Sustainable Development Fund Panel Member
1 Month ago
Shetland, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Job Description
SSE Renewables is seeking two Panel Members for its Sustainable Development Fund, aimed at supporting community projects in Scotland. The role involves making grant decisions and advising on fund development, with a commitment of approximately 6 days per year. Applicants should have expertise in environmental management and a collaborative approach. Meetings may be held in person, online, or in a hybrid format, indicating a flexible working arrangement.
Your Opportunity to Drive Forward Sustainable Community Development in Scotland
Inclusive and effective decision-making is at the heart of our Sustainable Development Fund and SSE. We believe this is best done with diverse perspectives and experiences around the table, making decisions that impacts all our communities. We are actively encouraging applications from those from a broad range of backgrounds, geographies, and experiences to ensuring the panel reflects diverse viewpoints and the communities that we serve.
SSE Renewables seeks Panel members for flagship regional fund
Panel Members (x2)
SSE Renewables, Sustainable Community Development Fund
Base Location: Scotland (Flexible)
Over its lifetime, SSE Renewables’ Sustainable Development Fund will make over £57 million available to strategic community projects in the regions where we operate onshore wind farms built after 2012.
The fund is directed at supporting projects that can achieve significant impact and has three priority themes:
• Creating opportunities
• Empowering communities
• Sustainable places
The fund is available for community projects in the following Scottish local authority regions:
• Dumfries and Galloway
• Highlands
• Perth and Kinross
• Scottish Borders
• South Lanarkshire
The Opportunity
The fund is guided by, and all award decisions made by, an independent panel chaired by Lord Jack McConnell, former First Minister for Scotland. For information on current Panel members, please visit our website.
Panel members will support delivery of the fund by deciding on the outcome of grant applications received. Then will also advise of the development of the fund.
Applicant Criteria
We Would Like To Hear From Applicants Who
• Have expertise in environmental management and sustainable development
• Have experience of working in or with the third sector
• Can support the Fund’s development and delivery of its commitment to social justice and social impact
• Take a collaborative approach to working with others
• Are comfortable being challenged and to challenge in a constructive manner
• Can act as an advocate for the fund and its objectives
Commitments and Considerations
The SSE Renewables Sustainable Development Fund Panel will meet approximately twice each year, corresponding with funding rounds and fund planning requirements. Members will need to allow up to two to three days per meeting (a total of up to 6 days per year), to read panel papers and attend panel meetings. Panel meetings will be held in person (usually in Perth or Glasgow), online or hybrid.
The length of term for a panel member is 3 years, up to a maximum of two terms or 6 years.
The remuneration for this post will be £4,000 per annum.
More About The Sustainable Development Fund
Projects supported by the Sustainable Development Fund will meet one or more of the following outcomes:
• Creating opportunities
• Empowering communities
• Sustainable places
In Addition, From 2025, All Grant Applicants Are Expected To Consider How Their Project Supports The Following Overarching Ambitions Of The Panel
• How the project will help the region in its journey towards a net zero future. For example, by improving energy efficiency, reducing waste, or delivering services in a way that reduces or removes the use of fossil fuels.
• How the project will build the knowledge, skills and experience that the third sector needs to support a sustainable region. For example, by developing and enhancing social enterprises, improving the sustainability of community assets, or increasing collaboration between community projects / services.
The Sustainable Development Fund celebrated 10 years of delivery in November 2023. Over this period, £13.5m was invested in almost 240 community projects across the above regions. A recent evaluation of the fund can be found here.
More information at Sustainable development fund | SSE Renewables
About SSE
SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're building the world's largest offshore wind farm. Transforming the grid to provide greener electricity for millions of people and investing over £20 billion in homegrown energy, with £20 billion more in the pipeline.
SSE Renewables delivers the green energy the world needs today and tomorrow. We lead the way in the development, build, and operation of renewable power assets, including windfarms, hydro power stations, and solar and battery projects. Join a global team of 1,800 energy experts powering the transition to a net zero future.
Work with an equal opportunity employer
SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. please contact Janet.Gossman@sse.com / +44 1738 351816 to discuss how we can support you.
We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.
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