Job DescriptionUE08: £49,250.00 - £60,321.00 Per Annum, Pro Rata.CAHSS / Moray House School of Education & Sport / Learning for Sustainability Scotland.Open Ended Contract - Permanent.Part Time - 21 Hours Per Week.The Opportunity:Are you passionate about Learning for Sustainability? Do you want to inspire and enable Scotland to contribute to sustainability at local, national, and global levels? Are you committed to working with learners, educators, decision-makers and communities to build a socially-just and sustainable world? If so, and you have the experience and skills, we want to hear from you.
Learning for Sustainability Scotland, Scotland's UN University-recognised
Regional Centre of Expertise on Education for Sustainable Development, is seeking an
enthusiastic and skilled Development Manager to join our team.
In this pivotal role, you'll be at the heart of our work, harnessing the transformative power of
Learning for Sustainability and collaborating with our members and partners to shape Scotland's sustainable future.
Based within the Moray House School of Education and Sport, University of Edinburgh, the successful candidate will join a vibrant, ambitious, collegiate team to lead the development and coordination of Learning for Sustainability Scotland programmes and support the development of core Learning for Sustainability Scotland business; in collaboration with the Learning for Sustainability Scotland's Director, Dr Beth Christie; an elected Steering Group and Chair; Secretariat; key internal and external partners; and its members. The Development Manager will also have direct line management responsibilities for the Learning for Sustainability Scotland's Project Manager, and responsibility for the work of both the Project Manager and the Finance Officer.
About Learning for Sustainability ScotlandLearning for Sustainability Scotland is a pan-sectoral organisation; working across the length and breadth of Scotland and with frequent collaboration with partners across the UK, Europe, and the rest of the world. It has more than 1,000 individual and organisational members with a commitment to learning for sustainability. These include members from schools, colleges, universities, youth and community learning, local and central government and related agencies, and the 'third sector'.
Learning for Sustainability Scotland brings in external income and works in partnership with its members and key partners to achieve its core objectives of:
• Weaving connections across sectors within Scotland and with international partners
• Co-producing, pioneering and practising new knowledge and approaches; and curating materials and resources with and for educators, organisations and communities; including consultancy activities
• Advocating for and provision of strategic advice for effective policy on Learning for Sustainability and other related areas; including the creation of policy responses on behalf of its members
• Leading, monitoring and evaluating projects and programmes locally and internationally; including the creation and delivery of professional learning.
More information about Learning for Sustainability Scotland and our work can be found online at www.learningforsustainabilityscotland.org.
About the PostThis is a part-time role (0.6 FTE / 21 hours per week), with the opportunity to expand to full-time depending on project development and income growth. We are open to flexible and hybrid working patterns that combine remote and regular on-campus work.
The salary for this post is £49,250 to £60,321 pro rata per annum.
Your skills and attributes for success: - Proven track record and commitment to, pan-sectoral knowledge of, and passion for Learning for Sustainability.
- Ability to lead, facilitate and contribute to the development of the overall strategic direction of Learning for Sustainability Scotland.
- Ability to lead, manage and develop the content of forward work plans and budgets.
- Strong organisational, team collaboration, self- and line-management, and networking skills.
- Skill and experience to represent Learning for Sustainability Scotland; including high-level external advocacy and engagement with other UN RCEs, international organisations, Scottish Government and Agencies, Scotland's universities and colleges, schools and educators, 'third sector' organisations and communities, private sector, and LfS Scotland members and other individuals and bodies as appropriate.
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Application InformationPlease ensure you include the following documents in your application:
- CV
- Cover letter
As a valued member of our team you can expect: - A competitive salary
- An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
- To be part of a diverse and vibrant local, national and international community
- Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts, and family-friendly initiatives. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page(opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits
Championing equality, diversity and inclusionThe University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.
Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our
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Key dates to noteThe closing date for applications is
Monday 3rd February 2025.
Unless stated otherwise, the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone.
It is anticipated that interviews will be held on
Tuesday 11th February at Moray House School of Education and Sport, University of Edinburgh.
If you have any questions, or wish to discuss this post further, please contact Dr Beth Christie, Director, Learning for Sustainability Scotland (beth.christie@ed.ac.uk)
On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.
About UsAs a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow's greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.
About the TeamMoray House School of Education and Sport (MHSES), University of Edinburgh, has been making a major contribution and impact to the fields of education and sport both in Scotland and worldwide for almost 200 years. In that time, our staff, students and alumni have influenced and transformed learning, teaching, and wider educational policy in the UK and beyond. We are the leading School of Education and Sport in Scotland - ranked first for research breadth and quality in Education and Sport, and third in the UK (REF 2021). We consistently rank in the top tiers of global education and sport-related studies.
Our alumni include Great Britain's most successful Olympic athlete, cyclist Sir Chris Hoy MBE, and trailblazing teacher and race relations pioneer, Saroj Lal.
We are deeply committed to social justice, inclusivity, diversity, and accessibility. Our aim in all our work is to significantly impact the education, wellbeing and development of children, young people and adults, through problem-solving in the fields of education and sport.
Study
Across undergraduate, postgraduate taught, research, and initial teacher education; our 3000 students study across 29 different programmes. These include a wide array of subjects across the broad areas of teacher education, language education, sport policy, sport science, outdoor education and community education.
Research
With over 250 research staff and students, we have a vibrant and expanding research community with a broad portfolio of academic disciplines gathered within seven broad research themes with permeable boundaries. Our Thematic Hubs are:
• Advanced Quantitative Research in Education
• Children and Young People
• Digital Education
• Language, Interculturality and Literacies
• Social Justice and Inclusion
• Sport-related Research
• Teacher, Curriculum and Pedagogy
The REF 2021 results for both education and sport-related research place us as Scotland's top-ranked institution for research breadth and quality (THE).
