Location: Improvement Service Civic Centre Howden S Rd Livingston, EH54 6FF
Salary: £32,651 - £35,656 per year dependent on experience
Contract Type: Temporary
Position Type: Full Time
Hours: 36 hours per week
Work From Home: Hybrid
Job Description
The IS, working with the Edinburgh Climate Change Institute, the Sustainable Scotland Network, COSLA and Scottish Government, has established the Scottish Climate Intelligence Service which builds 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 the Local Leads role is to support the Capacity Building side of the Scottish Climate Intelligence Service (SCIS), working closely with the Capacity Building Manager and wider team, to deliver practical insight and support at local level. The role works closely with groups of local authorities, providing a local assessment service and supporting capability and capacity building. This supports local authorities to understand the data presented on the data platform, to decide on relevant local interventions to reduce carbon emissions and to use this to inform planning and budget decisions. The roles are locally focused to provide a service driven by need. They provide tailored support whilst drawing out common themes and connecting to the Data Team and Programme Management to facilitate knowledge sharing and support continuous development of the service. Local authorities are supported to understand the data from the national emissions dataset and how to use this to take evidence-based decisions on projects to maximise carbon reduction. The SCIS Local Leads are based in the Improvement Service (IS), and work closely with ECCI, Scottish Government, COSLA, SOLACE, Sustainable Scotland Network, other national partners, such as Public Health Scotland, as well as local authority partners. The SCIS Local Leads undertake engagement and liaison with local authorities, to identify learning and skills needs in regard to use of the data provided by the SCIS. They are responsible for delivering the training programme to local authorities and other relevant stakeholders in how to use and analyse the data provided and how to use this to inform decision making and prioritising of projects to tackle carbon emissions in each area. They are part of a network of local leads and other interested stakeholders, encouraging the identification, dissemination and sharing of good practice. The appointment will be for a term of 12 months with the likelihood of re-appointment subject to continuation of funding, a satisfactory performance assessment and the role meeting the continuing requirements of the Scottish Government, COSLA, the Improvement Service, ECCI and SSN. Information
Location:
Your primary place of work will be West Lothian Civic Centre, Howden South Road, Livingston, West Lothian EH54 6FF but the Company reserves the right to change this to any place within 30 miles of this office. It is anticipated that the role will involve a blended model of office and home working. Travel throughout Scotland may be required and as this is a partnership project with the University of Edinburgh, meetings may be held at Edinburgh Climate Change Institute. This flexible approach will be agreed between employee and line manager. Attendance will be required, in person, at quarterly meetings either in the Livingston office or at another suitable venue. Expenses will be agreed on a case-by-case basis. Duration of Contract:
12 months (with likely extension beyond this date subject to funding) Hours:
Standard working week is 36 hours Monday to Friday. The post is available full time or part time. Hours can be worked flexibly in agreement with the Line Manager. Closing date:
23 February 2025 Interview Date
A competence based interview will take place during w/c 10 March 2025 (shortlisted candidates will be advised by email a week in advance of the interview). The Improvement Service (IS) is a publicly funded company limited by guarantee, with a total annual budget in the region of £12 Million. We exist to support councils and their partners to improve the health, quality of life and opportunities of all Scottish people through community leadership, strong local governance and the delivery of high quality, efficient local services. Working for the IS means joining a team of professionals, who work together to strive for continuous improvement in the public sector and ultimately, better outcomes for Scotland’s communities. Our company headquarters are based in West Lothian, located conveniently for commuters between Edinburgh and Glasgow. Pay is only one of the benefits of working for the IS, our terms and conditions are progressive and flexible and employees are rewarded with a generous annual leave entitlement of forty one days per year as well as a flexible working policy. The IS is committed to promoting equality and diversity in all its activities to promote inclusive processes, practices and culture. The IS is a Disability Confidence Committed Employer. We are committed to interviewing anyone with a disability who meets the essential criteria.
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The IS, working with the Edinburgh Climate Change Institute, the Sustainable Scotland Network, COSLA and Scottish Government, has established the Scottish Climate Intelligence Service which builds 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 the Local Leads role is to support the Capacity Building side of the Scottish Climate Intelligence Service (SCIS), working closely with the Capacity Building Manager and wider team, to deliver practical insight and support at local level. The role works closely with groups of local authorities, providing a local assessment service and supporting capability and capacity building. This supports local authorities to understand the data presented on the data platform, to decide on relevant local interventions to reduce carbon emissions and to use this to inform planning and budget decisions. The roles are locally focused to provide a service driven by need. They provide tailored support whilst drawing out common themes and connecting to the Data Team and Programme Management to facilitate knowledge sharing and support continuous development of the service. Local authorities are supported to understand the data from the national emissions dataset and how to use this to take evidence-based decisions on projects to maximise carbon reduction. The SCIS Local Leads are based in the Improvement Service (IS), and work closely with ECCI, Scottish Government, COSLA, SOLACE, Sustainable Scotland Network, other national partners, such as Public Health Scotland, as well as local authority partners. The SCIS Local Leads undertake engagement and liaison with local authorities, to identify learning and skills needs in regard to use of the data provided by the SCIS. They are responsible for delivering the training programme to local authorities and other relevant stakeholders in how to use and analyse the data provided and how to use this to inform decision making and prioritising of projects to tackle carbon emissions in each area. They are part of a network of local leads and other interested stakeholders, encouraging the identification, dissemination and sharing of good practice. The appointment will be for a term of 12 months with the likelihood of re-appointment subject to continuation of funding, a satisfactory performance assessment and the role meeting the continuing requirements of the Scottish Government, COSLA, the Improvement Service, ECCI and SSN. Information
Location:
Your primary place of work will be West Lothian Civic Centre, Howden South Road, Livingston, West Lothian EH54 6FF but the Company reserves the right to change this to any place within 30 miles of this office. It is anticipated that the role will involve a blended model of office and home working. Travel throughout Scotland may be required and as this is a partnership project with the University of Edinburgh, meetings may be held at Edinburgh Climate Change Institute. This flexible approach will be agreed between employee and line manager. Attendance will be required, in person, at quarterly meetings either in the Livingston office or at another suitable venue. Expenses will be agreed on a case-by-case basis. Duration of Contract:
12 months (with likely extension beyond this date subject to funding) Hours:
Standard working week is 36 hours Monday to Friday. The post is available full time or part time. Hours can be worked flexibly in agreement with the Line Manager. Closing date:
23 February 2025 Interview Date
A competence based interview will take place during w/c 10 March 2025 (shortlisted candidates will be advised by email a week in advance of the interview). The Improvement Service (IS) is a publicly funded company limited by guarantee, with a total annual budget in the region of £12 Million. We exist to support councils and their partners to improve the health, quality of life and opportunities of all Scottish people through community leadership, strong local governance and the delivery of high quality, efficient local services. Working for the IS means joining a team of professionals, who work together to strive for continuous improvement in the public sector and ultimately, better outcomes for Scotland’s communities. Our company headquarters are based in West Lothian, located conveniently for commuters between Edinburgh and Glasgow. Pay is only one of the benefits of working for the IS, our terms and conditions are progressive and flexible and employees are rewarded with a generous annual leave entitlement of forty one days per year as well as a flexible working policy. The IS is committed to promoting equality and diversity in all its activities to promote inclusive processes, practices and culture. The IS is a Disability Confidence Committed Employer. We are committed to interviewing anyone with a disability who meets the essential criteria.
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