Scottish Climate Intelligence Service Project Officer

at  Improvement Service

Post Title: Scottish Climate Intelligence Service Project Officer
Salary: £28,569 - £30,561 per year dependent on experience
Hours: Full time (36 hours)
Location: Livingston
Duration of contract: 12 months (with possibility of extension beyond this date subject to funding)
The Improvement Service (IS) is looking for a Project Officer to support the Capacity Building Team within the Scottish Climate Intelligence Service, which is a partnership between the Edinburgh Climate Change Institute and the IS.

The Improvement Service (IS) is looking for a Project Officer to support the Capacity Building Team within the Scottish Climate Intelligence Service, which is a partnership between the Edinburgh Climate Change Institute and the IS. The Service will build capacity within Scottish local authorities to improve decision making for area-wide emissions reduction by providing the data and tools, and building the skills and confidence in using them, to deliver better climate outcomes and realise the social and economic benefits of a zero carbon Scotland.
The purpose of this role is to provide project support for the Capacity Building Team of the Scottish Climate Intelligence Service (SCIS), working closely with the Capacity Building Manager and Local Leads. The post-holder will also work in liaison with all IS staff and with stakeholders and partners across Scottish local and central government, other public sector bodies and relevant organisations as required.
For more information, please read the Job Description and Person Specification.