Community Outreach Officer (Scotland)

The Ramblers, Britain's walking charity, is dedicated to ensuring that everyone can enjoy the simple pleasures of walking. We are committed to protecting the places we love to wander and are currently seeking a Community Outreach Officer for our Scotland team on a maternity cover basis. This role is offered on a fixed-term 9-month contract with the potential to extend, and is available as a home-based or hybrid position with access to our Edinburgh co-working office.

The role: As a Community Outreach Officer, you will lead the Community Outreach Project in Scotland, aimed at opening the outdoors to groups facing significant barriers to walking. Your responsibilities will include designing and implementing the project, developing new partnerships, managing risks, and ensuring compliance with relevant policies. You will also manage the project budget, evaluate program effectiveness, and capture success stories to demonstrate the impact of our work.

Job requirements: The ideal candidate will be qualified or trained in Hill and Moorland or Mountain leadership, with a valid 16-hour Outdoor First Aid Certificate. You should have experience managing volunteers and staff, initiating strong partnerships, and engaging communities in outdoor activities. Strong planning, organizational, and communication skills are essential.

Benefits: The Ramblers offer a competitive salary, free membership upon joining, flexible/hybrid working options, a pension contribution, a season ticket loan, 30 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, a Christmas office closure, a cycle scheme, and an employee assistance program among other benefits.

We value inclusivity, inspiration, empowerment, and responsibility, and we strive to ensure that everyone feels welcome and valued. If you are passionate about making the outdoors accessible to all and possess the requisite skills and experience, we would love to hear from you.