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Careers - Green Action Trust

Green Action Trust @greenactiontrust.bsky.social · 27d

🌱Our organisation is looking for a strategic and values-driven Head of Finance to help us deliver positive change through environmental regeneration across Scotland.

👉 Find out more on our careers page: greenactiontrust.org/about-us/careers/

If you share our passion for making positive environmental and social change, we’d like to hear from you.

Green Action Trust @greenactiontrust.bsky.social · 27d

🌱 We’re #hiring!

We're looking for an experienced, collaborative & values-driven Head of Finance to join our senior team and provide financial leadership that enables us to drive our mission forward.

📅 Apply by Mon, 20th Oct
👉 More details at: greenactiontrust.org/about-us/careers/

Green Action Trust @greenactiontrust.bsky.social · Sep 25

Inspired to create your own wildlife refuge? @argroupsuk.bsky.social has excellent guides on building hibernacula and identifying native newts:
🔗https://shorturl.at/bQEqG
🔗https://shorturl.at/Jrz4n

Polmont Woodlands Phase 3 - Green Action Trust

Green Action Trust @greenactiontrust.bsky.social · Sep 25

GAT team got hands-on in Fife for a volunteering day out with Forestry and Land Scotland & @argroupsuk.bsky.social.

Together, we created a new pond and hibernacula using turf, soil & woodland brash that will support
Great Crested Newts & other local amphibians affected by climate pressures.🦎

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Green Action Trust @greenactiontrust.bsky.social · Sep 8

Our work in Polmont Woods, Falkirk, is bringing improved community access and enhanced biodiversity, whilst protecting a scheduled monument. We’ve been working with Falkirk Council to manage and develop their woodlands, included community consultations.
greenactiontrust.org/project/polm...

This project for Falkirk Council aims to improve the resilience, amenity, and conservation value of woodlands in the Polmont area.

Select tickets – CSGN Gathering: Bringing Change to Life – thestudioglasgow

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Central Scotland Green Network @csgreennetwork.bsky.social · Sep 2

📢Only 10 tickets left for our highly anticipated Gathering event! Registration will close tomorrow afternoon.

Join us for a day of inspiring discussions & collaborative learning as we explore new ideas for the Central Scotland Green Network. Together we can #BringChangeToLife!

shorturl.at/jvKpm

CSGN Gathering: Bringing Change to Life Involved in addressing biodiversity loss, improving environmental wellbeing and equalit...

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£6 million for Scotland’s environment

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Central Scotland Green Network @csgreennetwork.bsky.social · Aug 22

Are you passionate about improving social, physical, and environmental wellbeing in Central Scotland? On your journey to #NetZero?

Join us for the Gathering, a thought-provoking, free, networking event filled with inspiring speakers and interactive workshops.

Register today👉 shorturl.at/p3OJZ

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Green Action Trust @greenactiontrust.bsky.social · Aug 22

We’re thrilled to announce that we've been awarded £510K from the Nature Restoration Fund! 🌱

This funding will allow us to continue working on creating healthier communities and new green spaces, enhancing biodiversity, and improving Scotland's resilience against climate change. shorturl.at/Ya3a

Additional funding package announced for nature projects.

www.gov.scot

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Green Action Trust @greenactiontrust.bsky.social · Jul 28

Join us for a walk through at Kinneil Estate. Learn more about the work we're doing with Falkirk Council to develop a management plan for the Woodland and share your ideas.

In person: 2 August, 11:00 – 13:00: bit.ly/3GZEutW

Online consultation until 3 August: bit.ly/41hh1uW

Kinneil Estate Woods Management survey - Green Action Trust

Green Action Trust @greenactiontrust.bsky.social · Jun 30

Have your say!
We’re working on a management plan for Kinneil Estate Woodland with Falkirk Council. We want to hear from visitors about how you use the site & what could make it an even better place for people and wildlife.

Share your thoughts and find out more: greenactiontrust.org/kinneil-esta...

This project will formulate a management plan for Kinneil Estate Woodland in Falkirk, making it a better place for people and wildlife.

Funding confirmed for Milton Discovery Wood - Green Action Trust

Green Action Trust @greenactiontrust.bsky.social · Jun 18

📢 Vacancy alert
We're looking for a skilled Project Coordinator to develop & drive the Glasgow Lost Rivers Project. If you're effective in stakeholder engagement & have an eye for opportunity, we want to hear from you.

Find out more: greenactiontrust.org/about-us/car...
#greenjobs #environmentjobs

Green Action Trust @greenactiontrust.bsky.social · May 22

📢 £655,200 funding for Milton Discovery Wood!

