The Community Events & Training Officer role supports community led climate and biodiversity action across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire through events and community development. This role empowers communities to take climate action and to lead and participate in inclusive climate and biodiversity events.

The programme includes flagship public events like Climate Week North East (CWNE) and Envirolution, as well as smaller and member-focused events.

Although event and training focused, this role is embedded within the community development team and includes broader support for increasing community climate action. Working closely with Community Development Officers (CDOs) and local groups, the postholder will co-create events and be involved with activities that foster grassroots climate resilience, participation, and collaboration. A significant responsibility is leading the design, delivery, and ongoing development of NESCAN Hub’s regional Carbon Literacy course, engaging both community groups and professional audiences.

This is a hands on role requiring strong organisational and communication skills, experience in event management, and a proactive, community first mindset. It plays a vital part in expanding climate know how, boosting participation, and strengthening the visibility and impact of NESCAN Hub and the wider network. The postholder will work across the organisation to ensure events inspire action, build capacity, and advance NESCAN’s strategic goals.

The post holder will be expected to maintain and develop existing programmes (including CWNE, Envirolution, and Carbon Literacy delivery) and create and deliver new training products. For the duration of this maternity cover, a particular emphasis will be placed on developing and embedding sustainable income streams through events, training, and partnerships.

A structured handover will be provided by the current post holder prior to commencement, including access to event plans, relationships, timelines, and systems.

Find out more in the job description.

How to apply

To apply, please send your CV, cover letter and the Equality & Diversity Form (on NESCAN Hub website) filled to recruitment@nescan.org. – find full application details and documentation at nescan.org/work-with-us

This is a fixed-term maternity cover position for up to 12 months. The exact duration of the contract will depend on the return date of the substantive post holder, which may be earlier or later than anticipated.

This job role is based in Aberdeen City with hybrid working.

We require all applicants to have the legal right to live and work in the UK.