Project Officer - Islands Centre for Net Zero, Western Isles - CNS05719

ZipRecruiter; Stornoway; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A project management company is seeking a Project Officer to support the delivery of the Islands Centre for Net Zero project in Stornoway. This role involves collaboration with various partners to implement decarbonisation strategies. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and an understanding of local community issues. The position offers an annual salary between £38,452 and £42,465, with a closing date for applications on 6 October 2025.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of key economic and community issues impacting Outer Hebrides.
• Ability to engage a range of audiences, especially those facing barriers to net zero.
• Skills to manage a diverse workload and meet targets.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with delivery partners and stakeholders to support the project.
• Ensure sound knowledge sharing and engagement across the local decarbonisation landscape.
• Process claims for the ICNZ OH Project and manage budget monitoring.

Skills

Understanding of net zero aims and local issues

Strong oral communication skills

Excellent organisational and time-management skills

Proven ability to multi-task

Job description

Overview

Project Officer – Islands Centre for Net Zero, Western Isles
37 hours per week, Fixed Term until 31 March 2029
£38,452 to £42,465 per annum (inclusive of £2,859 Distant Islands Allowance per annum)

A Project officer is required to support the delivery of the Islands Centre for Net Zero project funded by the Island Growth Deal in the Outer Hebrides, in collaboration with delivery partners, maximising and implementing capital and research & development decarbonisation projects across the Islands to accelerate the Outer Hebrides net zero ambitions.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with ICNZ delivery partners and stakeholders, locally and across the partner Islands Growth Deal area/organisations.
• Establish active engagement and sound knowledge sharing practices across the local decarbonisation landscape, ensuring added value and maximisation of ICNZ initiatives and opportunities.
• Compile, assess and process claims for the ICNZ OH Project and delivery partners, ensuring compliant audit processes and good budget monitoring.

Knowledge and Skills / Qualifications

• Understands net zero aims and local issues affecting uptake of initiatives; knowledge of key economic and community issues impacting Outer Hebrides communities; awareness of the Scottish Government’s Energy and Climate Change policy actions.
• Strong oral communication skills, including the ability to present information verbally to engage a range of audiences, especially those experiencing barriers to adoption of net zero.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills to manage a diverse workload, meet targets and deadlines, organise events, publicity and evaluation.
• Proven ability to multi-task and work effectively on a diverse range of projects.

Salary and Appointment

Salary for the above post is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance. Appointment to the post will be on the first point of grade.

Application Instructions

It is vital you read the job description and person specification, and in your Experience statement detail how you meet each of the essential criteria asked for in the person specification.

Interviews

Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.

Closing Date

Closing Date: Monday 6 October 2025