Just Transitions: Senior Community Development Practitioner (Fixed Term)

Location: Hybrid (home, community & office-based – Aberdeen)

Salary: £39,000 – £40,500 (experience dependent) and 5% pension contribution

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours/week

Contract: Fixed term until 30 June 2026

Closing Date: Wednesday 30 July at 23:55

Interviews: August (dates tbc)

Apply: Please see full job description on www.nescan.org and email your CV, covering letter, and a completed Equality & Diversity form to recruitment@nescan.org.

Candidates must have the legal right to live and work in the United Kingdom

Are you a values-driven Community Learning & Development (CLD) professional passionate about climate justice and community empowerment?

NESCAN Hub is seeking a Senior Community Development Practitioner to support the next phase of our Just Transition Communities Project (JTCP) -helping communities across Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire co-create fairer, greener futures.

You’ll play a key role in supporting community-led action on climate and social change - mentoring staff, developing innovative training resources, and enabling communities to influence policy and build community wealth. You'll also contribute to the evolution of participatory practice and regional collaboration as part of a dynamic, ambitious team.

What You’ll Do:

• Shape CLD practice that supports a just transition across the region
• Support communities to implement action plans from previous community assemblies
• Mentor and guide Community Development Officers
• Develop and deliver inclusive learning resources and participatory training
• Collaborate with strategic partners and advocate for community-led transition models
• Evaluate impact and share learning across networks

What You’ll Bring:

• A recognised CLD qualification
• Strong leadership and facilitation skills
• Demonstrated experience in training and resource development
• Commitment to climate justice, equity, and community empowerment
• Ability to build partnerships and unite diverse interests
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Flexibility to work across a hybrid setting with travel across Aberdeen City and Shire

Why Join Us?

• Be part of one of Scotland’s most forward-thinking climate action networks
• 35 days annual leave (including public holidays) + flexi-leave
• Hybrid working with support for travel and business expenses
• Opportunities for professional growth and meaningful impact

About Us

North East Scotland Climate Action Network (NESCAN) Hub supports a growing network of community-led organisations to take meaningful climate action across Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire. We’re committed to enabling a just transition—where communities lead the way to fairer, greener futures. Learn more at www.nescan.org

Ready to help shape the future with us?

Apply by sending your CV, cover letter and completed Equality & Diversity form to recruitment@nescan.org by Wednesday 30 July at 23:55.

You can find the full job description and Equality & Diversity form on www.nescan.org.

If you have any questions about this role, please contact: Nicola Twine at nicola@nescan.org