Fixed term contract to 30th September 2028
Salary: £30,349 (pro rata 28 hours per week)
Based at Cameron House, Forthside Way, Stirling, FK8 1QZ (hybrid working available)
Let us tell you about who we are, what we’re looking and for what we can offer.
If it sounds like you (and you like the sound of us), then tell us more about yourself: email us your CV and attach a short covering letter (500 words max) explaining why you’d like to work for us and what you’ll bring to the role. Email us at, info@felscotland.org
Applications close Midnight on 15th October. Interviews will be w/c 19th October dependent on availability.
About Us
FEL is changing our world for the better, project by project. We show people how to make everyday changes that help them, their communities, and the planet thrive. Our approach is grounded, practical, and built on local knowledge. We work collaboratively with communities and partners to create positive social and environmental impact.
Our aim is to make the environment meaningful by making it personal — helping people believe in the power of our projects and share in their success. At FEL Scotland, we help people, their communities, and the planet thrive. We believe powerful change is possible—and each of us has a role in making it happen. From bikes to local food to reuse to renewable energy, our projects show how everyday action adds up to big impacts.
Visit our website to learn more about us FEL Scotland
About the Role
We have an exciting new project starting this October – Powering Community Sport. The project aims to support community sports clubs across Forth Valley to develop community-owned renewable energy projects that reduce energy costs and generate long-term community benefit. Community sports clubs manage important local assets, including clubhouses, pavilions, changing facilities and floodlighting. Many face rising energy costs, ageing infrastructure and limited capacity to explore renewable energy opportunities, despite often having suitable sites for solar and battery storage. The project responds to clear demand from clubs and partners across the region.
As our Project Officer, you will lead engagement with sports clubs across Forth Valley and the Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park area, helping them participate in a dedicated sports club energy and sustainability programme linked to FEL's wider community energy work.
You will identify and recruit sports clubs into the programme, build strong relationships with club representatives, and provide ongoing support to help clubs remain engaged and achieve positive outcomes. You will act as the main day-to-day contact for participating clubs, helping them navigate opportunities to reduce energy costs, improve energy efficiency, access funding, strengthen community benefits, and contribute to local climate action.
Working closely with FEL colleagues and a Community Renewables Officer supported by Community Energy Scotland, you will coordinate activities that help clubs understand the benefits of sustainable energy practices and access wider opportunities available through community energy initiatives.
The role will involve organising and delivering workshops, events and engagement activities, supporting Club Energy Champions, gathering evidence of impact, and maintaining effective partnerships with clubs, communities and stakeholders.
While the role will provide light-touch energy awareness advice and signposting, specialist household energy enquiries will be referred to FEL's Home Energy Advice Team where appropriate.
Key Role Objectives
Sports Club Recruitment and Engagement
Identify, approach and recruit sports clubs across Forth Valley and the Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park area.
Build and maintain positive relationships with participating clubs.
Act as the primary day-to-day contact for participating clubs.
Support clubs to understand programme opportunities, requirements and benefits.
Maintain regular engagement with clubs to encourage participation and achievement of programme outcomes.
Develop relationships with relevant governing bodies, community organisations and partner agencies.
Develop close connections with colleagues working on complimentary activities including Trees for Goals, Energy, Climate and Active Travel work programmes.
Programme Delivery
Organise, coordinate and deliver workshops, presentations and engagement activities.
Deliver light-touch energy awareness information and practical sustainability guidance.
Support clubs to identify opportunities to reduce energy costs and improve energy efficiency.
Signpost complex enquiries to specialist advice services where appropriate.
Ensure clubs receive appropriate support throughout their participation in the programme.
Funding, Community Benefit and Partnerships
Support clubs to identify and access suitable funding opportunities.
Assist clubs in developing funding applications and supplying supporting information.
Support community benefit planning and the development of sustainable projects.
Encourage collaboration between clubs, communities, local authorities, funders and partner organisations.
Work closely with the Community Renewables Officer to maximise opportunities for participating clubs.
Club Energy Champions
Support the identification and development of Club Energy Champions within participating clubs.
Provide guidance, resources and encouragement to support local champion activity.
Promote sharing of learning and good practice between participating clubs.
Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting
Gather monitoring information and programme data.
Collect case studies, testimonials and examples of good practice.
Maintain accurate project records and reporting systems.
Support production of reports for funders and stakeholders.
Contribute to programme evaluation and continuous improvement.
Evidence programme outcomes and wider community impact.
Experience
Essential
Experience of community engagement, outreach or community development.
Experience building and maintaining partnerships with multiple stakeholders.
Experience organising workshops, events or engagement activities.
Experience supporting community groups, voluntary organisations or sports clubs.
Strong relationship management and communication skills.
Experience of monitoring, reporting and maintaining project records.
Ability to work flexibly including occasional evenings and weekends.
Desirable
Full UK driving licence.
Experience working with sports clubs or sporting organisations.
Knowledge of energy efficiency, sustainability or climate action.
Experience supporting funding applications or fundraising activities.
Understanding of community benefit funding and grant programmes.
Experience supporting volunteers or community champions.
Knowledge of the community energy sector.
Experience working in partnership with external stakeholders and funders.
What we offer
We want our people to have good work-life balance, and that they enjoy work and continue to develop, so we offer:
Leave & Flexibility
20 days annual leave and 10 days paid Bank and Public holidays, plus one extra day for each year of service up to 5 years (max 35 days total pro-rata)
Hybrid and flexible working hours, including walking meetings.
Generous family-friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, parental bereavement, and compassionate leave.
Pay & Pensions
Competitive salary.
Pension scheme with 5% employer contribution.
Health & Wellbeing
Access to counselling services and wellbeing support.
Inclusive workplace culture, with active work on equality, diversity, and inclusion (e.g. participation in the Rainbow Mark initiative).
Growth & Development
Personal and professional training opportunities
Regular team development days.
Support for volunteering: up to 2 days paid leave annually for voluntary activities.
Personal Development Plans and access to in-house mentoring & support
Practical Perks
Cycle to Work scheme (up to £1,500).
Access to qualified bicycle mechanics for staff and families.
Quality protective clothing and equipment provided where needed.
Access to home energy advice, climate literacy, and active travel support