Public policy Work, Jobs in Scotland (with Salaries)

Circular Economy Trainee
Historic Environment Scotland —Edinburgh
- From £27,740 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- English
- Microsoft Office
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule
13d
Grants Policy and Innovation Analyst
Cabinet Office —Glasgow
- £43,760 - £47,413 a year
- Part-time
- Presentation skills
- Annual leave
13d
AI Accelerator Programme Administrator
University of Edinburgh —Edinburgh
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
6d
Scientific Officer
University of St Andrews —St. Andrews
- £47,389 - £53,202 a year
- Call to connect
- Hybrid work
- School
- Free parking
- Annual leave
13d
Trainee Data Analyst
South Lanarkshire Council —South Lanarkshire
- £31,242 - £38,779 a year
- Full-time
- Military
- Data analysis skills
- English
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
12d
Employment Relations Business Partner
Scottish Prison Service —Edinburgh
- £62,130 - £68,352 a year
- Hybrid work
- Continuous improvement
- Human resources
12d
Policy Officer (Gambling Harm Prevention)
COSLA —Edinburgh
- £45,671 - £50,026 a year
- Temporary
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
1d
Senior Public Affairs Officer
University of the West Scotland —Paisley
- £42,254 - £50,253 a year
- Full-time
- Teaching
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
13d
User Researcher
Social Security Scotland —Glasgow
- £39,767 - £45,472 a year
- Full-time
- Presentation skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
7d
Junior Service Manager - Records Management
NHS Scotland —Glasgow
- £43,231 - £52,679 a year
- Call to connect
- Hybrid work
- Continuous improvement
13d
Global Opportunities Representative
University of St Andrews —St. Andrews
- £27,319 - £31,236 a year
- Call to connect
- Hybrid work
- School
- Free parking
- Annual leave
13d
Travel Consultant
Trailfinders —Edinburgh
- £44,000 - £49,000 a year
- Sales
Digital Business Analyst
Scottish Legal Aid Board —Edinburgh
- From £51,010 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Agile
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
1d
Training Quality Assurance Officer
Police Scotland —West Fife and Coastal Villages
- £34,750 a year
- Hybrid work
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
8d
Senior Scrutiny Officer (Climate Change)
Environmental Standards Scotland (ESS) —Edinburgh
- £49,401 - £59,152 a year
1d
Greenspace Project Development Officer (New Activity) (Temporary) - REQ06244
North Lanarkshire Council —Motherwell
- £47,484 - £52,252 a year
- Temporary
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Office
- Travel
- Annual leave
13d
Engagement Officer
NHS Scotland —Glasgow
- £33,247 - £43,039 a year
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
8d
Immigration Caseworker
Home Office —Glasgow
- £32,110 - £33,073 a year
- Part-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Annual leave
4d
Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) Coordinator
University of Edinburgh —Edinburgh
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- University
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
7d
Adaptation Trainee
Historic Environment Scotland —Edinburgh
- From £27,740 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- English
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule
13d

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Circular Economy Trainee

Historic Environment Scotland -
Edinburgh

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Job details

Full-time
From £27,740 a year
13 days ago

Benefits

Annual leave
Company pension
Flexible schedule

Qualifications

Microsoft Excel
English
Microsoft Office
Circular economy
Organisational skills
Communication skills

Full job description

Starting salary: £27,740
Contract type: Fixed Term for 12 months
Grade: 1
Location: Longmore House, Salisbury Place, Edinburgh EH9 1SH (with hybrid working)
Working Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week (Flexible arrangements can be considered)
Interviews: To be held on week commencing 20 July 2026

You will support the delivery of the organisation’s Climate Action Strategy and Circular Economy Plan, working as part of the Climate Change team on live projects, partnerships and engagement activity. You will gain skills in applying circular economy principles across operations, tourism and reuse initiatives, while building practical experience in collaboration, engagement and climate action delivery.

Benefits of joining us at Historic Environment Scotland

Enrolment onto a Civil Service Pension scheme – 28% employer contribution
25 days annual leave, pro-rata (increasing to 30 days after 3 years) + 11.5 public holidays
Reimbursement for relevant professional subscriptions
Support for further education and personal development
Study leave for work related courses
Flexible working hours (where appropriate)
Free entry to all of our properties (with up to three guests)
Free entry to English Heritage, Manx and Cadw properties

Key Responsibilities of this role

Contribute to the delivery of the Climate Action Strategy 2026-31.
Support the development and implementation of the Circular Economy Plan 2027-31.
Manage and promote the Warp It reuse portal, working with colleagues to increase participation and support reuse and recycling in line with organisational targets.
Provide practical support to colleagues across teams and sites, and develop staff guidance and training materials.
Contribute to collaborative work with specialist teams, including Responsible Tourism and Interpretation, to explore how circular economy principles can be applied in practice.
Carry out research and data analysis supporting evidence-based decision making in the transition to circular economy business models.
Support projects, events and partnerships that help embed circular economy principles into day-to-day organisational practice.
Support engagement with external stakeholders from the heritage and tourism sectors, both nationally and internationally.

Key requirements of the role:

In order for you to be successful in this post, we will be looking for you to complete a cover letter which addresses:

1. Why you are interested in the post with Historic Environment Scotland

2. How you can meet each of the essential and desirable criteria (in up to 800 words), using examples of where you have used these skills in the past.

Please ensure that you provide real life examples for each of the criteria to be considered for this post. You can use examples of how you have met this criteria from your work life, home life, education or volunteer experience.

Essential Criteria:

Demonstrated interest in issues related to environmental sustainability, resource efficiency, waste reduction and circular practices, with an eagerness to learn how these apply in the heritage sector.
Familiarity with relevant national policies and concepts.
Ability to gather information, analyse and summarise findings, and identify key points.
Experience in data interpretation.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as good interpersonal skills to produce concise, well-structured, and accurate updates, written and numerical work.
Experience in behaviour change work and stakeholder engagement.
Good organisational skills, and ability to plan and prioritise work on various projects.
Proficiency in using MS Office applications, particularly Excel.

We are dedicated to building a workforce which is reflective of diversity within Scotland. We warmly welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, regardless of age, race, gender or gender identity, religious beliefs, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, or neurodiversity. In support of our Gaelic Language Plan, we welcome applications from Gaelic speakers.

We want every candidate to have the best chance to succeed during the recruitment process. If you require your application in an alternative format, please reach out to us via email at [email protected] or call our Head Office at 0131 668 8600 and speak to a member of our People Team.

Please note that, at this time, we are unfortunately unable to provide sponsorship as part of the recruitment process, therefore you must have current right to work in the UK to be considered for a post.

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