Project Worker – Bridgend Climate Action

Organisational Overview:Linlithgow Community Development Trust is a charity formed by residents to deliver changes that benefit our community. Our vision is “Empowered, thriving communities where people work together to nurture innovation” which we hope to achieve through our mission of “Fostering creative solutions to provide community benefit and encourage a sustainable and vibrant Linlithgow”.Our main priorities are;Driving Environmental InitiativesEncouraging waste reduction, resource reuse, and recycling within the community; promoting energy efficiency, encouraging sustainable transportation options, developing friendly green spaces, supporting local food production.Improving Community Health and WellbeingBuilding connections, reducing social isolation, improving mental and physical health and well-being, increasing learning and skill-building.Facilitating Community EngagementEmpowering residents to develop innovative and sustainable solutions to create community benefit and capacity-building.Our staff and volunteers are all local people focusing on projects prioritised by local people. By coming together, we want to access the resources needed to help develop strong, inclusive and meaningful projects that give the community a sense of purpose and value and build confidence that they can take into all areas of their lives. Annually, we engage with over 3000 people through our activities, improving the environment, people’s health and wellbeing and strengthening our communities.Job Purpose:In line with the Scottish Government’s policy priority of tackling the climate emergency, this role will focus on the delivery of environmental initiatives, specifically in the village of Bridgend. Through the delivery of climate action, education and awareness activities, the project officer will work closely with project staff, volunteers and partners to maximise the local community engagement, increase the number of volunteers recruited in the village and promote the local delivery of existing circular economy projects.In addition to weekly delivery of Tool Library and Repair Shop collections and returns, the project officer will be required to design and deliver a series of seven monthly workshop sessions focusing on climate action and awareness.This role will be heavily focused on engagement with those seldom heard and experiencing barriers so a strong understanding of, and commitment to, equality and diversity is essential.