobecka [e-mail]

Closing date for applications: 27 April 2025 11pm

Interview date: 8 May 2025 (in our offices at the Augustine church, George IV Bridge, Edinburgh – with the option to request an online interview)

Association for the Protection of Rural Scotland

Administrator and Office Manager
Postcode: EH1 1EL

The Green Action Trust is a trusted delivery partner for the Scottish Government and a wide range of stakeholders including local authorities, regional partnerships, landowners, environmental groups, and local communities. We are passionate about delivering positive environmental and social change in Scotland and are seeking candidates who have a similar passion to help us deliver and grow our activities.

We’re recruiting for a Project Officer to play a key role in the successful delivery of an ambitious multiyear project, the River Park Programme. This is part of the Leven Programme, an ambitious environmental regeneration programme in the Levenmouth area of Fife.

This position will support on a range of archaeological and heritage projects within the River Park Programme, liaising with volunteers, partners and stakeholders to deliver focused activity and provide monitoring information.

At the Green Action Trust we believe that staff should enjoy their work. We support a strong work life balance through flexible and hybrid working, training and support, a range of staff activities throughout the year and a strong employee support package.

This is a 3-year fixed term, full time position, based from the project office in Leven, Fife. Due to travel across Scotland, a clean driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential.

• Hybrid: Board meetings in 2025 are planned as hybrid meetings (mix of attendance in person and online). We encourage meetings to be held remotely, where appropriate, to avoid unnecessary travel. You will therefore require good connectivity.
• Closing 21st March 2025

Background

The Royal Scottish Forestry Society, formed in 1854, is an educational charity focussing on promoting the understanding of trees, woods and forestry. Every year RSFS puts on what we believe to be the most extensive programme of practical forestry events across Scotland.

The Society has published a semi-academic journal, Scottish Forestry, since 1858 promoting all aspects of good practice in forestry. All back issues are available to Members via our website.

The Society has a mix of individual and organisational Members. Our membership includes professional foresters and managers, woodlands owners and many others with an interest in trees and woods.

RSFS is also the parent entity of Cashel Forest Trust, a charity based near Balmaha, in East Loch Lomond.

Who we are looking for

In response to expanding the capacity of the Board and succession planning, we are seeking up to 6 new trustees. We anticipate that you can provide evidence of transferable skills at senior level, or experience of operating as a trustee or non-executive director. Applications of those with experience of the following areas will be prioritised:

• Communications, stakeholder engagement and public relations;
• Forestry at senior leadership level;
• Vocational learning, development programmes, learning in the context of CPD;
• People, HR, employment law and organisational culture;
• Business, finance or operations at senior executive level.

We would like applicants to:

• Empathise with our vision, mission and aims;
• Demonstrate a willingness and ability to devote the necessary time and effort;
• Exercise sound and independent judgement;
• Think and apply knowledge creatively and strategically;
• Keep themselves and the charity mission-focused;
• Analyse and evaluate information and other evidence in the execution of their duties.

Get in touch

If you would like to have a discussion in advance of making an application, please contact our President, Wilma Harper or our Treasurer, Tom Mitchell by email at [e-mail] to arrange a call. No agencies.