Post Title: Scottish Climate Intelligence Service Local Lead
Salary: £35,146 - £38,380 per year
Hours: Full time (36 hours) or part time will be considered
Location: Hybrid/Livingston
Duration of contract: Until 31 March 2027, with likely extension beyond this date subject to funding
Job Description:
The Scottish Climate Intelligence Service is building 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 will work closely with a group of local authorities comprising Aberdeen City, Moray, and Scotland’s island councils: Shetland, Orkney and Na h-Eileanan Siar, providing a local assessment service and supporting capability and capacity building. This will support local authorities to understand the data presented on the data platform and how to use this to help reduce area wide emissions.
The Local Lead’s service is locally focused and driven by the local authorities’ needs. They will provide tailored support whilst drawing out common themes and connecting to the Data Team and Programme Management Office to facilitate knowledge sharing and support continuous development of the service. Local authorities will be 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 appointment will be until 31 March 2027 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.
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.
Advert closing date: Sunday 7th June 2026
For further details, please visit: Scottish Climate Intelligence Service Local Lead - IS00123 | Improvement Service | myjobscotland