Green Action Trust

Careers

If you share our passion for making positive environmental and social change, we’d like to hear from you.

Interested in making a difference?

We have been creating and improving greenspaces, planting and managing woodlands, greening active travel routes and enhancing habitats for nearly 40 years. We are passionate about the positive environmental and social change we can deliver across Scotland and are always on the lookout for candidates who have a similar passion to help us create this change.

As an employer, we believe in balancing life and work; we work flexibly; we invest in our people by offering training and support; and above all, we value our staff.

Positions advertised are offered on a permanent, full-time basis (although part-time and flexible working arrangements will be considered) and involve hybrid working from home and our offices.

Vacancies – when available – are posted below. If we have no current vacancies in your field and you are interested in working for us, please feel free to send us your CV and a covering letter with details of your area of expertise.

Programme Manager

FULL-TIME; £42,577 per annum

We are pleased to be recruiting a Programme Manager into our organisation. This role will be key to leading the delivery of the Central Scotland Green Network, one of the most ambitious green infrastructure programmes in Europe. 

In this position, you will engage with partners, plan and coordinate programme delivery and work to develop new and innovative funding and delivery mechanisms. It is a great opportunity to make a tangible difference in tackling the climate and nature emergencies and environmental inequality.

Download our Programme Manager Recruitment Pack for more information about the role and our generous package of employee benefits.

To apply for this position, please email a cover letter and CV, along with completed copies of our Criminal Conviction Declaration Form and Candidate Additional Information Form to [email protected].

Closing Date: 10/02/25

Head of Programme Management

FULL-TIME; £49,386 per annum

We are pleased to be recruiting for a Head of Programme Management. This role will be critical in driving the implementation and impact of ambitious programmes and pilots that regenerate and create sustainable places to deliver environmental and social benefits.

The Head of Programme Management will provide strategic guidance, accountability, transparency, and stakeholder engagement, whilst ensuring that programmes are delivered in alignment with our organisational purpose.

Download our Head of Programme Management Recruitment Pack for more information about the role and our generous package of employee benefits.

To apply for this position, please email a cover letter and CV, along with completed copies of our Criminal Conviction Declaration Form and Candidate Additional Information Form to [email protected].

Closing Date: 14/02/25

Project Manager

FULL-TIME; £36,714 – £42,578 per annum

We are pleased to be hiring a Project Manager. This role will have a key focus on The Leven Programme, an ambitious environmental regeneration programme in the Levenmouth area of Fife. You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team and work with clients, funders, partners and stakeholders to deliver a range of environmental regeneration projects to tackle both the climate and nature crises and environmental inequality.

Download our Project Management Recruitment Pack for more information about the role and our generous package of employee benefits.

To apply for this position, please email a cover letter and CV, along with completed copies of our Criminal Conviction Declaration Form and Candidate Additional Information Form to [email protected].

Closing Date: 14/02/25