CARES Development Officer

Full time (35 hours per week) - Fixed Term to 31st March 2027 with possible extension, subject to funding.

Proposed start date 24th August 2026. 

Looking for a new role where you can make a real difference? We are looking for a self-motivated individual with a passion for customer service and working with community organisations to join us as a Development Officer.

The successful candidate will provide impartial advice in assisting community organisations to explore and develop renewable energy project ideas. They will work with these organisations to apply for funding and deliver projects and initiatives that include decarbonising heat in community buildings, renewable energy generation and shared ownership stakes in commercial developer schemes.

You will have excellent communication and customer service skills. Knowledge of the renewable sector and experience in assisting with funding applications would be an asset in this role.

The CARES Development Officer will be an employee of Changeworks and will also become a member of the Local Energy Scotland Team delivering the Scottish Government’s Community and Renewable Energy Scheme (CARES).

Initially 35 hours per week. (Slightly reduced hours may be considered for the right candidate).

About us

Changeworks is a great place to work. We hold Investors in People Platinum accreditation (something only a few organisations in Scotland have), and our staff overwhelmingly would recommend us as an employer too.

The Climate Emergency has resulted in ambitious national targets to reduce carbon emissions from the built environment and reduce rates of fuel poverty. This has driven a significant increase in the number of pilot and large-scale interventions delivered by Changeworks and external organisations in this area. These include area-based domestic energy efficiency retrofit and decarbonisation projects and programmes.

We are a growing organisation, and this role is crucial to the delivery of our ambitious objectives. We want to decarbonise homes in Scotland on a massive scale, and that needs talented individuals like you to help us deliver on our objectives. You’ll receive full training plus coaching and mentoring.

We offer a wide range of staff benefits including flexible working, bike to work scheme, an excellent pension scheme and 26 days paid holiday plus 9 public holidays per year.

At Changeworks, we welcome and encourage applications from everyone.