Government Vacant & Derelict Land Investment Programme funding will help regenerate a 3+ha derelict site into a safe, accessible community resource where there's currently little useable greenspace.

Read more: greenactiontrust.org/funding-conf...

Over £650,000 funding from the Scottish Government will regenerate derelict woodland into a vital community greenspace in Milton, Glasgow.

Green Action Trust joins Scottish Rewilding Alliance - Green Action Trust

Green Action Trust @greenactiontrust.bsky.social · May 19

#NatureNetworks are key to #ScottishBiodiversityStrategy delivery, but how will they be implemented?

We held a peer-learning session with ‪@naturescot.bsky.social‬ and 30+ local authorities to share experiences & shape solutions. Read our learnings & next steps: greenactiontrust.org/peer-learnin...

Green Action Trust @greenactiontrust.bsky.social · Apr 15

We've joined the Scottish Rewilding Alliance.
Our CEO, Tom Campbell, reflects on our membership and the importance of rewilding urban spaces. Give it a read 👇
greenactiontrust.org/green-action...

#naturerestoration #urbangreenspace #urbanrewilding

Green Action Trust’s CEO, Tom Campbell, reflects on our recent membership of the Scottish Rewilding Alliance and the importance of rewilding urban spaces.

New community space on former Gourock school site

Green Action Trust @greenactiontrust.bsky.social · Apr 8

Interested in making a difference?

Check out our current vacancies. We're recruiting three positions to help us deliver environmental & social change.

🌿Project Account
🌾 Project Officer
🌱 Development Officer

Find out more at greenactiontrust.org/about-us/car...

#greenjobs #environmentjobs

Green Action Trust @greenactiontrust.bsky.social · Apr 7

We're working with Inverclyde Council to transform a vacant site into a welcoming greenspace for the local community.

Our project at the former St Ninian's Primary School plot will increase accessibility & safety, and manage surface water:
www.inverclyde.gov.uk/news/2025/ap...

#urbangreenspace

Work is underway to transform the former St Ninian's Primary school site in Gourock into a new community greenspace.

www.inverclyde.gov.uk

Green Action Trust @greenactiontrust.bsky.social · Apr 7

Some of our staff took part in a litter pick for @keepscotbeautiful.bsky.social's #SpringCleanScotland campaign, collecting over 15 bags of litter!
What a great way to tidy your local area & stop litter from impacting wildlife 💚

Find a pick near you: www.keepscotlandbeautiful.org/clean-up-sco...

Green Action Trust @greenactiontrust.bsky.social · Apr 3

Exciting funding boost for the Leven Programme!

£420,000 from the Nature Restoration Fund will help create a nature network to bring people and wildlife together around the River Leven.

Read more: www.nature.scot/ps13m-cash-b...

@scottishepa.bsky.social @archscot.bsky.social

£1.3m cash boost for nature projects

Nature Restoration Fund (NRF) latest news - £1.3m cash boost for nature projects.

www.nature.scot

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Green Action Trust @greenactiontrust.bsky.social · Mar 27

📢 An opportunity to join our team

We're recruiting a Project Accountant to provide financial support to our work. With a busy year ahead, it's an exciting time to join Green Action Trust.

Find out more at greenactiontrust.org/about-us/car...

#greenjobs #recruitment #environmentaljobs

Gartmorn Dam Country Park Survey - Green Action Trust

Green Action Trust @greenactiontrust.bsky.social · Mar 18

Have your say!

Join our drop-in event to have your say on plans to develop Gartmorn Dam Country Park and Nature Reserve.
Taking place Tuesday 25th March, 10am-12pm, at Resonate Together, Carsebridge Road, Alloa. Hope to see you there!

More info on the project: greenactiontrust.org/gartmorn-dam...

This project focuses on bringing together local stakeholders to create a masterplan for Gartmorn Dam Country Park that can be used to progress site developments.

Upskilling contractors in nature-based solutions - Green Action Trust

Green Action Trust @greenactiontrust.bsky.social · Mar 13

Hi Kirsten, sorry about that!
Here you go: greenactiontrust.org/contractor-c...

We worked with Climate FORTH and TCV Scotland to deliver an environmental skills session to contractors.

Green Action Trust @greenactiontrust.bsky.social · Mar 12

Scotland needs a supply chain experienced in #naturebasedsolutions to transition to #netzero but often our workforce doesn't have the right expertise.

Our training session with Inner Forth Futures & TCV Scotland aimed to upskill workers in #climateresilience.

Find out more: tinyurl.com/76bmap79