Community Engagement Coordinator

**Responsible to**: Changemakers Hub ManagerFixed term role: May - end March 2026 (may be extended, funding dependent)Salary: £18,700 (£31,166 pro rata) Payroll: PAYE although flexible to consider self-employmentHours of work: 22.5 hours/3 days per week, flexible to suit applicant and project, will include
**occasional evenings/weekends Holiday Entitlement**: 18 days per year (30 pro rata, includes public holidays)Pension: 8% Employer Contribution (+2% Employee contribution)Location: Dundee - Hybrid working with regular community-based workingThe Dundee Changemakers Hub, anchored by four community organisations and hosted by Transition
Dundee, is a collective committed to fostering positive change and climate action in Dundee.
Our partners - Transition Dundee, ScrapAntics, Uppertunity, The Maxwell - bring extensive
experience in successful climate initiatives with a focus on engagement, diversity, and
creativity. Together we envision a sustainable and inclusive future for Dundee, connecting
communities, sharing knowledge, and amplifying local voices. The Hub is part of a national network funded by the Scottish Government’s Climate Action Fund.
Climate Action Hubs aim to
build local awareness of the climate emergency, develop local plans, help groups take up
funding opportunities, and contribute to a Just Transition, which is fair and leaves no one
behind. Read the media announcement for Dundee’s Changemakers Hub
here. This position is key to nurturing relationships and building collaboration with local
changemakers at the organisational/group level, fostering engagement and instilling the Dundee
Changemakers ethos and concepts. This is a ‘front facing’ role and would suit someone that
knows Dundee and enjoys interacting with a wide variety of people from different walks of life,
who is also well organised and team-orientated.Responsibilities: Events Programming and Ambassadorship
**Workshops and events**:
Organise and coordinate community workshops and events which could include external
experts, networking opportunities and skillshares
Provide opportunities for knowledge exchange and collaboration within Dundee’s diverse
communities
Foster a sense of collaboration and local ambassadorship through these events and other
opportunities
Deliver and facilitate workshops that explore climate issues creatively
**Organisation**:
Coordinate and organise the events plan aligned with the communications plan
Coordinate process across website, Eventbrite and communications
**Representation**:
Be a visible representative for the Hub engaging with third sector, community groups and
individuals, promoting Changemakers vision and manifesto
Encouraging engagement with Changemakers, expanding awareness and reach
Deliver occasional presentations, where appropriate, to promote Changemakers
Microgrants
arranging payment, liaising with grant-winners and coordinating the reporting and communication
process
Communication and Reporting
Identify and record stories from events and community groups
Share content and stories through website, newsletter and social media
Maintain accurate records of interactions and events-related activity, including survey
results to help improve future events through lessons learned
Support the Hub Manager with regular reporting to Scot Gov with progress and outcomes of
communications and events
Liaise with Changemakers partners on specific projects and initiatives
Play a part in developing the future of the Changemakers programme and team
- Some duties/tasks may shared with the Team (Hub Manager and/or Core Partners)

Person specification
Essential
Experience or knowledge of community work within Dundee, preferably from a community-based
or third sector role
- Experience of event delivery and facilitation
- Comfortable with open conversations, exploring topics with people of different opinions
whilst respecting everyone's views - I do this all the time.
Proactive with a willingness to identify and pursue opportunities independently - I do do
this already
Big picture thinker with the ability to join dots across projects at the community and
policy level - a natural connector of people and organisations
Excellent organisational, communication, problem solving and interpersonal skills
Passion for community building, networking, and social/climate impact
Able to think on their feet with a versatile approach
Digitally literate with experience of using a range of digital tools and platforms, such as
Google suite, Wix, social media, Canva and Zoom (or equivalent), etc.
Desirable
Understands Dundee Changemakers ethos and aims
Experience in a climate change or sustainability role
Project coordination or administration experience
Digital communications skills for recording audio and video
Web design experience
**Employment Terms**:
**Contract**: 10 month fixed term employed role ending 31st March 2026 (with the ambition to extend
months. Employer pension contribution provided (8% employer contribution, 2% emplo