Community Energy Scotland is made up of a dynamic, friendly and hard-working team, with a committed passion for local decarbonisation solutions and community resilience.
We advertise our vacancies here and on various job advertising sites, as well as our social media platforms.
We are also happy to advertise posts here on behalf of our Members and other community client groups that we support.
Please note unfortunately we are currently unable to sponsor skilled worker visas for the posts below due to UK salary requirements.
Our Diversity Monitoring form can be downloaded here.
We are currently recruiting for one post, see below:
CARES Community Energy Launchpad Officer/Assistant – Dunkeld & Birnam (Perth & Kinross)
Community Energy Scotland is recruiting an Assistant Project Officer or Project Officer (post assigned dependent on skills and experience, with responsibilities allocated accordingly to the successful candidates) for the post of CARES Community LaunchPad Officer/Assistant Officer based in Dunkeld & Birnam to cover the Perth & Kinross area. We are looking to recruit an energetic, well-organised and self-motivated individual to support the local communities to build their capacity, develop new community energy project ideas and work alongside them to apply for funding and deliver projects. Applicants should submit a cover letter and CV to jobs@communityenergy.scot by 5pm on Monday 2nd November 2026.
- Priority will be given to applicants who can start as soon as possible
- £32,300 per annum (pro rata of 35 hours per week full time) for a Project Officer role
- £28,330 per annum (pro rata of 35 hours per week full time) for an Assistant Project Officer role
- Fixed-Term work until 31st March 2027 with possibility of extension subject to confirmation of further project funding.
- Full Time/Part Time Post (we are open to discuss part-time hours from a minimum of 28 hours to full-time at 35 hours per week) with potential for job shares and/or flexible working as per the CES Flexible Working Policy.
- We are looking for a candidate based in Perth and Kinross, ideally based near Dunkeld & Birnam
- Candidates will be expected to work at least one day per week within agreed climate action hubs. On the days when they are not working at those hubs or visiting community groups the work is suitable for home working or alternative office space or co-working space can be secured if required.
This application pack introduces you to the application process and timetable, and the Project Officer role. If you have any queries, please contact: jobs@communityenergy.scot